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Viewpoints

Is Walmart’s collaboration with Lord & Taylor a mistake?

Given the companies’ differing target audiences, identity and price tag, is their collaboration doomed from the outset?

Retail : Fashion : Luxury

News

Meet our Mexican Luxurians

Global – This tribe of luxury consumers support local designers, connect with the region’s culture and approach luxury with Mexico in mind.

Luxury : Fashion : Retail

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Is the future of luxury time?

London – We asked our three Luxury Futures Forum speakers what the luxury experience might look like in five years.

Luxury : Technology : Retail

Viewpoints

Are luxury brands doing enough to appeal to Generation Z?

With luxury brands rushing to create digital-first campaigns for Millennials, are they also doing enough to prepare themselves for the inevitable r...

Luxury : Fashion : Digital

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Swarovski announces its designers of the future

Basel – Unveiled during Design Miami/ Basel 2017, the winning works explored 3D printing, solar cell technology and innovative surfaces.

Design : Luxury : Technology

Big Ideas

The attitudes of US high-net-worth individuals are changing

US – A new study highlights the differences between generations when it comes to investing, relationships and philanthropy.

Finance : Luxury : Culture

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Acne Studios rebrands with a new streamlined collection

Tokyo – Acne Studios has relaunched its denim line as a minimalist collection.

Sweden : Anti-choice Architecture : Denim

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LVMH launches online platform selling experiences

Global – Offering luxury champagne, wines and spirits, as well as lifestyle experiences, Clos19 is the first shopping platform of its kind.

LVMH : Luxury Futures : Alcohol

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Live luxury

London – Farfetch has unveiled the beta version of its Store of the Future concept.

Farfetch : Retail : Phygital

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Nigerian beauty

Nigeria – Kenzo’s new quarterly publication captures the energy of young Nigerian communities.

Kenzo : Luxury Futures : Youth Culture

Big Ideas

Loyalty in luxury

London – Net-a-Porter has announced a series of new loyalty initiatives.

Net-a-Porter : Personal Shopping : Luxury

Big Ideas

Luxury habits

New York – A new US survey reveals the difference in luxury spending habits between men and women.

Luxury : Gender : Retail

Big Ideas

Redefining roles

New York – Helmut Lang has hired an editor-in-residence to oversee the brand’s future creative direction.

Helmut Lang : Workplace : New York

News

Polar attraction

Antarctica – Luxury tour company White Desert has given its remote location a high-end makeover to mark its 10th anniversary.

White Desert : Luxury Futures : Luxury Travel

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Transient travel

London – Blink is a new luxury travel service that creates bespoke ephemeral experiences.

Luxury Travel : Glamping : Black Tomato

Big Ideas

They’re worth it

Global – Ultra-high-net-worth (UHNW) individuals may be the saviours of a faltering luxury sector.

Luxury Consumer : Luxury Futures : UHNWI

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Luxury Network Evening 2016: Pia Stanchina

London – Luxury brands need to adopt a Silicon Valley-style mentality in order to resonate with today’s luxurians, according to industry expert Pia...

Pia Stanchina : Anti-authenticity Marketing : Future Girl Corp

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Luxury Network Evening 2016

London – Technology as a medium to claim back time, the expanding whisky market and individually tailored travel all featured at our Luxury Net...

Luxury Futures : Luxury Network Evening 2016 : Black Rock

Big Ideas

Style and influence

China – Fashion app Lawo seamlessly brings together influencer marketing and luxury styling.

Lawo : Influencer Marketing : Luxury Futures

News

Baked to perfection

Paris – Forward-thinking fashion label Issey Miyake has developed an oven-baked womenswear collection.

Issey Miyake : Luxury Futures : Womenswear

Big Ideas

Circle of trust

Global – Luxury hotel group Shangri-La celebrates the loyalty of its guests and staff.

Shangri-la : Loyalty : Luxury Futures

Micro Trends

Thought-leadership Travel

A new wave of holidays aimed at entrepreneurs, creatives and Silicon Valley types blend cultural experiences with dialogue and debate.

Bleisure : Cultural Tourism : Thought Leadership

Big Ideas

Store to studio

London – Matthew Williamson’s retail revamp responds boldly to the new fashion cycle.

Fashion : Retail Experience : Modern Luxury

Markets

Global Luxury Market: Part 1

The sector is re-envisaging and redefining what luxury will mean in the 21st century.

Global Luxury : Market Overview : New Luxury Millennials

Big Ideas

Public house of fashion

New York – Runway shows during New York Fashion Week are typically exclusive affairs. But this season Givenchy is being more egalitarian by opening...

Givenchy : Public Fashion Show : Seasonless Style