Dior & the rise of the in-house design team

Since Raf Simons left Dior two months ago, speculation has been rife as to which big name would replace him. But the fashion house has reportedly announced that its new collections will be overseen by Simon’s design team

Europe has the edge in fashion and luxury – and cars do OK, too

We have yet to produce a Facebook or a Google, but this side of the Atlantic is also no slouch in aerospace, oil and pharma

LVMH to support the development of the Italian jeweller Repossi

LVMH taking a minority stake in the Italian jeweller Repossi. LVMH luxury group and Italian jeweller Repossi have decided to partner in order to enable Repossi to develop its distribution network whilst benefitting from the managerial know-how of the world’s leading luxury products Group. LVMH will be taking a minority stake in Repossi. LVMH Moët … Read more

2016 Luxury Lifestyle Awards Middle East & Africa Honouring The Best Of Luxury

The Luxury Lifestyle Awards announces the 10th prestigious international Award for high-end luxurious companies and brands from 16 countries of Middle East and Africa — the Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2016 Middle East & Africa. The most prominent luxury companies are invited to join the competition for the Golden Crown trophy. The Luxury Lifestyle Award is … Read more

Fondation Louis Vuitton, the new “must” on the Paris cultural scene, celebrates its first anniversary

The Fondation targeted 700,000 visitors the first year after the inauguration on October 24, 2014. The Fondation Louis Vuitton celebrates a year of existence. Opening its doors a year ago, The Fondation has emerged as a major institution in the cultural landscape of Paris, France, and indeed the world. It is welcoming exhibitions, artistic and musical … Read more

Dior: who will take over?

With Raf Simons exiting Christian Dior, one of fashion’s top jobs is up for grabs. Here’s who might be in the frame