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In 2011 the Bulgari family, majority shareholder of the renowned Italian jewellery house established in 1884 by Greek silversmith Sotirio Bulgari, joined forces with the LVMH Group and transferred its majority shareholding in Bulgari SpA. The L3.7bn, all-share deal made the Bulgaris the second largest family shareholder of the LVMH Group. After the acquisition FRANCESCO TRAPANI, great-grandson of the founder, CEO of Bulgari SpA and the driving force behind its success over the past 20 years, was made a member of the LVMH board of directors and appointed President of the LVMH Watch & Jewellery Division. From his position now supervising Bulgari, Chaumet, De Beers, Fred, Dior Watches, Tag Heuer, Zenith and Hublot, he gives LUCY REITER the view from the top of the luxury pyramid.

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French contemporary brand Tara Jarmon is planning to open stores in Madrid, Zurich, Munich and London over the summer, as...

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To celebrate its 50th anniversary, gun retailer Ray Ward has created its first ever pair of shotguns – the first...

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AS a heartwarming counterpoint to the march of technology documented elsewhere in this issue, comes news of a business that focuses on...

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At a time when Paris is seeing an influx of new luxury hotels such as the Shangri-La (which opens this month), Le...

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Canali

Date: June 2010 (138) Category: Fashion & Accessories, Reports, Uncategorized Brand: Canali

Luxury Italian menswear brand Canali continues to roll out its expansion strategy with the opening of its second UK boutique...

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Barneys is currently pursuing a strategy of retail expansion through the building of its Co-op network. The move is in...

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On Rodeo Drive, new additions include Domenico Vacca, IWC Schaffhausen, Loro Piana and MaxMara. We wait for red- carpet openings...

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As the trend for unique and limited-edition pieces continues, London-based multi-brand retailer Matches has launched Matches Editions. The service has...

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I have always admired Sir Arnold Bax’s precept that “I will try anything once, except incest and folk-dancing.” So I have just become a hotelier...

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In April Michael Kors is to open his second European flagship. The location will be the Time & Life building...

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