Going beyond traditional means of advertising, Louis Vuitton has found innovative ways to infiltrate a new diversified market through smart collaborations. Leading the luxury industries’ fight for every millennial’s heart and wallet is a house with over 165 years of tremendous evolution. Louis Vu…
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Trend Alert! Luxury Brands Are Finally Speaking ‘Streetwear’
In January, the men’s fashion month kicked off in London and with the exception of Burberry, Gucci and Balenciaga — each have opted for co-ed shows presented during the upcoming women’s fashion month — another men’s season has drawn to a close. The most evident shift could be observed in the tran…
The Internet is Obsessed with the New Louis Vuitton Glow-in-the-Dark Bag
From perfumes, accessories to even audio devices, Louis Vuitton seem to have stretched its mark of luxury to every little nook and corner of the fashion world. However, if there’s one thing that the brand is still the most trusted for, it has to be bags and luggage. From classic LV monogrammed to…
Happy New Year From All of Us at ASPIRE!!
Happy New Year Everyone!! and 2019 is here. Can you believe it?! 2018 truly was an amazing year for us but we are definitely thrilled and oh so ready for all the amazing things that are going to be happening for us and all our amazing readers, content creators, partners and followers on the Afric…
Inside the Virgil Abloh for Louis Vuitton SS19 Pop-up Store
Louis Vuitton has opened a pop-up store in Mayfair to showcase and also, sell a selection of key pieces from Virgil Abloh’s first collection for the brand for one week only, starting from Monday 22nd October 2018. Spanning some 2,000 ft in the former Stella McCartney store, the exhibition-come-te…
How Streetwear Is Influencing a New Era of Luxury Fashion
Streetwear, though not a new phenomenon, has been around for decades. Rooted in skate and hip-hop culture, it has given way to an underground market of logo-heavy athletic wear, establishing the personas of “sneakerheads” and “hypebeasts” alike. Ever since Virgil Abloh, streetwear designer slash …
A Look at the Risky Business Inside Major Luxury Groups.
As we approach the summer holidays, we can take a breath, stop and analyze what will become the talk of the season in September. The most important luxury groups are all harvesting steady or stellar revenues growth and worldwide appreciation. They are cashing in– but all that glitters is no…
Stars War: It’s Gucci Vs. Louis Vuitton
Marco Bizzarri, Gucci CEO, recently announced that Gucci aims to reach 10 billion euro in revenues in the near future. In 2017, the brand reached a peak of 6.2 billion euro with a growth rate of 42 percent compared to the previous year. The brand’s obvious target is Louis Vuitton, owned by …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton’s First African-American Menswear Designer
Louis Vuitton has named Virgil Abloh the artistic director of its menswear line. Abloh, a longtime creative director for Kanye West and founder of the Milan-based fashion label Off-White, is the first African-American to hold the title at the European luxury brand. The Rockford, Illinois, native …