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Céline e-commerce goes live



Celine e-commerce

Let’s go shopping at Celine.com!

LVMH is finally launching Céline e-commerce with a new version of Celine.com launching in France. All product categories will be available for purchase online, according to WWD.

The launch will be marked by a digital ad campaign in France from mid-December. (more…)



What’s in the box: the business of beauty advent calendars



unpacking the business of beauty advent calendars

On October 25th, 300 people queued around the block of Liberty’s department store before 8.30am. Not for a new i-gadget, or a half price techy telly, or even a celebrity collaboration. No, they queued for make-up. Or more specifically, for the privilege of buying a £175 box of beauty products, albeit worth over £500.

Welcome to the frenzied, hype-commerce world of beauty advent calendars. A business that’s been booming for the last couple of years and is still growing (according to Google trends). (more…)



THE DRG STYLE INDEX: Mr Porter, Glossier, Tiffany, Anya Hindmarch and more!



Here’s the latest weekly DRG STYLE INDEX ranking, a round-up of the brands and industry stories currently buzzing on my radar…

1. INTRODUCING MR.P – FUTURE-PROOF FASHION FROM MR PORTER

Mr P by Mr Porter
Mr Porter has entered the own-label fray with Mr P, a collection of ‘future-proof’ pieces. Alongside core staples, there will be five limited-edition capsules every year, each inspired by a style icon. (more…)



What’s the secret sauce to the Liberty stationery buy?



1 Liberty stationery Esmie photo album

At Liberty, a card is not just a card. A pen is not a writing instrument. No, it’s a lifestyle statement, a purchase to beautify your space and enrich your life. And I’m totally on board with that. I love stationery and the Liberty stationery department is always my first stop (more…)