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Louis Vuitton has a new Jewellery Collection, the LV Diamonds
What immediately comes to mind when you hear that Louis Vuitton has dropped a diamonds-themed jewellery collection? Heavy yellow/white gold rings with a prominent diamond stone resting against a bezel setting? Big, ostentatious bracelets and necklaces decked out with diamonds? Statement pieces in modern designs? In what may come as a surprise, the 22-piece LV…
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Montblanc has a new Designation: Luxury Leather Accessories Brand
For more than a century, Montblanc has been known for its luxury pens. However, since writing by hand is fast becoming an art rather than a necessity, the German heritage brand is turning the pages to new chapters. Its newest speciality? Luxury leather accessories. In 2019, Montblanc worked with streetwear brand, Bape, on a capsule…
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How to Maintain Your Luxury Timepieces so They last Longer
How did you get your first luxury timepiece? Was it a gift from your parents? A family heirloom that has passed through generations? A present from a loved one? Or a ‘well done’ item you gifted yourself once you had the means to? Whichever it is, we can hazard a guess and say that you…
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From the Editor: The Best of ASPIRE in 2021
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Happy New Year!!!! May 2022 grant us all the best of life and its blessings! You might be right to say that it’s too late in the year for new year greetings, but then again…just one more from a brand you love should not be too much, right? 2021 was definitely an interesting year! We…
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Three Business Lessons to Consider from Most Valuable Luxury Brands 2021
BrandZ/Kantar recently published a list of the most valuable luxury brands for 2021. As usual, Louis Vuitton tops the list with a valuation of $75.7 billion, followed by three brands valued between $30 and $50 billion: Hermès, Chanel, and Gucci. A third group of brands owning single-digit, billion-dollar valuations follows, consisting of Rolex, Cartier, Dior,…
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Looking to Start Your Luxury Timepieces Collection? Follow These Steps
The best thing about timepieces is that they double as statement jewellery pieces while remaining highly functional. But most importantly, timepieces – especially those in the luxury category – can be ageless, moving effortlessly through time and adding value with age. In the past, luxury timepieces were mostly associated with men – think of famous…
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Luxury Personal Shoppers in Africa Are Experiencing a Boom in Business
With retail most affected by the Covid-19 pandemic, both companies and consumers have had to revisit their shopping philosophies. And this also applied to the vast contingent of luxury personal shoppers and high net-worth individuals in Africa, who would otherwise travel abroad for their Louis Vuittons and Valentinos. The retail therapy continues online for those…
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LVMH New Plans for Tiffany Feature More Sparkles and High-end Pieces
No one thought that LVMH would continue to run Tiffany&Co as it is, least of all Tiffany, and with the takeover now finally complete, the French luxury conglomerate has announced the changes that would be coming to the American luxury jewellery brand. According to Reuters, there would be an increased focus on gold and precious…
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Sotheby’s New Platform Bypasses its Signature Auction Process
Sotheby’s, the premier auction house, is diversifying its business model and has launched a new platform that allows consumers to purchase luxury items without having to go through the bidding process and its extra fees. In a world where consumers are becoming ever more discerning and wanting quick gratification – not to mention digital-savvy –…
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American Rapper Offset Probably Took our Advice on Birkin Bags.
On Wednesday, American rapper and songwriter, Offset, literally set social media ablaze when he gave his daughter, Kulture, a pink Birkin purse for her 2nd birthday. It is the year 2020 where everyone has an opinion and is not afraid to express it, and so, it was no surprise that the rapper and his wife…