Dior, Marc Jacobs inaugurate Style.com/Print

Published: October 31, 2011

A multitude of luxury brands including Christian Dior, Marc Jacobs, Chanel, Gucci, Mercedes-Benz, Lanvin and Burberry are the key advertisers in the first print issue of Fairchild Fashion Media’s Style.com/Print, which is out today.

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How to navigate the Chinese social media landscape

Published: October 26, 2011

The Chinese social media scene can provide leverage for luxury brands attempting to foray into the emerging market. Unfortunately, with the different social outlets, it can also create a headache for marketers that are used to westernized social networks.

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What value do fragrance lines add to a luxury brand?

Published: October 25, 2011

French fashion empire Louis Vuitton is slated to launch its first fragrance in the near future and by doing so is stirring up contemplation of the true value that brand extensions give to a luxury label.

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Are direct-owned branded luxury shops crowding out department stores?

Published: October 20, 2011

Luxury distribution has undergone a significant shift in that direct-owned stores have outshined department stores by more than 50 percent in year-over-year growth, leading experts to wonder whether or not premium brands would actually do better on their own.

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Saks adds in-app style influence to mobile arsenal

Published: October 18, 2011

Department store chain Saks Fifth Avenue is fully immersing consumers in the luxury world with a mobile application acting as a shoppable catalog, store locator and style authority.

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