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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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Boucheron

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Boucheron

Boucheron has now launched its first US store. The Gucci-owned jeweller chose San Francisco’s Post Street to make its debut.

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Michal Negrin

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Michal Negrin

Glitzy Israel-born jeweller Michal Negrin has opened her first New York store. The 600 sq ft Madison Avenue boutique has...

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Harry Winston

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Harry Winston

Having received substantial investment from Aber Diamond Corp in 2004, Harry Winston is now on a course of retail expansion...

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Buccellati

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Buccellati

Buccellati is soon to introduce its first UK boutique. The store will be the latest addition to Albemarle Street, part...

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Ebel

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Ebel

Ebel has taken on Brazilian supermodel Gisele Bundchen as part of a rebranding exercise to attract younger, fashion-focused clients. Existing...

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Franck Müller

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Franck Müller

Franck Müller is coming to Manhattan, having finalised an agreement on an East 57th Street store between Madison and Park...

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Chanel Joaillerie is to open a new store in Dubai. The boutique will be the first franchised store outside France,...

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Next month Francophiles will be applauding the launch of Abbaye de la Bussière in Burgundy. Located south of Dijon, this...

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Four Seasons

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Four Seasons

Four Seasons has just opened a hotel in Damascus, which includes Syria’s first serviced apartments. The group’s seventh property in...

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Byblos

Date: Feb 2006 () Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Byblos

Byblos has now launched its Byblos Arts Hotel Villa Amista, close to Verona. The 15th-century hillside property combines a boutique...

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