LUXURY
Who is the affluent Asian consumer? Image courtesy of Gucci While much attention has been paid to the spending power and penchant for luxury goods among Chinese consumers, brands cannot assume that the same exact attitude and shopping habits exist across all Asian countries, according to findings from Agility Research. China’s maturing luxury buyers care most about quality and exclusivity, while in other areas, such as Hong Kong and Singapore,
Karl Lagerfeld at the opening of The Little Black Jacket exhibit in São Paulo, Brazil. For the first time, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s entire storied 60-year career at houses including Chanel, Chloé and Fendi is being explored via a retrospective held at the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn. “Modemethode” displays 126 looks and accessories, from his 1954 International Woolmark Prize-winning coat, which was
Karl Lagerfeld at the opening of The Little Black Jacket exhibit in São Paulo, Brazil. For the first time, fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld’s entire storied 60-year career at houses including Chanel, Chloé and Fendi is being explored via a retrospective held at the Art and Exhibition Hall of the Federal Republic of Germany in Bonn. “Modemethode” displays 126 looks and accessories, from his 1954 International Woolmark Prize-winning coat, which was
More/Fitness/Shape Women’s Half Marathon Facebook post Department store chain Bloomingdale’s is celebrating women with a yoga class for the runners of the annual More/Fitness/Shape Women’s Half Marathon in New York, the largest women’s half marathon in the country. The day before the race, April 18, women are invited to the 59th Street store for a half hour yoga session. The proceeds of the yoga class will benefit the New York
Michael Kors uses Snapchat More than 70 percent of consumers expect brand digital channels to have knowledge of in-store product availability, according to a new report by L2. Accommodating both digital and in-store trends requires brands to adapt to ecommerce expectations of click-and-collect or free shipping, but also adhere to in-store demands. Many traditional brands face pressure from online retailers to offer better options for consumers turning to digital for
B. Balenciaga fragrance French fashion house Balenciaga has already created a reinterpretation of its latest fragrance, B. Balenciaga after its release in October. As the first scent created by then-newly appointed creative director Alexander Wang, the fragrance garnered sizable attention for both brand and designer. Nearly six months later, the fragrance has already been reinterpreted as B. Balenciaga Skin signaling a trend of over saturation in the perfume sector. Scentsible
Franck Muller Yachting watch Swiss watchmaker Franck Muller is appealing to yachting enthusiasts with a timepiece designed in partnership with the Italian Sea Group. The Franck Muller Yachting collection was released by the brand on March 27 at the Marina di Carrara in Italy where the watchmaker has a dedicated shipyard and timepiece gallery. Watchmakers often create timepieces that align with the hobbies of its consumers such as golfing, yachting,
Missoni Home at Bergdorf Goodman Italy’s Missoni Home has opened a vividly colored shop within the main hall of New York department store Bergdorf Goodman’s home furnishing floor. Found on the seventh floor, right around the corner from the Bergdorf Goodman restaurant, consumers can browse the hall to discover Missoni Home’s 2015 collection. On March 26, Rosita Missoni, who left fashion for home decor in the 1990s, visited the Bergdorf
Glass sculptures by Hubert le Gall LVMH-owned Ruinart Champagne is exploring the notion of time through 12 glass sculptures representing the months of the year. For the glass sculpture project, Ruinart collaborated with artist Hubert le Gall who used the Champagne house’s history and vineyards in Sillery, France, as inspiration. When artistic collaborations source materials that link directly to the partnered brand, the installation often reads as more authentic. Pour
Cartier in Miami Design District French jewelry maison Cartier is continuing the luxury growth spurt of the Miami Design District with a boutique opening. Recently, the Miami Design District has seen an increase in openings from high-end fashion labels, jewelers and watchmakers who aim to appeal to the discerning residents and visitors to the area. As the neighborhood continues to flourish there will be more openings, so setting up a
