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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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Nick Foulkes - The luck of the drawer

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Features

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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Date: 26th Jul 12 Category: Blogs Author: Blogs, Future Lab

AS we get ready to launch our annual Luxury Futures Report, our thoughts naturally turn to the current state of...

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Year-to-date, the TAG Luxury Stock Index increased 5.0%, outperforming most of the major indices, which fell (1.7%) on average. Year-to-date,...

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Despite the plethora of models on offer today, have you noticed that an iconic car has been missing? The gorgeous...

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LUXURY brands today are under increasing pressure from shareholders to deliver extraordinary returns. While the rest of the world suffers...

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LAST year High Net Worth reported on the importance of country of origin to high-end consumers around the world, with...

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Bottega Veneta A fourth store in Shanghai – and 22nd in China – has been opened by Bottega Veneta. The boutique,...

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Back in 1335

Date: June 2012 (158) Category: Features, Limited Editions Brand: Tregothnan estate

...the story of the Tregothnan estate in Cornwall began. With a centuries-old tradition of planting rare and wonderful species from around the world to create magical gardens, this was a place that needed a big new idea to take it forward. The answer: become a tea plantation. KATE PATRICK talked to the head gardener-turned commercial director about luxury tea and the importance of being English

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On Madison Avenue, Armani Junior’s first US store will be at 1223. Collette Vintage will offer major designer apparel at...

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A month by month review of early 2012 and the leasing activity of the major groups confirms London’s position as...

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