Speaking about luxury with Elvis Pompilio – hat designer

“You can leave your hat on” only if you are wearing  one of Elvis Pompilio’s creation! Elvis Pompilio  studied fashion design in Brussels, and and designed his first hat creations in 1987. In the same time opened his first milliner workshop in Brussels. After Brussels ,Antwerp comes on stage. The success of the youg designer … Read more

Louis Vuitton inaugurates the 16th Maison in Shanghai

The economy maybe in tatters in much of the world but luxury retail experiences in China just keeps on growing. On the occasion of Louis Vuitton’s 20th anniversary in China, the French luxury label is inaugurating its first Louis Vuitton Maison in mainland China to the public at Plaza 66 this coming Saturday (July 21). … Read more

Four Seasons expands into Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park

Get close to wildlife: Four Seasons Sets Up Camp in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park; Lodge is First of Three Launching Brand’s Sub -Saharan Expansion   Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts expand into Sub-Saharan Africa and offer new outdoor adventure experiences in Tanzania’s Serengeti National Park, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Four Seasons has signed a long … Read more

Chinese government’s luxury spending limited by new rules

No more luxury items, goods or commodities above certain standards in the Chinese government agencies. The Chinese government promulgated a new regulation designed to reduce administrative costs for government and public institutions, informed xinhuanet. The regulation explicitly prohibits government agencies from purchasing luxury items, goods or commodities, as well as defines a frugal working style … Read more

Valentino sold for €600 million

Valentino fashion house was sold to a sovereign wealth fund for €600 million. The current deal, which will separate the Valentino brand from Hugo Boss, will see the design house sold to one of Permira‘s investors,according to brisbanetimes. The fund has not been identified. In 2011, Valentino had sales of €322.4 million, up 20 per … 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