Italian fashion label Gucci is taking action following backlash surrounding a product that many viewed as racist.
Luxury Daily’s live news from Feb. 15 – Secoo hires former Swatch exec as watch and jewelry advisor; Hermès paints picture of global flagship in podcast; JD.com, British Fashion Council join for international fashion platform; Zegna launches new retail concept in New York; Mercedes gives the keys to special first-time driver; Tod’s kisses spring hello with playful campaign.
While U.S. consumers have plenty of options to celebrate loved ones in their lives throughout the year, new research finds the demand for a retail-created holiday to fill the self-gifting void.
New York-based label Maison Atia is giving faux fur a more craftsmanship-driven makeover by turning to ateliers who traditionally have worked with luxury brands to create real fur fashions.
Less than a third of brands and agencies have an official influencer program in place, despite the field’s rapid growth in recent years.
As part of its broader push to rethink luxury, appliance maker JennAir is heading to Modernism Week for consumer activations.
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Luxury Daily will not publish on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents’ Day. We will resume publication on Tuesday, Feb. 19.
Luxury Daily’s live news from Feb. 14 – Thermador furnishes the new American dream for International Builders’ Week; Mandarin Oriental invests in Central Park views for residential project; Fortnum & Mason celebrates a moment in condiment history; Prada looks to music for brand personification; Balmain unveils new Paris flagship; Lexus, Porsche rank as most dependable 3-year-old cars.
Today in luxury – Belmond shareholders approve acquisition by LVMH; Feeling unwelcome, Amazon ditches plans for New York hub; Tesla lets sleeping dogs lie: Inside climate-controlled Model 3; Marco Bizzarri discusses blackface controversy at Parsons.
Here is a list of live and digital events covered, partnered with or hosted by Luxury Daily, as well as features produced by the publication. Also included are the schedules for Luxury Daily’s conferences and Luxury Roundtable webinars.
While runway shows still hold a large, important place in the world of fashion, we are living in a time where it is not the only way for a fashion brand to make a splash.
Luxury Daily’s live news from Feb. 14 – Thermador furnishes the new American dream for International Builders’ Week; Mandarin Oriental invests in Central Park views for residential project; Fortnum & Mason celebrates a moment in condiment history; Prada looks to music for brand personification; Balmain unveils new Paris flagship; Lexus, Porsche rank as most dependable 3-year-old cars.
French fashion house Balmain is celebrating the holiday rooted in love in the City of Love with a major opening.
Italian fashion label Prada is the latest brand to head to the auditory world, taking on the role of a DJ.
British department store Fortnum & Mason is partnering with an iconic condiment brand for a vintage edition.
Hospitality brand Mandarin Oriental is investing in residential spaces in one of the priciest cities in the world, as hotels move further into residences.
Luxury appliance maker Thermador is exhibiting its most innovative products to a group of builders, designers and remodelers for inspiration.
Even as banking options diversity, brand loyalty fades and new payment options emerge, credit card ownership and usage has remained strong over the past decade.
While runway shows still hold a large, important place in the world of fashion, we are living in a time where it is not the only way for a fashion brand to make a splash.
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.
While everyday and premium brands may be hardest hit by the “Amazon effect,” luxury brands are looking for new ways to shape the in-store shopping experience and make their stores profitable, faster.
Financing buying habits, especially with the millennials, is becoming a key issue for both bricks-and-mortar retail and ecommerce.
Gucci responds to sweater backlash with diversity initiatives Tod’s kisses spring hello with playful campaign Hermès paints picture of global flagship in podcast Zegna launches new retail concept in New York JD.com, British Fashion Council join for international fashion platformMore 
Luxury brands spotlight artistic appreciation at Frieze Los Angeles Selfridges invites consumers to cozy up for Valentine’s Day Yoox rethinks relocation in cultural commentary Saint Laurent turns music video producer for Travis Scott Dior plays up British connections in large-scale exhibitionMore 
Mercedes gives the keys to special first-time driver Lexus, Porsche rank as most dependable 3-year-old cars Lexus explores creativity with new class of craftspeople Lexus supercharges racing competition series with celebrity drivers Rolls-Royce expands apprenticeship programMore 
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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 education Swarovski teams with SCAD Hong Kong to support emerging designersMore 
Barneys’ upcoming High End concept shop exhibits cannabis’ prolific nature JAB seeks greater stake in Coty L’Oreal’s billion-dollar brands see double-digit growth Estée Lauder plays with femininity in cheeky cosmetics campaign Estée Lauder’s skincare sales drive record quarterMore 
Paris aims to combat environmental crisis with new initiative Theresa May’s Brexit deal rejected Brexit vote postponement leads to more confusion than answers China’s $43.5B Daigou business: What is next after the government crackdown? Will anti-government protests have a lasting effect on French luxury?More 
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 JennAir turns to midcentury festival in modernization move Thermador furnishes the new American dream for International Builders’ Week Education, ethics key for home brands seeking millennial consumers Crack the omnichannel code to win: Brizo exec We look at our pieces like art: Lladró Americas CEOMore 
Tiffany, British Vogue series delves into style Chopard serves as official timekeeper for additional race endeavor Louis Vuitton explores curiosity, timelessness in Horizon campaign Rolex lawsuit highlights importance of dilution claim David Yurman gets court orders against counterfeitersMore 
Hadid copyright suit raises questions for luxury brands Rolex lawsuit highlights importance of dilution claim David Yurman gets court orders against counterfeiters Primary importance of secondary meaning in securing powerful trade dress protection Privacy and security – Luxury Memo special reportMore 
John Varvatos raises money through its connection to music Porsche, Boss among brands supporting wildfire relief Kering takes a stand against cyberbullying Holiday House gathers home furnishings brands for a cause Moncler teams with UNICEF for expanded children’s causesMore Mandarin Oriental invests in Central Park views for residential project Coastal, urban communities “most loved” neighborhoods: report Fendi offers branded living in Scottsdale residences Southern California home to most expensive, strongest seller’s markets Luxury home prices climb as sales drop: RedfinMore 
JD.com, British Fashion Council join for international fashion platform Secoo hires former Swatch exec as watch and jewelry advisor Consumers crave self-treating shopping holiday: A.T. Kearney JOOR expands into Asia following Series C Direct-to-consumer disrupts all sectors with new customer journeyMore 
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 
Abercrombie & Kent looks towards further growth under new ownership High-end hospitality groups set the mood for Valentine’s Day Cunard supports Olivier Awards sponsorship with themed trip Global destinations must continue to open up to Chinese travelers Luxury hotels help guests ring in Chinese New YearMore 
