In Japan, the Rise of ‘Geek Brands’

There are more single or childless Japanese men in their 30s and 40s than ever before. The affluent and well paid among them have the time and money to indulge their most esoteric whims, whether in...

From Brooklyn to Mumbai to London, Bespoke Tailoring Shows Signs of Growth

Seizing on a widespread return to more formal dressing, small and medium-sized tailoring studios across the world are growing successful businesses. BoF spoke to three young tailors in Brooklyn,...

Mencyclopaedia: Ted Baker

How methodical madness makes a British business boom.

Armani Launches Pop-Up Cafe In Cannes

The café, situated next to an Armani boutique, will sell a variety of branded food and drinks, including chocolate, tea and sparkling water.

L’Oréal’s Carol Hamilton on Sustaining Growth in the Luxury Segment

The president of L’Oréal Luxe USA does not want to see an end to the double-digit growth the luxury beauty market has been experiencing. Continue reading…
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Firms ‘Kicking the Tires’ on Saks Inc.

Attention shifted to chairman and ceo Stephen Sadove’s motivations for engineering a sale of the luxury chain and the list of potential buyers. Continue reading…
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Will Art Basel’s Revamped Hong Kong Fair Pay Off?

Will Art Basel’s Revamped Hong Kong Fair Pay Off?Published: May 23, 2013
HONG KONG — Although Art Basel in Hong Kong (ABHK) is promising to draw a record throng of 70,000 visitors to its…

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American Art Auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s Soar to Pre-Crisis Heights

American Art Auctions at Sotheby’s and Christie’s Soar to Pre-Crisis HeightsPhoto Gallery: Slideshow: American Art at Christie’s and Sotheby’s in New YorkPublished: May 23, 2013
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Ferragamo engages New Yorkers via window QR code

The Amazing Shoemaker exhibit

Italian footwear label Salvatore Ferragamo is bridging the gap between the themed window display at its New York flagship boutique and its Italy-based museum exhibition…

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Luxury retailers lack brand awareness in China

Neiman Marcus’ China ecommerce site

High-profile luxury brands consider China a top market for sales potential, while high-end retailers are in the earlier stages of entry into the…

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Making sense of ‘accessible’ luxury

The other day I was talking to Geraldo da Conceicao, Sonia Rykiel’s new creative director, about his plans for the brand, when he said something that surprised me. “I want us to be an accessible...

Prada Group to expand in Africa, next opening in Angola

Prada store, Casablanca at Morocco Mall Prada Group has recently announced the opening of its third Prada store in Africa, in This article is for Full Unlimited members only. Visit the site and log...

Luxury retailers lack brand awareness in China

Neiman Marcus' China ecommerce site High-profile luxury brands consider China a top market for sales potential, while high-end retailers are in the earlier stages of entry into the...

Ferragamo engages New Yorkers via window QR code

The Amazing Shoemaker exhibit Italian footwear label Salvatore Ferragamo is bridging the gap between the themed window display at its New York flagship boutique and its Italy-based museum exhibition...

L’Oréal’s Carol Hamilton on Sustaining Growth in the Luxury Segment

The president of L’Oréal Luxe USA does not want to see an end to the double-digit growth the luxury beauty market has been experiencing. Continue reading... Follow WWD on Twitter or become a fan on...

Firms ‘Kicking the Tires’ on Saks Inc.

Attention shifted to chairman and ceo Stephen Sadove's motivations for engineering a sale of the luxury chain and the list of potential buyers. Continue reading... Follow WWD on Twitter or become a...

With $1.12 Million From Battery And Others, Vaunte Aims To Define The Next Era Of Luxury E-Commerce

As great as the web is, I still haven’t been able to kick my habit for buying fashion and lifestyle magazines off the newsstand. One of the things I love the most about monthly glossies are features...

Ralph Lauren’s 4Q profit rises 35 pct, but posts sales shortfall

Ralph Lauren Corp. reported a 35 percent increase in fourth-quarter profit as the luxury retailer benefited from lower cotton prices and cost controls.

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China’s Top 50 Brands Missing Fashion, Luxury

High-End Baijiu Only Luxe Label To Crack Top 10 

Wuliangye and Moutai are two of China’s top spirits brands.

According to a recent study conducted by brand consultancy Millward Brown, the only…

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A luxury house take its artisans on tour

Hermès is taking to the road to show consumers the specialised skills and hours of detailed work that play a large part in its pricetags

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