LUXURY

Cartier explores Panthère savoir-faire in book, Harrods events

Cartier’s Panthère book French jeweler Cartier is teaming with British retailer Harrods to introduce a tome dedicated to the maison and its Panthère designs. Published by publishing house Assouline, Panthère retraces Cartier’s most iconic design symbol over the last century through a contextual telling using images within the book and exclusive events hosted by Harrods. Partnering with a retailer elevates awareness for the book and gives enthusiasts a hands-on experience

Holt Renfrew supports Save the Elephants via in-store shop

Holt Renfrew’s felted elephant Canadian department store chain Holt Renfrew is celebrating the world’s elephants through a themed pop-up shop. World Elephant Day is celebrated internationally on Aug. 12, and in honor of the occasion Holt Renfrew’s H Project is hosting an in-store event focusing on all things elephant. Retailers often align with social causes, and with African wildlife in the news recently due to the poaching of Cecil the

Holt Renfrew supports Save the Elephants via in-store shop

Holt Renfrew’s felted elephant Canadian department store chain Holt Renfrew is celebrating the world’s elephants through a themed pop-up shop. World Elephant Day is celebrated internationally on Aug. 12, and in honor of the occasion Holt Renfrew’s H Project is hosting an in-store event focusing on all things elephant. Retailers often align with social causes, and with African wildlife in the news recently due to the poaching of Cecil the

Chinese counterfeiting continues to thrive despite resistance

Chinese consumer uses mobile device This year a number of luxury brands and retailers have begun to take action against the increasingly important problem of counterfeit goods in China. The combination of producing a large percentage of products and lax government regulation makes China particular susceptible to counterfeiters looking to copy luxury items and sell them at a cheaper price. Counterfeiting can have a negative impact on a wide range of

Chinese counterfeiting continues to thrive despite resistance

Chinese consumer uses mobile device This year a number of luxury brands and retailers have begun to take action against the increasingly important problem of counterfeit goods in China. The combination of producing a large percentage of products and lax government regulation makes China particular susceptible to counterfeiters looking to copy luxury items and sell them at a cheaper price. Counterfeiting can have a negative impact on a wide range of

Rolls-Royce completes bespoke trio with musically inspired vehicle

Interior of Rolls-Royce Wraith – Inspired by Music British automaker Rolls-Royce is taking its latest cue from the music industry with the final addition to the trio of Bespoke Collections. “Wraith – Inspired by Music” highlights Rolls-Royce’s longstanding connection with prominent musicians in addition to the superb quality of the car’s sound system. Joining “Wraith – Inspired by Film” and “Wraith – Inspired by Fashion,” this new model rounds out

Harrods celebrates love of craft through multichannel campaign

Image from Harrods’ August Made With Love magazine issue British department store Harrods is showcasing the passion behind the handcrafted luxury goods it sells with a month-long storewide campaign that brings artisans and consumers together. During Made With Love, the store will host a number of limited-edition and exclusive items designed specifically for the retailer and will also bring in representatives from brands to provide demonstrations or personalization services. Introducing

High-income tops high-wealth for luxury purchase intent: report

Consumers emotions have a significant impact on their behavior High-income Americans are generally more active purchasers of luxury goods than their counterparts with high net worth, according to a new report from Shullman Research Center. Sixty-nine percent of those with a household income of $500,000 or more bought at least one luxury product within the past 12 months, with only 49 percent of those with a net worth of at