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#luxury-goods

NYC food

I'm in the Market for a New Bottega Veneta Bag, so I Took 3 for a Test Run

Bottega Veneta is a go-to brand for quality, combining exquisite design, practical features, and customer-oriented repair services. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

5 days ago

Digital life

An Albanian Brand Goes Into High-End Watchmaking

The Primordial Passion watch combines intricate art with high-end watchmaking, highlighting Albanian craftsmanship. [ more ]

WhoWhatWear

NYC food

I'm in the Market for a New Bottega Veneta Bag, so I Took 3 for a Test Run

Bottega Veneta is a go-to brand for quality, combining exquisite design, practical features, and customer-oriented repair services. [ more ]

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#consumer-behavior

WIRED

1 week ago

Business

The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why

Consumers desire luxury items more as prices rise, driven by social media influence and the allure of exclusivity. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

JavaScript

Tell us: are you splurging on luxury goods you can ill afford?

People's spending habits on luxury goods and experiences are changing, influenced by various factors. [ more ]

WIRED

1 week ago

Business

The More This Rolex Costs, the More You Want It. Here's Why

Consumers desire luxury items more as prices rise, driven by social media influence and the allure of exclusivity. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

JavaScript

Tell us: are you splurging on luxury goods you can ill afford?

People's spending habits on luxury goods and experiences are changing, influenced by various factors. [ more ]

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Fortune Europe

1 week ago

Business

Billionaire Hermes dynasty is so rich it can afford to make distant Gen Z relatives overnight millionaires

Hermès has become increasingly valuable, with distant descendants now receiving significant wealth from share gifts due to the brand's soaring stock prices. [ more ]

WIRED

Startup companies

The Internet's Favorite Lamp Company Now Lets You Customize Colors-and Everything Else

The rise of additive manufacturing and 3D printing supports a new generation of makers while allowing for flexibility and customization in production processes. [ more ]

24/7 Wall St.

Tech industry

These Viral Strawberries $6 Each, Are They Worth the Hefty Price?

Omakase strawberries are now more accessible after price drops, yet their cultivation involves complex processes that justify their former high costs. [ more ]

InsideHook

Design

The Latest From S.T. Dupont Is Perfect for Cigar and Watch Lovers

The resurgence of interest in mechanical watches reflects a blend of historical significance and innovative design in modern horology. [ more ]

24/7 Wall St.

3 weeks ago

OMG science

This Rare Wood Will Cost You $45,000 per Pound

Agarwood, a rare type of wood from endangered Aquilaria trees, is extremely expensive due to its high demand and slow natural production process. [ more ]

Business Insider

3 weeks ago

Startup companies

These are the smartest handbags to buy as an investment, from Hermes to The Row

Handbags can be a profitable investment, often sold at significantly higher prices in the secondhand market. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

4 weeks ago

Digital life

A Project That Celebrates Collaboration and Cooperation

The complexity behind high-priced items often justifies their cost, reflecting extensive collaboration and time investment. [ more ]

WWD

Marketing

EXCLUSIVE: Balmain Appoints Bruna Scognamiglio as Chief Marketing Officer

Balmain appoints Bruna Scognamiglio as CMO to drive global marketing strategies and boost brand ambitions. [ more ]

#lvmh

Business Insider

Business

Bernard Arnault's wealth is slumping as the luxury boom falters

Bernard Arnault's wealth recently declined by around 20% due to decreased luxury goods demand, with LVMH reporting disappointing earnings. [ more ]

Fortune Europe

Business

Unachievable sales targets, lower commissions and more competition: How LVMH's $16 billion bet on Tiffany's has fallen short

LVMH's $16 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co. faces challenges with unmet sales targets and staff departures under Arnault's ownership. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

7 months ago

Fashion & style

Finding Fresh Talent for Fancy Watches

LVMH is focusing more on its fine watchmaking business due to the growing interest in fancy timepieces.

The group hosted LVMH Watch Week and unveiled the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. [ more ]

Business Insider

Business

Bernard Arnault's wealth is slumping as the luxury boom falters

Bernard Arnault's wealth recently declined by around 20% due to decreased luxury goods demand, with LVMH reporting disappointing earnings. [ more ]

Fortune Europe

Business

Unachievable sales targets, lower commissions and more competition: How LVMH's $16 billion bet on Tiffany's has fallen short

LVMH's $16 billion acquisition of Tiffany & Co. faces challenges with unmet sales targets and staff departures under Arnault's ownership. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

7 months ago

Fashion & style

Finding Fresh Talent for Fancy Watches

LVMH is focusing more on its fine watchmaking business due to the growing interest in fancy timepieces.

The group hosted LVMH Watch Week and unveiled the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

Business

LVMH shares down as shoppers rein in spending on handbags and champagne

Luxury goods firms facing weak demand, especially for lower priced items, due to cost of living squeeze by higher interest rates. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

4 months ago

Marketing

Burberry profits slump by 40% as demand for luxury goods slows

Burberry's profits dropped by 40% due to decreased demand for luxury goods in Asia and the Americas. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

7 months ago

New York City

Grinch Boys' Charged With Robbing Clubgoers to Fund Shopping Sprees

Manhattan prosecutors announce charges against four people known as the Grinch Boys who targeted intoxicated clubgoers and stole their credit cards and phones.

The group made over $400,000 worth of luxury goods purchases using the stolen cards and phones from October 2022 to August 2023. [ more ]

London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Design

The art market & luxury goods outperform the FTSE 100

Luxury goods and the fine art market have outperformed the FTSE 100 and prime central London property markets over the past year.

The art market has seen a significant surge, with a 30% increase in prices, while the FTSE 100 index only climbed 5%. [ more ]

#luxury goods

Alleywatch

NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/27/2023

Air Company has raised $30.4M in funding for its carbon capture technology.

Osiris Exchange has raised $3.3M in funding for its luxury goods and collecting business. [ more ]

Who What Wear

Web design

Amazon Has 79 Pages of Designer Buys On Sale For Black Friday-See the 26 Best

Amazon is offering discounted luxury goods for Black Friday, including their own designer brands and secondhand designer bags.

This is a rare opportunity to find luxury items on sale, making it a great time to treat yourself. [ more ]

Alleywatch

NYC startup

The AlleyWatch Startup Daily Funding Report: 11/27/2023

Air Company has raised $30.4M in funding for its carbon capture technology.

Osiris Exchange has raised $3.3M in funding for its luxury goods and collecting business. [ more ]

Who What Wear

Web design

Amazon Has 79 Pages of Designer Buys On Sale For Black Friday-See the 26 Best

Amazon is offering discounted luxury goods for Black Friday, including their own designer brands and secondhand designer bags.

This is a rare opportunity to find luxury items on sale, making it a great time to treat yourself. [ more ]

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