Armani secures brand’s future autonomy, independence with foundation set-up
Italian fashion house Giorgio Armani is beginning to think of a future without its namesake founder.
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Dior ponders multifaceted femininity to personify Diorever handbag
French couture house Christian Dior is exploring themes of eternity and being female through the lens of seven diverse personalities.
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John Varvatos films Hozier performance as fall/winter 2016 ad element
U.S. menswear brand John Varvatos is reiterating its rock ‘n’ roll appeal through an original music video featuring pieces from its fall/winter 2016 campaign.
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Only 20pc of companies have a defined mobile strategy: report
Many marketers still lack a mobile strategy, and while they are investing in mobile, without a clear focus those dollars may end up in the wrong place, according to a new report from Adobe and eConsultancy shared exclusively with Mobile Marketer, Luxury Daily’s sister publication.
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Johnnie Walker targets Asian consumers with maritime partnership
Scotch whisky producer Johnnie Walker is voyaging east by sea with the help of a local cruise line.
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Salon Privé partners with Bentley, Lamborghini to offer public test-drive opportunity
British luxury and supercar show Salon Privé is pivoting back toward the public with a test-drive program.
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Top 5 brand moments from last week
Artistic collaborations presented opportunities to tell familiar stories in a new medium and with a fresh vision.
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Berluti, Holt Renfrew, Ritz-Carlton and Sentient Jet – Live news
Luxury Daily’s live news from July 29 – Has Berluti found its new creative director?; Holt Renfrew puts focus on service for latest opening; Ritz-Carlton joins with British Vogue, GQ for theatrical experience; Sentient Jet teams with Nyquist for career-spanning sponsorship.
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Corneliani, Chinese tourists, Zenith and Audi – News briefs
Today in luxury marketing – Corneliani taps Paolo Roviera as CEO; Forget Golden Week, the biggest global Chinese travel season is now; Zenith watches collaborates with Cohiba Cuban cigars; VW’s Audi will miss 2016 profitability goal.
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Dirty truth about omnichannel retail
The dirty secret of omnichannel retail – that is, secret to all but the people who suffer it every day – is that the smooth, polished, we’ve-got-it-all-together exterior that retailers present to consumers masks the reality.
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