Interview

An Exclusive Interview with President of Ulysse Nardin: Why Do We L...

This January, Kering announced that it it has completed the sale of its entire stake (100%) in Sowind Group SA, which owns the Swiss watch manufacturers Ulysse Nardin and Girard-Perregaux, to its current management. As president and CEO of Ulysse Nardin an ...

“If you stop creating, somehow you become someone that copy others”...

Among many LVMH-owned century-old brands, HUBLOT, a Swiss luxury watchmaker born in 1980, is quite short in the tooth. Over the past four decades, its secret to being a dark horse is hidden in the three-word brand motto: First, Unique, Different. To uphold ...

Second Generation Italian Eco-Leather Founder: How to Make a Vegan ...

Yatay vegan sneakers are handcrafted in Italy by expert artisans. The price of a pair of Yatay sneakers is around 1.5 times higher than that of Nike’s eco-friendly basketball shoes, Adidas’s eco-friendly sneakers, and sustainable brand Allbirds’ running sh ...

"What Has Not Changed Is My Optimistic Spirit!" | An Interview with...

“Fashion is not some kind of maverick, but a reflection on an era, a culture, or even an event.” – Anna Sui, the Chinese-American designer and founder of the Anna Sui brand, in her recent online communication with Luxe.CO. “‘Live Your Dream’ is my Life Mot ...

Marimekko Is Not Just About Keeping Up With Fashion Trends! Exclusi...

“The key to keeping a brand with a long history and heritage vibrant is to have the courage to always interpret its original DNA in the spirit of the times, yet in a timeless way.” Tiina Alahuhta-Kasko (pictured below), President of Finnish fashion brand M ...

Jewelry And Watches Are The Art Of Time | Exclusive Interview With ...

On June 11, the 24th Shanghai International Film Festival (SIFF) officially opened. As the official partner and designated jewelry brand, Swiss luxury brand Piaget and SIFF jointly launched the "Young Filmmaker Education Support Program". Through the estab ...

"China Is Becoming The World's Coolest Cradle Of Fashion Innovation...

“Honestly speaking, we see China as a source of inspiration”, Yann Bozec, President and CEO of Coach China, said in an exclusive interview with Luxe.CO. On Coach's 80th anniversary, the brand launched its new 2021 Winter Collection at Shanghai Exhibition C ...

Dialogue with Kevin Pietersen: Endangered Species Protection Needs ...

Kevin Pietersen, the famous cricketer and the founder of SORAI (Save Our Rhinos Africa and India), was recently in conversation with Luxe.CO. He talked about the serious and urgent challenge that the rhino is facing. “There are five main rhino species in t ...

INTERVIEW | Founder of Ami: Building a New Luxury Brand Requires 36...

Recently, Chinese domestic stores have told us that the French designer brand Ami is their best-selling brand. In some upscale shopping centers, Ami stores, which are still not widely known, are often crowded with customers. Founded in 2011, this young Fre ...

Dialogue with Jonathan Anderson: I’m Just the “Front Man” for JW An...

Juggling the roles of creative director of a well-known brand and personal brand owner is a challenge for any designer in the fashion industry, and it's easy to lose track of both. But Jonathan Anderson has been able to handle it with ease, both at Loewe, ...

INTERVIEW | Creative Director at Longchamp: I Draw Inspiration from...

Founded in Paris in 1948, Longchamp is one of the very few family businesses in the luxury industry that still operates independently, and “innovation” has always been a key word in the family's heritage. Creative Director Sophie Delafontaine (pictured bel ...

Finally, Bulgari has found a golden treasure in its hometown Rome!

The luxury jewelry brand BVLGARI, which was founded in Rome, Italy in 1884, will return to its hometown in 2022 to open the brand's tenth boutique hotel in this "Eternal City". Although many luxury brands have diversified into high-end hotels, Bulgari has ...

Dialogue with the 3rd-Generation of Longchamp Family

In the memory of many Chinese consumers, the Longchamp Le Pliage series is one of the first luxury bags they came into contact with. This series has quickly become popular around the world since it first appeared in the 1990s and started a wave of light tr ...

A Conversation Between Luxe.CO and Valextra CEO: We Often Overlook ...

At the “Luxe.CO Global Forum on the Cloud 2020” on May 23, Alicia Yu, Founder & CEO of Luxe.CO and President of Orange Bay University, spoke to Sara Ferrero, CEO of luxury Italian handbag brand Valextra, about her recent experience in running the busin ...

A Conversation Between Luxe.CO and Allbirds: How the Brand Has Grow...

After selling over one million pairs of shoes in two years and becoming known for making "the world's most comfortable shoes", Allbirds has secured support from a series of big investment institutions. With celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio throwing th ...

How Can a Family Business Last for More Than 350 Years? Luxe.co’s E...

The British-style gentleman’s suit worn by Colin Firth in the film "Kingsman" left a deep impression on the audience and made the tailor’s shop shown in the movie popular. Its prototype is the high-level men's clothing store, Huntsman, in Savile Street in ...

INTERVIEW | How Will Chinese Culture Inspired Luxury Jewelry Brand ...

Among all the brands under the Kering Group, there is one distinctive fine jewelry brand --- Qeelin, which takes its inspiration from the Chinese symbolism in its beautiful pieces. The existence of Qeelin in the group is special, as it enjoys complete free ...

Chinese Breakout Star on Netflix's Next in Fashion | Luxe.Co Exclus...

As the only designer from China, Angel Chan was selected in April last year to participate in the American fashion design reality show Next In Fashion, where she competed with 18 talented designers from all over the world. In such a fierce competition, Ang ...

From Quaint Eyewear Designer to Creative Director of a Chinese Make...

In recent years, the number, category, and depth of cross-border cooperation among independent designers in China have been ever-increasing, and these designers have become a popular partner for many well-known brands and organizations. Recently, accessory ...

"Every Ten Italians Have a GEOX!" | Exclusive Interview with Mario ...

A pair of "breathable shoes" makes GEOX a model of global footwear innovation. This famous Italian casual shoe and clothing brand identified by its waterproof and breathable fabrics has already taken root in the Chinese market and gained a large number of ...

INTERVIEW | How Can Fast Fashion Succeed As "Sustainable" In China?

Firms in the fashion industry are now focusing on the trend of "environmental protection", and many of them are constantly revisiting their "green marketing" strategy by signing fashion and environmental protection agreements, using renewable materials, an ...

INTERVIEW | ABG President: How To Leverage The China Market To Revi...

“Brands never die; it's their business model that goes wrong.” Nick Woodhouse, President and Chief Marketing Officer of Authentic Brands Group (ABG) told Luxe.CO. that the news of the recent sale of US high-end shopping mall, Barneys, had spread throughout ...

INTERVIEW | Pierre Hardy: Once China Market Opened, Brands Are No L...

Pierre Hardy, the talented French footwear designer who has designed several It-shoes for the likes of Hermès and Balenciaga, is celebrating the 20th anniversary of his eponymous shoe label this year. Recently, Pierre Hardy came to China for the fifth time ...

INTERVIEW | CEO of Vilebrequin：Cooperating With KOLs Who Truly Und...

Vilebrequin, a French luxury swimwear brand which was founded in the 1970s, quickly became popular with tourists and fashionistas for its comfort, durability and bright colors, and the brand's iconic turtle image became increasingly known to European consu ...

INTERVIEW | CEO of Mr&Mrs Italy Shares The Brand’s View in The Chin...

Italian luxury parka label Mr & Mrs Italy, founded in 2007 and taken over by private equity honcho Andrea Bucalossi in 2013, received an investment from the Chinese private equity firm Hony Capital ( 弘毅投资) in 2017 to boost its development in the As ...

EXCLUSIVE | Devialet CEO: China Is Expected to Become the Second La...

Founded in 2007, Devialet is considered to be a very young brand in Europe, but it has grown rapidly in recent years. Andy Rubin, the "Father of Android", is a huge fan of Devialet and believes that it is a game-changer in the audio industry. Now Devialet ...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW | How Does Tiffany Build A New Luxury Retail Ex...

“We put great hope and energy into Beijing’s new store because Chinese consumers expect more and more from us; they are already the most informed consumers in the world.” Philippe Galtie, Global Executive Vice President of Tiffany & Co. (hereinafter re ...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW With WEI-KUNG LIN, GM OF RIMOWA China | How Has...

When people speak of RIMOWA, people immediately think of its classic aluminum-magnesium suitcase. Its unique design and solid, durable features have been deeply rooted in people's hearts since 1937.  However, it is not difficult to see that RIMOWA's market ...

SEPHORA DEEPENS ITS FOOTPRINT IN CHINA BY BUILDING "THE MOST POPULA...

Benjamin Vuchot, the President of Sephora APAC, told Luxe.Co that "Our goal in China is to build the most popular Beauty Community, which will include consumers, brands, KOL, business partners, etc. Sephora hopes to be the most trustworthy partner of its c ...

Interview With Tiffany’s CEO: China Is The Market I Want To Invest ...

"China is one of our most important markets. Chinese luxury consumers don't blindly pursue brands, they want to know the story behind the brand. At Tiffany, it is our top priority to invest more in the China market." said Alessandro Bogliolo, CEO of the wo ...