To start off the new winter season on December 21, LVMH-owned uber-luxurious Cheval Blanc Hotel in Coucheval ski resort introduces 8 new suites decorated by interior designer Sybille de Margerie. The alpine palace situated in resort billed “International billionaires club” extended also 6 of its other suites. Cheval Blanc offers thirty rooms and suites over … Read more
Chanel acquired its cashmere supplier Chanel has purchased cashmere knitwear manufacturer Barrie Knitwear of Scottish Borders-based. Barrie have produced cashmere knits for Chanel for more than 25 years. Following Italian shoemaker Roveda, Barrie Knitwear is the second foreign company to be acquired by Chanel. “Chanel’s acquisition of Barrie Knitwear in Hawick secures the jobs of … Read more
TA Associates private equity firm has signed an agreement to acquire a 30% stake in Zadig & Voltaire, one of the most successful French brands in the new luxury ready- to-wear market. Zadig & Voltaire represents TA’s third investment in France since 2009 following investments in fund manager DNCA Finance and in a leading provider of … Read more
Brunello Cucinelli Files for IPO in Milan Cashmere maker follows peer Salvatore Ferragamo, which listed its stock in Milan on June 29. Brunello Cucinelli, founder and owner of the company, said he had filed a request with regulators to list a third of his company’s stock in Milan despite the difficult market conditions that have … Read more
Hermes launches luxury limited edition Indian saris Indian women may wear Western dress to the office during the day but for weddings and other formal occasions they often prefer to wear saris, reflecting the strong pull of tradition. Part of Hermes effort to connect to India’s culture and to the tradition of elegance of Indian … Read more
Drive me Home: Aston Martin Furniture pieces by Fabio Luciani ASTON MARTIN interiors Drive me Home: The collection is distinguished as an integrated solution of home, office and contract suggestions, equipped with accessories, lighting. World premiere at the Grand Starhotels Rosa in Milan: Aston Martin opens its doors to the interior design world by means of an uncommon … Read more