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Louis Vuitton displays menswear at Colette

Louis Vuitton men’s shoes at Colette French leather goods house Louis Vuitton is preparing for its Paris menswear collections with a pop-up store in Paris’ Colette. The Louis Vuitton fall 2015-2016 show collection will premiere at the store as the first time ever that the men’s collection is showcased outside the brand’s own stores. Louis Vuitton’s presence in Colette will draw attention to the menswear line and the summer fashion

Robb Report acquires new executives to further digital presence

Robb Report June 2015 cover Robb Report is announcing several senior-level appointments, some that include the acquisition of previous executives from Martini Media. Earlier this year the CEO of Robb Report created a new position for Stephen Colvin, which placed him as the president of the digital division and COO of Robb Report media. Mr. Colvin’s position will be enhanced by the addition of three new senior-level employees who have

Luxury needs to settle into the “new normal”

Luxury shopping sprees have stalled Affluent consumer confidence dipped during the second quarter of 2015, landing slightly higher than during the lowest point of the recession, according to a new report from Unity Marketing. Even with this dip, the landscape is vastly different than the stress and worry of 2008, with consumers now accustomed to scaling back and indulging only occasionally on luxury. Luxury brands need to recognize that a

Lancôme, Estée Lauder among best known beauty brands in China: report

Estée Lauder Lipstick Envy In China, 68 percent of consumers rely on ecommerce to purchase prestige personal care products, according to a new report by Bomoda. Bomoda’s “China Prestige Beauty Blueprint” also found that approximately 80 percent of consumers have purchased beauty products abroad, but about 70 percent of those surveyed said they use local ecommerce sites. This shows that there is ample opportunity for luxury beauty and fragrance marketers

Save the date: Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 New York Sept. 16

Mark your date book! Image courtesy of Smythson Please join us for the third annual Luxury Retail Summit: Holiday Focus 2015 conference Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 in New York. This daylong New York event is a must-attend for luxury retailers, luxury brands, publishers, ad agencies and market researchers looking for strategic and tactical advice, tips, case studies and research on luxury retailing, especially in the run-up to the holidays. At