Illegal python skins feed hunger for fashionable handbags and shoes

Python farms could be the antidote to the $1bn-a-year black market in these fashionable and expensive skins

J.P. Tod’s Sartorial Collection to feature Tod’s most exclusive shoes

Tradition reinvented with the most exclusive pairs of Tod’s. Tod’s is the symbol of impeccable and timeless elegance. The Italian icon of high-quality craftsmanship, goes back to its roots by presenting the J.P. Tod’s Sartorial Collection for men, a line featuring brand’s most exclusive products using the best leathers available in the world of fashion. The … Read more

The preferences of China’s luxury consumers

  Chinese consumers still love luxury goods, love Burberry and prefer to buy their items abroad, according to “Luxury Purchase Power” survey by Chinese news site iFeng quoted by jingdaily. This year, Burberry topped the list of favorite brands and was followed closely by Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Prada, and Dior. This reflects overall trends … Read more

Americas region is the king of the luxury goods spending hill

    Reversing the trend of recent years, the Americas region is the king of the luxury goods spending hill, estimated to grow at four percent in 2013 versus 2012, surpassing the estimated 2.5 percent growth rate for China, as luxury spending in that country moderates, according to the 12th Edition of Bain’s Luxury Goods … Read more

Just One Eye: Nate Lowman & Converse create $25,000 shoes

Just One Eye’s collaboration with Converse and Nate Lowman. Envisioned by Just One Eye and only one in a rare, limited edition of 21, these Converse shoes, priced at a cool $25,000 each, are composed of and original canvas from artist Nate Lowman. Hand-cut by Lowman, each shoe was hand-sewn onto an original 1970’s rubber … Read more

British luxury shoe designer acquired by LVMH luxury group

British Shoe Designer Nicholas Kirkwood to be part of LVMH luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury conglomerate added British Sshoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood to his stable of luxury brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Louis Vuitton, Céline, Loewe, and Kenzo, among many others. The new partnership will allow Nicholas Kirkwood designer … Read more