LVMH’s sales continued to show strong momentum. 22% increase in revenue for the first 9 months of 2012

LVMH: 22% Increase in Revenue for the First Nine Months of 2012 LVMH’s Beauty Sales Remain Strong  LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €19.9 billion for the first nine months of 2012, an increase of 22% on the comparable period in 2011. After taking into account the … Read more

Terra Azzurra by Emilio Pucci & Guerlain

Accents of the Italian Riviera: Emilio Pucci & Guerlain Makeup Collection  Guerlain and the “Prince of Prints”, Emilio Pucci have joined for the second time to complete a colorful makeup collection for a torrid summer. The bronzing powder and the blush are adorned by Emilio Pucci with a touch of Parisian dolce vita. The results is … Read more

Mix and match: 2012 spring summer collections

The clash of prints and vibrant colours   Don’t be scared to mix and match this Spring/Summer season. Bright, tropical motifs with statement prints, this is the formula for Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Roberto Cavalli, Salvatore Ferragamo and Giambattista Valli. Choose versatile pieces that can be worn together or as separates to give a simple … Read more

Bright pumps: 12 flats to add a little summer to your step

Add a little Spring to your step with these fab flats that are guaranteed to make you feel brighter. LuisaViaRoma‘s selection (clockwise from top) is a foray into the designers collections, which all have chosen to include at least a pair of colorful flats. 1. Orange Patent Eddie Flats. TORY BURCH – EDDIE PATENT BALLERINA … Read more

Milan Fashion Week: confident about collections, less so about the economy

Italy fashion sales seen down 5.2 pct in 2012 It has become essential to focus on Asian markets Seventy-two fashion houses take their autumn-winter 2012 collections to the catwalks across Milan until Monday. The fashion show opens its doors with Gucci, followed by Prada and Fendi on Thursday, Versace on Friday, Jil Sander and Bottega … Read more

L2 DIGITAL IQ INDEX : European Niche Fashion

L2’s inaugural study of European fashion brands reveals that the digital competence of the continent’s niche fashion brands lags that of their larger, more established global fashion peers. The ranking measures the digital aptitude of 46 European niche fashion brands with annual turnover between €25 million and €250 million. Brands were measured on 350 data … Read more