When it comes to NFTs, cryptocurrencies and the blockchain technology supporting them, the news is not so great. Trading volumes of NFTs have plummeted by about 97% since its January high when it recorded a whooping $17.2billion worth of sales. Now, the phrase, ‘are NFTs’ in Google’s search bar w…
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Would You Rock the Balenciaga x Bang & Olufsen Speaker Handbag?
Before you give a definitive answer, consider all the functions you could squeeze out of a handbag fitted with powerful speakers from Bang & Olufsen and wrapped in Italian lambskin leather from Balenciaga. The just-concluded 51st couture fashion show by Balenciaga was a star-packed affair wit…
Deck Your Christmas Trees with these Unusual Tree Decorations from Luxury Houses
Who says your Christmas tree has to look boring or traditional? Definitely not luxury houses, some of who have come up with really interesting pieces to adorn your installation and bring in the holiday cheer. While it is true that most of us already have our trees up and decorated, it is also tru…
Is the Gucci X Balenciaga ‘Hack’ a New Dawn in Luxury Fashion?
For the avoidance of doubt: the Gucci and Balenciaga ‘hack’ – the term the former has insisted on using for the Aria collection – is not the first collaboration between two major creative directors. Last year, Miuccia Prada teamed up with Raf Simons to design collections for the house…
Trend Alert! These 3 Luxury Brands Are Winning at the Pivot Game
Like every other industry, the luxury profession has been hit heavily by the Coronavirus. But, just like other brands, luxury businesses have quickly realised that exploring new alternatives is the quickest path to survival now and even post-COVID-19. Q1 reports are out, and the results show a si…
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…
Gucci, Forever 21 End Battle of the Stripes
Gucci and Forever 21 are settling their differences over stripes. The American fast fashion giant and the Italian design house appear to have managed to settle the trademark lawsuit that Forever 21 filed against Gucci in June 2017, claiming that Gucci had repeatedly threatened to sue Forever 21 f…
Chanel Is Rated the Most Emotionally Intelligent Luxury Women’s Brand
The New York-based Luxury Institute recently released its innovative 2018 Emotionally Intelligent Brand Index, featuring annual rankings and ratings for leading luxury women’s fashion brands by affluent U.S. consumers. The Emotionally Intelligent Brand Index methodology was developed using 10 yea…