Nicolas HIERONIMUS

Why DOLCE&GABBANA exhibition in Milano at Palazzo Reale is a must see for brand managers in #fashion - A unique chance to see the brand DNA coming to life in collections, inspirations, universe - An incredible display of savoir faire, the demonstration that Haute Couture is not only French - The richness of the brand roots merged with Italian traditions such as arazzi, painting, opera, mosaici - The powerful consistency of the brand message - The unique style They are champions of brand management in a privately owned company that doesn’t need to show the muscles of impossible, unsustainable growth. They are great in business diversification per geographical area

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What a coincidence! This is what I published one day before Bellettini speech in my newsletter SunDeLuxe! I was talking about Burke and Bellettini… “Burke is a great executive on a vertical, brand silos management. He is not a great team enhancer as he is more opportunistic and short-sighted than Toni Belloni. He is a great brand CEO when put in the condition to be the “representative” of Arnault on the field. He is authoritarian, not authoritative. He is facing the same issues at LVMH than Francesca Bellettini at Kering, he is seen as a successful peer, not a charming, engaging leader. They spent too much time on the field and not enough time in cultivating their leadership skills. That’s why they are not succeeding in their roles.” This is the link to my article, and, yes, I have YSL top executives following as paid subscribers… Shall I ask for credits? https://lnkd.in/dDzJSirB

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🔍📰 Reading this article, I couldn't help but be struck once again by this line: "The company also plans to enhance Roberto Coin’s digital presence, as well as open more monobrand boutiques, some of which it will own and operate, while others will use franchise and partnership models." 💼🛍️ It's evident that this reflects an ongoing trend in the industry for brands to take more control over their distribution networks and establish direct pipelines to enhance client relationships, gradually bypassing traditional brick-and-mortar retailers. Whether you're a high-end store or a local jeweler, it's crucial to prioritize your marketing efforts and brand positioning in the marketplace, regardless of the brands you carry. 💎💰 If you're seeking solutions to achieve this, feel free to reach out to me directly or visit Gems One at the Vegas show. In just 15 minutes, we can demonstrate how you can execute a polished marketing and merchandising solution that's ready to go and can be launched in as little as 6 weeks. 🚀📈 #RetailStrategy #DirectMarketing 🔍🛒 https://lnkd.in/eNuWaxZ7

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Excited to share insights from my conversation with Rosetta Borgia, a luminary in luxury retail development. With a career spanning major brands like Kering and LVMH, Rosetta's expertise guides brands to new heights of excellence. Recently, she shared the latest trends in luxury retail development with my students at the International University of Monaco, shedding light on the dynamic world of luxury retail. Thank you Robb Report Monaco Côte d'Azur for publishing this article #LuxuryRetail #Innovation #ium #Luxuryretailstrategies #luxurytrends

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I gained by devoting at least one hour each day to physical exercise, including activities such as slow jogging, brisk walking, and swimming. As an entrepreneur engaged in daily work, I have to highlight the importance of maintaining optimal physical health while honing the entrepreneurial mindset for business growth. Empirical evidence on adult subjects indicates that 41.9% of men in their forties who exercise for at least one hour three days a week or more report experiencing a sense of fulfilment in their lives. #andrewtanatomisingapore #theatomiway #actushause #atomi https://lnkd.in/eXvhmRHj

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Luxury Roundtable has started programming the agenda of its #Luxury Retail Forum: Experience 2.0 event on Thursday, Sept. 12 in New York. We're inviting nominations for speakers, which will typically feature luxury retail executives from the retail and brand side. We're also inviting inquiries for the four exclusive sponsorships available. We expect 100 senior luxury retail and brand executives to attend this executive summit. It promises to be an exciting summit to discuss the future of retail and experiences, new direction of customer spending, generational impact on merchandise, stores, digital and marketing, and so on. Plus, we'll have our Future of Luxury Retail presentation as well. Why don't you check out our call for nominations on LuxuryRoundtable.com? #luxuryretail #luxury #luxurymarketing #luxurystores #luxuryretailers #luxuryshopping https://lnkd.in/eigsAX4g

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Over the last few months (actually, many, many months!) we have been trying to solve one of our biggest problems... Our clients do not burn the candles because they believe they are too beautiful! Such a compliment but obviously this results in a very long return customer time frame, if at all! We have finally come up with an idea to transition the empty candle vessel in to a new product! This has been a long time coming with so many challenges along the way. As someone who loves things to be as close to perfect as possible, this process has been very difficult for me. We thought we had all of the pieces of the product functioning and of a very high quality and then something wouldn't fit or it wouldn't work so we would have to start all over again! This happened several times! We will finally go to market soon and I am so excited that we have got ourselves to this point. Is it 100% perfect, no, because on the cards inside the packaging the font is so small, it is not ideal. Will everyone love the fragrance, no. We have decided that if we wait for everything to be absolutely perfect we may never go to market. This is a difficult thing to balance when building a luxury brand - Go to market with the product that's almost 100% or wait and continue to analyse every single tiny detail until it is never perfect anyway? What do you think? If you want to know more, follow along on Instagram here at https://lnkd.in/g2_H2hmd or head to the website and subscribe to be the first to find out about our new aromatic statement piece. I am so grateful for every like, comment, share, follow, save etc! All of this is so very helpful when building a business, so thank you, it does not go unnoticed.

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An interesting question: Can tourism save European luxury? Another would be: Does European luxury need saving? If it does, maybe it is from itself. Those brands which are flourishing in the post pandemic - and let us remember that tourists’ luxury spend has almost recovered post Covid - are actually the ones speaking to and engaging local clients in a new and interesting way. Looking to tourists for recovery is only one step from looking to the Chinese traveller who will not return. Brands and retailers must learn to engage the shoppers they have. There are no easy solutions. More from @Vogue Business: https://lnkd.in/eeCp38qt #luxury #Europe # Engagement 

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It’s crucial to understand and verify the authenticity of watches to avoid counterfeit products. Ensuring provenance and certification from reputable sources helps protect your investment.

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They always ask me why Bottega La Fer makes jewelery using 9kt gold. Bottega La Fer made this choice for a question of sustainability. We have always liked jewellery, but we must safeguard the environment and people first and foremost. It is a question of conscience, duty and responsibility with the planet where we live. It sounds like commercial talk but that's exactly what I think. I also tell you in advance that the stones used by Bottega La Fer will be CVD, which I find to be a nice product and in line with this reasoning. Over time everything evolves. I'm sure that the alloys for 9kt will also evolve to make it easier to work... a problem that doesn't interfere with the final product if the jewel is designed with care. With current technology, 9kt is a valid alternative and it is still an investment. Bottega La Fer offers 9kt jewels with the quality and design of 18kt jewels. #bottegalafer #9kt #stonescvd #sustainability #world

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Attending the FT Live Luxury Summit in Venice was like reading the financial times, but with a hyper-focus on our sector and with the benefit of curation, discussion and perspective. Sure, you can get all the information by reading the sheets. But here, all the topics that impact our sector most are shared and discussed in a room full of the CEOs, whose opinions about the topics you would like to hear, challenge, debate and learn from. The audience and the panelists is where the most value lies in an event like this that, by the way, was delivered with precision and excellence at every turn, as luxurious as its focus market. Top 3 takeaways: 1) Become a member of the community you serve. Authenticity and integrity are integral to luxury success. It is everything. You cannot fake it. And you must be able to communicate clearly to your audience - which means always staying close to and learning from your core customers, consuming what and where they consume and contributing there. 2) ‘Slobalization’ is what you see in those decreasing numbers. Global markets are normalizing not receding after the post-pandemic buying frenzy. Japan and US are still the strongest and most appealing markets for luxury. China is slowing but it is still one of largest markets with the most growth potential. 3) AI is a tool for humans to use. Not a threat. like most technology, reactions are alarmist at first. To leverage it efficiently, you must learn new skills and methods to optimize the efficiencies it can create. If you don’t learn how to use it, it may make you less qualified than another candidate for your role. #FTLuxury

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- 1 to the launch of my project... I have always been convinced that a #fashion or a #luxury brand should avoid having diva-like employees like creative directors or CEOs working mainly for their own benefit in the short term and that the Brand should be put first. This is the only way to create Brand Equity. That intangible asset so much despised by CFOs who cannot measure it but that represent the winning weapon on the market. I got to this conclusion after: - more than 20 years as a manager and top executive in key groups and brands - several years of studies thanks to my job as luxury management professor in key universities - my own research and curiosity crossing a regular brand analysis I do for my consulting job Brunello Cucinelli financial results of Q1 24 prove exactly this point. - Having a good product aligned with a powerful and consistent storytelling making the brand distinctive and unique is the only leverage helping companies to surf the ups and downs of this industry, especially in these volatile times - A company cannot recover quickly from the turmoil if they did not work well in advance in creating and nurturing a solid brand management and strategy - #talentmanagement is key and the team spirit is crucial. No divas...I remember Carla Fendi, one of the five sisters who developed Fendi had a desk in the open space with us, sharing everyday every single inspiration and thought with all of us, nobody excluded. - You can have the right mix of knowledge of brand management in fashion and luxury if you work in the industry and you study at the same time brand management applied to the industry - There is no need to launch hype, if you develop a great, robust, distinctive brand Tomorrow will be the day of the launch of my personal project. Stay tuned if you are interested!

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Do your image searches remotely with Milano Fashion Library From June, not only will you be able to purchase or consult 70,000 fashion publications at our headquarters or on our website https://lnkd.in/dPX3G_d, in fact it will be enough to contact us by email or via WhatsApp indicating the topic of a desired search and your times to receive the images that are useful to you and, automatically, we will produce a quick quote tailored to your needs. Once approved, in just a few days you will be able to obtain all the images found in digital format directly at your offices. The searches can cover: - Photographic shots - Editorial articles - Advertising campaigns - Brand stories - Product stories - Trend moodboards Reconstruct the history of brands, their products, or their communication to give them the right value and heritage. These actions are very appropriate on occasions such as: - Buying and selling of brands - Copyright protection actions - Company anniversaries or to create moments of inspiration for style offices or in the process of designing events, exhibitions, and advertising campaigns. For information: WhatsApp service: +39 3756655712 https://lnkd.in/dPX3G_d #fashionimage #fashionmagazine #fashionresearch #fashiontrend #fashionlibrary #fashionbrands #fashionadvertising

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Check out our latest Xupes Journal article, where I spotlight the beautiful Hermès Sabot Picnic Basket Bag.

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🚀 Resilience and Growth in the Luxury Sector: A First-Quarter Insight As we review the first-quarter figures across the luxury market, it's clear that the narrative isn't one of decline, but of remarkable resilience and selective growth. Despite the fears of a slowdown post-pandemic, certain brands have showcased their enduring allure and robust performance. 🔍 Divergent Performances While some brands face challenges, particularly in China, others like Hermès are soaring, with a 17% increase in first-quarter organic sales driven largely by their high-margin leather goods. This variance underscores the importance of strategic brand management and market positioning. 💡 High-End Resilience The luxury market's strength continues to be buoyed by the ultra-wealthy, with Hermès and Brunello Cucinelli leading the charge. Hermès’s ability to outperform, even in damped economic conditions, highlights the lessened impact of economic fluctuations on super high-end consumers. 📈 Stable Growth Prospects Despite the end of the post-pandemic sales boom, the luxury sector is on a path to achieving a steady growth rate of 6-8% this year. This is a testament to the sector's size and the strategic agility of luxury brands. #LuxuryBrands #MarketInsight #BusinessStrategy #Resilience

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What drives our company? Beyond sharing Ammolite’s fascinating story and colour, we also recognize the significance and importance of paying homage to Ammolite’s beginnings, deeply intertwined with the Blackfoot Tribes of North America. Today, we honour the rich cultures, traditions, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. Let's take this opportunity to learn, reflect, and celebrate the vibrant history and heritage of Indigenous communities across Canada. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge and celebrate Indigenous communities' rich heritage and contributions. Recognizing and respecting the people and culture that have shaped our nation is essential. Embracing diversity and understanding different perspectives are essential for a harmonious society. Let's continue learning and growing together, appreciating the beauty of our shared history. Iniskim Ammolite, as an organization, is committed to standing in solidarity with the Indigenous peoples and communities today and every day. We acknowledge the need to listen, learn, and be actively engaged and dedicated to amplifying Indigenous voices, supporting Indigenous causes, and advocating for Indigenous rights. We are blessed in Canada with incredibly rich and diverse indigenous knowledge, languages, and culture. At Iniskim Ammolite, we are committed to showcasing and celebrating the resiliency of Indigenous communities across Canada; let's all take a moment to acknowledge the vital role that Indigenous languages play in our shared history and culture. Sharing our video showcasing the origin and the tale of Buffalo Stone, also known as “Iniskim” https://lnkd.in/gPa_-cft; we are captivated by eco-responsibility, transparency and traceability of our sourcing #IniskimAmmolite from Indigenous sources. #culturalawareness helps us make connections between the past and the present. Let's empower every voice and collectively work together to make economic reconciliation a reality, a journey towards community resilience. It is time to reflect on our history and decide where we want to go and who we want to be as a country; let's create the future we want to see. Economic reconciliation is critical to building an inclusive and accessible economy. It's an exciting time ahead! What does economic reconciliation mean to you? Let’s continue to educate ourselves and others about the truths of our shared history. By acknowledging the past, we can strive for understanding and create an inclusive future for all. Be part of the conversation! We must take time to pause and learn to reflect. It's time to think about where we have been and where we are now as a nation. For settlers like me, in a place of privilege, it’s time to take direction and act. I encourage you to do the same🧡 National Indigenous Peoples Day! #IndigenousPeoples #CulturalAppreciation #NIPD #Indigenous #culture #contributions #firstnations #inuit #metis #reflect #history #heritage #Canada #diversity #culturalheritage

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The human that left me with the most powerful takeaways was the CEO of Prada Group, Andrea Guerra, the first session of the day at the FT Live 20th Annual Luxury Summit in Venice. One of the most important things he said was “being credible to that group of consumers that are your long-term backbone” is the core of everything you must focus on. “There are no tactics. There is no short -erm. Only focus on long-term.” Importantly, as we all consider how to attract the younger consumer with a focus on Gen Z (Daniel Ceballos this one's for you!), he shared his observation that “younger generations want to know what we think, our opinions on certain subjects“. The challenge here is that you have to be willing, able, and capable of communicating this to your target audience effectively. And online. Where they will first encounter you. That largely means understanding where your target audience consumes information, by what and by whom they are influenced, and how to tell your story on those platforms. And this includes B2B businesses! This requires skills many, or I dare say most, businesses in the diamond and jewelry industries have not yet mastered. More tomorrow on the other nine(!) sessions I attended today as well as the amazing gala dinner at Cipriani. #FTLuxury

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Once again, this is another excellent analysis by Danny Younis on the auction market in 2024. In the luxury business, rarity and availability are a few of the key factors that play a role in the valuation and price positioning. In recent years, mass luxury brands have increased prices significantly, hoping to improve brand desirability or image. Data shall have the last word.

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