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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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Nooka

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Nooka

Nooka is a quirky New-York-based watch brand which has now launched its first fragrance. The unisex, limited-edition fragrance is part...

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Daphne Dares

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Daphne

British fashionista and socialite Daphne Guinness is to launch a fragrance this month. The project is the result of an...

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K by Beverly Knight

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: K by Beverly Knight

This month British soul singer Beverley Knight is to launch a range of cosmetics aimed at dark skin tones. The...

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Liz Earle

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Liz Earle

Since its launch in 1995 natural cosmetics brand Liz Earle has gone from strength to strength – building on a...

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Nubo

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Nubo

Having launched in late 2008, premium cosmeceutical line Nubo (see LB Feb 09) is now expanding. This month will see...

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Shu Uemura

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Shu Uemura

Keeping up levels of innovation while aiming at the Christmas market, cosmetics company Shu Uemura has collaborated with Japanese fashion...

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Lubatti

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Lubatti

Lubatti is a new skincare line founded by Tracey Malone, sister of Jo Malone whose highly successful business went on...

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Sephora

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Beauty & Wellbeing, Reports Brand: Sephora

Sephora has launched a new concept store on Times Square at 42nd Street. The 9,359 sq ft addition joins the...

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Smythson’s Young Turks

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Smythson

Following its recent collaboration with Giles Deacon (see Luxury Briefing Feb 09), British accessories company Smythson is now working with...

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Trendspotters

Date: September 2009 (130) Category: Luxury Goods & Services, Reports Brand: Prism

Prism is a new range of eyewear just launched by London-based fashion journalist Anna Laub. The ophthalmic frames are named...

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