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Shanghai Tang, recently acquired by Chinese entrepreneur Chen Danxia and Lunar Capital, goes back to its roots with the appointment of Victoria Tang-Owen, the daughter of the visionary founder David Tang, as Creative Director. Together with the appointment of…
Customers draw inspiration from today’s hyperconnected world and they engage with luxury brands through the digital tools they use every day. In a fast-changing environment, the success of luxury houses depends upon their ability to offer creative…
Dolce & Gabbana is launching a new Pop Up at The Promenade Shops, Galaxy Macau, featuring its iconic colorful Christmas characters and festive decorations. Inspired by traditional Sicilian parades, the exclusive-to-Asia pop-up store features the brand’s…
U.S. luggage, leather goods and accessories maker Coach has unveiled a new Malaysian boutique at Kuala Lumpur’s SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands. Located inside the Malaysia capital’s innovative shopping precinct on Level 2, Coach’s SkyAvenue store spans…
Italian luxury label Furla has launched its largest store in Malaysia. The new 1290sqft boutique in Kuala Lumpur’s Suria KLCC has been lavishly decked out in rosewood and Italian travertine marble alongside opalescent glass and champagne gold finishing on…
Jimmy Choo is taking a preemptive strike at some potential competition. Xianjie Zhu, a 19-year-old from Guangdong Province in China, goes by Jerry Chu at Central Saint Martins, where he’s a fashion student specialising in menswear. Last year, at the…
Last month, Chanel reported its financials for the first time in its 108-year history, lifting the company’s traditional veil of secrecy, in part, to quash speculation that it could be acquired. The disclosure revealed that the French luxury giant generated…
International fashion brand Hugo has launched a standalone flagship in Singapore. The Ion Orchard store showcases the brand’s latest Autumn/Winter 2018 collection in a 146sqm retail space. A promotional Hugo Reversed personalised t-shirt will be available in…
Balmain is returning to the couture calendar for the first time in 16 years. Leading the charge is Olivier Rousteing, who has been at the creative helm of the house since 2011 and is widely credited with boosting the brand’s profile through his Balmain Army –…
Richemont group is in talks to buy Italian jewellery brand Buccellati from its new Chinese owner, according to reports from the Italian press this week. The italian press has reported the Milanese brand was being negotiated for sale with Richemont. The deal…
Karl Lagerfeld has collaborated with Christofle, the luxury Parisian silversmith, on an exclusive edition of the “MOOD” flatware set and decorative case. Taking inspiration from the Art Deco movement, Karl — himself a long-time connoisseur of Christofle —…
Kering sales growth significantly outpaced its rivals during the third quarter, up 27.6 per cent as reported and 27.5 per cent on a comparable basis, to €3.402 billion. In Kering-operated stores, Asia Pacific sales rose 33.3 per cent on a comparable basis,…
The Louis Vuitton New Delhi flagship store is being expanded. The French luxury house, which has been present in India for 15 years, is expanding its DLF Emporio Mall outlet to another floor, and will for the first time house men’s and women’s ready-to-wear…
Speaking at the 2018 Milano Fashion Global Summit, Tod’s Chairman and CEO Diego Della Valle denied rumours surrounding a possible sale of the Tod’s group, reports WWD. The report quoted Della Valle saying: “This rumor is a “recurring” one, but “if we really…
Speaking at the 2018 Milano Fashion Global Summit, Tod’s Chairman and CEO Diego Della Valle denied rumours surrounding a possible sale of the Tod’s group, reports WWD. The report quoted Della Valle saying: “This rumor is a “recurring” one, but “if we really…
Some brands have embraced digital better than others, as evidenced by their popularity online. According to a new report by Luxe Digital, the top 15 most popular luxury brands online are particularly successful at building online awareness but also at forging…
