LVMH remains confident for 2013

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €20.7 billion for the first nine months of 2013, an increase of 4% over the comparable period in 2012. Organic revenue grew by 8%. Despite the uncertain economic environment in Europe, LVMH remains confident for 2013. The luxury group also recorded … Read more

LVMH luxury group invests in J.W. Anderson

J.W. Anderson to definitely move Loewe forward to the next chapter of its history LVMH luxury conglomerate never stops buying new promising creative talents. The luxury giant announced an agreement with designer Jonathan Anderson for the development of his London-based J.W. Anderson brand. He remains the majority shareholder of the company. Pierre-Yves Roussel, Chairman and … Read more

British luxury shoe designer acquired by LVMH luxury group

British Shoe Designer Nicholas Kirkwood to be part of LVMH luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury conglomerate added British Sshoe designer Nicholas Kirkwood to his stable of luxury brands that includes Moët & Chandon, Dom Pérignon, Louis Vuitton, Céline, Loewe, and Kenzo, among many others. The new partnership will allow Nicholas Kirkwood designer … Read more

How to enhance a shoe’s beauty: patina lesson by Olga Berluti

  The “Shoe Polishing Lesson” by Olga Berluti / La leçon de cirage par Olga Berluti. Advice on how to enhance a shoe’s beauty is always newsworthy. One does not polish a pair of luxury shoes like Berluti in just any way. In 1999, Olga Berluti developed a specific care ritual for Venezia leather and … Read more

LVMH will not appeal AMF fine over Hermès

Luxury goods group LVMH, the biggest such luxury entity on the market, announced it has decided to terminate the AMF proceedings (France’s markets watchdog) in relation to its acquisition of approximately 10% of rival Hermès’ share capital in October 2010. This decision reflects LVMH’s commitment to ensuring the soundest possible management of its investment in … Read more

The spirits business in search for small-production, hand-crafted products.

The spirits business is evolving. Consumer interest in the luxury wines category is growing at a fast pace. According to Terlato Wines CEO William A. Terlato, the industry is starting to look a lot like the wine business, with mixologists, craft bartenders and consumers embracing a new category of small-production, hand-crafted, super-premium brands. “Our Luxury … Read more