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70% of Asian luxury consumers prioritizing craftsmanship over brand, design: Bluebell Group

70% of Asian luxury consumers prioritizing craftsmanship over brand, design: Bluebell Group

The fourth volume of the 'Asia Lifestyle Consumer Profile' report, covering consumers across six markets, found that 70% of respondents are prioritizing craftsmanship over brand or design.  
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Christian Dior appoints Nicolas Baretzki as sales director

Christian Dior appoints Nicolas Baretzki as sales director

The luxury house owned by LVMH has recruited the former CEO of Montblanc to take up the new post of deputy managing director in charge of commercial activities.
Luxury
Jean Paul Gaultier reveals next guest couturier is Nicolas Di Felice

Jean Paul Gaultier reveals next guest couturier is Nicolas Di Felice

Jean Paul Gaultier has chosen Nicolas Di Felice, the creative director of Courrèges, to be the next guest couturier at the Paris couture house. It will show in June.
Luxury
Gucci dedicates a documentary to Sabato De Sarno for the launch of his first collection

Gucci dedicates a documentary to Sabato De Sarno for the launch of his first collection

Kering's flagship label is celebrating Gucci Ancora, the first collection designed by Sabato De Sarno, with a series of initiatives including a documentary dedicated to its creative director.
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Louis Vuitton to dress Annie Leibovitz joining the Académie des Beaux-Arts

Louis Vuitton to dress Annie Leibovitz joining the Académie des Beaux-Arts

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière has created the outfit Annie Leibovitz will wear when she becomes a member of the Academy of Fine Arts, known as "Les Immortels" in France.
Luxury
Italian luxury group Tod's reports jump in operating profit

Italian luxury group Tod's reports jump in operating profit

Italian luxury group Tod's said on Tuesday its operating profit rose to 94.7 million euros ($103.3 million) last year from 58.2 a year earlier, ahead of L Catterton's offer aimed at delisting the company.
Luxury
Balmain salutes its marketing director Txampi Diz

Balmain salutes its marketing director Txampi Diz

The luxury label owned by Qatari fund Mayhoola has announced the departure of Txampi Diz, its marketing director since 2017, who wishes to pursue other projects. His replacement has not yet been appointed.
Fashion
Dolce & Gabbana renews its partnership with Essilux for a further 16 years

Dolce & Gabbana renews its partnership with Essilux for a further 16 years

The eyewear manufacturing licence, which came into effect in 2005, has been extended by the two companies under a new agreement taking effect from January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2039.
Fashion
Kering: Communications Director Valérie Duport to step down

Kering: Communications Director Valérie Duport to step down

After eight years at the head of communications and image for the luxury group Kering, the manager, who previously spent 27 years at Chanel, is stepping down to take on other projects outside the group.
Luxury
Chanel buys French clothing group JY BH

Chanel buys French clothing group JY BH

The Parisian luxury fashion house is boosting its production capacity by acquiring the four garment-making workshops of its long-standing partner, the French group JY BH.
Fashion
Prada, Miu Miu sales jump as Italian fashion group draws fans

Prada, Miu Miu sales jump as Italian fashion group draws fans

Prada SpA sales jumped as the Italian group saw strong demand for some of its hippest products, like brushed leather loafers and Miu Miu pumps.
Luxury
Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop

Hugo Boss has record 2023, sees more growth ahead despite tough backdrop

​Hugo Boss’s results report on Thursday showed just how strong the German high-end fashion giant is, with 2023 being a record year for the business and further improvements predicted for FY24.
Fashion
Louis Vuitton names rugby star Antoine Dupont an ambassador ahead of Paris Olympics

Louis Vuitton names rugby star Antoine Dupont an ambassador ahead of Paris Olympics

Louis Vuitton has named French international rugby star Antoine Dupont to be its sporting ambassador for this summer’s Olympics Games in Paris. He will participate in the Rugby Sevens competition for France.
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Ferragamo sales improve in February after weak start to year

Ferragamo sales improve in February after weak start to year

Sales at Salvatore Ferragamo continued to weaken year-on-year in January after dragging operating profit down 44% profit in 2023, but stabilised in February, the chief executive of the Italian luxury goods group said.
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Karl Lagerfeld and Taraf unveil luxurious villas in Dubai

Karl Lagerfeld and Taraf unveil luxurious villas in Dubai

Karl Lagerfeld and property developer Taraf unveiled on Wednesday an exclusive residential enclave comprising of villas, in Dubai. 
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Senior Louis Vuitton executive set to join LVMH Fashion Group

Senior Louis Vuitton executive set to join LVMH Fashion Group

A top Louis Vuitton executive is set to join the LVMH fashion group, the division of the luxury conglomerate that houses labels including Celine and Loewe, as the company seeks to prepare the next generation of leaders.
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