Just the right amount of luxury marketing stories hand-picked for you
:: FACETS ::
→ (Designboom) Hublot unveils watch made from used coffee grounds and recycled Nespresso capsules: Swiss watch brand Hublot pairs up with coffee company Nespresso to recycle used coffee grounds and capsules into watch straps for the recently unveiled the Big Bang Unico Nespresso Origin timepiece. The watch forms part of Nespresso’s Second Life initiatives which finds the company collaborating with other brands to repurpose its coffee grounds and capsules. Read more
→ (CNBC) How luxury giant LVMH built a recession-proof empire: Luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, more commonly known as LVMH, has grown into a $500 billion powerhouse conglomerate of 75 distinguished brands, or “maisons,” rooted in six different sectors — with no plans to slow down. Read more
→ (Robb Report) Equinox Will Now Help You Buy Your Next Rolex or Book a Helicopter: The members-only fitness club launched a new program, dubbed Equinox Circle, that offers you an assortment of upscale experiences and deals from travel to entertainment. Read more
→ (The Drinks Business) Keanu Reeves and Sofia Coppola work with the House of Suntory: Hollywood icons Keanu Reeves and Sofia Coppola have teamed up with the House of Suntory for the company’s 100th whisky-making anniversary. Read more
→ (NYT) Digital Interactions Are Just Part of a Jewelry Sale Now: It has been more than a year since Covid-19 restrictions faded away in most parts of the world, but some fine jewelry brands are finding that their customers’ pandemic shopping habits are here to stay. Read more
→ (WSJ) Luxury Brands Just Don't Sell to the Superrich: European luxury stocks slipped this week because spending by aspirational shoppers is weakening in the U.S. Read more
→ (Numéro Magazine) Prada Enters Its Second Year Of Time Capsule NFT Drop: Each shirt comes accompanied with its own gifted NFT, serving as an invitation to join Prada’s exclusive Crypted NFT community on Discord. Read more
→ (WWD) Hello Summer, Dior Beverly Hills Hotel Pool Pop-up Marks Beginning of Season: The French fashion maison has taken over the legendary Beverly Hills Hotel’s cabanas and pool for its Dioriviera pop-up. Read more
→ (Dezeen) Bugatti unveils design for first residential skyscraper: Luxury car manufacturer Bugatti has revealed the designs for its first foray into residential real estate – a 42-storey skyscraper in Dubai that will have two garage-to-penthouse car lifts. Read more
:: PODCASTS ::
🎧 The Luxury Item podcast
Manuel Reman, President of Krug Champagne
LVMH-owned Champagne house Krug is one of the most prestigious and sought-after wines in the world. On The Luxury Item podcast, I speak to Manuel Reman, President of Krug, about what's driving the surging demand for Champagne and why the 180-year-old French house has such an extraordinary reputation. Manuel also talks about Krug iD transparency technology, how its first female cellar master Julie Cavil is upholding the maison's revered legacy, and more 🍾
Listen and subscribe to The Luxury Item podcast and Facing the Giants podcast on Apple Podcasts. Check us out on Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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