Amy Winehouse’s fashion legacy, Hermès arrives in Mumbai, LVMH ups stake, Halston’s new CEO, British brands

| Daily Digest

Vogue Paris 2008 Isabeli Fontana as Amy Winehouse | Source: Bubblespop

Of fashion and Amy Winehouse (FT) “She was her own fashion statement, and it’s my guess, had she been able to deal with her own demons, she would have ended up shaping fashion, not the other way around. She wouldn’t have sung for her style; her singing would have set the style. And the effects would have reverberated at a deeper level.” Hermès Opens in Horniman Circle (Mumbai Boss) “The store, the first stand-alone luxury

…Continue Reading

Beyoncé’s fashion bug, Hermès continues ascent, Star designers, Ad pages creep upwards, Phoebe’s Céline dream

| Daily Digest

Beyonce | Source: Internation Herald Tribune

For Her New Look, Beyoncé Goes Under the Radar (IHT) “The difference, this time, is in her choice of designers. Instead of sticking to major fashion houses like Versace, Gucci, Prada or Chanel, the singer has thrown the spotlight on a number of up-and-coming designers whose names are likely to be unfamiliar to all but the most diehard fashion followers.” Luxury group Hermes raises 2011 sales forecast (Reuters)

…Continue Reading

Market Pulse | Prada and Ferragamo Hit the Stock Market

| Market Pulse

Savigny Luxury Index June 2011 | Source: Savigny Partners

LONDON, United Kingdom — The M&A and IPO scene in luxury goods and fashion continues to storm ahead. This month’s Market Pulse reveals a redefined Savigny Luxury Index which now includes Italian fashion powerhouses Prada, and soon, Salvatore Ferragamo. Big news • Two very high-profile IPOs: Prada listed in Hong Kong on 24 June and Salvatore Ferragamo listed in Milan on 29 June.  Both pulled off their IPOs amongst tricky

…Continue Reading

Market Pulse | All Systems Go

| Market Pulse

Savigny Luxury Index May 2011 | Source: Savigny Partners

LONDON, United Kingdom — As luxury stock valuations continue to roar ahead, even as the overall market has stalled, and luxury brands go to private and public investors to finance further expansion, we take our monthly check of the Market Pulse to understand the key drivers. Big news • The Savigny Luxury Index continues its upward trend led by the bullish outlook for the sector in terms of both organic growth and acquisitions •

…Continue Reading

American made, My-wardrobe’s global push, Social goals, Hermès battle heats up, Unwelcome success

| Daily Digest

Brookks Brothers: Made in America | Source: Brooks Brothers

Made in America: A hook for wealthy shoppers (Ottawa Citizen) “The Made-in-America label has undergone a deluxe makeover. Everyone from Brooks Brothers to the Olsen twins is using it to hawk luxury goods… ‘There is a customer that appreciates that the product is made in the United States and is willing to pay for the difference.’” My-wardrobe boosts foreign dress effort (FT) “‘The past 12

…Continue Reading

1112131415