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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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Matthew Williamson

Date: Oct 07 () Category: Fashion & Accessories, Reports Brand: Matthew Williamson

TSM Capital has taken a stake in Matthew Williamson, joining Baugur, which bought an equity holding in 2006, as an...

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Ex-equilibrio
Date: 7th Oct 07 Category: Blogs Author: Blogs, Jeffrey Miller

I am not exactly clear how I came to speak to or for brands in the explosive marketplace of the...

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Poetry In Motion

Date: Oct 2007 (111) Category: Features Brand: Biomega

The Biomega bike, designed for urban commuting, is setting out to make towns and cities into cleaner, lovelier places – and spread style, happiness, quality and originality in the process. A bike can do all that? Founder Jens Martin Skibsted thinks so. By Kate Patrick

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The Inside Story

Date: Oct 2007 (111) Category: Features Brand: B&B Italia

Founded in 1966, B&B Italia has established itself as a major brand in the world of interiors. With property prices strong in many markets and generally increased levels of investment in well-designed furniture and furnishings, business is flourishing. Luca Fuso, who arrived from cutting-edge fashion brand Diesel just under a year ago, is taking it forward

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The Top 10 Luxury Entrepreneurs

Date: Oct 2007 (111) Category: Features

At Luxury Briefing we decided to celebrate the start of our second decade by highlighting 10 important entrepreneurs. We’ve chosen individuals who are true innovators, unafraid to push the boundaries; who run their businesses with real passion; who are drivtng forward, not resting on their laurels; and who have a tangible influenceon the wider marketplace. Some are well-known, others less so, but we believe these inspirational characters have something to teach all of us

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