China Luxury Market-Not Just a Bed of Rose

August 19th, 2010

Every company on any industry is struggling on the economic meltdown, especially for luxury companies. When Europeans and North Americans tighten their belts, newly-emerging wealthy classes in China are desperately chasing for anything that will shows their affluence and status. However, it is predicted that China will become the one of the biggest luxury market in the future as its neighbor and archrival-Japan, but out of those optimistic hype, it is still a tough nut to crack.

09.06.15-Tommy-China Luxury Market-Not Just a Bed of Rose 01.jpgAlcoholic beverages is always the precursor to a new market. Although almost every brewery in China adopts foreign formulas or technologies, luxury liquor producers still doubt with the prospect. Champagne house Taittinger said it could make high-end sparkling wine in China but the market was not ready for it yet, while Lamborghini said the country’s tradition of luxury chauffeurs, bigger than sports driving, made expansion there a challenge. The luxury watchmaker’s Chief Executive Jean-Marc Jacot said. Taittinger said there were many places in China where it could consider making high quality sparkling wine – champagne can only be made in the northern French region – but Chinese palates were not accustomed yet to the pricey tipple. “It is probably a bit early,” Pierre-Emmanuel Taittinger said. “There is not a strong (high-end) wine culture there yet.”

Another concern is business culture diversity. Jeweler Van Cleef & Arpels, owned by Richemont, found it tough to get its brand message across, while watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier worried about finding the right partners. “The specific challenge about China is finding a Chinese company you can trust and who understands the luxury business,”

Counterfeits are always the top obstacles for luxury companies to succeed in China Market. Hermes, whose chic handbags are hand made in France, would consider making goods in China if it could find artisans to make original items, but said it suffered from counterfeiting there. “Our image is strongly damaged by counterfeits. That is why we are fighting it like hell,” CEO Patrick Thomas said. “When they (in China) see a counterfeit, they think it is genuine.”

09.06.15-Tommy-China Luxury Market-Not Just a Bed of Rose 02.jpgCounterfeits cost luxury groups hundreds of millions of Euros in lost sales every year and imitations are becoming increasingly refined and sophisticated.” The challenge in China is being able to explain to 1.3 billion people what your brand is about,” said Van Cleef & Arpels Chief Executive Stanislas de Quercize.

While the number of high net worth individuals in China is set to continue to rise steadily, the bulk of the country’s population cannot afford up market Western brands. But luxury groups agree that China, where consumers are very brand-conscious, will soon become the industry’s No 1 market and this year will be one of the few emerging markets to enjoy growth. So it’s certainly a rose bed but you have to nurture it by heart.

Louis Vuitton Personalization

August 19th, 2010

1What is better than a Louis Vuitton monogram bag? A Louis Vuitton bag with your own monogram on it. That is the thinking behind the house’s Mon Monogram service. The company has been allowing customers to personalize luggage and smaller items like wallets for a while, but you can now put your initials on its signature Speedy 30 or Keepall Bandoulière 55 bags. And because the canvas is given a special coating after your logo has been painted on, there is no danger of ever losing your good name.

On Louis Vuitton website, you can know the whole progress in detail. In product personalization column, please select any product from the menu. Take Pegase 45 for example. Click the bottom of PERSONALIZATION: Add you initials. Then this complimentary service is for you. Choose up to 3 letters and color. Use dot symbol between letters or vertical display mode as you like. This elegant accent of a hot-stamped personal monogram adds a singular sophistication to your leather pieces. Find a Louis Vuitton Handbag on sale

Hefty Coach Legacy Crocodile Medium Duffle

August 19th, 2010

This Coach Legacy Crocodile Medium Dufflereally is really a disappointment for the Coach fans, for it is hefty priced and not luxurious at all. This bag is made of imported alligator with bands and gold tone hardware decorated all throughout. It is in a double zip top closure and would open to a spacious 20 x 14 x 10 inches interior in fabric lining and even has an inside zipped pocket. You’ll also see detachable I.D. tag, padlock and keys on the exterior. You can carry this bag through its 7-inch leather handle or through its 53-inch adjustable strap for hands-free option.

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This bag is sure to go with everything, and you may even want to take it with you on a daily basis not unless you get easily bored with its simplicity. And although it looks simple, this bag is worth an amazing $12,000. With that amount, I’d rather have lots of much cheaper yet trendy bags, than have one bag that just looks like some of the ordinary exotic bags.

Louis VUITTON Saint-Tropez Square

August 19th, 2010

Fashion and culture are closely connected with each other, as you can see from thisLouis VUITTON Saint-Tropez Square scarf, whose Riviera spirit pays illustrative homage to the small and most famous Mediterranean port in the world.

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Saint-Tropez Port was the main commercial port of France before 1914 and was wildly used during the 18th century. The town was the site of various associated trades like fishing, cork and wood. Now its role as a commercial port was declined, and it is now primarily a tourist spot. And each October, a regatta is held in the bay of Saint-Tropez. This is a draw of many yachts, some up to 50 meters in length, exactly what shows on the square scarf.

This scarf is sized at 35.4″ x 35.4″ and made from 100% silk. And on the scarf is discreetly hand-written Louis VUITTON signature on the bottom right. This scarf is available in four glorious colors of violet, red, blue and green. It is priced at $230.00. Find a Louis Vuitton Product on sale

Prada Combines Exoticness and Femininity in Python Trimmed Clutch

August 7th, 2010

Prada Lambskin Python Trimmed Convertible Clutch

Lift your simple look into exotic glamour as you carry this Prada Lambskin Python Trimmed Convertible Clutch. It is indeed exotic but it still managed to show refinement and femininity, more so because of the bow detailing, which softens its exotic design.

This is actually made from soft and supple black lambskin leather, and the exoticness only comes on the textured python cuff at the top. It also holds the raised logo letters at the front for branding. As said, to give it subtle feminine detail, this has an oversized bow at one side. Polished gold-tone hardware also accents its totality, making this even more luxurious-looking.

This opens through its inset zip top closure with oversized metal pull tag, and it would reveal its jacquard lining with a zip side pocket. This clutch measures about 14 x 6½ x 2¾ inches, enough to keep your most basic stuff for day and night. You can carry this either as a clutch or as a shoulder bag through its removable and adjustable strap with 17 inches drop.

Weighing in for $1,240, this Prada Lambskin Python Trimmed Convertible Clutchis indeed a forever-chic piece so you know it would be worth your every penny.

Penelope Cruz Goes Classic with Prada Saffiano and Tessuto Tote

August 7th, 2010

Penelope Cruz with a Prada Saffiano and Tessuto Tote

It’s always good to see celebrities having a heart for their fans. Penelope Cruz has shown such kindness as she stopped to sign autographs while at the Toronto airport. She looks casual and much laid back, yet she still managed to exude classiness and I bet her Prada bag has to do with it.

The bag may be that hard to see because of the jacket, but I guess you already know what this bag is since other than Penelope, a lot of celebrities have also been spotted with the Prada bag.

This bag is actually the Prada Saffiano and Tessuto Tote. It remains simple and plain with just some gold-tone hardware on the zipper pull of the front zipped pocket, on the handle attachments, and on the Prada logo plaque on the side.

It measures about 15¼ x 11 x 5 inches, and it can be carried through the double briefcase handles and through the detachable shoulder strap.

This burgundy-colored Prada Saffiano and Tessuto Tote is kind of vintage and classic, thus you know it will keep you forever-chic. For such, the tag of about $1,550 should be reasonable enough.

Rachel Weisz Ransacks Her Forever-Chic Prada Handbag

August 7th, 2010

Rachel Weisz with a Prada Handbag

Celebrities really do dig Prada handbags; and the latest star spotted with such is Rachel Weisz. Obviously, despite her low-key outfit, she still managed to look elegant and you bet it has to do with the Prada bag.

So here she is in her pair of fold up jeans, collared blouse, black jacket and burgundy wedges, looking so casual. The black Prada bag is definitely a versatile choice of carryall, and Rachel once again proves that it can look good with just about anything.

It simply pulled her simple outfit to city chic look, making her elegant and very refined. Aside from being versatile in shade and in minimal design, this bag is also a practical choice for everyday use.

Indeed, it is very large, and opening the drawstring top would show a really spacious interior. So if you have any small things that you need to keep handy like your car keys, better not place it inside the bag or you’ll have a hard time looking for it, just like what Rachel seems to be experiencing as this photo was taken.

Eva Mendes Works Out with a Luxurious Prada Handbag

August 7th, 2010

Eva Mendes with a Prada Handbag

Some celebrities cannot get enough of designer purses or perhaps we can also say that they can’t get enough of showing the diva inside them. Such is the case of Eva Mendes as she was recently spotted in her workout outfit, which is certainly very casual and sporty, yet she still chose to finish it with a posh Prada bag.

It is probably accepted for celebrities, but still, such designer bag doesn’t look great with sporty clothing. It may look casual and large, hence just right for everything you need for aerobics, but the sumptuousness of its totality is definitely not ideal to be used for such activity.

So anyway, the burgundy shade of this bag makes it all the more a luxury. To add to that is a logo plaque on the side and some gold-tone hardware that definitely make another factor for its luxurious appeal. Aside from being very roomy, there’s also a pocket on the exterior for more storage. And for more versatility, other than the two short top handles, this also comes with a shoulder strap for option.

Perhaps if you want to give justice to the Prada bag, pairing it with denim and a nice blouse should already do, or better yet, pair it with a lovely dress to glamorize summer styling

Sienna Miller Sophisticates Her Summery Look with a Prada Bag

August 7th, 2010

Sienna Miller with Prada Purse

Sienna Miller may not have impressed you with her fashion styling during the past years, but at least she has made a comeback as she has been spotted in a very fashionista look. Summery yet very elegant, her striped sleeveless top, white ruffled skirt, red necklace, white jazz shoes and burgundy-colored Prada bag complement each other well.

The luscious shade of the bag surely adds rich hue and contrast to her rather monochrome ensemble, and it indeed matches her necklace well.

Perhaps this comeback has to do with her role as the Baroness on G.I Joe as she knows it would be the talk of the crowd that’s why she has to dress up; though of course, she looks much like a protagonist in this very lovely outfit. Let’s just hope she would continue showing us this kind of fashion flair.

So anyway, talking about the Prada bag, indeed, it is very luscious and undeniably sumptuous. The combination of gold-tone hardware surely adds more luxe and elegance on its totality. It also looks large enough for day time use until perhaps for night time get together occasions. Indeed, it brings more sophistication to her entire facade.

Blake Lively Looks Gloomy with a Prada Purse

August 7th, 2010

Blake Lively with a Prada Purse

A mannequin in the middle of the street… that’s what Blake Lively looks like while shooting for the Gossip Girl season three, which will start airing on September.

But although she’s on a set, I don’t think she is acting as this was photographed (since you can see the people behind Gossip Girl on her background) or perhaps, she’s just too tired for the day?

Anyway, I love her Prada purse, but I don’t think it matches well with her very sexy and body-hugging burgundy minidress. But if I were to wear her entire getup, I’d surely put on some smile on my face… lucky girl, eh? Despite that gloomy facade anyway, Blake Lively still managed to look really fierce and yet feminine.

The Prada purse looks charming and its mint green shade, which seems to come in crackled leather, is just so appealing. It is obviously plain, but the ruched detailing is already enough to give it a slight variation in style and texture. I think it would be a great day to night time purse, paired with a block-colored shift dress for a touch of boldness on your entirety.


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