Louis Vuitton boss in shock exit December 18, 2012 Louis Vuitton’s new chief executive has quit the company suddenly because of health reasons, parent group LVMH said yesterday. The world’s largest luxury company said Jordi Constans would be replaced by Michael Burke, chief executive since February of Bulgari, the Italian jeweller that LVMH added to its stable last year. A dual French-US citizen, Burke [...]
Culture and shopping in Shanghai and Hong Kong November 10, 2013 When Michelle Filmer went to China, she split her time between its two most vibrant cities. From luxury to history, she selects the top ten highlights of her visit 1. THE BUND The waterfront area in central Shanghai that runs along the west bank of the Huangpu river is known as The Bund. The west [...]
Dedicated Federer of fashion February 27, 2013 THERE IS a problem. It is 8am in Dubai and a freak storm has descended over the improbable desert city. Where there should – statistically, at least – be clear, azure skies, there is a mulch of saggy grey cloud. This is a problem because I was supposed to be boarding a helicopter to Roger [...]
Jimmy Choo hires new CEO July 23, 2012 LUXURY shoe brand Jimmy Choo has appointed Pierre Denis as chief executive, replacing Joshua Schulman, who left the business at the beginning of the year. Shulman’s departure followed swiftly after that of Jimmy Choo’s joint founder and former chief creative officer Tamara Mellon, who quit when the brand was bought by Swiss company Labelux for [...]
Feathers take on diamonds as the ultimate chic decoration May 3, 2012 Thought diamonds were a girl’s best friend? Well, it’s possible you were wrong, given the buzz created by two brands incorporating feathers as decorative elements into their watches this year. Although fair enough – there’s a fair few shining stones on these watches as well. Harry Winston’s feathered friends included the stunner that is the [...]
RAF SIMONS STEPS INTO GALLIANO’S DIOR SHOES April 10, 2012 DUTCH designer Raf Simons will this morning take over as artistic director of fashion label Christian Dior. His appointment ends months of speculation over who would replace disgraced ex-designer John Galliano at the helm of the French fashion house, after Galliano was fired last May following anti-semitic comments he made in a bar.
Royal Ascot’s Chicest hatter June 13, 2011 Ascot begins today and for many that means one thing: Hats. England has witnessed a veritable hat revolution in the past year thanks to the Royal Wedding. And, as racing season reaches its climax, our head pieces are getting more extravagant than ever. (Not least because Ascot celebrates its 300th anniversary this year.) “It’s such [...]
LVMH bags massive profit April 18, 2011 LVMH, the world’s biggest luxury retailer, posted a higher than expected 17 per cent jump in sales for the first-quarter of 2011 yesterday, boosted by double-digit revenue growth across all segments. Demand for its luxury line-up, which includes brands like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Moet and Chandon and Christian Dior, delivered huge returns as sales for [...]
LVMH bags massive profit April 18, 2011 LVMH, the world’s biggest luxury retailer, posted a higher than expected 17 per cent jump in sales for the first-quarter of 2011 yesterday, boosted by double-digit revenue growth across all segments. Demand for its luxury line-up, which includes brands like Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Moet and Chandon and Christian Dior, delivered huge returns as sales for [...]
FASHION NEWS March 27, 2011 GQ FASHION MAG LAUNCHES GQ Magazine has launched a new swanky fashion-focussed partner, a hip bi-annual accompaniment to its monthly edition – coffee table candy for boys, basically. The magazine is being headed by ex-I-D Magazine editor Ben Reardon and features Oscar nominee James Franco on the cover, along with shoots styled by Louis Vuitton’s men’s wear [...]