Ralph Lauren pledges employee diversity & sustainability
Ralph Lauren might not be known as an environmentally-friendly clothier that celebrates diversity within its ranks, but the brand just unveiled new goals that certainly steer in that direction. On Wednesday, the New York-based brand published its annual report, which promises the brand will solely use “sustainably-sourced key materials” by 2025 and achieve gender parity, […]
The Changing Landscape of the Luxury Goods Industry
How do we define luxury? By price? A particular set of attributes? Or by distribution and exclusivity? Though its characterisation may be ambiguous, one thing is for certain; luxury has made its way into the hands of the masses. This is partly due to corporations taking ownership of luxury brands and lowering price points of […]
Fashion house Vivid Flair launch in London
Vivid Flair fashion show in London Fashion brand Vivid Flair an exclusive and one of the fastest growing fashion house is offering dresses that symbolises elegance and sophisticated styles and designs. Vivid Flair is an exclusive evening ready to wear line, targeting women aged 18-40 years old. Its distinct positioning allows it to be a pioneer […]
Qatari’s buy Italian fashion house Valentino
Italian fashion house Valentino has been snapped up by the Qatari royal’s for €700 million. The luxury label loved by Jacqueline Kennedy and Audrey Hepburn & elite Arab ladies said on Thursday that Mayhoola for Investments, an investment vehicle backed by a leading Qatari, had bought it from UK-based private equity fund Sources close to […]
The fine jewelery traditions of Faberge
Fabergé is one of the most revered names in history, synonymous with consummate design and craftsmanship. Gustav Fabergé founded Fabergé in Russia’s St Petersburg in 1842. He was of French descent and had moved to Russia in the 1830’s to train as a goldsmith. It was Gustav’s son, Peter Carl Fabergé (born in 1846) who […]