The word "luxury" has almost lost its meaning. Once used to describe genuinely prestigious products or places, the concept of luxury has been hijacked by a multitude of aspiring or overpriced commodities, from foot spas to chocolates. So what is real luxury? Which are the genuine luxury brands, and how have they reacted to the rise of the "mass luxury" sector? What strategies do they use to lift themselves into the realm of the truly elite? Who are their customers - and what kind of lives do these remarkable people lead? How do luxury brands attract and retain them? And above all, where can…mehr
The word "luxury" has almost lost its meaning. Once used to describe genuinely prestigious products or places, the concept of luxury has been hijacked by a multitude of aspiring or overpriced commodities, from foot spas to chocolates. So what is real luxury? Which are the genuine luxury brands, and how have they reacted to the rise of the "mass luxury" sector? What strategies do they use to lift themselves into the realm of the truly elite? Who are their customers - and what kind of lives do these remarkable people lead? How do luxury brands attract and retain them? And above all, where can the industry turn now excess is out of fashion? With wit, accuracy and insatiable curiosity, Luxury World takes us on a voyage around the luxury universe, slipping behind the façades of the world's most sophisticated businesses to show the reader how they function. Among other destinations, best-selling author Mark Tungate visits Swiss watchmakers, the Champagne houses of France, the diamond district of Antwerp, the luxury enclave of Monte Carlo, the discreet ateliers of the last craftsmen and a host of brands in Paris - the self-proclaimed capital of elegance. Along the way, he uncovers the true face of today's luxury industry.Hinweis: Dieser Artikel kann nur an eine deutsche Lieferadresse ausgeliefert werden.
Mark Tungate is a journalist specializing in marketing, media, and communication. He is the author of best-selling Fashion Brands, as well as Adland: A Global History of Advertising, Branded Male and Media Monoliths (all published by Kogan Page). Based in Paris, he has a weekly column in the French media magazine Strategies, and writes regularly about advertising, style and popular culture for the trends intelligence service WGSN. His work has appeared in The Times, The Independent and the Daily Telegraph newspapers. He is also the co-author of The Epica Book, an annual review of the best European advertising. In addition, Mark teaches courses about marketing, media and communication at Parsons Paris School of Design. He has addressed conferences around the world and has been on the juries of several advertising competitions. For more information, see www.tungateinparis.com.
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Acknowledgements xi Introduction: The evolution of luxury 1 1 The dream weavers 11 The road to ready-to-wear The YSL legacy The future of couture 2 The last artisans 25 The other side of Florence The shoemaker's apprentice 3 Romancing the stones 33 Branding Antwerp Clarity and conflict Diamonds by design A tale of two cities 4 Watching the watchmakers 51 Selling time 5 Auto attraction 61 The Bentley Boys Marketing to the 'autocracy' 6 Fractional high-flyers 69 A slice of the good life Jets for less 7 Super yachts 77 A passion for the sea How to show boats 8 Haute property 85 The business of villas 9 Deluxe nomads 91 Monte Carlo: the brand Hotel world Luxury travel services 10 Art brands 105 Branded collectors Branded artists Galleries, auctions and fairs The sale of the century 11 Upscale retail 123 Serving VIP customers Springtime for Printemps 12 Digital luxury 135 Luxe meets web: a hesitant romance The Vuitton case 13 By royal appointment 145 Royal warrants worldwide Faberge: jeweller to the tsars 14 In champagne country 153 A name to reckon with Gold beneath the street Kings, tsars and rap stars Champagne bubbles over 15 The wines of Paradise 169 Vintage branding The reign of terroir 16 The chef 181 A brand named Alain Ducasse 17 Well-being 189 Spas: the final frontier Rehab 18 The knowledge economy 199 Education brands 19 The gift of time 207 Your wish is their command 20 Sustainable luxury 213 Slow fashion Slow living Conclusion: the rehabilitation of luxury 221 Treasuring Social luxury Analogue snobbery Disruption from Asia Guilt-free luxury References 229 Index 231
Acknowledgements xi Introduction: The evolution of luxury 1 1 The dream weavers 11 The road to ready-to-wear The YSL legacy The future of couture 2 The last artisans 25 The other side of Florence The shoemaker's apprentice 3 Romancing the stones 33 Branding Antwerp Clarity and conflict Diamonds by design A tale of two cities 4 Watching the watchmakers 51 Selling time 5 Auto attraction 61 The Bentley Boys Marketing to the 'autocracy' 6 Fractional high-flyers 69 A slice of the good life Jets for less 7 Super yachts 77 A passion for the sea How to show boats 8 Haute property 85 The business of villas 9 Deluxe nomads 91 Monte Carlo: the brand Hotel world Luxury travel services 10 Art brands 105 Branded collectors Branded artists Galleries, auctions and fairs The sale of the century 11 Upscale retail 123 Serving VIP customers Springtime for Printemps 12 Digital luxury 135 Luxe meets web: a hesitant romance The Vuitton case 13 By royal appointment 145 Royal warrants worldwide Faberge: jeweller to the tsars 14 In champagne country 153 A name to reckon with Gold beneath the street Kings, tsars and rap stars Champagne bubbles over 15 The wines of Paradise 169 Vintage branding The reign of terroir 16 The chef 181 A brand named Alain Ducasse 17 Well-being 189 Spas: the final frontier Rehab 18 The knowledge economy 199 Education brands 19 The gift of time 207 Your wish is their command 20 Sustainable luxury 213 Slow fashion Slow living Conclusion: the rehabilitation of luxury 221 Treasuring Social luxury Analogue snobbery Disruption from Asia Guilt-free luxury References 229 Index 231
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