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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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November 2007

Date: 19th Nov 07 Category: Blogs Author: LB news

This year marks the 10th Anniversary of the Luxury Briefing Awards for Excellence – an annual recognition of key individuals...

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Richemont’s latest investment is in the house of Tunisian-born fashion designer Azzedine Alaïa. The move has surprised fashion insiders as...

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Date: 7th Nov 07 Category: Blogs Author: Robin Wight

I’d never heard of The Sartorialist until last week when I started getting phone calls about a picture of me...

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Date: 7th Nov 07 Category: Blogs Author: Stephen Bayley

On a recent trip to Paris I experimented with the latest contribution to the fast-evolving concept of liberty, equality and...

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Date: 7th Nov 07 Category: Blogs Author: Future Lab

The internet has long been about providing convenience consumption, with web-only retailers such as Amazon and Expedia far surpassing the...

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Ghost/Hot Diamonds

Date: Nov 2007 (112) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Ghost/Hot Diamonds

Fashion brand Ghost has teamed up with diamond company Hot Diamonds to create its first jewellery line. The mid-priced range...

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Browns

Date: Nov 2007 (112) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Browns

This month Browns is to launch a fine jewellery space in its South Molton Street store – the first time...

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Tiffany & Co

Date: Nov 2007 (112) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Tiffany & Co

Tiffany is building its brand with new store openings and the launch of its first eyewear collection. The glasses will...

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Badgley

Date: Nov 2007 (112) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Badgley

With an emphasis on aesthetics rather than complications, Badgley Mischka is to launch its first collection of 30 watches this...

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Dent & Co

Date: Nov 2007 (112) Category: Jewellery & Watches, Reports Brand: Dent & Co

British horologist Dent & Co is undergoing a revival under new owners Frank Spurrell and Twysden Moore who acquired the...

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