LVMH 2013 Profit Edges Up as Sales Slow
Paris—LVMH, the world’s largest luxurygoods conglomerate, today said its 2013 profit only edged up 0.4% as sales growth slipped to 4% from 19% in the previous year. The parent of Louis Vuitton,...
View ArticleFashion, Leathergoods Push LVMH into Stronger Q1 Sales
Paris—LVMH, the world’s largest luxurygoods conglomerate, said today that its first quarter sales rose 4% buoyed by its fastest fashion and leathergoods revenue growth since 2012 that offset an...
View ArticleSix “Iconoclasts” to Design New Versions of Vuitton Monogram
Six “Iconoclasts” to Design New Versions of Vuitton Monogram Paris—Louis Vuitton is celebrating its iconic monogram (again)…this time with the help of six top designers who have been asked to design...
View ArticleWeek in Review: 10 to Know
Week in Review: 10 to Know New York—If your name is Diane von Furstenberg, you had a pretty good week. (The only potential name with a better one? California Chrome, the Triple Crown potential). Von...
View ArticleLVMH First Half Profit Hit by Exchange Rates
Paris—LVMH—the world’s largest luxurygoods conglomerate—felt the sting of a “pressured” Asian market that pushed its profit and margins lower in the first half. Profit from recurring operations fell 5%...
View ArticleAffluent Consumers Continue their Bumpy Ride to Financial Confidence: Study
Stevens, PA—Compared to last quarter, affluent consumers in the third quarter 2014 are nearly 20% more confident in their financial status and standing, as measured by Unity Marketing’s Luxury...
View ArticleLVMH Sales Up Despite Weakness in Asia
Paris—LVMH, “the world’s biggest luxury group,” reported today that sales were up in its third quarter as business picked up in Europe and the United States which offset continued weakness in Asia. For...
View ArticleLVMH Hits New Heights as 2014 Profit Rises 64%
Paris—LVMH enjoyed a record high in shares today after reporting Tuesday that its luxurygoods sales were higher than expected last year. Pointing to a successful rejuvenation of its flagship Louis...
View Article$1 Million Worth of Counterfeit Bags Seized in Miami
The stalls that hawk counterfeit Louis Vuitton and Gucci handbags may find themselves a bit sparse this season after the U.S. Customs Department seized $1 million worth of fake bags at the Miami...
View ArticleBrandwatch: Many Luxury, Fashion Brands Are Missing Out on Social Media
New York—Many luxury brands have large followings but they tend to be inactive on social media. In its Fashion and Luxury report released this week, Brandwatch, a leading social intelligence company,...
View ArticleExhibition Tracks History of Louis Vuitton
Paris—If you want a glimpse into the inner workings of what’s probably the most iconic leathergoods brand in the world, you’ll want to visit the Louis Vuitton exhibition “Volez, Voguez, Voyagez” at the...
View ArticleEuropean Authorities Seize Fake Luxury Goods Worth $2M
The global battle between luxury houses and counterfeit producers is far from over. According to new reports, Romanian customs officials seized various counterfeit goods from China worth around $1.85M...
View ArticleBREAKING TRENDS: RESORT 2017 LOUIS VUITTON
Resort/Cruise 2017 – Accessories Magazine’s daily dispatch of the latest looks coming down the Resort/Cruise 2017 runways, all filtered through the accessories lens. To see all the daily Breaking...
View ArticleSOFIA COPPOLA RELAUNCHES CLASSIC LOUIS VUITTON HANDBAG
Louis Vuitton bags are as classic as they come with styles, patterns and a distinguished logo recognized across the world. The Sofia Coppola bag is no exception to this Vuitton rule. First launched in...
View ArticleFALL 2016 FASHION ADS: THERE’S A DRONE AND THERE’S WILLOW. LET’S NOT FORGET...
Around this time of the year, a lot of people already have their print copy of their favorite magazine’s September issue—and this means a lot of fashion visual eye candies to look at, as brands roll...
View ArticlePFW SPRING/SUMMER 2017 BREAKING TRENDS: KENZO, MIU MIU AND LOUIS VUITTON
Accessories Magazine’s daily dispatch of the latest looks coming down the S/S 2017 runway, all filtered through the accessories lens. The post PFW SPRING/SUMMER 2017 BREAKING TRENDS: KENZO, MIU MIU AND...
View ArticleTHE INCREDIBLY SHRINKING ‘IT’ BAG IS HERE TO STAY
Once again, the buzz out of Louis Vuitton's latest runway show was all about the bags. Or, in the case of the iconic label's Spring/Summer 2017 show, the lack of handbags. The post THE INCREDIBLY...
View ArticleLOUIS VUITTON ENTERS THE GIFT GIVING MARKET, POST-HOLIDAY RUSH
Leave it to luxury French label Louis Vuitton to eschew the typical holiday shopping season and play by its own rules. Come January 2, 2017, Louis Vuitton stores around the world will open gift...
View ArticleBREAKING TRENDS: PFW FALL 2017 LOUIS VUITTON, MIU MIU & ALEXANDER MCQUEEN
Paris Fashion Week–Accessories Magazine’s daily dispatch of the latest looks coming down the Fall/Winter 2017 PFW runways, all filtered through the accessories lens. The post BREAKING TRENDS: PFW FALL...
View ArticleJEFF KOONS X LOUIS VUITTON IS A “MASTER”-FUL ARTIST COLLAB
Don’t know your Da Vinci from your Reubens? Paid more attention in fashion class than in art class? No worries! Jeff Koons x Louis Vuitton is about to school you in just the right way, with a...
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