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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.

Nick Foulkes - The luck of the drawer

Today heritage is a term that is used with a sort of wilful abandon. In fact I would guess that ‘heritage of the brand’ fights it out with ‘DNA of the brand’ for the title of most abused marketing cliché...

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Never too late

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Extinctions

Style icon Iris Apfel has launched her own handbag line at the age of 90. The collection of exotic bags,...

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Handy charger

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Richard Nicoll/ Vodafone

UK designer Richard Nicoll and Vodafone have teamed up to create a tote bag that charges the user’s smartphone on-the-go....

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Lancel

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Lancel

Steady expansion in China for French leathergoods brand Lancel is seeing a second unit in Shanghai opening and three out...

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Perrin Paris

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Perrin Paris

A store selling luxury gloves has opened at the Carlyle Hotel in New York. The 500 sq ft boutique is...

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Longchamp

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Longchamp

French leathergoods brand Longchamp is planning to expand its presence in mainland China. By the end of the year, it...

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Moncrief

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Moncrief

A new British brand specialising in luxury handmade luggage and travel accessories has been launched. The first Moncrief collection consists...

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Brand new site

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Exosphere

Independent luxury travel company Exosphere has launched a new events consultancy division, taking the opportunity to relaunch its corporate identity...

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Elephant intelligence

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Four Seasons

For the ?rst time, guests at Thailand’s Four Seasons Tented Camp Golden Triangle are being invited to participate in the...

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Pop-up summer

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand:

A temporary restaurant made from eight recycled shipping containers arranged in a two-storey overhanging structure is to open on London’s...

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Meat not just to eat

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Shaka Zulu

London’s luxury South African restaurant Shaka Zulu has launched meat-infused cocktails for the most dedicated carnivores. The Meat Bar experience...

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