News briefs

Today in luxury marketing – Stuart Weitzman revamps $1 million shoe; Arizona Muse for Fendi spring 2012 campaign by Karl Lagerfeld; China economy headed for hard landing: analyst.

Today in luxury marketing – Mercedes to invest over $5 billion in China, United States; Behold Prada’s spring/summer campaign video; Balenciaga sets license with Marcolin; Alberta Ferretti is Macy’s next Impulse designer.

Today in luxury marketing – These old luxury brands are revamping their looks this year; The Setai in South Beach is offering an unforgettable date package; China’s luxury growth seen slowing slightly.

Today in luxury marketing – Tiffany & Co. has added a “Drop a Hint” functionality to their Web site; Manolo Blahnik: feet first; New spring ads: Karl by Karl Lagerfeld; China’s retail sales jump 16.2 percent over holiday.

Today in luxury marketing – Louis Vuitton opens maison in Rome; A Marni for H&M ad has surfaced; Bloomberg’s new lifestyle mag; Twitter bows to pressure over censorship.

Today in luxury marketing – Tod’s sales climb; Roberto Cavalli is now blogging prodigiously; Wall Street’s cutbacks nip at Hamptons; Karl Lagerfeld is now on Twitter.

Today in luxury marketing – Louboutin’s red sole trademark case might have legs again; For many luxury car buyers, small is now beautiful; Mcommerce on the rise; Where fashion is a family affair.

Today in luxury marketing – Versace Yellow Diamond free samples; Chanel parties in Vegas; Tag Heuer opens second boutique at mall in Aventura; Veuve Clicquot and Fresh team-up.

Today in luxury marketing – St. Regis Hotel brings luxury living To Bal Harbour; See the commercial for Jason Wu’s Target collaboration; Gilt confirms John Auerbach is out, several offices closing; For couture shows, digital catwalk is the new fashion.

Today in luxury marketing – Lanvin is launching eyeglasses this spring; Karlie smolders in Oscar de la Renta’s campaign; Prada opens a pop-up museum tomorrow; Europe luxury stocks may benefit as weaker currencies boost earnings.