BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and Lexus top the first edition of the World Luxury Index Russia

First official ranking of the most sought after luxury brands in Russia shows a strong interest for cars, and more specifically for luxury cars. BMW, Audi, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, Lexus and Land Rover top the Top 50 most-searched for Luxury Brand in Russia ranking, unveiled by Digital Luxury Group in a first time partnership with Yandex, … Read more

Growth confirmed in 2012 for luxury consumption. Luxury goods market to grow 3% in Europe in 2012: study

All sectors of the global luxury market are forecasted to grow in 2012, reinforcing the organic growth of 2011. China is the fastest growing market, accessories the best performing categories. Leather goods, Shoes and Accessories and Hard Luxury (Jewelry Watches) are the sectors with the highest expected growth ratio, according to Altagamma Foundation, which monitors … Read more

Manolo Blahnik, Frida Giannini, Donatella Versace and Jean Paul Gaultier added to the line-up for the International Herald Tribune IHT Luxury Conference

Manolo Blahnik and Donatella Versace are just two of the latest stellar names to be added to the line-up for the International Herald Tribune (IHT) Luxury Conference in Rome on the 15thand 16th November, 2012, which will open with a keynote address from legendary designer Jean Paul Gaultier. Curated by IHT Fashion Editor, Suzy Menkes, … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Valerie Barrelet – Independent Interior Designer

Valerie Barrelet , Independent Interior Designer and partner of Creezy the Agency China, comes from a lifetime of  fashion and design. After a decade in Parisian Fashion Industry she moved to Montreal to learn Art Glass during 3 years. She moved to Shanghai and created in 2000 her own studio which is dedicated to interior design. … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Lorenzo Carvelli – CEO at Noblesse Oblige Events

For over 11 years, Lorenzo Carvelli creates pure emotions. Noblesse Oblige Events is his brainchild specialized in exclusive events concept organization, special projects, celebrities sponsorship and co-branding. He has always the perfect entertainment proposal for glamorous, private, and corporate events in a hotel, yacht, restaurant, club or private island. Thanks to the conception of the Pr … Read more

Tax increases in France may damp the feel-good factor, a driver of luxury-goods consumption

France accounts for about 8 percent of the total annual luxury-goods sales, according to consultant Bain & Co. French election frontrunners President Nicolas Sarkozy and Socialist candidate Francois Hollande have both pledged tax increases. The measures may damp the feel-good factor, a driver of luxury-goods consumption, as has happened elsewhere in Europe, according to CA … Read more