Market Pulse
War and Contagion Strike Again
For luxury shares, the early 2000s offer a guide to the present moment. But this time around, things may be much worse, writes Pierre Mallevays.
War and Contagion Strike Again
For luxury shares, the early 2000s offer a guide to the present moment. But this time around, things may be much worse, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Why Fashion Week Is Here to Stay
As the Covid-19 crisis recedes, Pierre Mallevays examines the life, death and rebirth of fashion week.
Why Fashion Week Is Here to Stay
As the Covid-19 crisis recedes, Pierre Mallevays examines the life, death and rebirth of fashion week.
Are Department Stores Still Relevant?
Selfridges’ sale for a lofty $5.4 billion suggests there is still life in the department store model. But how to grow in a shrinking category?
Are Department Stores Still Relevant?
Selfridges’ sale for a lofty $5.4 billion suggests there is still life in the department store model. But how to grow in a shrinking category?
Virgil Abloh: Building on a Legacy
Like Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Gianni Versace before him, the late Virgil Abloh leaves a powerful legacy. What does this mean for Off-White and Louis Vuitton?
Virgil Abloh: Building on a Legacy
Like Yves Saint Laurent, Alexander McQueen and Gianni Versace before him, the late Virgil Abloh leaves a powerful legacy. What does this mean for Off-White and Louis Vuitton?
Which Luxury Leadership Configuration Works Best?
In luxury fashion, the right configuration of creative and commercial leadership is critical to success, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Which Luxury Leadership Configuration Works Best?
In luxury fashion, the right configuration of creative and commercial leadership is critical to success, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury Start-Ups: Oxymoron or Opportunity?
The most valuable luxury brands are all over 100 years old, but under certain conditions investing in luxury start-ups can deliver stellar returns, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Luxury Start-Ups: Oxymoron or Opportunity?
The most valuable luxury brands are all over 100 years old, but under certain conditions investing in luxury start-ups can deliver stellar returns, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Could China’s President Be Good for Luxury?
Xi Jinping’s speech on ‘common prosperity’ was not a declaration of war on wealth but an acknowledgement that wealth is concentrated in too few hands. A larger middle class could actually create revenue opportunities at entry level prices for luxury brands.
Could China’s President Be Good for Luxury?
Xi Jinping’s speech on ‘common prosperity’ was not a declaration of war on wealth but an acknowledgement that wealth is concentrated in too few hands. A larger middle class could actually create revenue opportunities at entry level prices for luxury brands.
Luxury’s Deal Frenzy: Who, What, Why
This month’s Market Pulse breaks down the players, motivations and deal structures behind the uptick in corporate activity.
Luxury’s Deal Frenzy: Who, What, Why
This month’s Market Pulse breaks down the players, motivations and deal structures behind the uptick in corporate activity.
Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?
Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Is Luxury Finally Embracing Technology?
Last month’s tie-up between LVMH and Google signals a growing rethink on how technology can enhance the luxury experience, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Reinventing Luxury Retail for the Post-Pandemic Era
With e-commerce set to become the leading channel for luxury sales, brands must rethink their stores to make sure they remain relevant and profitable, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Reinventing Luxury Retail for the Post-Pandemic Era
With e-commerce set to become the leading channel for luxury sales, brands must rethink their stores to make sure they remain relevant and profitable, writes Pierre Mallevays.
Are Luxury Brands Pushing Too Many Collaborations?
In April, luxury brands went crazy for collaborations while some of Italy’s fashion titans more openly embraced the idea of an Italian luxury champion to rival LVMH and Kering, writes Pierre Mallevays in this month’s Market Pulse.
Are Luxury Brands Pushing Too Many Collaborations?
In April, luxury brands went crazy for collaborations while some of Italy’s fashion titans more openly embraced the idea of an Italian luxury champion to rival LVMH and Kering, writes Pierre Mallevays in this month’s Market Pulse.
Is Sustainability Compatible With Growth?
The luxury sector has put sustainability centre stage but has yet to resolve the underlying tension between what is good for the world and what is good for shareholders.
Is Sustainability Compatible With Growth?
The luxury sector has put sustainability centre stage but has yet to resolve the underlying tension between what is good for the world and what is good for shareholders.