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Commerce
Alexander McQueen exec lands CEO role at Harvey Nichols

Hailing from an esteemed fashion house, Julia Goddard will start at the British department store in June 2024.

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Commerce
Nordstrom family circles back on plan to go private

The U.S. department store chain is forming a special committee to explore the possibility as American retail struggles to find its footing.

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Food and beverage
Ruinart to bring ‘Conversations with Nature’ to Frieze New York

Works from Andrea Bowers, the first U.S. artist to participate in the LVMH-owned Champagne house’s Carte Blanche program, will be shown at the international art fair in May.

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Consumer packaged goods
‘Writing royalty’: Montblanc celebrates Meisterstück’s centennial

The German luxury goods maker is uplifting the anniversary of an iconic product with a heritage-focused campaign and a limited-edition collection.

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Apparel and accessories
Jimmy Choo hits the green with golf-inspired capsule

The British footwear label is teaming up with a California-based lifestyle brand to drop athletic gear, from leather trainers to denim club covers and more.

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Retail
Saks prelaunches seasonal styles from Prada

The U.S. retailer is stocking the Italian fashion brand’s new ready-to-wear, shoes, accessories and handbags ahead of other wholesale partners.

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Jewelry
Audemars Piguet collaborates with American singer John Mayer

Just 200 of the Swiss watchmaker’s special-edition Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar will be made available.

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Commerce
At Lalique Group, crystal sales see slight increase

The French lifestyle brand plans to open a new flagship store in New York this fall.

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Retail
‘Balmain Beach Club’ exclusives go live at Neiman Marcus

The presentation includes archival prints, immersive in-store spaces and a 14-piece collection inspired by the French Riviera.

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Automotive
Surrealism stages latest showcase from Mercedes-Maybach

Continuing a long-running collaboration with American photographer David LaChapelle, the German automaker is activating during Milan Design Week.

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Marketing
Consumers prefer ‘new signs of success’ over traditional shows of status: report

Marketing experts at Effie UK and research firm Ipsos outline how perceptions of affluence are shifting and what those changes could mean for luxury marketers.

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Commerce
Balmain slots in new CEO

Luxury veteran Matteo Sgarbossa is taking over the top position at the French fashion label, effective May 6, 2024.

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Jewelry
Cartier pushes 2024 Women’s Initiative Fellows list live

The French jewelry maison is honoring the achievements of 33 female entrepreneurs via its annual program.

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Travel and hospitality
Partnership with Vinitaly brings oenology to Orient Express

The luxury hospitality brand is introducing expertly curated fine wine options on regional train rides throughout Italy, starting in spring 2025.

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Commerce
LVMH revenues dip 2pc in Q1

Leaders at the French conglomerate cite inflation and luxury spenders leaning toward the experiential among the factors impacting sales.

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Research
Africa’s millionaire population to jump 65pc by 2033: Henley & Partners

Despite housing some of the world’s fastest-growing markets including Mauritius and Morocco, several hurdles are impeding the region’s wealth and luxury sector.

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Columns
Luxury Unfiltered: Brand stories are the secret to creating desirability

Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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Arts and entertainment
Kering announces 2024 Women in Motion Award recipient

The French luxury conglomerate will celebrate NBCUniversal Studio Group chair Donna Langley at a ceremony taking place in Cannes, France next month.

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