Italian Fashion Brands Rally against the Virus This time of COVID-19 has been daunting for all, notwithstanding those in Italy, a country first to see the ravages of the virus outside of China. Despite having to face forced lockdown and business closures, some Italian luxury fashion brands have rallied to
Wise Words or Not? The reasons for living and for being in business? We all have our own dreams, but most are motivated by that dirty word – MONEY. The same is true of retail magnate Theo Paphitis. On the reality show Dragon’s Den, he confessed: “There are three reasons
Roland Mouret is synonymous with luxury fashion. His acclaimed 2005 Galaxy dress was an instant global hit amongst celebrities and your average Joanne’s alike. Kim Kardashian, Cameron Diaz, Rachael Weisz, and Sofia Vergara have all been seen in the frock. The dress is still available to this day. In his
True to His Homeland Johann Rupert, the South African born entrepreneur and chairman of Swiss luxury fashion conglomerate, Richemont, has been remained consistently true to the country of his birth. Unlike many other wealthy South Africans who operate as tax exiles, Rupert remains listed in South Africa and pays tax
USA Fashion Brands Respond to the Pandemic Many luxury fashion brands in Europe have leveraged their commitment to fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. Burberry, LVMH, Hermes, Armani and many others have all aligned themselves to this cause, by manufacturing PPE, donating money, and not relying on government support for employees, or
French Luxury Brands Come Together In the panic of the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is reeling from shock: that of unexpected death, isolation and the bleak economic outlook for the future. But not all the news is bad. In France, some luxury fashion brands have come together, making a remarkable