Today in luxury marketing – Q&A with Michael Kors; Bulgari CEO Trapani says independent jewelers will struggle; Lamborghini Gallardo now available for lease; Luxury cruises: Exciting news about our favorite liners.
Today in luxury marketing – How Bernard Arnault shapes our sense of luxury; Dior fall 2011 Ready-to-Wear collection: The show must go on; The latest digital, IWC, Louis Vuitton and Swarovski; Groupon, LivingSocial aim for upscale market.
Today in luxury marketing – Hermes CEO raises prospect of delisting; Christopher Bailey: Tech mate; Ferretti and Watson unveil collaboration; Ugg Australia to launch luxe collection.
Today in luxury marketing – CH Carolina Herrera sets up shop in Paris; Dolce and Gabbana mulling D&G options; Tiffany & Co. appoints new executive vice president; John Galliano apologizes, to face trial in Paris.
What was the immediate effect of John Galliano’s anti-Semitic outburst last week in a Paris cafe brawl? Natalie Portman, who ultimately went on to win the Best Actress Oscar, declined to wear Dior to the world’s most glamorous event.
Today in luxury marketing – Gucci turns art house; The St. Regis Lhasa, Tibet: Designing the luxury east/west experience at 12,000 feet; Lady Gaga wears Haider Ackermann on her first Vogue cover.
Luxury brands around the world are adopting unique marketing strategies to bounce back after the spending slump of the recession.
Today in luxury marketing – Christian Lacroix to debut accessories; Italian designers Valentino Garavani and Gianni Bulgari allegedly on HSBC Swiss bank list; Click ‘n chat with Burberry.
