Luxury
China in Depth: Luxury Brands Vie to Keep Up With Chinese Consumers
Chinese consumer spending is back on track, but consumers are getting younger, more mobile and digitally…
The List — The Top Five Luxury Brands by Category
Top brands by product categories, according to an RBC survey of affluent Chinese consumers.
Ralph Lauren’s Patrice Louvet’s Hints on Talking Points for Investor Day
The company expects to move certain products to six-month and three-month lead times.
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The luxury women's wear capsule will hit stores in November.
Jacob Cohën Opens Flagship in Milan
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For Accessories Brands, Functionality Is Key
New stats from The NPD Group reveal that despite declining sales, pragmatic details can buoy fashion…
Chinese Luxury Market: Chanel Tops in Handbags and Fashion Apparel
Second place went to Gucci for handbags and Armani for fashion apparel, according to an RBC study.
Jaguar, Land Rover Race Past Hermès in Brand Intimacy Ranking
The MBLM ranking is based on the "emotional connection" consumers have with brands.
Casadei Celebrates 60th Anniversary With Capsule Collection
The collection revolves around a vinyl slingback featuring the brand's signature Blade heel encapsulated…
Chinese E-commerce Giants Make More Luxury Moves
Big data and online to off-line initiatives are being used by Alibaba and JD.com to attract luxury partners…
Economist: President Xi Jinping Speech Sets ‘Positive’ Tone, Dow Jumps
President Xi made the speech at the Boao Forum, which convenes business leaders and policymakers.
Think Tank: How Luxury Brands Can Balance Consumer Preferences, Corporate Values
Julie Petit, partner at Mazars USA, explains.
Nike Still ‘Most Valuable’ Apparel Brand Despite Recent Setbacks
Nike is still on top, but Adidas and Hermès are gaining traction.
Elizabeth Kennedy, Squeezed Out of Brand, Sues to Regain Control of Name
A soured investor relationship has seen the designer's brand shut down.
The Female Power of Gabriela Hearst
In just three years, Hearst has built a true American luxury brand for working women.