Three Areas in Which Luxury Has Made the Transition from Analog to Digital

There was a time when luxury was unapologetically analog. And while that time has not completely passed, it is in the process of making way for a brighter, more digital future. Hand made is no longer the bellwether of quality and craftsmanship it once was. A hand-sewn garment is no longer the pinnacle of fashion. … Read more

Digital marketing maturity: the race is on

Social media offer companies new ways of interacting with their customers, but few have got to grips with it. Tim Anderson reports as experts debate the future of digital marketing and how firms can maximise its use

Speaking about luxury with Mark Edleson, CEO of Alila Hotels and Resorts

Alila manages unique city hotels and resorts in the Asia Pacific region. The hallmark of Alila is stylish, relaxing environments and superb hospitality that creates a unique guest experience, continuously redefined to reflect the very best of a contemporary lifestyle. To stay at any of Alila’s hotels or resorts is to embark on a memorable … Read more

A “strong vote of confidence” in Brazil’s leading online fashion retailer

J.P. Morgan Asset Management Invests USD 45 Million in Brazil’s Dafiti J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a global leader in investment management with assets under supervision of approximately $2.0 trillion and assets under management of $1.3 trillion, will invest USD 45 million (R$90 million) in Dafiti, Brazil’s largest fashion e-commerce retailer. Launched in January 2011, Dafiti … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Richard Hatter – general manager Hotel Icon – Hong Kong

The just-opened Hotel Icon located in the heart of  Tsim Sha Tsui East, Hong Kong, is one-of-a-kind. Owned by The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hotel ICON has been able to forge its own identity and serves as a resource center for the hospitality industry. Since its launch, it has earned numerous readers’ choice awards and … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Philippe Mihailovich – Luxury Brand Architect

“The creation of luxury goods has always been about giving more, giving the best that man can make. Without a generous spirit and pride in our work, we cannot produce true luxury.” A Luxury Brand Architect creates strong brands that sell themselves. Most of projects include the creation, strategic planning, development, brand stretching, franchising or restoration … Read more