At the 16th annual Luxury Briefing awards, held at Whitehall’s Corinthia Hotel, products ranging from hospitality services to luxury goods were recognised across 11 categories. The panel of judges included Luxury Briefing founder James Ogilvy, chief executive of Couture Lab Carmen Busquets, Simon Burstein, Mimma Viglezio, Jamie Jouning of Conde Nast digital and Chris Sanderson, … Read more
Jean Paul Gaultier gets new boss Ralph Toledano, ex-ceo and chairman at luxury fashion house Chloé, was named new head of Jean Paul Gaultier, announced Spanish perfume and fashion group Puig. Ralph Toledano will now take over the Puig fashion division beginning January 30, and will initially run Gaultier, which Puig took over last year, … Read more
Infant Collection by Fendi Fendi accessories for babies Baby collections and accessories for juniors made by designers are on the rise. Baby Dior, Vera Wang, Versace, Roger Vivier, Oscar de la Renta, Chloé and Stella McCartney supplement the wardrobe of celebrity children such as Beckham clan or little Suri Cruise. At the second collection for … Read more
Christian Louboutin most sought-after luxury footwear brand: study According to findings from a study released by Digital Luxury Group, the United States is the most important market for the shoes industry right now. Individuals from the country make up more than 40 percent of the searches. Following is Britain with 17 percent, France at 9.6 … Read more
The story goes on: the spring pre-collection designed by Donatella Versace for H&M available this January A follow-up to the current Versace for H&M collection will go on sale online this January. The line will include, according to British newspaper The Mirror, gold strappy sandals, fruit print bikinis and berry patterned hotpants. The news of … Read more
Sir Paul Smith will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s British Fashion Awards. This special award celebrates the achievement of a designer whose work has had an exceptional impact on global fashion. Four times previous British Fashion Awards winner, Paul Smith has been the recipient of Menswear Designer (1997/1999), Classic Designer (2001) and … Read more