Luxury Daily’s live news from March 22 – Tiffany records 7pc growth for 2018, despite Q4 softening; Rent the Runway completes $125M funding round; Wheels Up positions itself for partnerships with appointment; Luxury brands aim to mobilize consumers for World Water Day; Bremont named official luxury watch partner to British Armed Forces; Artemest brings bespoke touches to wedding registry.
British watchmaker Bremont is partnering with the United Kingdom’s Ministry of Defense, forging an alliance that will enable the brand to create timepieces honoring Her Majesty’s Armed Forces.
As family-owned hospitality company Rocco Forte Hotels expands its portfolio of properties to new markets, it is maintaining its focus on European service and positioning.
U.S. automaker Cadillac is looking to change the car-buying experience with a live digital showroom that facilitates one-on-one interactions between consumers and agents.
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Luxury Daily’s live news from March 21 – “Crazy Rich Asians” inspires $30K Singapore journey; Versace exhibits latest home furnishings line in immersive launch; Rosewood Hong Kong opens its doors with focus on personal service; Financial Times’ magazine supplement editor steps down; Gucci brings back a musical ambassador for its fine jewelry; JennAir to open residency in New York’s A&D Building.
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The failed festival illustrates that brands and advertising agencies need to be extremely careful when advertising their products and when choosing influencers to promote their products.
Luxury Daily’s live news from March 21 – “Crazy Rich Asians” inspires $30K Singapore journey; Versace exhibits latest home furnishings line in immersive launch; Rosewood Hong Kong opens its doors with focus on personal service; Financial Times’ magazine supplement editor steps down; Gucci brings back a musical ambassador for its fine jewelry; JennAir to open residency in New York’s A&D Building.
Whirlpool’s JennAir appliance brand is furthering its foothold in luxury with a new concept shop, permanently located in Architects & Designers Building.
Italian fashion label Gucci is hoping to embody a free-spirited bohemian image for its latest jewelry campaign that brings back ambassador Florence Welch.
The Financial Times has announced a shift in its magazine supplement, How To Spend It, as its longtime editor steps down.
Hospitality group Rosewood Hotels has officially opened its doors to its Hong Kong location, which it states is the most complete expression of the brand.
Italian fashion label Versace is using a special exhibit to funnel its iconic style into home goods.
Travel advisory Protravel International is catering to consumers’ growing interest in visiting Singapore with a package that targets affluent Americans.
Italian fashion labels contribute nearly 40 percent to the total value of the European country’s top brands as they refine their brand experience.
British automaker Bentley Motors is releasing another collector’s vehicle, as the marque reimagines its past to celebrate its centennial.
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The failed festival illustrates that brands and advertising agencies need to be extremely careful when advertising their products and when choosing influencers to promote their products.
Luxury Daily is inviting opinion pieces on luxury business, advertising, marketing, media and retail issues that affect marketers as they run multichannel programs for branding as well as customer acquisition, retention and reactivation.
A report by McKinsey & Co. states that nearly one-fifth of personal luxury sales will take place online by 2025.
While users rely on Facebook for sharing articles or memes, Instagram has taken on a more aspirational slant, giving users the feeling of scrolling through pages in search of inspiration. Instagram immerses these users in a more luxurious way of life.
Rent the Runway completes $125M funding round JW Anderson hawks handbags in infomercial spoof Hermès net profits up 15pc in 2018 Tom Ford named new chairman of CFDA Gucci launches scholarship, nonprofit fund aimed at diversityMore 
Moynat fetes travel ties through Orient Express documentary Ruinart conveys Champagne’s complexity through art Prada pops up in Hong Kong for Art Basel Kering extends Women in Motion to still photography John Varvatos brings Game of Thrones fashion to lifeMore Cadillac brings live showroom experience to digital devices Bentley brings back iconic Blower in limited-edition model Audi streamlines car rental service with delivery, pick-up Mercedes to manufacture luxury Maybach SUV in US Porsche updates dealerships to offer more personalized servicesMore 
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Dior puts spotlight on emerging talent with photography prize Rolls-Royce expands apprenticeship program Gucci, looking to long view, formally unveils training program for knowledge transfer Business students emphasize omnichannel opportunities to luxury clients Juwai seeks to guide Chinese consumers in cross-border educationMore 
Trussardi explores strength, creativity in artistic fragrance campaign Estée Lauder freshens up skincare collection with Kith Bentley brings traveling spirit to fragrance collection Sephora grows its physical footprint, while other retailers close stores La Mer invites DFS customers inside its product, literallyMore Bremont named official luxury watch partner to British Armed Forces Google hit with $1.7B EU fine for unfair advertising competition Parliament votes to delay Brexit Owners of New York pied-à-terres could soon face additional taxes Brexit date could get bumped as Theresa May offers voteMore 
Why healthcare practices should keep doors open during the holidays ReVive Skincare’s Elana Drell Szyfer: Luxury Woman to Watch 2019 Healthcare – Luxury Memo special report Luxury brands think pink for breast cancer awareness Wealthy investors adjust financial plans for longer life expectancyMore Bremont named official luxury watch partner to British Armed Forces Tiffany records 7pc growth for 2018, despite Q4 softening High-end watchmakers leaving untapped omnichannel opportunities Gucci brings back a musical ambassador for its fine jewelry Smartwatches driving timepiece growth in USMore What brands, advertisers and influencers can learn from #FyreFestival UK disinformation report points to more trouble for Facebook, social networks Hadid copyright suit raises questions for luxury brands Rolex lawsuit highlights importance of dilution claim David Yurman gets court orders against counterfeitersMore 
Luxury brands aim to mobilize consumers for World Water Day Asian millionaires looking to spend on travel, hard luxury goods What brands, advertisers and influencers can learn from #FyreFestival Millennial, Asian outreach boosts value of Italian luxury brands JW Anderson hawks handbags in infomercial spoofMore Financial Times’ magazine supplement editor steps down The Economist relaunches lifestyle publication Architectural Digest brings business services to the forefront in trade platform British GQ to join Condé Nast B2B endeavors Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg: A privacy-focused vision for social networkingMore 
Gucci launches scholarship, nonprofit fund aimed at diversity Burberry, IWC Schaffhausen among brands curbing plastic impact McLaren, Audemars Piguet donate to One Drop for water crisis Crystal makes conservation commitment with ORCA alliance Stella McCartney plants awareness for Indonesian forestMore 
Luxury Portfolio retargets interested homebuyers via digital ads Owners of New York pied-à-terres could soon face additional taxes Coldwell Banker grows million-dollar home sales in 2018 Sotheby’s International Realty merges brokerage, affiliates Farrow & Ball offers color inspiration in design documentariesMore 
Bloomingdale’s puts focus on service with revamped ready-to-wear floors Prada, Dior among brands testing Instagram’s in-app shopping Targeting, uniqueness and clienteling in evolving luxury retail Bulgari links with Starboard to host fashion show at sea Retailers leverage FOMO, customization for experiential push: FashionbiMore 
Luxury brands put their game faces on for Super Bowl efforts Lexus leans into humor in football-themed film Tag Heuer puts athletes under pressure in new video series Mercedes emphasizes sportiness in bucket list campaign Omega reaches for the top in ambassador-led campaignMore 
Shiseido leverages technology to secure beauty sector’s future Getting luxury travel retail right Consumer-centric advertising models seen as solution to commercial aversion FCC votes in favor of unprecedented broadband privacy rules Gilt exec says mobile marketing must consider audience and experienceMore 
Wheels Up positions itself for partnerships with appointment Rocco Forte Hotels translates European DNA to more corners of the globe Rosewood Hong Kong opens its doors with focus on personal service “Crazy Rich Asians” inspires $30K Singapore journey Bulgari links with Starboard to host fashion show at seaMore 
