Luxury Daily, January 15, 2016 – Dior makes iconic comparison to tout stiletto’s silhouette-enhancing properties

January 15, 2016

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Internet Dior makes iconic comparison to tout stiletto’s silhouette-enhancing properties
By Sarah Jones
	French couture house Christian Dior is positioning its latest footwear design as a new classic through digital content that blends heritage with modernity. Entire article

Multichannel Announcing Luxury FirstLook: Strategy 2016 New York Jan. 20
By Staff reports
	Register now for the nation's premier conference focused on how luxury marketing, advertising, retail, media, Internet and mobile will rapidly evolve in 2016. Hear speakers from Boston Consulting Group, Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts, Breguet, Luxury Institute, Shullman Research Center, Kantar Media Ad Intelligence, Travel + Leisure, Modern Luxury, Neuehouse, Base New York, KBS, Lloyd&Co., Fluid Inc., iProspect, Monaco Lange, Envirosell, Engel & Volkers North America, Bloomberg Pursuits and Driscoll Advisors. Entire article

Research Volume and wealth make Chinese millennials a lucrative target market: GfK
By Forrest Cardamenis
	Chinese tourists spent $229 billion in 2015, according to a new report from GfK, Germany’s largest market research institute. Entire article

Research Men’s handbag revenue to increase to $10B by 2020: report
By Staff reports
	Despite the Chinese market’s slowdown and setbacks in the global economy, 2016 is looking bright for the luxury men’s handbag sector, according to research by leather goods maker Bianca Mosca. Entire article

Multichannel Lane Crawford explores “fabric of the moment” with denim destination
By Sarah Jones
	Department store chain Lane Crawford is guiding consumers through the plethora of denim styles available for the spring season with a multichannel event. Entire article

Internet De Beers paints portrait of Olympic athlete to exemplify passion, commitment
By Sarah Jones
	Jeweler De Beers is personifying its rigorous standards for diamonds through a profile of an Olympic athlete who has also met its criteria. Entire article

Internet Sotheby’s brings artwork to life ahead of Master Paintings sale
By Forrest Cardamenis
	International auction house Sotheby’s has commissioned a film to help raise awareness of its upcoming Master Paintings sale. Entire article

Internet Wealth-X and WSJ recount hedge fund history for “Billions”
By Forrest Cardamenis
	Researcher and consultancy Wealth-X and WSJ. Custom Studios, part of The Wall Street Journal Advertising Department, have partnered to tell the story of the “gaming of the American Dream.” Entire article

Research Vacationers see mobile as indispensable throughout their trip: Expedia
By Staff reports
	A new study by Expedia underscores how consumers’ attachment to smartphones continues into their vacations, with many using mobile devices throughout their trips, providing an opportunity for travel brands to enhance experiences. Entire article

Classic Guides Luxury Women to Watch 2016
By Staff reports
	Luxury Daily’s Luxury Women to Watch 2016 list celebrates the smart women who are expected to make a difference in luxury marketing, retail, media and digital in 2016. Entire article

News briefs Endorsements, Four Seasons, Paris and Shiseido – Live news
By Staff reports
	Luxury Daily's live news from Jan. 14 - Strong celebrity endorsements result in 50pc more fan purchases; Four Seasons Denver plays up Bond romances for Valentine’s Day; Paris security to be enhanced ahead of fashion shows; Shiseido goes “From Head to Toe” in Snapchat takeover. Entire article

News briefs London Fashion Week, Tod’s, cosmetics and rumors – News briefs
By Staff reports
	Today in luxury marketing - British designers to stage consumer-facing shows at end of London Fashion Week; Tod's minority shareholders back share issue in Roger Vivier deal; Is the global cosmetics market moving towards a cruelty-free future?; Why the rumors Hedi Slimane is leaving Saint Laurent matter. Entire article

Columns Best practices for advertising in mobile commerce
By a Luxury Daily columnist
	In the United States, mobile devices account now for 30 percent of retail commerce, while sales are expected to total over $100 billion. Entire article

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