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Marc Jacobs pushes menswear via desert-set social video

May 16, 2012

Apparel and accessories brand Marc Jacobs is bringing its spring/summer 2012 menswear collection to the desert in a social video that highlights sunglasses, clothing and bags in a rugged setting and provides item pricing.


50pc luxury goods spend from Asian markets: Bain & Co

May 16, 2012

Factors including increased investments in emerging markets and ecommerce are the prominent factors that are expected to propel luxury goods spend 6-9 percent each year until the middle of the decade, according to findings from a study from Bain & Co.

Harrods customizes summer shopping via e-boutique

May 16, 2012

London-based department store Harrods is pushing summer fashion and beauty in a digital shopping guide and e-boutique presented by occasions that affluent consumers would likely celebrate.

NowManifest acquisition to improve Condé Nast Web presence

May 16, 2012

Condé Nast subsidiary Fairchild Fashion Media will acquire Fashion Networks International, best known for its curated blog portal NowManifest, in a move that is likely to increase the publishing giant’s Web presence at a crucial time.

American Express taps app for exclusive insider’s guide

May 16, 2012

American Express is using a mobile application for an insider’s look to London that offers special discounts, reviews and events only for cardholders.

Bergdorf Goodman shows off beauty counter in direct mail catalog

May 16, 2012

Bergdorf Goodman is continuing its focus on beauty in a niche catalog that shows fragrances, cosmetics and creams from luxury brands such as Prada, Chanel, Valentino and Tom Ford.

38pc high-end consumers to cut back this year: BCG

May 15, 2012

Approximately 38 percent of high-end consumers are planning to spend less over the next 12 months, according to findings from a study by Boston Consulting Group.

Cartier goes back to basics with spring catalog

May 15, 2012

Cartier is making use of old-world marketing by pushing its spring collection via a catalog with a personalized and signed letter.

Lexus combines mobile, TV for youth awareness

May 15, 2012

Toyota Corp.’s Lexus is raising awareness for its 2013 RX F Sport during the season finale of prime-time ABC drama “Revenge” by offering viewers additional content and a chance to win a vacation package via Yahoo’s IntoNow mobile application.

NetJets Europe expands to one-stop-shop for private flyers

May 15, 2012

Private aviation provider NetJets Europe plans to establish an aircraft-management business focused on offering more services to business jet owners beyond its fractional ownership.