Chinese luxury consumer interest dominated by heavyweights

The most-sought after luxury brands in China. Chanel overtakes Louis Vuitton as most sought-after global luxury brand in Digital Luxury Group‘s World Luxury Index China – 2nd edition. Chanel overtook Louis Vuitton thanks to rising interest in various product segments, particularly beauty. Interest for Louis Vuitton on the other hand originated mainly from the fashion … Read more

Using digital to drive in-store luxury purchases: Multichannel Retail study

In an attempt to find growth, the companies are, again, turning to multichannel, believing that when channels coordinate, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Although e-commerce continues to register double-digital growth year-over-year, online sales have not matched the hype and vision evangelized over the last 15 years. In the same vein, … Read more

First Dior flagship opened in Australia

Dior opens first boutique in Australia Following in the footsteps of Louis Vuitton, Prada, Chanel, Gucci, Salvatore Ferragamo, Canali, Miu Miu, and Bottega Veneta, French luxury fashion house Christian Dior opened its first boutique in Australia. Designed in the style of a grand Parisian apartment, Dior’s first Australasian flagship boutique set up in Sydney replicates … Read more

Raquel Zimmermann and Sean O’Pry for Salvatore Ferragamo Spring 2013 Campaign

Salvatore Ferragamo‘s new Spring Summer 2013 campaign is featuring Brazilian top model Raquel Zimmermann and Sean O’Pry, photographed by David Sims. David Sims‘ latest work includes Ermenegildo Zegna Spring Summer 2013 campaign, Repossi 2013 (S/S 13), Jil Sander S/S 13, Prada Men S/S 13, Coach Holiday 2012 Campaign, and “Kate: The Kate Moss Book” (the … Read more

Kiss superstition Goodbye: Penelope Cruz x Campari Calendar 2013

Actress Penelope Cruz is the latest star in the iconic Campari Calendar, one of the world’s iconic artistic calendars distributed in international limited edition of only 9,999 copies. Cruz joins some of the world’s moststunning women who have adorned the pages of previous Campari Calendars including, Salma Hayek, Eva Mendes, Jessica Alba and Milla Jovovich. Internationally celebrated … Read more

Russian Princess: Fall in the military Astrakhan bag

Just in time for fall-winter season, Salvatore Ferragamo steps up with modern attitude with a vintage note. Creative Director, Massimiliano Giornetti imagined a Russian Princess embodied by Kate Moss and by precious Astrakhan from the curly, wavy wool of young lambs from Astrakhan. The cloth symbolises the quintessence of the Russian luxuriance military look. SALVATORE … Read more