LVMH hires designer Felipe Oliveira Baptista to rejuvenate Kenzo’s creative energy

    LVMH announced the appointment of Felipe Oliveira Baptista as the new Creative Director at Kenzo, marking a new chapter in the history of the fashion brand, which dates back to 1970. Felipe Oliveira Baptista joins Kenzo as Creative Director. Sidney Toledano, LVMH Fashion Group Chairman and CEO, is pleased with this appointment. According … Read more

KarlForEver2019: Fendi, Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld payed tribute to Karl in all facets of his personality

    Fendi, Chanel and Karl Lagerfeld payed tribute to Karl Lagerfeld in all facets of his personality, by devoting an exceptional moment at the Grand Palais in his honor. Over 2,000 guests took turn celebrating the aesthete, man of culture, photographer and designer who passed away last February. A unique event commensurate with Karl … Read more

The Power List 2019 by Walpole: Legends, Taste-Makers, Maveriks, Game-Changers and more

    The inaugural Walpole Power List celebrates the 50 Most Influential People in British Luxury. The inaugural Walpole Power List, in association with Inzito and Coutts, celebrates the people steering the British luxury industry sector to success. The Walpole is the unique alliance of over 180 British luxury brands, including Burberry, Harrods, Jimmy Choo, … Read more

Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and Hermès among BrandZ Top 10 Most Valuable Retail Brands 2019

      Luxury brands are becoming more relatable and responsible, says BrandZ Top 75 Most Valuable Global Retail Brands ranking and report. Innovative use of technology such as artificial intelligence and data analytics has helped e-commerce deliver numerous human benefits, fuelling a 33% growth in brand value for the most powerful players in retail, … Read more

Sustainable tourism: why the Faroe Islands closed for maintenance

When the north Atlantic islands shut for a weekend to all but ‘voluntourists’ doing conservation projects, it was a win-win for locals and visitors