Chinese consumers are expected to account for nearly half of the global luxury market by 2025. Swiss luxury goods group Richemont and Alibaba group announce global strategic partnership. This partnership will bring Chinese consumers unprecedented access to the world’s leading luxury brands. Under the partnership, YNAP and Alibaba will establish a joint venture (JV) … Read more
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Net-A-Porter Unveils Gucci Kidswear Pop-up Store. Alessandro Michele’s whimsical imagination lends itself so well to designing kidswear. Net-A-Porter unveils the first kidswear pop-up shop with Gucci, marking the e-commerce site’s inaugural venture into the category. On Net-A-Porter for six weeks only, Gucci’s romantic yet light-hearted styles will be available for babies and Girls & … Read more
Bell & Ross BR-X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Sapphire: Three new unique pieces for 2018, two online exclusives. A skeletonized version of the exceptional BR-X1 watch was unveiled by luxury French watch company Bell & Ross at the 2018 Baselworld, as part of a collection that underscores the bold creativity of Bell & Ross. Of … Read more
Digital benchmarking firm L2 released its 9th annual Digital IQ Index: Watches & Jewelry 2018. The L2 report benchmarks the digital performance of 70 Watches & Jewelry brands. The report provides insight into the digital strategies of gray market and reseller sites as well as best practices for brands to enhance their digital investments in … Read more
In Walpole’s 25th anniversary year, and 16th year of the Walpole British Luxury Awards, over 300 top luxury industry creatives, executives and influencers gathered to applaud those brands and individuals that have excelled over the past 12 months through trailblazing quality, craftsmanship, design, innovation or experience. Past winners have included VICTORIA BECKHAM, ROLLS- ROYCE MOTOR … Read more