Luca's Letter

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?
Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?

Cinderellas, Snow Whites or Sleeping Beauties?
Luxury groups need to tap their smaller labels as the growth of their megabrands slows. But are these smaller brands blossoming, shifting gear or still waiting for Prince Charming?

Digital China Leaving Ostrich Brands Behind
Chinese consumers are flocking to the Internet to make luxury purchases on local e-commerce sites. International luxury goods brands need to get their heads out of the sand to catch up, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.

Digital China Leaving Ostrich Brands Behind
Chinese consumers are flocking to the Internet to make luxury purchases on local e-commerce sites. International luxury goods brands need to get their heads out of the sand to catch up, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.

The Truth About Handbags
In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.

The Truth About Handbags
In the crowded and volatile market for handbags, not even Chanel and Hermès are safe, says Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas.

The Trouble With Ready-to-Wear
The designer ready-to-wear category faces serious structural problems. Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

The Trouble With Ready-to-Wear
The designer ready-to-wear category faces serious structural problems. Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

What Russia’s Meltdown Means for Luxury
Facing sanctions, plunging oil prices and a falling rouble, the Russian economy is in crisis. How can luxury goods companies offset the impact? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, reports.

What Russia’s Meltdown Means for Luxury
Facing sanctions, plunging oil prices and a falling rouble, the Russian economy is in crisis. How can luxury goods companies offset the impact? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, reports.

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?
Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

LVMH vs Kering: Which Player is Best Positioned for Growth?
Which of the two french giants that dominate luxury fashion is best positioned for growth? Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, does the analysis.

Top 10 Risks for the Luxury Industry
Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, examines the top ten risks confronting the luxury industry today.

Top 10 Risks for the Luxury Industry
Luca Solca, head of luxury goods at Exane BNP Paribas, examines the top ten risks confronting the luxury industry today.