Louis Vuitton, luxury watchmakers and Rebecca Minkoff – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Louis Vuitton expands in Florida, Dubai; Time no longer of the essence for luxury watchmakers; Rebecca Minkoff shoe collection is now in stores.
Today in luxury marketing – Louis Vuitton expands in Florida, Dubai; Time no longer of the essence for luxury watchmakers; Rebecca Minkoff shoe collection is now in stores.
This is the year that retailers will take back their stores through mobile commerce. Smartphone penetration nationwide is predicted to increase from 28 percent to 50 percent by year-end.
Flash-sales retailer Gilt Man is upping the ante with the first-time sale of a rare 1974 Porsche Carrera today in an attempt to solidify its position as a one-stop luxury online and mobile destination for upscale men.
Carine Roitfeld, former editor of Conde Nast’s French Vogue, will collaborate with Barneys New York to assist in the design of the women’s fall 2011 collection which will be displayed in the department store’s famed windows.
NEW YORK – Sue Wong personally showcased her “My Fair Lady”-inspired fall collection March 24 to invite-only guests at a private showroom.
Apparel and accessories retailer Tory Burch is showing its love and support for Japan by donating all of the profits from the sale of its specialty shirts to the earthquake and tsunami victims.
Florida’s Trump Hollywood is targeting potential luxury homeowners with an iPhone application promoting the new oceanfront condominium.
Luxury Daily today – Aston Martin One-77 gets Bang & Olufsen bespoke sound system; Zenith reaches for new heights; Luxury goods: sell more and buy less.
By Jim Taylor, Stephen Kraus and Doug Harrison. The authors of Selling to the New Elite discuss marketing to the elite through their families and using passion.