Archive for January, 2011

Article: Where Are Social Media Marketers Seeing the Most Success? 0

It may surprise you, but the answer isn’t Facebook

The Man Behind the Ace Empire 0

What started out in a Seattle barbershop has become a bona fide scene, one whose aesthetics and business model are redefining the overlapping worlds of drinking, dining, sleeping and shopping.

Co-founder of ZARA behind the future BVLGARI Hotel in London 0

Spain's richest lady, Ms Rosalia Mera, co-founder of giant INDITEX (Zara) with her ex husband Amancio Ortega, has recently confirmed she is investing 350 million euros in the 78 room six star...

Vogue China Reinvents Hollywood Glam 0

Is China reinventing or aping Hollywood? In its inaugural “Cinema Issue” Vogue China’s January cover suggests that China is no longer importing European and American symbols of glamour but growing...

IGA Investment Fund Plans to Invest in Classic Cars 0

When financial institutions fail and people lose their confidence, investors begin looking for other ways to capitalize on their wealth. And one of those ways has been with classic cars. While the...

Jimmy Choo sees profits treble despite sales fall 0

Accounts for Jimmy Choo, which is estimated to be worth £500m, show turnover six per cent lower at £82m in 2009 but pretax profit up from £4.8m to £15.3m – thanks to big cuts in sales and...

Handbags at dawn: The battle at the heart of French fashion house Hermès 0

Talks of a takeover are ruffling family feathers at the classic fashion house, Hermès.  Bookmark this on Delicious - Saved by UncommonUpdate to ...

DealBook: Hearst to Buy Lagardere’s Magazine Unit for $887 Million 0

Lagardere, the French media conglomerate, is selling its international magazine business, including titles like Car and Driver and non-French editions of Elle, to Hearst.

American Express connects affluent customers with luxury designers at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week 0

American Express gives cardmember-only show As part of its ongoing commitment to its fashion-savvy cardmembers, American Express is giving affluent customers unique access to various experiences...

In-app advertising is an opportunity for luxury brands: analyst 0

IPhone's app store is still expected to dominate in the next few years A study from Gartner predicts that revenue from application stores worldwide will surpass $15 billion in 2011 with an...

Lamborghini showcases dynamite vehicle collection via iPad application 0

Go zero to 60 with the Lamborghini app Lamborghini is taking advantage of the iPad’s unique and vivid canvas by displaying the brand’s famous cars in a variety of angles and frames in a new...

Shiseido Profits Fall 62 Percent 0

Japanese beauty company slashes full-year forecasts.

2011, a positive year for luxury 0

International luxury brands may continue to rely on China as the market with the highest growth even in 2011, according to consultancy firm Bain and HSBC. While the European and the U.S. luxury...

Snapshot: Bergdorf Goodman’s Digital Relevance 0

For brands to truly understand and excel in our increasingly transparent digital world, one thing is absolutely necessary: Brands need to get involved. This is more than simply being present, posting...

Equity turns fashionable 0

From investment banks to social networks gurus, all of them have something in common: their interest in fashion.  Bookmark this on Delicious - Saved by UncommonUpdate ...

Niche perfumes get new platform in New York 0

So-called niche fragrance brands such as Bond No. 9 or Etat Libre d'Orange are, if not turning into mainstream brands, increasingly influencing mainstream beauty, and it looks as if The Elements...

ARMANI to open luxury hotel in Russia 0

Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani’s luxury hotel brand is planning to develop a hotel in Russia’s Caucasus region, a report said Friday. Armani Hotels and Resorts, which...

Another high-fashion label to launch beauty products 0

Following similar moves by fellow fashion brands including Burberry and Dolce & Gabbana, Italian fashion brand Gucci is expanding into cosmetics.

Amanda Brooks is the New Fashion Director of Barneys New York 0

After months of speculation, Amanda Brooks has been hired as the new fashion director of Barneys New York. “I have long admired Amanda and her effortless blend of luxury and individual style. Her...

Next from Mercedes, a car made just for India – Daily News & Analysis 0

Indian Autos Blog (blog) Next from Mercedes, a car made just for India Daily News & Analysis German luxury car maker Mercedes Benz India is looking an India-specific car to be able to take a...

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