LUXURY
Affluent consumers spend when they travel; image courtesy of Michael Kors The number of outbound international travelers is projected to reach 1 billion by 2018, creating an opportunity for luxury brands to reach a global audience through airport retail placements, according to a report by Conlumino. With more airports, lower-cost airlines and bigger planes, international travel is becoming more accessible to less affluent consumers, especially those in emerging markets. Shopping
Interior of Burberry’s SoHo store British heritage brand Burberry has reopened its SoHo boutique in New York after extensive renovations to the space. Burberry’s newly expanded storefront on SoHo’s Spring Street reopened July 15 after being under construction for an extended period of time. The redesigned boutique is larger than the original and reflects Burberry’s global design concept. New home Located at 131 Spring Street, Burberry’s larger SoHo boutique is
Lily-Rose Depp for Chanel French couture house Chanel has tapped a new generation of starlets by casting Lily-Rose Depp in its latest eyewear effort. The daughter of actor Johnny Depp and Chanel muse Vanessa Paradis, the 16-year old Ms. Depp characterizes the “youth, modernity and daring” that embodies the storied French house. Before the debut of her campaign, Ms. Depp participated in Chanel’s casino-themed haute couture show held at Paris’
The Johnnie Walker limited-edition bottle Scotch whisky-maker Johnnie Walker House has introduced a series of limited hand-engraved bottle creations inspired by its Scottish heritage. The John Walker bottle is a one-time-only release resulting from a collaboration between John Walker & Sons, Scotch whisky distillers by appointment of Her Majesty The Queen, and Philip Lawson Johnston, a specialist hand engraver of glass by appointment of Her Majesty The Queen. Due to
Promotional image for #InstaKors Forty-five percent of luxury purchases are influenced by what the consumer has discovered digitally, according to a report by WBR Digital. The “Digital Advantage for Luxury Brands – Director’s Report: Luxury Interactive 2015” gives an overview of how digital has continued to affect and transform luxury brands, especially in terms of sales channels and revenue-driving experiences in the online space. As expectations for online experiences have
Promotional image for #InstaKors Forty-five percent of luxury purchases are influenced by what the consumer has discovered digitally, according to a report by WBR Digital. The “Digital Advantage for Luxury Brands – Director’s Report: Luxury Interactive 2015” gives an overview of how digital has continued to affect and transform luxury brands, especially in terms of sales channels and revenue-driving experiences in the online space. As expectations for online experiences have
Promotional image for #InstaKors Forty-five percent of luxury purchases are influenced by what the consumer has discovered digitally, according to a report by WBR Digital. The “Digital Advantage for Luxury Brands – Director’s Report: Luxury Interactive 2015” gives an overview of how digital has continued to affect and transform luxury brands, especially in terms of sales channels and revenue-driving experiences in the online space. As expectations for online experiences have
Clé de Cartier timepiece French jeweler Cartier is giving shoppers at T Galleria by DFS exclusive access to its new Clé de Cartier collection. For two months before the global launch, consumers will be able to see the watch in-person for the first time since its premiere at SIHH 2015. Being able to offer one-of-a-kind products from sought-after brands can help a retailer convince consumers to shop with them rather than
Clé de Cartier timepiece French jeweler Cartier is giving shoppers at T Galleria by DFS exclusive access to its new Clé de Cartier collection. For two months before the global launch, consumers will be able to see the watch in-person for the first time since its premiere at SIHH 2015. Being able to offer one-of-a-kind products from sought-after brands can help a retailer convince consumers to shop with them rather than
Clé de Cartier timepiece French jeweler Cartier is giving shoppers at T Galleria by DFS exclusive access to its new Clé de Cartier collection. For two months before the global launch, consumers will be able to see the watch in-person for the first time since its premiere at SIHH 2015. Being able to offer one-of-a-kind products from sought-after brands can help a retailer convince consumers to shop with them rather than
