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Retail Expansion Fuels U.S. Luxury Brands Across The Nation

Retail Expansion Fuels U.S. Luxury Brands Across The Nation

Yvon Lux

Despite gloomy economic news and viral social media videos of stores closing, there is proof that the luxury retail sector in the United States is thriving, and it's due to a wave of retail expansion. According to a recent report by the global real estate services company JLL, luxury brands are making significant strides, with more than half of new luxury stores opening their doors in the ever-iconic states of New York and California. Even more intriguing, nearly 40% of these new store leases were secured in high-end malls across the nation.

Kering Expands Luxury Portfolio with Valentino Amidst Moderate Revenue and Executive Changes

Kering Expands Luxury Portfolio with Valentino Amidst Moderate Revenue and Executive Changes

Yvon Lux

Kering, the renowned luxury conglomerate that owns brands like Gucci, Yves Saint Laurent, and Bottega Veneta, has recently made headlines with its strategic moves in the luxury market. On Thursday, the company reported a modest 2% year-over-year revenue gain in H1, ending on June 30, totaling 10.1 billion euros (approximately $11.1 billion at current exchange rates). The figures show steady progress, but the company faces challenges as it lags behind some of its competitors like LVMH and Richemont.

The Montage: 20 Years of Luxury and Coastal Bliss in Laguna Beach

The Montage: 20 Years of Luxury and Coastal Bliss in Laguna Beach

Yvon Lux

Laguna Beach, the hidden gem of Orange County, is an artist colony that offers a unique coastal experience. With its stunning landscapes, diverse recreational activities, and a plethora of beachfront lodging options, it has become the go-to destination for travelers seeking an idyllic beach getaway. At the heart of this vibrant community lies Montage Laguna Beach, a 30-acre Craftsman-style resort that has been making memories for two decades.

Celebrate Mom: The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide

Celebrate Mom: The Ultimate Mother's Day Gift Guide

Yvon Lux

As Mother's Day approaches, it's time to start thinking about how to make your mom feel extra special. While there are countless ways to show your appreciation, we've compiled a list of thoughtful and unique gift ideas that are sure to make her feel loved. From indulgent vacations to practical services that make her life easier, our selection has something for every type of mom.

Business Lessons From Luxury Brands

Business Lessons From Luxury Brands

Yvon Lux

2020 will forever be memorialized as one of extreme economic uncertainty and global unrest. That is, for everyone except one select group of businesses that walked out unscathed and even with their heads high and their pockets deeper than ever before.

These are the entrepreneurs who managed to whittle down their workload, servicing a handful of highly-selective clients, and still make more money quarter over quarter. They even learned to say no to clients, without an ounce of guilt or the slightest quiver in their bank accounts.

So who are these lucky few who transformed 2020 into a goldmine of possibility? They’re the experts who’ve been brave enough to position themselves as luxury personal brands. And in a minute, I’ll tell you exactly why this strategy’s paid off in spades.

Reserved MasterCard For Wine Enthusiasts

Reserved MasterCard For Wine Enthusiasts

Yvon Lux

Grand Reserve World Mastercard has launched and designed exclusively around one's interest in wine. They boasts a distinctive rewards program, bonus points on wine purchases, over 400 partner wineries, a complimentary wine tasting pass (priority wine pass), cardholder linked offers, exclusive access to special tastings and events, and more.

Fierce Female: The Sassiest Agent in Real Estate

Fierce Female: The Sassiest Agent in Real Estate

Yvon Lux
Beauty, Business, Entrepreneur, Los Angeles, News, Orange County, Fierce Female, Women

Elizabeth Chu, also known as #SassyAgent, brings smiles and sparkles as she struts into the luxury real estate industry in Orange County, California. When you meet Sassy, as Liz is often identified as by her colleagues and friends, you’ll see why she causes ripples and sparks as soon as she joins the influential league of top real estate agents.

Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week #SS19

Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week #SS19

Yvon Lux

Fashion Week mania has officially started! As I’m prepping for #NYFW, here’s a look at some of my favorite #SS19 shows at the Haute Couture Paris Fashion Week. From patchy suits to extravagant gowns, the designers came prepared to dazzle.

Valentine's / Galentine's Looks To Rock

Valentine's / Galentine's Looks To Rock

Yvon Lux

Getting ready for Valentine's with your beau or Galentine's with your pretty posse? My adorable makeup addicts and vloggers are sharing their favorite looks that will get you in the mood for a memorable night. Recreate these simple to sexy looks and you're guaranteed to be fetching fabulous!

Travel Deal Sites You Didn't Know About

Travel Deal Sites You Didn't Know About

Yvon Lux

With summer vacation season around the corner, many are itching to get away to refresh and rejuvenate. Besides the usual popular travel search sites such as Kayak, Hotels.com, and TripAdvisor, below are some tools you may not have heard of or used as great resources to plan your perfect trip. So whether you're a discount seeker or a luxury jetsetter, you'll want to take a look at the following travel deal sites to satisfy your #wanderlust. 

LA Fashion Week Crushed Diversity

LA Fashion Week Crushed Diversity

Yvon Lux

One of the best things I get to do as a fashion and beauty addict is covering creative and social events that reflect the heart of a city. LA Fashion Week did exactly that by not only embracing diversity, but epitomizes it. 

Watching on the sidelines, I enjoyed seeing models from different ethnic backgrounds and of various sizes along with senior and transgender models. As a matter of fact, more than half of the models who walked were of diverse backgrounds. This is higher than NY Fashion Week's thirty percent last year, granted NY Fashion Week is a much larger event.