Luxury goods conglomerate Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton saw its organic sales increase by 12 percent during the first half of 2017.
British automaker Aston Martin is invading Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA with an event series that takes a casual approach to building awareness.
U.S. fashion label Alexander Wang is looking to two contrasting New York subcultures with its new interactive avant-garde campaign.
Fashion houses Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Prada are leading the way as the top luxury brands in engagement on social media, but an automaker has them all beat, according to Origami Logic.
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The next generation of customers is set to redefine luxury and change the way premium brands do business.
Italian fashion house Gucci’s fall/winter 2017 collection has arrived from outer space.
U.S. jeweler Tiffany & Co. is posting love notes on Instagram to start an interactive conversation with its community of followers.
Online retailer Farfetch has announced that David Rosenblatt has joined its board of directors as a non-executive member.
Italy’s Giorgio Armani saw sales decline by 5 percent in 2016, which has caused the group to reorganize its businesses to combat luxury’s current challenges.
Chinese couturière Guo Pei will be the subject of her first solo museum exhibition in the United States at the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) in September.
U.S. fashion label Michael Kors has reached an agreement to acquire British footwear maker Jimmy Choo.
Bentley Motors is the latest automaker to align its brand with the yachting industry, as it partners with Princess Yachts for its newest convertible.
Geopolitical changes and turmoil represent a few of the top concerns for retailers in the United States, and luxury retailers will be especially affected by them due to their global nature.
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Department store chain Barneys New York is working with Tunisian fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa on a new capsule collection inspired by some Alaïa’s first designs to debut in the United States in the 1980s.
A new report from L2 shows that using the phrase loyalty within the subject line of an email campaign can have a dramatic lift on opens.
Mobile has become a ubiquitous part of consumers’ lives and in the marketing departments of luxury brands around the world.
Estée Lauder Cos.’ Crème de la Mer is creating a series of content for the audience of Mr Porter to gain visibility for its men’s skincare line.
The next generation of customers is set to redefine luxury and change the way premium brands do business.
Old rules of prestige brand making – price, provenance, precious materials – are still present, but new ones have established themselves next to them, sometimes in defying opposition.
Once a safe haven away from heavy machinery, manual craftsmanship will nonetheless be affected by the incoming revolution – in new and sometimes surprising ways.
We see a consolidation amongst luxury and fashion players that lets platforms emerge at the expense of the traditionally siloed and brand-specific channels.
LVMH revenues surge 15pc thanks to fashion, leather goods category Kering continues textile-focused innovation accelerator Michael Kors’ Jimmy Choo acquisition could signal first US luxury conglomerate Alexander Wang’s latest collection is only available through texting Gucci goes retro-futuristic for fall/winter 2017More 
Galeries Lafayette brings its arts foundation to bricks-and-mortar Fortnum & Mason to host John Bellany retrospective Condé Nast taps its extensive archives for decor venture Artsy secures $50M in funding to expand online, live auction platform Sotheby’s to sell mementos of space exploration in upcoming auctionMore Aston Martin brings Art of Living to California’s coast BMW paints a picture of the future with Frieze London Bentley takes to the waters for latest road innovation Jaguar highlights speedy sedan with 186mph film Audi’s wise man warns viewers of its Sports models’ powerMore 
Balmain, Beats collaboration speaks to millennials’ intertwining of music and fashion Vertu cuts 200 jobs amid manufacturing liquidation Vertu inks technology deal with TCL Communication Mobile can tie together multiple digital retail experiences: Forrester Bang & Olufsen teams with Apple for home audio solutionMore 
Lexus shows its bold, spicier side in custom Sriracha-branded model Robb Vices delights discerning consumers in curated play on passion points Canali fetes US ecommerce launch with exclusive collaboration Ecommerce growth will slow over next 3 years: BCG Montblanc leverages historical brand advancements on WeChatMore 
LVMH expands IME leather goods training to Tuscany Saint Laurent nourishes future couturiers with hands-on educational course Ferragamo’s Lungarno Collection to educate on “Made in Italy” hospitality Burberry gifts $3.8M to Royal College of Art to spur materials science innovation Armani launches student design contest alongside BFCMore 
Alipay, WeChat Pay now compatible with Givenchy, Porsche for North American sales Heathrow introduces duty-free refund appointment service Monaco merchants to offer Alipay payment solutions Moda Operandi integrates remote checkout for seamless social commerce Four Seasons rolls out special promotion for UnionPay cardholdersMore LVMH revenues surge 15pc thanks to fashion, leather goods category How purveyors of dining experiences can keep millennials engaged Moët Hennessy acquires first US craft whiskey-maker Rare Whisky 101 launches platform for selling “dormant” whisky casks Hennessy shows off scrupulousness in creating Paradis ImperialMore LVMH revenues surge 15pc thanks to fashion, leather goods category La Mer appeals to sophisticated men for its skincare line Burberry bottles confidence, playfulness in new fragrance Sephora opens concept store showcasing omnichannel features Moschino’s “bear-faced” beauty line to launch at SephoraMore 
Gucci’s Marco Bizzarri awarded French Legion of Honor Advertising association comes out against New York right to publicity bills Brexit, UK economy uncertainty abounds after surprise election results Diplomatic blockade of Qatar threatens Middle Eastern economic relationships World settling into slower structural growth rate, albeit with challenges: Conference BoardMore 
Wellness: The changing face of luxury Saks taps into wellness economy in immersive, experiential concept shop Goop leverages Nordstrom’s visibility to share lifestyle ethos Oscar de la Renta Pediatric Center to offer Dominican children no-cost healthcare Regent hops aboard wellness travel trend with Mediterranean programMore Armani folds diffusion lines into 3 primary brands as sales decline Greece’s Kostas Togas talks US strategy with market entry for eponymous textile brand Condé Nast taps its extensive archives for decor venture Top 10 home furnishing efforts of H1 Roche Bobois establishes Monaco gallery to celebrate designMore LVMH revenues surge 15pc thanks to fashion, leather goods category Tiffany scrawls handwritten “I love yous” on Instagram Omega celebrates moon landing with Buzz Aldrin documentary Van Cleef & Arpels takes literal approach to “hidden gem” phrase Recovery continues for Swiss watch exports in JuneMore 
EU court sides with Chanel in monogram case Does Gucci own the rights to its stripes? Gucci, Balenciaga face backlash over allegations of stealing designs Louis Vuitton granted injunction against alleged Amazon copycats Advertising association comes out against New York right to publicity billsMore 
Top 10 luxury brand social videos of Q2 2017 Mercedes ranks as the top engaging brand on social: Origami Logic Gucci goes retro-futuristic for fall/winter 2017 Tiffany scrawls handwritten “I love yous” on Instagram Brands are lacking visibility for their loyalty programs: L2More Galeries Lafayette brings its arts foundation to bricks-and-mortar Marni, Vogue share expressions of beauty for limited-edition goods Rolls-Royce touts community values with Sussex police department Olivela recruits chief merchant from Saks Causes and nonprofits – Luxury Memo special reportMore 
Spain is home to the most British citizens outside of UK Aston Martin Residences teams with Miami Dolphins on hospitality suites Toronto remains the leading Canadian city for luxury Currency fluctuation directly impacts sales numbers in addition to ROI Despite increased “uberluxe” volume, average Manhattan real estate prices contracted in JuneMore LVMH revenues surge 15pc thanks to fashion, leather goods category Moda Operandi’s strong Q2 performance to spur technological growth Affluent consumers want less branding, more personalization: Sabre Farfetch adds 1stDibs’ CEO to board of directors Geopolitical upheaval, natural disaster among top retail risks for 2017: BDOMore 
Aston Martin Residences teams with Miami Dolphins on hospitality suites Print remains an institution for equestrian sports community State of luxury events – Luxury Memo special report State of luxury events – Luxury Memo special report State of luxury events – Luxury Memo special reportMore 
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 experience 51pc of world uses social media: reportMore 
Rolls-Royce embraces consumers’ lifestyle for Mediterranean holiday NetJets offers flights from the Hamptons to summer camps for family visits Ritz-Carlton offers interactive 360-degree view of three US cities Brazilian luxury market needs to reinvent itself to survive Flexjet looks to streamline customer experience with app refreshMore 
