:: FACETS ::
→ (Hollywood Reporter) Inside Gucci Salon, the Luxury House’s Newest L.A. Address for Private Clients Only: Gucci, which will roll out salon spaces in cities like New York and Shanghai, teamed with set designer and frequent collaborator Gideon Ponte to accomplish the vision. Read more
→ (Numéro Netherlands) Rhude and Automobili Lamborghini Team Up for First Capsule Collection: Automobili Lamborghini and Rhude release their new collaboration designed in honor of the first all-terrain super sports car, the Lamborghini Huracán Sterrato. The partnership, unveiled firstly in Miami during Art Basel 2022. Read more
→ (Muse by Clio) TAG Heuer Carrera Turns 60 with Ryan Gosling and a Madcap Chase: To celebrate 60 years of its Carrera timepiece, Swiss luxury watch brand TAG Heuer has unveiled "The Chase for Carrera." Created with DDB Paris, the spot features Ryan Gosling, Vanessa Bayer and David Leitch. Read more
→ (Business Insider) 'Quiet luxury' is back for the first time since the Great Recession: High-end brands like Loro Piana are set to benefit, as are mass-market retailers like Everlane. Read more
→ (Marketing Dive) Mugler shoots for the stars with Hunter Schafer: The L’Oréal-owned luxury brand takes the “Euphoria” cast member on a transformative journey to launch its Angel Elixir fragrance. Read more
→ (WWD) Giorgio Armani’s Interior Design: What Makes the Cut: In an exclusive interview, Armani, who has built a successful interior design business over more than two decades, opens up about his aesthetics in the segment, revealing some surprising likes and dislikes. Read more
→ (Drapers) Lacoste unveils Regent Street flagship: Sports and leisurewear brand Lacoste has today (19 April) opened the doors to its new London flagship, featuring personal shopper and product customization services. Read more
→ (Wallpaper) Zegna’s new made-to-measure AI technology gives you 49 billion ways to dress: Revealed at Milan Design Week 2023, Zegna X extends the house’s historical made-to-measure service using Microsoft-developed AI technology, giving billions of options to personalise its collections. Read more
→ (Elle Traveler) Rémy Cointreau Steps into Perfume with Maison Psyché: What do luxury liquors have in common with perfume? More than you might expect, according to the latest release from Rémy Cointreau. The French spirits house has unveiled Maison Psyché – a bold new collection of fragrances aged in small oak casks in the Maison Rémy cellars in Cognac, France. Read more
→ (Hypebae) Bottega Veneta's new fanzine is a shrine to Kate Moss: Celebrating Matthieu Blazy’s longstanding adoration for the iconic supermodel. Read more
:: PODCASTS ::
Season 9 of The Luxury Item Podcast premieres on Tuesday, May 2nd. As always, I’ll be interviewing the top luxury leaders from the most influential brands about their current strategies for the evolving global luxury marketplace.
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item podcast and Facing the Giants podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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