Guillame Motte. Image credit: (c) Eric Garault/Pascoandco, Sephora
Luxury Daily’s live news for Nov. 23:
Gucci announces departure of creative director Alessandro Michele
Alessandro Michele has run Gucci’s creative team since Jan. 21, 2015, transforming the fashion-to-leather goods label into a juggernaut for parent Kering, one of the three largest luxury conglomerates worldwide.
Sephora names veteran Guillaume Motte as CEO to spearhead global expansion
Guillaume Motte will take over as president/CEO of LVMH-owned Sephora starting Jan. 1, ending a period of uncertainty at the world’s leading prestige retailer of beauty and fragrance products.
Sotheby’s International Realty targets new developments, referrals with Kazakhstan foray
Sotheby’s International Realty is entering the Central Asian market of Kazakhstan, enticed by the prospect of burgeoning demand for real estate in the energy-rich country.
Porsche brings initiative and immersive art installation ‘Dream Big’ to US
Aiming to target affluent art collectors, German automaker Porsche will bring “The Art of Dreams” installations to the United States, coupled with “Dream Big,” a sensory experience from Scottish artist Chris Labrooy.
Saks, Sir Elton John launch partnership to support entertainer’s AIDS foundation
U.S. department store chain Saks debuted its 2022 holiday campaign with a musical performance by British icon Sir Elton John.
Balenciaga pulls controversial ad campaign featuring kids amidst uproar
Due to resounding criticism, French fashion brand Balenciaga has pulled its latest ad campaign that featured images of children posing with sexually suggestive merchandise and props.
Pomellato releases video showing support for female victims of violence
Milanese jeweler Pomellato, to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Nov. 25, will release a video featuring a host of entertainers, authors and activists showing their support for female victims of abuse.
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