Sun, Apr 26
There's always pressure on luxury goods manufacturers to produce “diffusion” lines and the like at ever-lower price points — but go too far in that direction and you end up with what happened to Gucci in the mid-80s: so much brand dilution that you ...
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source: deltafashionattire (WordPress)
The project, sort of a well-dressed mob tale, will focus on the Gucci family’s wild internal quarrels in the 70s and 80s, during which time the successful “luxury goods” company verged on bankruptcy before ultimately becoming an influential fashion house and profitable business oper...
Published Thu, Oct 22
source: retailrefugees.com
My first experience with counterfeit luxury goods took place during a trip to Spain during high school. In Madrid we were overwhelmed with fake bags, watches, sunglasses and music. Later in college, girls toting around fake LV and Gucci bags was a frequent sight around both my universit...
Published Wed, Jul 29
source: Financial Times
UK At present, India allows foreign investors to enter the wholesale end of the market and to operate single brand stores, such as those selling luxury goods like Gucci or Prada. No foreign investment is allowed in front-end stores selling a variety of ...
Published Wed, May 27
Nealley to admit guilt; lawyer says gambling addiction to blame 
source: Tufts Daily
MA confessed to his role in the scandal when police searched his home, is charged with spending the $604873 he allegedly took from Tufts between 2005-2007 on trips, concert tickets and luxury goods from stores such as Gucci, Hermes, Coach and Prada. ...
Published Mon, May 18
Usain Bolt from the blue in Beijing's Bird's Nest that was pure ... 
source: Times Online
UK Majority-owned by François Pinault's PPR, the French luxury goods group that owns Gucci and Yves Saint Laurent, Puma is determined to hold its vintage niche at the top end of the market. “Excess inventory needs to be sold, but we try to stay out of ...
Published Sun, May 17
Reliance on luxury could prove expensive 
source: EducationGuardian.co.uk
UK Sales of luxury goods remained robust in 2008, with PPR, the French owner of the Gucci group, recording revenues that rose 5.8% to €20.2bn (£18.2bn). LVMH, the world's biggest luxury goods group, which includes labels such as Louis Vuitton, ...
Published Sun, Apr 12
France's Billionaires - Forbes 
source: forbes.com
France's Billionaires Forbes, NY - His archrival, François Pinault, is the majority holder of luxury goods group PPR, whose brands include Gucci, Balenciaga and Stella McCartney. ...
Published Tue, Jul 31