Luxury is changing its relationship with technology and only recently it has started to blend with the virtual digital world. The main driving force of this change is the blockchain, the same technology which underpins cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, the first of its kind, is a digital asset designed at the beginning as a medium of exchange […]
Founded in 1898 in Cologne, Germany and starting as a small family-run business, RIMOWA is nowadays a pioneer in the travel industry and the use of innovative materials, such as aluminium and polycarbonate. The first cases were crafted in hardwearing wood, with an emphasis on lightweight construction and superior stability. About forty years after RIMOWA’s […]
Some may say that some brands might be losing their identity in the pursue of innovation and audacious concepts. Being constantly creative and innovative but at the same time respecting the brand’s heritage and reputation is a big challenge full of tradeoffs and factors to consider. One of the cornerstones of the watches and jewelry […]
The disparity which historically has burdened the female population has manifested itself in many ways: from women being relegated to the kitchen and kept away from the job market, to their value being strongly tied to their appearance. How come jobs such as chef and fashion designer were (and still are) held for the majority […]
From suites casually showcasing original works from legends like Warhol, Hirst, and Picasso to entire hotels designed by world-renowned architects and designers — art has been widely prominent in the luxury hospitality industry long time. Nevertheless, as our world becomes increasingly visual, its role nowadays appears even more relevant than ever before. Over the years, […]
Company name: Dolce & Gabbana (D&G) Industry: Dolce & Gabbana is one of the pioneers of the fashion industry in developing exclusive products that can range anywhere from garments, fragrances, and watches. Ownership: Owned by Italian designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana Revenue: €1.38 billion in 2019 Founding date: 1985 Dimension: 5,500 employees HQ: 10 […]
As fashion draws inspiration from everything and anything around us, it is clear that nature has served as the influence for countless collections since the dawn of high fashion. But is fashion’s relationship with nature one-sided? Besides the much-discussed sustainability issue, does fashion serve nature in the same way nature can serve fashion? The answer […]
Luxury has always been based on the values of quality, exclusivity, customization, and personalization. However, now, with a saturated market and new innovations cracking the market consistently, brands need to explore new ways to differentiate their products even more while keeping their features up to par with today’s standards. In recent times, the differentiation strategy […]
Luxury Living Group wrote its first chapter in the hospitality industry Luxury brands and stretching Initially, luxury was about high-quality goods made by skilled craftsmen, and luxury brands only produced what they were known for: Louis Vuitton only made luggage and trunks, Hermes was only a saddler… After WWI, luxury houses started to “stretch” their […]
Founded on April 4, 1924, by a wool fabric merchants’ family, Loro Piana has carved a reputation for fashionable, high-quality woollen fabrics and drapery. Led by Pietro Loro Piana and later his nephew Franco, the company began establishing its reputation as a premium wool and cashmere supplier for a growing haute couture industry and is […]