tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43251822241709590892024-03-16T01:10:47.963+00:00Disappear Herebeatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.comBlogger2292125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-35030703920677518942024-03-10T09:54:00.005+00:002024-03-10T09:54:51.552+00:00Heritage Brand Baracuta Collab with Mastermind and Pull it Off.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmtNkPOLodVday66ISW2e7r2LJ6KdANNW3KNSFKZ0Waqiq-g145RmcQosHEe5Vmud7IhftvZf_Cs82fQ7VbaPBRrkUiyVitbViOjx4Yp_JcQrzj6YzuX7KArcUX373MlpmlAuGuMCm-eirrhB3Zke2DX4b_qDJn0mFXcnZOdTHmZZSM0KXaKCWSo0pGG2/s981/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.40.59.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="981" data-original-width="652" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfmtNkPOLodVday66ISW2e7r2LJ6KdANNW3KNSFKZ0Waqiq-g145RmcQosHEe5Vmud7IhftvZf_Cs82fQ7VbaPBRrkUiyVitbViOjx4Yp_JcQrzj6YzuX7KArcUX373MlpmlAuGuMCm-eirrhB3Zke2DX4b_qDJn0mFXcnZOdTHmZZSM0KXaKCWSo0pGG2/s320/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.40.59.png" width="213" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Collab's are everywhere nowadays. With many of them being highly questionable. Every so often one comes along that manages to succeed, and the recent limited collection from the established British brand Baracuta, and Japanese brand Mastermind, is a good example of when this occurs. The selection includes some bland and forgettable tee's, and hoody's, which is understandable, as boring tat is Mastermind's staple. However, the classic Baracuta G4 and G9 jacket's have been done surprisingly tastefully.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We say surprisingly, as Mastermind is known for neither taste, nor restraint. It is known for overpriced, and relatively poor quality, streetwear, emblazoned with skull and crossbone logo's. Perhaps the brand's designer's think skulls are edgy, or maybe they saw one too many pirate movies growing up. In any case, Mastermind is mostly mocked for it's £1,000 tee shirts with no discernible stand out features, and the fact that this energy was toned down for the Baracuta collaboration is fairly remarkable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We suspect the Baracuta team are responsible for the subdued nature of the collab. Which would make sense given the brand's storied status. The two jacket's are quite good in our view. With very subtle skull logos on the back, and hidden in expanding cuffs (G9), or with just the logo's embroidered on the cuffs (G4), discreet skull zippers, and nothing else.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What makes this collaboration particularly interesting, and something which we again are sure Baracuta is responsible for, is the reasonable price. A normal no limited G4 or G9 is £350 - £450, while the Baracuta x Mastermind G9 is £475, and the G4 is £585. Compared with the prices Mastermind stuff goes for, this is a bargain.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Baracuta still has some in stock at time of writing, if interested, shake a leg.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VUEdlBSLsFZxDBjTW_3l-RmxvH99tqy9CX8Yum7AbGEEP6Emfp45KWNJZ9gNF9aND2DYq96aYnTuRmUzTHIld5S4t2W-VF3SiH2b65FUUQBGAXn6GcJshVYCs5q7xnn2MBYgureevvC1VsyMwCaH81wmX8AZOa5yNTw7Ps9Cn1db0DVi7cqD3QWOhtSA/s980/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.40.49.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="654" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0VUEdlBSLsFZxDBjTW_3l-RmxvH99tqy9CX8Yum7AbGEEP6Emfp45KWNJZ9gNF9aND2DYq96aYnTuRmUzTHIld5S4t2W-VF3SiH2b65FUUQBGAXn6GcJshVYCs5q7xnn2MBYgureevvC1VsyMwCaH81wmX8AZOa5yNTw7Ps9Cn1db0DVi7cqD3QWOhtSA/s320/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.40.49.png" width="214" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXxEfcEcb41r5L317AXItmN8IBIo9RXhN54sBpNtK1WTDwVjMyiXRBdIo6JTfcsgpUSsIoalZwzGCyyYIodgpTMMApo87eWWSRCIw2LG86dJDrKJb98-c29OCKx2qIxLuZPC54Bx2tYOy8sPUP5F57TOLL-ZMC4PHJ9zP0BPK1dg8ktCXmAmZHL53F2zs/s982/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.40.05.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="982" data-original-width="648" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlXxEfcEcb41r5L317AXItmN8IBIo9RXhN54sBpNtK1WTDwVjMyiXRBdIo6JTfcsgpUSsIoalZwzGCyyYIodgpTMMApo87eWWSRCIw2LG86dJDrKJb98-c29OCKx2qIxLuZPC54Bx2tYOy8sPUP5F57TOLL-ZMC4PHJ9zP0BPK1dg8ktCXmAmZHL53F2zs/s320/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.40.05.png" width="211" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfL3Dp1VX9ZTWejsyCu_Dr48DydLyl2Spaij3T6eidjYzDWQORDku2bBGXlQk0Rf9t_WNRKmzcOHTo2yr-CoJ_km57TLOTzfpPJT-OYoXWxoACW1yn76YQv5gPWE0CQ_lKRP_b-u08TwmSTJyG88kJmrpbu_jfu9C3Wh9faKXAD5L3x-0hUqAQi3MQswb/s984/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.39.56.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="644" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbfL3Dp1VX9ZTWejsyCu_Dr48DydLyl2Spaij3T6eidjYzDWQORDku2bBGXlQk0Rf9t_WNRKmzcOHTo2yr-CoJ_km57TLOTzfpPJT-OYoXWxoACW1yn76YQv5gPWE0CQ_lKRP_b-u08TwmSTJyG88kJmrpbu_jfu9C3Wh9faKXAD5L3x-0hUqAQi3MQswb/s320/Screenshot%202024-03-10%20at%2009.39.56.png" width="209" /></a></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-61956923022728643382024-02-26T12:16:00.007+00:002024-02-26T12:16:53.390+00:00Loro Piana Attempt to Streamline with a Sleeker, Smoother Attitude, but is Lifeless and Dull.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUWhfZrf1Th1lkFEruAKj2lzYqte-u1zrL2aCKv9acMNMRelmthqD-444MxuGgxlkjnimnlZ6ZAlphN-HzrWusPw7BmYITFtxdjGlTTvJx272WhWjoMfAkimvNCui-j3NiikpH2BzoG8fpjNzO5yt4rrmHW_x1y2aCj9tug4Hv_R1TP95AFW1BAVpWax8/s1784/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2012.05.55.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="1184" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJUWhfZrf1Th1lkFEruAKj2lzYqte-u1zrL2aCKv9acMNMRelmthqD-444MxuGgxlkjnimnlZ6ZAlphN-HzrWusPw7BmYITFtxdjGlTTvJx272WhWjoMfAkimvNCui-j3NiikpH2BzoG8fpjNzO5yt4rrmHW_x1y2aCj9tug4Hv_R1TP95AFW1BAVpWax8/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2012.05.55.png" width="212" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Loro Piana has showcased it's 2024/2025 fall/winter collection, and it has a marked similarity to a number of currently popular mainstream brands. One stand out detail is the cardo-shaped pins closing the collars, which is seemingly a reference to thistle's, which have a textured touch. However, it's the fact that the collection looks virtually identical to Zegna's Fear-Of-God collection that is more surprising.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or perhaps, not so surprising. Loro Piana is in fact owned by LVMH, and has been since 2013. Antione Arnault has been steering the ship since 2022, and as anyone familiar with the fashion industry knows, the Arnault family and LVMH are like the Apple of luxury goods. Sleek, polished, bland and dull, and completely devoid of creativity. It is therefore entirely unsurprising that they have simply copied Zegna after seeing how well it did, as that's their trademark.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's sad to see Loro Piana slide into being merely another lifeless husk of a brand, without any originality. However, as long as LVMH continues it's expansion and approach, this will continue to be the case.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_yqQ5NGxbIuVRx1XUk8YJCy7LXTm8Cy7SRA0XCkm2GvmNBUDQz-EDXEON03fp0qWS8F4vqPP0454JtJ0INtOBuvHY4inU-vbHZBNhIkot59fWSIDZuXsI_bHTmG0zUk3P7sobP2NEwmOhI5yMRmQ1TmHIMsDpR8UUVkP1chuzuM5VOahQjrgsGQt5EEB/s1784/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2012.05.43.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1784" data-original-width="1162" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm_yqQ5NGxbIuVRx1XUk8YJCy7LXTm8Cy7SRA0XCkm2GvmNBUDQz-EDXEON03fp0qWS8F4vqPP0454JtJ0INtOBuvHY4inU-vbHZBNhIkot59fWSIDZuXsI_bHTmG0zUk3P7sobP2NEwmOhI5yMRmQ1TmHIMsDpR8UUVkP1chuzuM5VOahQjrgsGQt5EEB/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-26%20at%2012.05.43.png" width="208" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuMPU1CQ2fb_RKrkVEIue_WyxNV96VwO0TMMqqcF4DQmRcwpKglxC9QeQkIfV2nEbn01_v7r2_-j1-lv8RKu3A5BFg3OnFqH7szBwzfp4-wdWWgIh09e-WNy1XwfDMoC5fiva-KDyox9k24hCBcblZ2XOoQ7rvJuCrWh__pTfYSfafwwK-7tw4T8WW6Cr/s1422/Screenshot%202024-02-18%20at%2011.05.24.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="1422" height="162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinuMPU1CQ2fb_RKrkVEIue_WyxNV96VwO0TMMqqcF4DQmRcwpKglxC9QeQkIfV2nEbn01_v7r2_-j1-lv8RKu3A5BFg3OnFqH7szBwzfp4-wdWWgIh09e-WNy1XwfDMoC5fiva-KDyox9k24hCBcblZ2XOoQ7rvJuCrWh__pTfYSfafwwK-7tw4T8WW6Cr/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-18%20at%2011.05.24.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Storied English brand Swaine Adeney Brigg has rebranded following acquisition in 2022, and shed it's former stores, workshops, and name. The brand left its St James store when the lease ended in 2018, and moved to Picadily Arcade. In truth, the brand has had a rocky history, and the name being three families combined in itself was an attempt to merge to be stronger in difficult times. However, the effect of COVID-19 was too severe, and the brand was acquired by French luxury group Chargeurs.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The French group have changed the store location, moving them to the Burlington Arcade, changed their factory to a new one in Sawston Cambridgeshoire, and opened a flagship at 127 New Bond Street, with a workshop in the building. They have also changed the logo and brand name to "Swaine", and abandoned the Times font for trendy Arial/blocky text. Along with launching some new "trendy" bags.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frankly, it's sad to see yet another brand fall under the relentless sanitising drive that was spearheaded by LVMH in brands like Berluti and Rimowa. Once again, we see the same dull cliches: Sans-serif font black on white, big clean minimal stores, marketing campaigns of models pouting holding products. It's so tired, and so boring. Whether this will revitalise the brand or just mean it limps along for a while longer remains to be seen. In either case, light a candle for another traditional brand that has fallen into mediocrity.</div><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-24702547059843460562024-01-14T16:40:00.003+00:002024-01-14T16:40:30.574+00:00Luxury Brands cash in on Children with Kid's Fragrance's.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8aM7OpTY6lfnld6y7XIranTYZyoUIe42fRHQsz-4rfkdzqFkop2YHtElJ_JXVi8e9Jha66shPCd5Yi0edXKBPqO-o4Aa36gewwrxGQdGfVYTBVU5mzARj7kDQfAybcHeOtKqB3ulAwcXAdOVwmC0zaXlGOp0WquD-HxLx9Q_K3DX9q6He8-B5Jg4unft/s1846/Screenshot%202024-01-14%20at%2016.06.17.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1704" data-original-width="1846" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL8aM7OpTY6lfnld6y7XIranTYZyoUIe42fRHQsz-4rfkdzqFkop2YHtElJ_JXVi8e9Jha66shPCd5Yi0edXKBPqO-o4Aa36gewwrxGQdGfVYTBVU5mzARj7kDQfAybcHeOtKqB3ulAwcXAdOVwmC0zaXlGOp0WquD-HxLx9Q_K3DX9q6He8-B5Jg4unft/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-14%20at%2016.06.17.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As businesses and luxury brands seek ways to strip the remaining capital from consumers in new and inventive ways, they appear to be becoming slightly desperate in this objective. For several years now brands have been creating ranges of products for children, and accessorising younger persons has become the growth market. We wrote about this previously, but more recently, a new product aimed at kids has been doing the rounds, and that is fragrances for children.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMgiOlBQMhop9UnyhWDliRr7MUDNHLwDVVJOTuRFiOxR0UbM2BJhLqh32k3XhsjQzi2_KB-GcO0022RrpI5_rrhKX9XabgD6LQ0BJJl0iw-_pW38QIRUCO4UaBEnEKdJhZbQz1LyDEGt9bvzWwrSmthqyuEHnwAUUVBYSbDID7SMYSDNYWCpIlFZGvF7j/s1964/Screenshot%202024-01-14%20at%2015.57.18.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1294" data-original-width="1964" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSMgiOlBQMhop9UnyhWDliRr7MUDNHLwDVVJOTuRFiOxR0UbM2BJhLqh32k3XhsjQzi2_KB-GcO0022RrpI5_rrhKX9XabgD6LQ0BJJl0iw-_pW38QIRUCO4UaBEnEKdJhZbQz1LyDEGt9bvzWwrSmthqyuEHnwAUUVBYSbDID7SMYSDNYWCpIlFZGvF7j/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-14%20at%2015.57.18.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In truth, fragrances for children have existed for decades, but they were usually for parents to odorise after the inevitable early years accidents that come along with parenthood. They were usually brightly coloured, featuring favourite characters of children, being shaped in childlike designs. Aside from being alcohol free to not harm young children, one other feature was virtually universal. They were extremely inexpensive, costing £5 or £10 at most.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFX36WFGkWOhD07hY1VVwB_g5TDKzMOPhXYAu5MH3fcc55APSBCWaCJb3zfECXFbITSWpHKQF7_0jcdY6begVol9P63v8B-t1KMLKC1dWgOE1_hcEdqBTxlKjB57WikEiEejmqltB9aifOMoltSBiDFrRFHEzzpzc0QpdwiOZgymBSRBFVfp55-AyI5KLi/s2574/Screenshot%202024-01-14%20at%2015.51.57.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1706" data-original-width="2574" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFX36WFGkWOhD07hY1VVwB_g5TDKzMOPhXYAu5MH3fcc55APSBCWaCJb3zfECXFbITSWpHKQF7_0jcdY6begVol9P63v8B-t1KMLKC1dWgOE1_hcEdqBTxlKjB57WikEiEejmqltB9aifOMoltSBiDFrRFHEzzpzc0QpdwiOZgymBSRBFVfp55-AyI5KLi/s320/Screenshot%202024-01-14%20at%2015.51.57.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As luxury brands have targeted this area, affordability has gone out the window, with Hermes offering costing £100, Bulgari's £110, and the recently discontinued Creed for kids being £230. This in our view, is ludicrous. The aforementioned reason for kids fragrances is for parents to make kids smell nice, not for kids to impress anyone, as they have no-one to impress, for they are children. It's yet another tone-deaf money-making venture by increasingly out of touch luxury brands which are, as noted, becoming desperate.</div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-74470979334776806502024-01-06T19:08:00.002+00:002024-01-06T19:08:26.947+00:00The Arnault Family is real life Succession Roy's as Frédéric Arnault now CEO of LVMH Watches.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPHXf8kr2AYI3YoiHiLFD9k2Mp6L2FHovPMUIDAYEgDgZoI3yC1LCu9tLPofuOaUZtYrC60A-CF_VrSoRJ2j8rlZ5IvhHtUXXw5M9nLobCdkKhacy5zt1g7My22K8AjppW79DZgNbORSc6tJQCt-_LsRnAWt-1DT0WquW3dtZJ4ukWCZMxMHDOx_uAs-y/s1385/Screenshot%202024-01-06%20at%2018.20.22.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="809" data-original-width="1385" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvPHXf8kr2AYI3YoiHiLFD9k2Mp6L2FHovPMUIDAYEgDgZoI3yC1LCu9tLPofuOaUZtYrC60A-CF_VrSoRJ2j8rlZ5IvhHtUXXw5M9nLobCdkKhacy5zt1g7My22K8AjppW79DZgNbORSc6tJQCt-_LsRnAWt-1DT0WquW3dtZJ4ukWCZMxMHDOx_uAs-y/w400-h234/Screenshot%202024-01-06%20at%2018.20.22.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over the past few years the television series Succession has placed the ultra-wealthy family the Roy's in people's homes. Their family drama, and their style has been raved about. However, one family which closely resembles the Roy's is the Arnault family. Most significantly due to their rampant nepotism.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We discussed the appointment of Alexandre Arnault to Rimowa, and how how in our view they frankly ruined the brand turning it into another bland luxury snooze-fest. However, Bernard, or the wolf in cashmere, as he is sometimes called, has really outdone himself on the total naked family promotion this time. He has placed his youngest son of a mere 28 years of age as CEO of LVMH Watches.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For context, LVMH Watches is a 1.9 billion dollar subsidiary of LVMH which holds Hublot, Tag Heuer and Zenith, as well as other watch brands. How a move to place such an obviously inexperienced youth into such a position of overwhelming responsibility is frankly mind-boggling. Something proven by the fact that his previous role as Tag Heuer's CEO from 2020 saw the brands popularity and influence decline, according to a report by <a href="https://www.statista.com/forecasts/1351970/tag-heuer-watches-brand-profile-in-the-united-states" target="_blank">Statista</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If the heads of other divisions of LVMH are to be believed however, this is all business as usual. With Stéphane Bianchi, head of LVMH Watches and Jewelery saying Arnault's "unique and disruptive vision", and “I am extremely pleased to have Frédéric [Arnault] join me now within the LVMH watches and jewelry division to oversee our three watches maisons, and eager to see what his unique insights and vision will bring to fuel additional and sustainable growth for them," in a statement to <a href="“I am extremely pleased to have Frédéric [Arnault] join me now within the LVMH watches and jewelry division to oversee our three watches maisons, and eager to see what his unique insights and vision will bring to fuel additional and sustainable growth for them," target="_blank">Women's Wear Daily</a>. Although, we question their credibility, as in the same article they also credited Arnault for Tag's "spectacular transformation", and we see how spectacular that really was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Arnault family seem determined to continue promoting their own family members in a disappointing show of nepotism, creating a modern day dynasty of Duke's and Prince's. However, given the incompetence of most of their issue's thus far, it seems likely they will fail dismally as the aristocracy of old did, blinded by short-sighted arrogance. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-30658811711166473982023-12-15T16:37:00.005+00:002023-12-15T16:37:40.018+00:00Louis Vuitton Launch Tableware, But Hermes Did it Better.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NBsIvvs1Ip4HvEqyxTbYucMy-GXoDucZaFWyBcA-WsfEMBWIVJn0TdPZD1iTehT_iOrwFZvfazGvSRRoDZa_QADFICr-7wx0bQTQomXsJmyqXttRABUeBQJuzl7iwKOk6BuAY7vFafvlkmb3Lb36TpoarvDk2jI565q7bzA72oYcFx8OVwDJTP3z7c_e/s2682/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.25.48.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="2682" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NBsIvvs1Ip4HvEqyxTbYucMy-GXoDucZaFWyBcA-WsfEMBWIVJn0TdPZD1iTehT_iOrwFZvfazGvSRRoDZa_QADFICr-7wx0bQTQomXsJmyqXttRABUeBQJuzl7iwKOk6BuAY7vFafvlkmb3Lb36TpoarvDk2jI565q7bzA72oYcFx8OVwDJTP3z7c_e/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.25.48.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Louis Vuitton have shocked no-one by launching a tableware selection. We say this as Hermes storied tableware collections have existed for decades, and it's frankly surprising LV took so long to launch their own.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, like much of what Louis Vuitton does, it's a pale imitation of Hermes efforts. Hermes bold and elegant designs evoke romantic scenes, or abstract shapes, such as their Guadalquivir collections. Louis Vuitton's on the other hand as just their logo, over and over and over again. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />While it's disappointing, it's not surprising, Vuitton generally plays to their consumer base, and these people love big flashy logos, and and vulgarity. There are exceptions of course, a well chosen monogram accessory can be extremely tasteful, but the branding for most of their products is Outre.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The prices also happen to be astronomical, for example, a set of 2 dinner plates are £350, compared to just £125 each for Hermes, vastly superior, offerings. If you disagree, the collection is available now from Louis Vuitton directly, however we suggest looking elsewhere.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZomWemINHw0haNsOTV4IpxXZN_3KgR0fhTA04YQlUWVvlDqZIWClwGoVmhyphenhyphensrSdZih6aTnrDFSxr3n1i0atdG_n1YdlRvJLa9Yb34_3Saw8xIcMAszJGvCypL54wz80bs7GNeTvvfixeazt-Jge_99BTRsHJb8VpXrIY79J7GcO2zmgVg8nr3LS4wXn-/s2672/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.25.55.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="2672" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4ZomWemINHw0haNsOTV4IpxXZN_3KgR0fhTA04YQlUWVvlDqZIWClwGoVmhyphenhyphensrSdZih6aTnrDFSxr3n1i0atdG_n1YdlRvJLa9Yb34_3Saw8xIcMAszJGvCypL54wz80bs7GNeTvvfixeazt-Jge_99BTRsHJb8VpXrIY79J7GcO2zmgVg8nr3LS4wXn-/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.25.55.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0roDZIvN4EP545uYOIzK3Fas_ptXFJya3OfnN4dKHcgfR2IyKmO0cPX9HitMA8vHjByDQ2IcL6RAZAs50QY0NM5aoy9_y41RBUYamDvcbPvOFCXB4d5KVsSTPpfhfMiTn3jQiN2azP6mbD5FiCC2n_BkePrSinRsTfZPSG6KIy7n6ZRm267HrXkFMKgV/s2652/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.26.10.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1746" data-original-width="2652" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB0roDZIvN4EP545uYOIzK3Fas_ptXFJya3OfnN4dKHcgfR2IyKmO0cPX9HitMA8vHjByDQ2IcL6RAZAs50QY0NM5aoy9_y41RBUYamDvcbPvOFCXB4d5KVsSTPpfhfMiTn3jQiN2azP6mbD5FiCC2n_BkePrSinRsTfZPSG6KIy7n6ZRm267HrXkFMKgV/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.26.10.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPErzv16-NSGNDwflrjHZAYUB_uGMYEBSX6W9Wxbe7xQS92qfuCxkSuvJ8GoHGnaQAKTJNuvbQypx3lKuim-nd0b4837V7lEXQk7yCKLVJaiVCa32OENPZBl-MynBFWDKb2K4HLYHbarPXBeNO2rtKovneFkgrp-XRL8mUDYfm2H3tGkuivswoPhccSH1/s2676/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.26.20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1772" data-original-width="2676" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggPErzv16-NSGNDwflrjHZAYUB_uGMYEBSX6W9Wxbe7xQS92qfuCxkSuvJ8GoHGnaQAKTJNuvbQypx3lKuim-nd0b4837V7lEXQk7yCKLVJaiVCa32OENPZBl-MynBFWDKb2K4HLYHbarPXBeNO2rtKovneFkgrp-XRL8mUDYfm2H3tGkuivswoPhccSH1/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-15%20at%2016.26.20.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-47503433815274506752023-12-05T20:42:00.004+00:002023-12-05T20:42:15.159+00:00Thom Browne & Baccarat Collaborate for an Uninspired Collection.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdKBlPyc6BBaWfx3-_gWrmpHQ7ipC-4Lddyx6TJ89Vos02eXxPSQMwElCe43it8TENBcF8l0s7W2NLNdzbjAEOBN_k2pQmKHADgZ5bHmEm1FAGLhq1TeNNb0Uj5LCM1QPYIoa0_Ikp6RA6btrknUNkKHZ1DA21qGEJAQX3AAkOurpAehqfNq8QE3oIFA7/s1489/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%2020.10.43.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="804" data-original-width="1489" height="173" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUdKBlPyc6BBaWfx3-_gWrmpHQ7ipC-4Lddyx6TJ89Vos02eXxPSQMwElCe43it8TENBcF8l0s7W2NLNdzbjAEOBN_k2pQmKHADgZ5bHmEm1FAGLhq1TeNNb0Uj5LCM1QPYIoa0_Ikp6RA6btrknUNkKHZ1DA21qGEJAQX3AAkOurpAehqfNq8QE3oIFA7/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%2020.10.43.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The title of this entry indicates our view on this relatively clearly, and we are not amused. On its face a collaboration between Thom Browne, a designer renowned for exceptionally detailed tailoring, and Baccarat, a storied crystalware maker, seems at odds. There is no real reason for these brands to come together, and the result we feel reflects this.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frankly, we can't see any reason to choose these over the classic Baccarat 1841 Harcourt, or even Harmonie, collection's and the addition of a four bar stripe as a nod to Browne, along with the slightly dull, and flimsy, designs, demonstrates why forethought in collaborations is always wise.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This seems yet another example of brands collaborating for no other reason than to cash in. No doubt consumers will lap these up, but as the saying goes, there's no accounting for taste. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If readers disagree, these can be obtained from Thom Browne's website, with prices starting from £450 for a set of Champagne Coupe's, so they are at least less expensive than Baccarat's best offerings.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiov9SPrQ07FkO9VefZFmd6E5PJxts0x6w4I5waKTiges6-RYQkhN0L__lNZHZjywfbMEnq6QKz9BI5Eze3sWvvSh2LBpAS-CkhqGUJLt6bonrbprTP3jaZRwYSGTYPbS0jX7etRJ7-7xuATEXA1ZU5EDxbtkp5xsojJy34x4ynDIE3YMtgE3ZgqvTAW7B6/s865/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%2020.11.20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="865" data-original-width="657" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiov9SPrQ07FkO9VefZFmd6E5PJxts0x6w4I5waKTiges6-RYQkhN0L__lNZHZjywfbMEnq6QKz9BI5Eze3sWvvSh2LBpAS-CkhqGUJLt6bonrbprTP3jaZRwYSGTYPbS0jX7etRJ7-7xuATEXA1ZU5EDxbtkp5xsojJy34x4ynDIE3YMtgE3ZgqvTAW7B6/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-05%20at%2020.11.20.png" width="243" /></a></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-74481462494453286542023-11-20T17:26:00.007+00:002024-01-14T16:42:35.085+00:00Loro Piana Frisbee Takes Overpriced Luxury Goods To New Heights.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeV_hF5Uk7TzUXR14ZlB7zk-s4ifI5AZ6AJFtW6sv1c6vGWzFvtQafLROsDw_XtazaqF5Y8Mt6AlVEKp95o5nTMl7TLWAZQkebfufz3KCzfsHBAP3c4qmGi-rYqVcNZvc0N10fm4KaGptMsjLN0y4P1NinR5HuTilbM8i2E-H6u_T4LlPz0_NDn0yh75N0/s1351/Screenshot%202023-11-20%20at%2017.17.20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1351" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeV_hF5Uk7TzUXR14ZlB7zk-s4ifI5AZ6AJFtW6sv1c6vGWzFvtQafLROsDw_XtazaqF5Y8Mt6AlVEKp95o5nTMl7TLWAZQkebfufz3KCzfsHBAP3c4qmGi-rYqVcNZvc0N10fm4KaGptMsjLN0y4P1NinR5HuTilbM8i2E-H6u_T4LlPz0_NDn0yh75N0/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-20%20at%2017.17.20.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We like luxury goods, and are often happy to see luxury re-interpretation's of everyday goods. However, we are increasingly finding ourselves encountering goods that, while carrying the branding of elite luxury goods brands, they themselves are not in fact capable of being called luxury by any reasonable measure, and are simply overpriced. Loro Piana's branded frisbee fits this description perfectly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The disk is unashamedly made from plastic, indeed, Loro Piana's website doesn't even try dressing it up as "polycarbonate", it nakedly says plastic. The cost of this 23cm plastic disk is a staggering £175. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There is no additional benefit added as with most luxury items. it's just a disk of plastic with Loro Piana's name on the front. For context, a plain frisbee can be obtained from Amazon starting from £1. We fail to see in what way this version is 175 time better. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hope this is more of a joke product, designed to get tongues wagging, as if it's a sign of the times, then luxury goods are in a sorry place indeed.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMzpaXKTgjn1C5BSLb7yJ-6Ll-5tLZgLE-PIU2AJ3hdeyEO_yEJhrcsgfH_mHH02HsPkQZWuB6QjEX23oT989AedB6WqWnMB4pvsM3BvPVcqSux6gnXrZE77_Vh2tIqYiDDpcxEXY-6SCswPl7dHOLDoudBWu5XKAedI1EKrhkLlzKWnISbfMP6w8WdHO/s1350/Screenshot%202023-11-20%20at%2017.17.07.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1118" data-original-width="1350" height="265" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGMzpaXKTgjn1C5BSLb7yJ-6Ll-5tLZgLE-PIU2AJ3hdeyEO_yEJhrcsgfH_mHH02HsPkQZWuB6QjEX23oT989AedB6WqWnMB4pvsM3BvPVcqSux6gnXrZE77_Vh2tIqYiDDpcxEXY-6SCswPl7dHOLDoudBWu5XKAedI1EKrhkLlzKWnISbfMP6w8WdHO/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-20%20at%2017.17.07.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-48678610607529147482023-11-04T16:58:00.004+00:002023-11-04T16:58:53.223+00:00Rimowa Miss Entire Point Of Their Luggage with Distinct Leather Luggage.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPm9W9V1e-KgSCGKqgzmAEExuc0g1kfLO4EM-RSL2MVWmOfiC44-G7o6JePdF6hVUo_iGg-AslLmCCLgwDOX4lmQvzmgfrcNYAMhN4ctIqz_V4mTlzi56KMlurwaTvsOw0szp0nDrThaPui9CetSQEIhBuqDdIDFPp2NR8QuwWivu_mXBlcPAqWvlUe4K/s759/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20at%2016.46.05.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="759" data-original-width="687" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQPm9W9V1e-KgSCGKqgzmAEExuc0g1kfLO4EM-RSL2MVWmOfiC44-G7o6JePdF6hVUo_iGg-AslLmCCLgwDOX4lmQvzmgfrcNYAMhN4ctIqz_V4mTlzi56KMlurwaTvsOw0szp0nDrThaPui9CetSQEIhBuqDdIDFPp2NR8QuwWivu_mXBlcPAqWvlUe4K/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20at%2016.46.05.png" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Someone really needs to sit down and have a chat with the design team at Rimowa, because they have completely missed the purpose of their core brand identity, and are now veering off into some serioualy odd territory. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It started with the launch of their range of soft bags, and we thought they had course corrected by creating leather luggage harnesses that go round hard-sided luggage, therefore giving much needed additional capacity. However, we were wrong, they have doubled down and launched leather versions of their hard cabin luggage.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The absolute wrongness of this move is staggering. Rimowa's brand is hard luggage in aluminium, and maybe polycarbonate. The entire point is to have hard-wearing bags that can withstand environmental and travel pressures, and which are not made from easily destructible materials. Rimowa's own website (currently) sets out the history of the brand, and directly refers to the reason for the grooved aluminium luggage being to be resistant to extremes, and stack easily. Why make a leather bag in the shape of an aluminium one? It beggars belief how dumb this is.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Perhaps you disagree, and want to pay £2,490 for a leather cabin bag shaped like an aluminium one. If so, they will be available in both black and navy. However, we suggest, more fool you.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwe4NJlGGsIkbtngFYgeRreGCQDSEdrv1ylkFDLVImqgHaA5P1-xU28QMufo-SIMu_udK2qCCIadzEb-bskLlcJFEpgLP-fTYtulOMHCQKGUhilSynl1A_TxcpI1kTpWksoUd52_HLptcXP2LlXbHLbTkmHiQFQ4_55Cq23PGhU_dYwCW5LiQYl-IKeLp/s870/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20at%2016.46.20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="572" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvwe4NJlGGsIkbtngFYgeRreGCQDSEdrv1ylkFDLVImqgHaA5P1-xU28QMufo-SIMu_udK2qCCIadzEb-bskLlcJFEpgLP-fTYtulOMHCQKGUhilSynl1A_TxcpI1kTpWksoUd52_HLptcXP2LlXbHLbTkmHiQFQ4_55Cq23PGhU_dYwCW5LiQYl-IKeLp/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20at%2016.46.20.png" width="210" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3NEn3y8OtTkvk6KzyVS7RKmJ_aPL8IEUmQ9Knfrm0yG_fLNJKFUyFDmyUKiVMvrBgriWR8ZGpWIAknAfafYT_RWCT5qreIw1AlYGOT-eKs1GIzhK2QxThDYJUgUSwFfOvsuXHdQC3ToR3wT6LT-W8mQI4Ml2q1lYMCktX8eCRu1GfiloHoZ93C3wt-qU/s874/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20at%2016.46.13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="874" data-original-width="577" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN3NEn3y8OtTkvk6KzyVS7RKmJ_aPL8IEUmQ9Knfrm0yG_fLNJKFUyFDmyUKiVMvrBgriWR8ZGpWIAknAfafYT_RWCT5qreIw1AlYGOT-eKs1GIzhK2QxThDYJUgUSwFfOvsuXHdQC3ToR3wT6LT-W8mQI4Ml2q1lYMCktX8eCRu1GfiloHoZ93C3wt-qU/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-04%20at%2016.46.13.png" width="211" /></a></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-61727132186732061982023-10-08T13:41:00.006+01:002023-10-08T13:41:36.400+01:00Qunice Sustainable Cashmere Attempts to bring Luxury at Affordable Prices.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cmbMC_WciH0atFAbUJDO74UJAhnaq8DIgMqwN6-2X9ICrv7Ij9pMbIuF36YuwB4TxOrpVgb9aVAOy0yxdH6dTPVelj30m-tdrS9UF-9v9Gb7AHaZ_OBd8L0Ww1QEZboJ2NTXpu3gqA-mLEP_c9cwMVJgJImhO5B-Tv7utnNqC0-Gp0TNNTsB_QNePoyT/s1756/Screenshot%202023-10-08%20at%2013.29.06.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1756" data-original-width="1508" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0cmbMC_WciH0atFAbUJDO74UJAhnaq8DIgMqwN6-2X9ICrv7Ij9pMbIuF36YuwB4TxOrpVgb9aVAOy0yxdH6dTPVelj30m-tdrS9UF-9v9Gb7AHaZ_OBd8L0Ww1QEZboJ2NTXpu3gqA-mLEP_c9cwMVJgJImhO5B-Tv7utnNqC0-Gp0TNNTsB_QNePoyT/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-08%20at%2013.29.06.png" width="275" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A brand to keep a eye on if you are a fan of cashmere at reasonable prices is the San Francisco based Quince. This relatively new brand seeks to both have a sustainable supply-chain for its cashmere, and deliver the highest quality clothing, homeware's and accessories at bargain-basement prices. According to the brand's website, they operate on a direct to consumer model, which enables them to achieve both of these aims.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In the current climate of unease and mistrust, any claims are doubted, no matter how real or genuine they may be. However, unless Quince is operating at a substantial loss with a view to eliminate competition, they may be telling the truth here. Their cashmere sweaters start from $59, which beats even Uniqlo's budget cashmere prices.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We feel this is very much of the moment, as affordability is vital in difficult economic times. However, its not necessarily viable to apply this to luxury goods. In much of the cases, the premium price is part of what makes luxury goods attractive. It's uncertain as to offering "discount" luxury goods will be attractive to consumers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In any case, Quince's products appear of exceptional quality, and can be a good opportunity to stock up on quality basics and wardrobe essentials. Head to their site for more information and to purchase some.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DdOUMMMN9P9Jm6_K-Cj-9QQdtF3x1fRBwhTDswYIdM4141jLUqVmDXNWFvDus-XPqcO4qQx9mpkLMk0PCBfUpGPkI0W0E2NTOpAGYLFZUm29fwpWmBctu3DXclHGpHRyYA21Az4e6qpC_LWtthH1YgfEM2JWgtB-KrV90WwENwvPqB0UBbksoTF6I2iD/s1332/Screenshot%202023-10-08%20at%2013.29.59.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1332" data-original-width="1060" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9DdOUMMMN9P9Jm6_K-Cj-9QQdtF3x1fRBwhTDswYIdM4141jLUqVmDXNWFvDus-XPqcO4qQx9mpkLMk0PCBfUpGPkI0W0E2NTOpAGYLFZUm29fwpWmBctu3DXclHGpHRyYA21Az4e6qpC_LWtthH1YgfEM2JWgtB-KrV90WwENwvPqB0UBbksoTF6I2iD/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-08%20at%2013.29.59.png" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-64180176710814557902023-10-01T12:13:00.006+01:002023-10-01T12:13:32.020+01:00Insignia Attempt To Disrupt The Premium Card Market With Billionaire Card<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievNm1UWZLJw7rXYQB_mm_Nt_GDPSQwG-OPbZZgERwIFeOGWDippYzSrgTyGiHJGiIpbAgYmConfE6omcp42_BnrzIGIXRWS1ZpH4F00AFEy1_-cdPFNEGIEIK9aDQweDK9WpPgVTjObe4f6FCyMhhUx25NzBNBUKusWknYuKnSli-fLsP19pT5wAhV5YU/s2412/Screenshot%202023-10-01%20at%2011.40.16.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1796" data-original-width="2412" height="238" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEievNm1UWZLJw7rXYQB_mm_Nt_GDPSQwG-OPbZZgERwIFeOGWDippYzSrgTyGiHJGiIpbAgYmConfE6omcp42_BnrzIGIXRWS1ZpH4F00AFEy1_-cdPFNEGIEIK9aDQweDK9WpPgVTjObe4f6FCyMhhUx25NzBNBUKusWknYuKnSli-fLsP19pT5wAhV5YU/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-01%20at%2011.40.16.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Billionaire Visa card has attracted some press attention recently, primarily as its made from solid gold and encrusted with diamonds, and is worth well over £10,000 in itself. Much has been made in gushing hyperbolic prose about the amazing benefits of the card, such as unlimited spending, a never-fail concierge, and mythical additional features. It is touted as dislodging the American Express Centurion from its throne, with even outlets such as the Financial Times championing it, and the exclusivity of it being limited to 150 applicants worldwide. However, scratch the surface and all is not what it appears.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl6OxJ8K_DQJfxfB5_HHdldusIJu7j_NjWfnqd-eWrCw9jXwnM5yq-ZMuBAThRyr4QDg4qsLVgqVfVZyXiAgjDJuw94Ix2bkMoNDyKdQT8BkoT5IBUySsiDAZUkPVjp6000uxK8ONe7cI4UyMTsCbfr7ui3qKjUhJuM_IvYEgQIUrYvpS71UYisAtf1jE/s2310/Screenshot%202023-10-01%20at%2011.43.02.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1462" data-original-width="2310" height="203" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJl6OxJ8K_DQJfxfB5_HHdldusIJu7j_NjWfnqd-eWrCw9jXwnM5yq-ZMuBAThRyr4QDg4qsLVgqVfVZyXiAgjDJuw94Ix2bkMoNDyKdQT8BkoT5IBUySsiDAZUkPVjp6000uxK8ONe7cI4UyMTsCbfr7ui3qKjUhJuM_IvYEgQIUrYvpS71UYisAtf1jE/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-01%20at%2011.43.02.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In truth, the Billionaire Visa is just one version of a card offered by the credit card company Insignia. The firm, which launched as SBS in 1996 as a luxury lifestyle management company, has been creating financial products from around 2003. It's difficult to know for sure from its own website, as it doesn't seem to have managed to pay for a web designer that could order the timeline properly, with being repeated after 2020. What is certain however is that the supposedly members only credit card company has faced difficulties over the years. <a href="https://www.maltatoday.com.mt/business/business_news/114080/mfsa_calls_time_on_luxury_credit_card_company_insignia_with_142000_fine" target="_blank">Such as in 2021 when the Maltese Financial Regulator fined them 142,000 Euro's.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When closer attention is paid to the brand, it seems that even the invitation only nature is not strictly correct. Their business card offerings can be applied for without any invitation being needed, see the link <a href="https://www.insignia.com/cards/c-by-insignia-card/" target="_blank">here</a>. Look closer still, and the idea of a premium product is somewhat diminished also, as the business card yearly fee is only 550 Euro's. Which is considerably less than even American Expresses entry-level luxury card the Platinum charge card at £575. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd1U0CoMqL365Vvpqm9rTrGWfqNnuKQ65HaVQtN0iS1hVB-RaLiQxKbr7NZvnzjXVgx-x4eAKfePxYboP66vqiu0OkKzUhUdWVjuFuOK3yJzRfCgPFsUc50soFEvec7R2MER1MUhzx_ClnT4ZP19-OJ73wd2DoQo_1cx9uI9_ZqptkUbrH19LGVrP3lPT/s3124/Screenshot%202023-10-01%20at%2011.43.35.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2006" data-original-width="3124" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFd1U0CoMqL365Vvpqm9rTrGWfqNnuKQ65HaVQtN0iS1hVB-RaLiQxKbr7NZvnzjXVgx-x4eAKfePxYboP66vqiu0OkKzUhUdWVjuFuOK3yJzRfCgPFsUc50soFEvec7R2MER1MUhzx_ClnT4ZP19-OJ73wd2DoQo_1cx9uI9_ZqptkUbrH19LGVrP3lPT/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-01%20at%2011.43.35.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The reality is, these points mentioned are just the tip of the iceberg. Insignia is just a business trying to make a buck, and the way they attempt to do so is by presenting themselves as a premium luxury service. They are trying to seem a rival to the Centurion card and others like it, but these businesses built themselves up over decades, and have cast-iron relationships around the world that no upstart company can disrupt. And as for the Billionaire card, this is little more than a product launched to promote Flavio Briatore's slightly vulgar Billionaire brand, see the link <a href="https://signemagazine.com/lifestyle/presenting-the-billionaire-credit-card/" target="_blank">here</a> for their launch information on this item.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's important to think critically about these things, because when we do, we realise that; when you're truly exceptionally wealthy no card has a limit for you, so promises of no-limit's are irrelevant, and you probably have your own jet, yacht, or Netjet card, so promises of charter are irrelevant. Further, promises of "all requests are fulfilled" is equally redundant, as if a place is full its full, and if somethings sold out its sold out, not to mention, again, if your truly wealthy you will have your own assistant to do the work for you anyway. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As ever with these types of products, they are an aspirational item designed to fool those with a little wealth, that would love to seem like they have more. Perhaps in that they are perfect for their customers, and they deserve each other, but we suggest looking towards the established businesses that know what their doing in these areas. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p><br /></p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-12358480954238295692023-09-17T17:04:00.003+01:002023-09-17T17:04:37.602+01:00Hermes Apple Partnership Continues With Apple No Longer Selling Hermes Leather<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEine4p8HPyLW1J99MONFSaGhwtOiLtvOkA3wVdwGNyn00sCbVcB2N7TIINI5ud8zy0oVWgWuqxJt7qKN0BY-8GJTYeCjkkLObeNt__DRjv4ZN3iscloYRGdrcQVw04fqMJ0YrJOMfJ4ICznluNXXHMbaaWgQk4-S6E2Y9qi59YLZwuMejcNtMFwOv4L9KVc/s1502/Screenshot%202023-09-17%20at%2016.56.40.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1502" data-original-width="1234" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEine4p8HPyLW1J99MONFSaGhwtOiLtvOkA3wVdwGNyn00sCbVcB2N7TIINI5ud8zy0oVWgWuqxJt7qKN0BY-8GJTYeCjkkLObeNt__DRjv4ZN3iscloYRGdrcQVw04fqMJ0YrJOMfJ4ICznluNXXHMbaaWgQk4-S6E2Y9qi59YLZwuMejcNtMFwOv4L9KVc/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-17%20at%2016.56.40.png" width="263" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Contrary to endless speculation, Apple and Hermes are not terminating their partnership, and the brands continue to create their limited edition Apple Watches for luxury tech consumers. However, thats not the whole story, and there most certainly has been a change in the range offered by Apple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgb1W95SrOG38IM26weKYSwB3dM_E8DiWdjD6SfqB2L4nI6gc-Op_F3GGo51_oDFdibRKohWjdvk94bwP27ENl3FUdp03mCi9EVzOWEZfoQ2CiJbg3Qa4nz3CalP8uUYwFW9NWqPzC-PgQba6MDexKDp2Xf2SgPyZjNBhdjmGQ7L-Y5dBC3rdWpdl_1v3/s1292/Screenshot%202023-09-17%20at%2016.56.57.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="726" data-original-width="1292" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOgb1W95SrOG38IM26weKYSwB3dM_E8DiWdjD6SfqB2L4nI6gc-Op_F3GGo51_oDFdibRKohWjdvk94bwP27ENl3FUdp03mCi9EVzOWEZfoQ2CiJbg3Qa4nz3CalP8uUYwFW9NWqPzC-PgQba6MDexKDp2Xf2SgPyZjNBhdjmGQ7L-Y5dBC3rdWpdl_1v3/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-17%20at%2016.56.57.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As of 2023, Apple no longer sell leather Hermes Apple Watch straps. That's right, you can't purchase an Apple Watch from Apple anymore made from any substance other than fabric, rubber or plastic. Apparently, this comes from a desire to go carbon neutral, and abandon environmentally unfriendly materials. However, the Apple Watch Hermes bands can most certainly still be obtained, just not from Apple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A quick visit to a Hermes store, or their website, will show that the full range of Hermes leather straps in deployant, single tour, double tour, and the entire range of Hermes leather colours are very much still obtainable. So in effect, nothing has changed, you can get the Apple Watch Hermes from Apple, and the leather bands from Hermes. Prices start from £1,299.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-88079566252854025582023-09-08T19:34:00.004+01:002023-09-08T19:34:28.572+01:00Luxury Watch Brands Begin Officially Certifying Pre-Owned Watches.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHUbVH0CJaQc1dsI5VTlWejBTWBuZkGinGAOZt8zJevbomeDYfdFvPCrh17UypN2RtGeqi72UdbJh0uIe14TnZnaYtpxLqn92cKIiXDc5RYe5SRjvnCj0-Xh1Wt9vwQ-EqawlhyKt6tWTx7mWwJpzmGfR2JQUIcQOyZYzlI8zWeJ1OQlxJOOWAqF6Wx6Y/s2664/Screenshot%202023-09-08%20at%2019.22.11.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1738" data-original-width="2664" height="261" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirHUbVH0CJaQc1dsI5VTlWejBTWBuZkGinGAOZt8zJevbomeDYfdFvPCrh17UypN2RtGeqi72UdbJh0uIe14TnZnaYtpxLqn92cKIiXDc5RYe5SRjvnCj0-Xh1Wt9vwQ-EqawlhyKt6tWTx7mWwJpzmGfR2JQUIcQOyZYzlI8zWeJ1OQlxJOOWAqF6Wx6Y/w400-h261/Screenshot%202023-09-08%20at%2019.22.11.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Whether you noticed it or not, luxury watch brands have just started lowering the metaphorical bar to ownership with certified pre-owned watch programmes. Rolex is already on the bandwagon, as is Audemar's Piguet, and industry rumours indicate this move will be followed by many other brands also.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The marketing around this move suggests it is an altruistic measure to help those who want a luxury watch but can't get one due to excessive demand. See Rolex who said it was a "tangible and immediate opportunity to become part of the world of Rolex for consumers". That's all well and good, but we suspect the true motivations are different.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Most luxury watch brands create artificial scarcity, as do most luxury brands generally. They restrict the supply to ensure demand always outstrips it, and have devious sales practices like minimum spending thresholds before buyers can easily access a model, and extraordinary wait lists of years in some cases.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This presents a problem for these brands, who no doubt have asked themselves "how can we monetise this army of devotees waiting for our products while also retaining the exclusivity of retail stores"? the answer we suggest they have come up with is a new racket, certification of pre-owned watches. They get to charge certain authorised dealers a fee to "certify" the watches, which then allows the dealers to charge more to consumers. And thus, a new money making scheme is born.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Consumers should take this as a bad sign. There has always been a second hand market, this will not bolster it, it will challenge it, and seek to extinguish it. Expect prices to rise, and possibly, at some point in the future, the resale of watches not "certified" to be forbidden.</div><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-53434557853098245162023-09-03T21:36:00.004+01:002023-09-03T21:36:57.199+01:00Designer and Luxury Brands Discontinue Cigarette Cases.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd941-CZg4tZm7TbT-1jGybJKPx_DwQo13KjnhfvB5-ZPt2riWwR52SQwSE5lFEGjm2vaJLp8YHHgHyfJ_FOJa2chC5EQPS1YfHN8iDkgTeLBMQistXn00CPRgxRybC9FQqCINl97nK5CtXxd1uMQrbQCJ14pE5Vrpl7Csu4x94g_iXpWqIpiX5CbcBvcy/s1982/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%2019.45.07.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1954" data-original-width="1982" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd941-CZg4tZm7TbT-1jGybJKPx_DwQo13KjnhfvB5-ZPt2riWwR52SQwSE5lFEGjm2vaJLp8YHHgHyfJ_FOJa2chC5EQPS1YfHN8iDkgTeLBMQistXn00CPRgxRybC9FQqCINl97nK5CtXxd1uMQrbQCJ14pE5Vrpl7Csu4x94g_iXpWqIpiX5CbcBvcy/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-03%20at%2019.45.07.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Indicating how far smoking has fallen from favour, we are now seeing that luxury brands are no longer producing cigarette cases or holders. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We noticed this last season when browsing much loved categories of small accessories, and observed they no longer seemed to be in the range of products on offer. One example being Louis Vuitton where at time of writing the last remaining trace of the product is a faulty page showing the pictured item is "unavailable". Found <a href="https://us.louisvuitton.com/eng-us/products/cigarette-case-damier-ebene-000953/N63024" target="_blank">here</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This also seems to be the case at other brands, such as Hermes, Goyard and Chanel also seem to no longer sell these, or advertise them, and a call to their stores confirmed they don't stock these any longer. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As much as it would be pleasant to imagine this move came from concern for consumers health, all those asked said they would make them as special orders. Not to mention the fact they still sell cigar accessories and cases. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So there we go, the era of smoking cigarettes may truly be coming to an end, as demand for luxury cigarette cases is now so low that luxury brands no longer bother making them unless for special order.</div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-72706863957985742632023-08-27T19:56:00.003+01:002023-08-27T19:56:43.782+01:00Bang Olufsen Beoplay EX Atelier Lilac Purple Price Hike Without Explanation<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdOFqvZDMCPrpeHOypfsgT_PLFSJUrEw3poAaF_rd9qh6AxygfGpKMrszGd9ImCEIe0UlenZVU9MTdVgUXeDT4MV3mvR1KSGWNIJvYaQ2Cyy8KujkpMVXaEij1Tby2BTqffkdqkwi-YN71wi-inXduotCVTdE4dWq9FjuFE9cXfx7KrvLKKm0mKc4y7gX/s2504/Screenshot%202023-08-27%20at%2019.30.12.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1722" data-original-width="2504" height="220" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQdOFqvZDMCPrpeHOypfsgT_PLFSJUrEw3poAaF_rd9qh6AxygfGpKMrszGd9ImCEIe0UlenZVU9MTdVgUXeDT4MV3mvR1KSGWNIJvYaQ2Cyy8KujkpMVXaEij1Tby2BTqffkdqkwi-YN71wi-inXduotCVTdE4dWq9FjuFE9cXfx7KrvLKKm0mKc4y7gX/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-27%20at%2019.30.12.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Bang Olufsen have released the latest version of their Atelier edition Bang Olufsen Beoplay Ex's, and the colour is purple, or "Lilac Purple" as they called it. The price of these is £599, a full £150 over the price of the standard model, with no explanation or justification.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We are quite used to brands charging more for special editions, or versions with some difference to other models. Indeed Bang Olufsen themselves regularly engage in this practice for good reason. For example, the Beosound Level costs £1,199 with a black fabric cover, or £1,499 with a wooden cover. Or the special edition art covers for the Beosound A9 costing at least £200 more than a non-art version. Yet both of these make sense. Wood costs more than fabric to make, and art-versions involve contracting an artist. But what is the reason for charging more for these atelier editions?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Seemingly nothing. In fact this appears a new version of Bang Olufsen's long-standing policy regarding their Beoplay ranges of periodically releasing so called special editions with no discernible difference other than celebrity branding. Something they still appear to do with other ranges, see their current Beosound explore Fernando Alonso edition for £30 over the standard model. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In our view, these atelier versions are pretty silly, and are a good example of how to throw good money after bad. No doubt theres plenty of consumers willing to throw an extra £150 to get a purple colour dot, but for our money the standard model at £349 is more than good enough, and these special editions shoudl be ignored and ridiculed for what they are, a waste of money.</div><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-13952553465408042162023-08-20T14:28:00.007+01:002023-08-20T14:29:07.910+01:00Leica M8 Leitz Auction Edition In Solid Walnut Veneer<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBt3PtvczRCD6xwG3A4Wvp0AF7vuTet-hcavnZFbKCDDZPMfrzafYmrK9tYfNK41yS0UkHLVZ7wS20iJU3kMmnGDa9sN3uIOVGLBBwxp1qSRCY6FIPjZBCgcX-pCkXuAwtkrg00fv417UiY2LyGi-peso-QPDpBgogZ7M3k_DrYFRrikxMjdZyB_YmPhtO/s1239/Screenshot%202023-08-20%20at%2013.08.53.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="829" data-original-width="1239" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBt3PtvczRCD6xwG3A4Wvp0AF7vuTet-hcavnZFbKCDDZPMfrzafYmrK9tYfNK41yS0UkHLVZ7wS20iJU3kMmnGDa9sN3uIOVGLBBwxp1qSRCY6FIPjZBCgcX-pCkXuAwtkrg00fv417UiY2LyGi-peso-QPDpBgogZ7M3k_DrYFRrikxMjdZyB_YmPhtO/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-20%20at%2013.08.53.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">20 Years ago Leica opened their own auction house. It currently sits as the premier auction house for vintage Leica auctions. With prices being astronomical. Such as the world record for a camera at auction of €14,400,000.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">To celebrate this, Leica have released a Leica M6 camera encased in walnut veneer, with a solid gold Leica logo. On the technical side, it is equipped with a Noctilux-M 50 f/1.2 ASPH lens, body cap and hood.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In line with the 20 year theme, this model is limited to 20 units, with each edition costing €25,980.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwdRfsYPBcrgu8IInOuurCcCpgFBQnl4f9KH5zXV6vFqLzpuoxXfYiEo-COMLAoij9YL-LUiCwBlN--Aoeg5TpAmYo2XykT1dmzrJujNbQ23O5X5PevQIBxbXFyvsG1hEKH-X-YHaenulRYp1ULZ5K_nMHyfnbvKY6-ebg9GqLTNT4mAFotPuxLiPkIVe/s1234/Screenshot%202023-08-20%20at%2013.08.59.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="832" data-original-width="1234" height="216" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQwdRfsYPBcrgu8IInOuurCcCpgFBQnl4f9KH5zXV6vFqLzpuoxXfYiEo-COMLAoij9YL-LUiCwBlN--Aoeg5TpAmYo2XykT1dmzrJujNbQ23O5X5PevQIBxbXFyvsG1hEKH-X-YHaenulRYp1ULZ5K_nMHyfnbvKY6-ebg9GqLTNT4mAFotPuxLiPkIVe/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-20%20at%2013.08.59.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-4277720701625063832023-08-06T01:13:00.003+01:002023-08-06T01:13:58.402+01:00Morley's Pop-Up At Standard Hotel London in Heinz Morley Launch Promotion<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7yNGConkuqFdrXxRg-9sNN9gvVECDt8LOy0ERECegqiDxTF57gLVQ6GdkOSr1VsIiQbTvB7i0Hl3Yh10mzCxGCrVu6y_nLys92SVlDRDUVggow3UC3jh4TY8naddMRTOnzFDpuQwGDQRFa9oWjfXnKirbF5zkanNWVbbpOG1aPtUPeKo5HkzcpbBoc3S/s1738/Screenshot%202023-08-06%20at%2001.01.45.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1738" data-original-width="1148" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio7yNGConkuqFdrXxRg-9sNN9gvVECDt8LOy0ERECegqiDxTF57gLVQ6GdkOSr1VsIiQbTvB7i0Hl3Yh10mzCxGCrVu6y_nLys92SVlDRDUVggow3UC3jh4TY8naddMRTOnzFDpuQwGDQRFa9oWjfXnKirbF5zkanNWVbbpOG1aPtUPeKo5HkzcpbBoc3S/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-06%20at%2001.01.45.png" width="211" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Luxury hotel group The Standard are hosting a pop-up limited edition fried chicken restaurant with Morley's chicken branding. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">For the uninitiated, Morley's is a fried chicken restaurant franchise primarily found in South London. There's a long and storied cultural history, and ongoing culture war between North and South London chicken shop brands on which is the best, but on a fundamental level, it's a fried chicken franchise mostly in South London. It also has a reputation for being very inexpensive, making this pop-up with The Standard seem unusual at first-blush. That is until you look closer and see that the global megabrand Heinz is releasing a special edition Morleys sauce, and realise this is just a method for Heinz to market their new product in a novel way to customers who would probably never be interested in it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sly marketing trick aside, the menu on offer at The Standard's Double Standard bar/restaurant will not be the normal Morley's fare, but luxurious reinterpretations of these. The chicken being dipped in caviar in promotional images hints at this, and while this seems unlikely in reality, there will be a selection of high-end, luxury, fried chicken dishes for a limited period. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pop-up launches tomorrow, August 7 2023, and will run until September 3 2023.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjNWGocAsZuWqrTonDjXUODeqzI1irJPESZiPHfquuj79BXorRNUYMSOF0SmK8dHH59yRhJ5CZy0gy53GGk0kTJ40K6XH0z0TzAZr1kjVxLQdOhMqjcSz_P4bE3lHnGZi4TM85ohZBXamz6KQw-apn70st5W_TAS53KTUfx3ljEc_jduRTaCiFipbfAnO/s1730/Screenshot%202023-08-06%20at%2001.01.32.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1730" data-original-width="1146" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOjNWGocAsZuWqrTonDjXUODeqzI1irJPESZiPHfquuj79BXorRNUYMSOF0SmK8dHH59yRhJ5CZy0gy53GGk0kTJ40K6XH0z0TzAZr1kjVxLQdOhMqjcSz_P4bE3lHnGZi4TM85ohZBXamz6KQw-apn70st5W_TAS53KTUfx3ljEc_jduRTaCiFipbfAnO/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-06%20at%2001.01.32.png" width="212" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRovzS2-9P2nc3o4Jiv6u4Ho8zyNUKwznrhjMwOpp2yKMLN-iFvZ1lw_mYMWGPcQ0hNFPdmuQpOsekgOsp0dX3m3Ivlb1a2XpRalATNedR2thCejGifWEKZiEUEoNcDOoqtOkUpBBMuIYe14nUuyqGaJkJtAB82_V-JBts1pHO3CnDUIS-8vsshbthMNfx/s1740/Screenshot%202023-08-06%20at%2001.01.20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1740" data-original-width="1154" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRovzS2-9P2nc3o4Jiv6u4Ho8zyNUKwznrhjMwOpp2yKMLN-iFvZ1lw_mYMWGPcQ0hNFPdmuQpOsekgOsp0dX3m3Ivlb1a2XpRalATNedR2thCejGifWEKZiEUEoNcDOoqtOkUpBBMuIYe14nUuyqGaJkJtAB82_V-JBts1pHO3CnDUIS-8vsshbthMNfx/s320/Screenshot%202023-08-06%20at%2001.01.20.png" width="212" /></a></div><p></p><p><br /></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-22215637651175687882023-07-27T16:39:00.002+01:002023-07-27T16:39:16.862+01:00Apparently Loewe is the Worlds "Hottest Brand". . .<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhumfd1fZ4MQFXX5uX7enMyWD5dR5nyfJbVgoKYJilUyYoLT7CbU9FsfVssY8aAQ9jWqUH6X4IaPJqD6I4l17BBdjzLFnw0BvEf9xZmLJcbhAU7OmR9uEg372bLNggE5SCfHfmpewaMZFxKzWlcmcHJ0sVokkve4fmdIBmLs-lfj_y_O6Jfbw4JMt2b-nd/s1101/Screenshot%202023-07-27%20at%2016.28.51.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="286" data-original-width="1101" height="83" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhumfd1fZ4MQFXX5uX7enMyWD5dR5nyfJbVgoKYJilUyYoLT7CbU9FsfVssY8aAQ9jWqUH6X4IaPJqD6I4l17BBdjzLFnw0BvEf9xZmLJcbhAU7OmR9uEg372bLNggE5SCfHfmpewaMZFxKzWlcmcHJ0sVokkve4fmdIBmLs-lfj_y_O6Jfbw4JMt2b-nd/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-27%20at%2016.28.51.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">According to the <a href="https://www.lyst.com/data/the-lyst-index/q223/" target="_blank">Lyst Index</a> Loewe is the world's "hottest brand", and is the "one to watch". This has been widely reported in outlets such as <a href="https://hypebeast.com/uk/2023/7/lyst-index-q2-2023-loewe-worlds-hottest-brand-balenciaga-prada-skims-succession-trends" target="_blank">Hypebeast</a>, and <a href="https://www.forbesmiddleeast.com/lifestyle/hobbies/loewe-crowned-the-lysts-hottest-brand-in-second-quarter-of-2023" target="_blank">Forbes</a>. According to reports this is likely motivated by the unusual "3D print" clothes that have been regarded as meme-worthy and celebrities wearing the brand such as Kylie Jenner wearing their Anagram tank top. This has apparently resulted in a 19% increase in searches for the brand.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUIJsoNUuqWwwEuohUhD9suDcSUSfG7RFXHomxiwObY_cd_Wz8bincS5Og0efXHT1TzdLWNa_w3qYZgcDiG2HgOBrfrYt487ZDXhTSzv0dvdK-OzFNKqoV4NUrLO__7GF-IJukrXKbFFG7ML33rrtpmCVOJh8mzdGEY1TWdnQkiaz0GSV5HmVgxFz98fo/s1297/Screenshot%202023-07-27%20at%2016.04.33.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="884" data-original-width="1297" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuUIJsoNUuqWwwEuohUhD9suDcSUSfG7RFXHomxiwObY_cd_Wz8bincS5Og0efXHT1TzdLWNa_w3qYZgcDiG2HgOBrfrYt487ZDXhTSzv0dvdK-OzFNKqoV4NUrLO__7GF-IJukrXKbFFG7ML33rrtpmCVOJh8mzdGEY1TWdnQkiaz0GSV5HmVgxFz98fo/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-27%20at%2016.04.33.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">However, Loewe hasn't produced anything noteworthy, and it's new products are a far cry from the maximalism Gucci do so well. They are merely a vain attempt to grab attention in an attention economy, and smack of desperation. As does the fact that celebrities are "wearing" these garments, after all, these celebrities are given the clothes for free, and paid to wear them. As for the so called "hottest brand" label, a mere three months ago this belonged to Prada. Are we really supposed to believe some seismic shift has altered reality to make Prada no longer a viable choice? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We suggest this is reporting nothing for the sake of filling headline space. If we were being entirely cynical we would suspect the entire affair is manufactured beyond what is a given in these circles. At any rate, hopefully consumers wont be fooled by this into buying Loewe's pretty tatty tat.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57ZrgT-5DwKOGzP7mLrOtDEMGKZOmS7QCEruBlFZc5XU77SEcRtD9440sOdP2fCp1W6hkg8uE72kqOv2C07lanhZjWpTrAYC-7aYEWa5FEQYjn9NgPwNYHt18L0rKmWY_BfrWSvmxyeJHB-sNGy3kbsfrw4kq675b6AwlbFXQV_yGwlLdqoM345zDKtcq/s1186/Screenshot%202023-07-27%20at%2016.04.49.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="781" data-original-width="1186" height="211" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi57ZrgT-5DwKOGzP7mLrOtDEMGKZOmS7QCEruBlFZc5XU77SEcRtD9440sOdP2fCp1W6hkg8uE72kqOv2C07lanhZjWpTrAYC-7aYEWa5FEQYjn9NgPwNYHt18L0rKmWY_BfrWSvmxyeJHB-sNGy3kbsfrw4kq675b6AwlbFXQV_yGwlLdqoM345zDKtcq/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-27%20at%2016.04.49.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-39795787328814137462023-07-23T00:39:00.003+01:002023-07-23T00:39:36.710+01:00Electric Vehicle Chargers Begin To Become Design Objects With Simpson & Partners’ EV Chargers.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUi07_-WEXEnU5tTnteD7q-UvsEQKigGv8th3oJfSNFvCbN7wOp6qktdwmy-s9zNDTCvwIJ1QeP6L70OEiBXTPcgHot3jHRWlSZ5UQiL09Lc-_efUlFlDHl9HrY0BFfAiFY7zTYN5r645pur8NnraEeKCzMIiqIBD-x-AclFFm5LgBrNtXj871BSylLb80/s2034/Screenshot%202023-07-23%20at%2000.27.14.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1516" data-original-width="2034" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUi07_-WEXEnU5tTnteD7q-UvsEQKigGv8th3oJfSNFvCbN7wOp6qktdwmy-s9zNDTCvwIJ1QeP6L70OEiBXTPcgHot3jHRWlSZ5UQiL09Lc-_efUlFlDHl9HrY0BFfAiFY7zTYN5r645pur8NnraEeKCzMIiqIBD-x-AclFFm5LgBrNtXj871BSylLb80/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-23%20at%2000.27.14.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Time was an electric vehicle was a choice for the environment and tech forward types. Frankly that time is well past since Tesla made Electric Vehicles luxury products, but it's still a little odd to consider luxury accessories in relation to them. Now however, not only are there a wealth of various luxury EV options, there are design focused accessories for the EV lifestyle. In fact, the product we are discussing here comes from Simpson & Partners', a company which doesn't merely create designer EV charger, it was created <i>specifically</i> to make designer EV chargers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">According to it's founders they saw they were "not excited" by the EV charger options on the market so applied themselves to designing a luxury version for high end consumers. The result is very sleek, and smacks of the type of products that roll out of Danish audio manufacturers and high end kitchen appliance makers.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The tech side doesn't matter, all that does matter is the price, and if you want it. And here thats £650.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frankly, considering most EV chargers are upwards if £400, as much as it puts a lump in our throats, an extra £250 for a well designed piece of charging kit seems relatively reasonable. We look forward to laughing at the severe errors of judgment likely to be rolled out in the future in this space, but presently this seems a nice way to add a touch of style to a soon to be essential piece of home equipment.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3kUJsHEPzVN802F1Qmu4kfEmWT8jzp6ZzBVFS737vrYa_pc4HEovosJ_r85a-O4zijBkIti9bmCV4v2A8vXc_cWPTh1lNgq2IV9RUM_opV3ZjaJ8D6pQvnJmSmCSPpwPxKOru9J4zcKRoRva2cLEwoyby46ZvqbQ1Ba7rP5NUELc3FeZ2GJaFvoPnMT1/s2222/Screenshot%202023-07-23%20at%2000.27.01.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1658" data-original-width="2222" height="239" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR3kUJsHEPzVN802F1Qmu4kfEmWT8jzp6ZzBVFS737vrYa_pc4HEovosJ_r85a-O4zijBkIti9bmCV4v2A8vXc_cWPTh1lNgq2IV9RUM_opV3ZjaJ8D6pQvnJmSmCSPpwPxKOru9J4zcKRoRva2cLEwoyby46ZvqbQ1Ba7rP5NUELc3FeZ2GJaFvoPnMT1/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-23%20at%2000.27.01.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rw_Z_dUTBPoBPp_Z_Ogmb5BKw-udoiVy2xKi1zmYKWJ_-eOcCCw1rwbkpqaTF1S1mIhs-vCbdyx-5pXD1auP7ONoPKCfZchj9HNRIGzDqBYKkuEaa__J2-1_wVwEKEkX8oJiZf-F3xi-sM__3j6b9zLbVcHbFvhy5yG0PuGqA9BmYuKzjs5gz4719Ysp/s2286/Screenshot%202023-07-23%20at%2000.26.46.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1214" data-original-width="2286" height="170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4rw_Z_dUTBPoBPp_Z_Ogmb5BKw-udoiVy2xKi1zmYKWJ_-eOcCCw1rwbkpqaTF1S1mIhs-vCbdyx-5pXD1auP7ONoPKCfZchj9HNRIGzDqBYKkuEaa__J2-1_wVwEKEkX8oJiZf-F3xi-sM__3j6b9zLbVcHbFvhy5yG0PuGqA9BmYuKzjs5gz4719Ysp/s320/Screenshot%202023-07-23%20at%2000.26.46.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-80309080528716143162023-06-04T17:13:00.003+01:002023-06-04T17:13:35.400+01:00Hermes Airpods Pro Case.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8UztBxSOVppF3e_r1bdY4m9A9dfM0K48SvwaTVeQilyrIXWA2ncyUxH0mYguVp27HM7OUfy9kNLR9tQCUfw5gU7rOj1Cp2VCLXBVrr5lhiHk4KawoDUsjyQGfyik_sLa-h7pDh1tpISgTjGYbPS1PrqQTKcoQ_TsiUTgDyG7PXMGuTPON5PZd9DyvQ/s1960/Screenshot%202023-06-04%20at%2017.06.42.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1960" data-original-width="1950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF8UztBxSOVppF3e_r1bdY4m9A9dfM0K48SvwaTVeQilyrIXWA2ncyUxH0mYguVp27HM7OUfy9kNLR9tQCUfw5gU7rOj1Cp2VCLXBVrr5lhiHk4KawoDUsjyQGfyik_sLa-h7pDh1tpISgTjGYbPS1PrqQTKcoQ_TsiUTgDyG7PXMGuTPON5PZd9DyvQ/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-04%20at%2017.06.42.png" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hermes association with Apple has produced some genuinely interesting pieces, chiefly their excellent range of Apple Watch straps. However, until now the products kept to Hermes ethos of longevity. This appears to have changed somewhat with the new Airpods Pro case.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Airpods Pro are an intrinsically transient device. The design may have stayed the same for two generations, but thats unlikely to be the case in the future. This makes Hermes move here an example of simple profiteering. Nothing necessarily wrong with that, but it doesn't gel with their long-standing credo of quality first.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In any case, they do look nice, and are available in a range of colours, are made of Swift calfskin, and cost £770 each including a lanyard made of the same Hermes leather.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomGg1goSxcxcbko_-pA9c0iSZ0zS9NRvs0nqYXnh7Cx4VBa-yl5In-pTazdqqEKrOrroT_jZDuWQldmTRtvzp3M3m2errbmNfmKZ3mCwAInAeAvUEJgTERE_n6HgnucnEuSF3yRoZbenYoJ1wMhynEQggJcHaaWU977XAlvJlGOacf6DHzOnSnbh4GA/s1964/Screenshot%202023-06-04%20at%2017.06.55.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1964" data-original-width="1950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhomGg1goSxcxcbko_-pA9c0iSZ0zS9NRvs0nqYXnh7Cx4VBa-yl5In-pTazdqqEKrOrroT_jZDuWQldmTRtvzp3M3m2errbmNfmKZ3mCwAInAeAvUEJgTERE_n6HgnucnEuSF3yRoZbenYoJ1wMhynEQggJcHaaWU977XAlvJlGOacf6DHzOnSnbh4GA/s320/Screenshot%202023-06-04%20at%2017.06.55.png" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We suggested it was an April fools gag when first announced, then that they still can't be serious when announcing a release date, now we have to hang our heads in shame for the failure to scry the future accurately. Because against all odds Dyson have produced their ludicrous, idiotic breathing mask headset, and it costs as much as the Mark Levinson 5909 Hi Definition headphones at $1,000.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The world really seems to have gone insane, from the idiots at Dyson's design headquarters who we can only assume got high on too many Matcha lattes and a hermetically sealed environment isolated from all forms of common sense, to the idiots that want to buy these, we are far more disappointed that these were made than anything. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Oh and the really shocking thing? They have already sold out in the blue and copper colour. </div><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-64584992351005449542023-04-06T11:35:00.002+01:002023-04-06T11:35:06.411+01:00Fans of Aesop Cosmetics Take Note, the Brand has been Acquired by L'Oreal.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yFO1hbPFnZpqEeEex7WCjv5y_L0r4GAf7dREiE0cRRXNYDc-FRtFNFtjv0aFUzE5MMG1RrS_zH82CvOpUaoqx3clRjea0W3Tge6Ajkkv-dmiVj8snL2s_fqtRAPcOGpebN2V3agtVbYVHZ6z8S52oPAQFjEG-aF3K6EGzGsyyqzV_3G4WJGZrKDUCw/s1850/Screenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2011.27.28.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1850" data-original-width="1846" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0yFO1hbPFnZpqEeEex7WCjv5y_L0r4GAf7dREiE0cRRXNYDc-FRtFNFtjv0aFUzE5MMG1RrS_zH82CvOpUaoqx3clRjea0W3Tge6Ajkkv-dmiVj8snL2s_fqtRAPcOGpebN2V3agtVbYVHZ6z8S52oPAQFjEG-aF3K6EGzGsyyqzV_3G4WJGZrKDUCw/s320/Screenshot%202023-04-06%20at%2011.27.28.png" width="319" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">From humble beginnings in Australia in the late 1980's, Aesop has come to be regarded as a premium luxury cosmetics and homewares brand that the chattering classes feel proud to display in their guest bathrooms and bedrooms. It's also something more to a great many people, a good brand producing quality products at high, but not unreachable, proces.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Prepare to have that changed, as the brand was just acquired by L'Oreal for $2.5 billion. Fans of this deal have made much of the potential advantages this will bring, one style blog comparing the Estee Lauder Tom Ford acquisition. Yet that brought Tom Ford from being a small boutique brand with choice luxury products into a behemoth of overpriced blandness. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is understandable, as this is the way of corporate takeovers, strip all individuality, follow the profit model, jack up prices, profit. The new owners don't care, and neither should you. Just start looking elsewhere to something that still has the spark of originality Aesop is about to loose for your luxury cosmetics.</div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-48535251202829068752023-03-19T10:14:00.002+00:002023-03-19T10:14:14.959+00:00Upcoming Adidas and Balenciaga Collab Following Supposed Cancelling.<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj219Gh6VVFl7WXPITqz_sQXmme0ZSurTxbqLBG7XwIK1hGFR-YZjQv1p6PbaRUTNbwZEcdD-sBcffkR_fC6bcVnaSk6L__zcjvlPNbIa8YFVFqv20aRrKF1_BoZnXyuqzM5OqhDElyvw7zYmo2rOnNR0ygLEOjGQUv3oefESXNOuetZ5szM2q7WZ61g/s1728/Screenshot%202023-03-19%20at%2010.04.49.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1662" data-original-width="1728" height="308" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj219Gh6VVFl7WXPITqz_sQXmme0ZSurTxbqLBG7XwIK1hGFR-YZjQv1p6PbaRUTNbwZEcdD-sBcffkR_fC6bcVnaSk6L__zcjvlPNbIa8YFVFqv20aRrKF1_BoZnXyuqzM5OqhDElyvw7zYmo2rOnNR0ygLEOjGQUv3oefESXNOuetZ5szM2q7WZ61g/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-19%20at%2010.04.49.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In 2022 Balenciaga attracted considerable negative press attention. This was achieved by one, featuring children playing with BDSM leather studded teddy bears, and two, having a bag photographed on top of documents which were related to child pornography cases and legislation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The brand was universally panned, and lost a great deal of money, an article by Vogue estimated it to possibly represent a 20% drop of their expected income. Furthermore, many stores refused to stock their products, and brands that partnered with them terminated these partnerships. Adidas was one of them. Then, in March 2023, Adidas was back on Balenciaga's runway, and there are a slew of releases set to come out later this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With this the fashion world continues to demonstrate its hypocrisy. They don't care about child exploitation, after all, most of their products are produced in factories which exploit children. Remember no fur in the 1980's? Many brands now use it again. The bottom line is profit, and thats all they care about sadly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Look forward to a selection of tatty crap from Balenciaga, a brand that literally played around with the concept of child abuse for advertising, and Adidas, a brand that couldn't care less as long as they get your money.</div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4325182224170959089.post-77488836340688367712023-03-04T12:09:00.004+00:002023-03-04T12:09:39.056+00:00Louis Vuitton Continue To Produce Terrible Headphones With The Gen 3 Horizon Wireless Earbuds<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPVwnPgzXyHw-s2Q6njpiX6RrOlDPNeFrZK_Qf5C-kC9ci_ak-0SeGxCY70f8VDZ1U-yT6Lh8-fuFoU1rDUFsuBzUKTgweMNTn7qT78V3AKsnHjrrloVti2xk6Gpk4B4vuxn3m4xsop62_4GyXw2eWyqnkRSwyUYgFG2bnJO5BAE-OTzztjIR9a2oWw/s2606/Screenshot%202023-03-04%20at%2011.35.13.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1724" data-original-width="2606" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIPVwnPgzXyHw-s2Q6njpiX6RrOlDPNeFrZK_Qf5C-kC9ci_ak-0SeGxCY70f8VDZ1U-yT6Lh8-fuFoU1rDUFsuBzUKTgweMNTn7qT78V3AKsnHjrrloVti2xk6Gpk4B4vuxn3m4xsop62_4GyXw2eWyqnkRSwyUYgFG2bnJO5BAE-OTzztjIR9a2oWw/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-04%20at%2011.35.13.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LV don't disappoint when it comes to their headphones. Meaning they do disappoint everyone other than those like us, who amuse ourselves looking at how awful they are. Once again they have made a set with Master & Dynamic, who should frankly be embarrassed to keep making sets like this and having their name dragged through the mud.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There's little to add to this, other than highlighting a comment on another blog site, Hypebeast, where someone pithily observed, "This shxt looks like a knock off".</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Like much of Louis Vuitton's output, we don't think anyone's actually buying these, they're just so they can say they have a "tech division". There's no reason anyone would decide to buy these over superior options by brands such as Bang Olufsen, Astell & Kern, or even the LVMH groups hifi brand Devialet, and certainly no cause to pay £1,300, the retail price, for these montrosities. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Disagree? 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1792" data-original-width="2656" height="270" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLNoMiPOCMB6HsXlzzUEdcd6dc79kG26lmFuUdRxVXwAzgwBF2wi9Yx3XMAJ1mQj4NGKSEkkOTz7VlluK1XsBcpWXpTqqNC1dvA9DWkDNuEGChQl-zSX2M0DO0XAF5tqIs90XJ8Fr6X5z8RCjjzxvX3zqsyCnO4GyDBhjgbq1Iwoa0iONh3aftt5ODpw/w400-h270/Screenshot%202023-02-11%20at%2004.42.56.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you are the type of person that dislikes having consumer or luxury goods not "current" by virtue of their logo, and you're a fan of Burberry, it's about to get expensive for you. Because for the third time in ten years Burberry are changing their logo, typeface and branding.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Christopher Bailey era (2001 - 2017) saw the brand harkening back to it's origins with a Times New Roman typeface, and the classic knight on horseback, which in 2018 when Riccardo Tisci was scrapped. It was replaced with a combination of the initials of Thomas Burberry, and a clean bold, Sans Serif type font, which is so ubiquitous in fashion and luxury goods. Now Daniel Lee is creative director has returned to the traditional logo, albeit with slightly stretched out typeface.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Frankly, this is just an attempt to take a "new broom" approach to his new position at the head of Burberry. The logo does nothing new, and frankly is pretty dull. Some commentators have remarked this could be the "death knell" for Sans Serif in luxury branding. We disagree. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The reality is Burberry is a heritage brand. It's top items are trad pieces, like trench coats, and check scarves, with the occasional 'modern touch'. It never suited the slick branding Tisci attempted, and is just going back to what it should have been to begin with.</div><br /><p></p>beatushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04738346799053595354noreply@blogger.com0