Hermes family acquired a 45% stake in luxury Parisian jeweller and medals manufacturer Arthus Bertrand. The company is run by the family for six generations and lives a “revolution” giving for the first time the company reins to a CEO from outside. Actually, Arthus-Bertrand opened its capital to “Guerrand – Hermes“, one of the three … Read more
Designer Mathilde Castello Branco quits Azzaro The French-Brazilian AZZARO creative director Mathilde Castello Branco left the fashion house, without announcing her next steps or details about a replacement. The designer joined AZZARO label over a year ago, replacing designer Vanessa Seward. The label plans to name a successor “shortly.” “The House of Azzaro and Mathilde … Read more
Interbrand Releases 13th Annual Best Global Brands Report Despite the current economic landscape, all of the luxury brands in the 13th annual Best Global Brands report released by Interbrand increased their brand value. As the meaning of luxury shifts, this year’s top luxury brands reflect a changing global consciousness – with success dependent not … Read more
40 Percent of Top Brands Are Using Instagram Luxury brands dominate the list of Instagram’s early adopters, according to a new Simply Measured’s study. The brands list include Audi, Tiffany & Co., Hermes, Gucci, Mercedes-Benz, BMW and Armani, all utilizing Instagram to draw consumers’ attention to their products. In addition, a majority of brands … Read more
Guccissima checkers set Love to impress your opponents? For sophisticated board game fun, Gucci is the latest luxury house to present an old-school board game with a distinctive feel and precious materials. The new Gucci checkers set is a proof that board games haven’t lost their appeal. The Gucci roll-up all leather board reminds … Read more
Hermès joins Emporio Armani (Italy Olympic Team), Salvatore Ferragamo (San Marino Olympic Team), Stella McCartney (Great Britain), Ralph Lauren (USA), and Prada and dresses the French Olympic equestrian show jumping teams. The French players will wear navy, blazer-style jackets, featuring red lapels. In order to move comfortably, the Hermes’ equipment is made of a flexible … Read more