Currency fluctuations and globe-trotters boost the personal luxury goods market, but real growth slows, says study

The worldwide luxury industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% year over year (at constant exchange rates), driven primarily by luxury cars (8%), luxury hospitality (7%) and fine arts (6%), according to the 14th edition of the Bain Luxury Study, published by Bain & Company for … Read more

Sartorial clothing and luxury carbon fibre luggage in the new Collezione Automobili Lamborghini 2016-2017 Fall-Winter

Lamborghini lifestyle collections inspired by the spirit of Lamborghini cars. Collezione Automobili Lamborghini presented the 2016-2017 Fall-Winter collection at Pitti Uomo. The offering included a sartorial clothing in collaboration with d’Avenza, the ”L” fragrances in partnership with Intertrade Group, running shoes in collaboration with Mizuno, and a luxury carbon fibre luggage in collaboration with TecknoMonster. … Read more

How climate change is affecting the Luxury fashion industry

All businesses must prepare for and combat the effects of climate change. The implications of the climate change on the luxury fashion. Report Kering, the Luxury group, and BSR (Business for Social Responsibility), the global non-profit business network and consultancy dedicated to  sustainability, published a pivotal report on climate change for the fashion industry. According … Read more

The cost of living in luxury and wealth creation in Asia. Study

Some highlights of the Julius Baer Lifestyle Index 2015. Despite its maturing economy, China’s HNWI wealth is expected to increase to USD 8,249.6 billion in 2020, trebling the 2010 figure and making it one of the biggest wealth creation engines in the Asia region, says the 5th JULIUS BAER WEALTH REPORT: ASIA. China’s HNWI wealth … Read more

Nicholas Kirkwood’s‬ 10 Year Anniversary Numbered Edition Made-to-Order Collection takes luxury footwear into the playful world of video games

Craftsmanship plays an integral role in all of Nicholas Kirkwood’s footwear collections. His creations focus on the innovation of curvilinear forms. Striking, sharp and considered, Kirkwood’s designs feature unexpected fabrications and techniques with intricate detailing. “I design for a sophisticated woman with an implicit understanding of luxury and has a strong defined vision of herself … Read more