The luxury goods market continues to prove resilient

 Global Luxury Goods Industry to Generate Additional US$74 Billion in New Sales by 2017 Despite the global volatile economic outlook, the luxury goods market continues to prove resilient, according to the new luxury market research from Euromonitor International, one of the world’s leading provider for global business intelligence and strategic market analysis. In 2012, the … Read more

Brian Atwood’s acquisition to accelerate the development as a global luxury brand

Brian Atwood brand was acquired by the Jones Group. Brian Atwood will retain an ownership stake in the brand and will continue in his role as Creative Director and Designer. Since the founding of his shoe label in 2001, he has established himself as a celebrated designer of statement-making footwear. Working with Brian Atwood, The … Read more

L’Occitane and Westin Hotels are digital geniuses in emerging markets

New L2 Study Ranks Digital Competence of Over 100 Iconic Brands in Brazil, Russia, and India L’Occitane ranks #1 in both Brazil and Russia, and Westin Hotels & Resorts leads in India in the new L2 Digital IQ Index: Brazil Russia India. The Index, the first study of its kind, measures the aptitude of over … Read more

IroniK, artistiK and iconiK. The capsule collection of dresses from Karl

Karl dresses. The Limited edition IroniK, artistiK and iconiK, the capsule collection of dresses from Karl, launched exclusively on net-a-porter, consists of five chiffon evening dresses with a “rock” edge and prices starting at 800 euros. Only 50 models of each dress will be available, as the Karl Lagerfeld conceived this limited edtion as collectors’ items. … Read more

Mr Porter: First year in numbers

Mr Porter about 365 days of style Mr Porter luxury online retailer for men, a Cousin of the Net-a-Porter site for women, Turns 1. As the shopping site celebrates its first birthday, it gatheres some informations about the first 12 months in e-fashion business. The mix of brands sold on Mr. Porter includes high-fashion lines … Read more

Iconic, but Immobile. The inaugural L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ

What about your mobile competence? L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ: study Sephora, Nordstrom, Macy’s, NET-A-PORTER and Bloomingdale’ssecure the top spots in the inaugural L2 Prestige 100: Mobile IQ report that measures the mobile competence of 100 brands. The Mobile IQ distribution reveals a significant, widespread underinvestment in mobile, as nearly half the brands were designated … Read more