Month: November 2019

Today unlike ever in the past there is any number of mediums for aspiring writers to get their works published. Be it the traditional books and magazines or e-books, websites and even social media. Given how wide the horizons are today, a large number of people want to become writers and make writing their career. But not everyone can make it to the top and be the next big thing in Indian literature. In fact,…

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I’m often asked why I think Artificial-Intelligence (AI) tools are key for luxury brands’ success in the 21st Century. I think that’s because AI is one of the most overused buzzwords today, and many people use the term very loosely. In fact, most people discuss AI without really understanding it or what the benefits are. First off, one must know that AI is just a small part of what I call advanced data querying technologies.…

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November 1, 2019, was a milestone for the Chinese fashion world. Not only was the China Fashion Industry Intellectual Property Conference held in Beijing, but the fourth edition amendment of the Trademark Law was going into effect. Rule makers, business insiders, e-commerce players, and legal practitioners gathered together for the first time in the Chinese fashion industry while also sharing their experiences, difficulties, and ideas for ways to further protect intellectual property in the market.…

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“The stagnation of middle-class incomes in the rich countries,” according to the Harvard Business Review, has forced luxury brands to broaden their horizons and look for emerging markets in Asia. The largest of those markets is China’s, which currently stands as the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP. China’s emerging middle-class is becoming a fundamental force that is shaping not just the domestic economy but also the global economy. According to Sophia Powe, Editor-in-Chief of…

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According to Vogue Business, the global fashion luxury group, Capri Holdings Limited, has had a rough year, with shares dropping more than 16 percent to date. And despite Michael Kors’ ambitions of creating an American luxury conglomerate, missteps such as the Versace T-Shirt scandal that erased 5% from the company’s first quarter earnings, the continuing protests in Hong Kong, which have increased expenses and lowered profit margins, and various other miscalculations have wreak havoc inside company.…

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What happened? On Monday morning, the french luxury conglomerate, LVMH, confirmed the acquisition of the American jewelry company, Tiffany & Co., for $16.2 billion, according to Bloomberg. Both have agreed to the deal which should be finalized by mid-2020. The acquisition — twice as large as LVMH’s Dior acquisition deal in 2017 — will be largest in the group’s history. Bottom line It’s worth noting that during the extended negotiations, LVMH increased its original offer…

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A water crisis of enormous magnitudes has engulfed Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Rajasthan, with taps running dry in rural and urban parts of the state. Read more Here’s more top news of the day: 1) 64% Indians Don’t Want Refugees, Is Compassion Missing In The Land Of Buddha? AFP A dramatic rise in public concern for millions of displaced people created by conflict was witnessed on social media, and sometimes on ground too, trying to…

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Incarné par Idris Elba dans “Hobbs & Shaw” (en salles cette semaine), le redoutable Brixton Lore agit sous les ordres d’un mystérieux leader à la voix modifiée. Mais de qui peut-il bien s’agir ? SPOILERS – Attention, l’article ci-dessous dévoile de potentiels spoilers. Si vous ne souhaitez pas en connaitre la teneur, merci de ne pas lire ce qui suit… Dans le spin-off de la saga Fast & Furious centré sur Luke Hobbs et Deckard Shaw,…

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Follow live coverage of qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix from the Red Bull Ring with F1i. Nico Rosberg was favourite for pole position but will take a five-place grid penalty after qualifying as a result of a final free practice crash. Rosberg hit the wall following a left rear suspension failure and will receive a new gearbox as Mercedes replaces the rear end of the car in an attempt to get it ready for…

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