Louis Vuitton, Shenzhen, China | Source: Richards BasmajianLONDON, United Kingdom — Louis Vuitton is losing ground as the world’s most valuable luxury brand as competitors including Gucci and Prada gain, a new research report shows.
Bernard Arnault | Source: PursuitistBoF distills recent fashion stories from the French media.
Savigny Luxury Index April 2013 | Source: Savigny PartnersLONDON, United Kingdom — The Savigny Luxury Index (“SLI”) lost 1.5 percent in April, underperforming the MSCI World Index (“MSCI”) by almost two percentage points. Luxury spending in Europe has been hit by a drop in tourist demand, as well as price increases by brands seeking wider margins. The unusually cold weather, particularly in March, also contributed to weak demand for Spring/Summer ready-to-wear collections.
Hermès Flagship on Horniman Circle, Mumbai | Source: skyscrapercity.comBack from a whirlwind trip to Mumbai, India, BoF’s editor-in-chief, Imran Amed reflects on the development of the local economy and the luxury goods and fashion market.
Hermes Spring/Summer 2013 Campaign | Source: HermesPARIS, France — Hermes International SCA, the French maker of Kelly handbags and silk scarves, reported a 10 percent rise in first-quarter sales as demand increased in all regions, led by Asia.
