At first, one might think it to be an unassuming coincidence — the convergence of the high-jewellery and luxury leather industries. However, Mary Katrantzou’s appointment as Bulgari’s inaugural creative director marks both a strategic and creative shift in Bulgari’s positioning within the luxury market. Aside from allowing Bulgari to capitalise on the synergies between these...
The fashion industry has seen better economic days. Rising inflation, challenging macroeconomic conditions and shifting consumer behaviours are leading to slowing sales and uneven performance. While luxury giant Kering saw a modest decline in sales in 2023, particularly within Europe (with revenue at Gucci falling 4 percent in the fourth quarter), luxury brands are now...
The notion of modern femininity fell into two separate camps at the Paris Fashion Week Fall/Winter ’24 showcases. It was divided into two — the “fantasy” and the “reality”. The former indulges the wearer (and the viewer) into a world of hyper-fantasy, where fashion is seen as a form of escapism. The latter is perhaps more...
The year that saw the revival of the 90s supermodel also witnessed shocking label closures and tumultuous rebrandings amidst a scandal or two. In this retrospective, LUXUO highlights the year’s top 10 noteworthy moments in fashion and how they played a part in shaping fashion’s landscape. 1. Dynamic Depatures Tom Ford bids farewell to namesake...
