Tag: Hermes
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Jony Ive and Marc Newson collaborate with Bono on (RED) Auction
Two of the world’s foremost design pioneers – Sir Jonathan Ive KBE and Marc Newson CBE – have collaborated with musician and philanthropist Bono to organize a (RED) Auction to raise money for the Global Fund’s fight to end AIDS. And truly extraordinary is exactly what the (RED) Auction at Sotheby’s, New York on November…
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LVMH will not appeal AMF fine over Hermès
Luxury goods group LVMH, the biggest such luxury entity on the market, announced it has decided to terminate the AMF proceedings (France’s markets watchdog) in relation to its acquisition of approximately 10% of rival Hermès’ share capital in October 2010. This decision reflects LVMH’s commitment to ensuring the soundest possible management of its investment in…
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The Sound of Hermès Silver
What if silver had a sound? Chains, bracelets, rings are ‘played’ by laser, to create the sound of Hermès Silver. Pierre Hardy‘s designs find musical expression in a intriguing performance initiated in collaboration with British design practice United Visual Artist (UVA). Hermès put the jewelry pieces of the Chaîne d’ancre collection and its variations (Initiale,…
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Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013
Luxury seeks to balance the exclusive and inclusive. Louis Vuitton, Hermes and Gucci are the top 3 global luxury brands of 2013, according to 2013 BrandZ Top 100. Luxury brands became more accessible, collaborative and experiential, says MillwardBrown annual research. On Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and other social media platforms, brands across the luxury spectrum mediated…
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8 for 80: 8 Maisons Françaises for Crocodile’s 80th anniversary
8 prestigious Maisons Françaises celebrate 80 years of Lacoste Lacoste’s iconic polo shirt turned 80. The lifestyle brand was born of the inventiveness of René Lacoste, a multiple Grand Slam tennis champion, nicknamed the Crocodile. The tennis champion created the first polo shirt ever, initially for himself and for his friends. Before moving on…
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Time to yourself: 3rd Prix Émile Hermès International Design Competition
For the third annual Prix Émile Hermès competition, Hermès has chosen the theme “Time to yourself“. The Prix Émile Hermès supports and promotes the innovative work of talented young designers in response to society’s changing needs and lifestyles. Hermès is looking for thoughtful responses to contemporary lifestyles, postures, gestures, and the social and cultural needs of…