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Key Trends Driving Growth in Tourism and Travel in Africa
Today, at the 41st Annual World Tourism Conference in Kigali, Rwanda, Euromonitor International revealed the key trends shaping travel and tourism in Africa. New data from Euromonitor International shows arrivals to Africa grew by 6.5 percent in 2017, to reach 18,550 million, up from 16,351 million in 2012. Key markets such as South Africa, Kenya,…
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Louis Vuitton High Jewelry Collection – The Conquêtes
During Haute Couture week in Paris, world-famous Louis Vuitton brand presented its new collection of High Jewellery – Conquêtes. It is dedicated to the woman-conqueror and seductress, with prevailing character, whose conquests are expressed symbolically through the game that the letter V embodies together with the monogram flower. The two iconic symbols of the house…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Mind Blowing Modern African Architecture
From Nigeria to Morocco, a series of world class buildings representing the best of modern architecture are appearing across the continent. African Architecture seldom gets attention in the building and design press. However, recently across the continent, young national and international talent, as well as the occasional heavy-hitting star architect, are creating innovative and sustainable…
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The Laws of Luxury Marketing To A High-End Consumer
According to Vincent Bastien, Professor of Marketing, HEC Paris – the first step is to understand that in the so-called luxury market, there are three possible strategies which are luxury, fashion and premium. The difference between these three strategies is huge. It does not change much in the eyes of most basic consumers, at least…
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PRADA Takes Over Galeries Lafayette Skybridge
From July 31st to August 20th in Galeries Lafayette, Paris’s iconic department store, Prada presents special window displays and two pop-ups, featuring women’s bags and accessories and a selection of men’s accessories and ready-to-wear collections. The Prada “takeover” is completed by the branding of the skybridge linking the two buildings, decorated with a special giant…
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Apple Teams up with Balmain & Kylie Jenner for Special Edition Beats!
Apple has partnered with French fashion label Balmain to create special edition versions of its Powerbeats 3 Wireless Earphones and Beats Studio Wireless Headphones. The two accessories feature a Safari color with metallic gold accents and prominent Balmain labeling. The brands have partnered with ‘Keeping up with the Kardashian’ star, Kylie Jenner to promote the…
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Where the World’s Wealthiest Invest Their Billions
Being part of the global billionaire class is beyond the imagination of most people. At the threshold of $1 billion, a 5 percent return would yield an annual interest payment of $50 million — without ever touching the principal. But how billionaires, from those in the single digits to near the top, invest shows a…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: The Hideaways Club
The Hideaways Club is an investment that provides the smart opportunity to collectively own luxury residences, with like-minded Members and share the running and operational costs. Members are able to choose from a range of private and luxury interior-designed homes in stunning locations around the world. Residences that provide the space, convenience and privacy that…
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ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Patrick Mavros
Family-run jewelry company, Patrick Mavros was founded 35 years ago when the then-soldier, Patrick, carved a pair of earrings into the shape of a rose for his wife, Catja. She wore them to the hair salon, where the hairdresser fell in love with them and instantly requested a pair for herself. From this loving gift, the…
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LVMH’s High-stakes Foray into Multibrand Luxury E-commerce
LVMH, the owner of many of the world’s biggest luxury brands (including Bulgari, Givenchy and Louis Vuitton), is launching its own online store in June. The new site – 24Sevres.com, inspired by its exclusive Parisian department store, Le Bon Marché – the upmarket department store that the French conglomerate owns, is named after its Paris address (24…