Gucci has joined the Fur Free Alliance and UNICEF’s Girls’ Empowerment Initiative

Gucci unveils “Culture of Purpose” Sustainability Plan with two major announcements at 2017 Kering Talk.  Gucci announced that it will no longer use, promote or publicise animal fur beginning with its Spring Summer 2018 collection. From next Spring Gucci will go…. fur free. On the occasion of both the International Day of the Girl and … Read more

LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence, the biggest vocational training program in the luxury industry, announced major European expansion

LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence announces expansion and new courses for students and apprentices interested in careers in artisanal craftsmanship, creative and luxury retail. For its first class in 2014 the IME welcomed 28 apprentices. Since then, nearly 300 trainees have joined this unique work/study program. This growth reflects both an increase in the number of apprentices … Read more

LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence is partnering with leading Italian fashion school

The LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence has expanded to Italy. LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence selects Polimoda as official partner in Italy for leather goods professional training. Tuscany region, a major hub of leather goods production worldwide, is offering funds for an innovative partnership between the LVMH Institut des Métiers d’Excellence (IME) and Polimoda, the … Read more

Bond Street: status of UK’s most exclusive shopping street under threat

Soaring rents and rates are pushing retailers including Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss and DKNY to think about moving out

A Concours d’Elégance in the truest sense: Tribute to 70 Years of Ferrari @ 2017 Salon Privé

Automotive Excellence: Salon Privé announces ‘Tribute to 70 Years of Ferrari.’ Concours Masters is a special new one-day competition dedicated each year to celebrate a particular manufacturer, country of origin or automotive moment-in-time. A Concours d’ Elégance in the truest sense, Salon Privé is the most luxurious of garden parties set against the backdrop of … Read more

The global personal luxury goods market is highly fragmented. Report

Top Vendors in the Global Personal Luxury Goods Market from 2017 to 2021: Report. The global personal luxury goods market is highly fragmented, with the presence of both global vendors and local players, says the recent global personal luxury goods market report by Technavio. This market research report also lists 14 other prominent vendors that … Read more