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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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April 2009

Date: 21st Apr 09 Category: Blogs Author: Blogs, Future Lab

MANY of us believed that the luxury industry would be relatively untouched by the credit crisis, but, as the crunch...

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Suite Wrapper

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Claridges

Diane von Furstenburg is the latest fashion designer to turn her hand to hotel rooms. She is currently working on...

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Black Tomato

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Black Tomato

Ever-innovative Black Tomato has just relaunched its website. New features include a Currency Map showing the best value-for-money destinations. It...

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Rocco Forte Collection

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Rocco Forte Collection

Rocco Forte Collection is to open the Verdura Golf and Spa Resort in Sicily, the group’s first resort property. The...

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Fairmont

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Fairmont

Fairmont has announced plans to open its first hotel in India. The property is due to open in 2010 in...

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Cecconi’s

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Cecconi's

Legendary London restaurant Cecconi’s launched in 1978 and built its reputation on attracting stars of the silver screen. Now the...

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La Estancia de Cafayate

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: La Estancia de Cafayate

La Estancia de Cafayate, a new polo, golf and wine development in Argentina, has released its second phase of plots...

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Hotel du Vin

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Hotel du Vin

Hotel du Vin has opened a 47-room property in Edinburgh, close to the university. It combines classic design with Scottish...

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Four Seasons

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Four Seasons

Four Seasons has just opened a new resort in the Seychelles: a hillside retreat on the south-west coast of Mahé,...

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Mandarin Oriental

Date: April 2009 (126) Category: Luxury Services, Reports Brand: Mandarin Oriental

This year Mandarin Oriental is to launch new properties in Marrakech, Barcelona and Las Vegas. The hotels will be operated...

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