(Photo by Andreas Rentz/Getty Images for #SephoraXKaufhof) Behold the beauty aisle; prepare to put on your war paint. Once invulnerable to promotions, price cuts and similar commodity-moving tactics, the beauty category — specifically higher-priced, prestige beauty — is buckling under competitive pressure from savvy consumers finding new ways to purchase venerated brands. As a result, some … Read More →
Onam shoppers throng Pazhavangadi in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday. | Photo Credit: S MAHINSHA While the city received a slight downpour in the early morning hours, the climate improved later on, paving for a festive mood. Onam frenzy in the State capital reached its crescendo on Uthradam day on Sunday as the traditional ‘Uthradapachil’ witnessed huge … Read More →
In just one year, the darling of the avant-garde has become the Midas of menswear. For the people at Alexander McQueen, this is easy. Fifty minutes before the start of his first menswear catwalk show, and the dressing area is deserted. Lee McQueen (the real name of GQ‘s Designer Of The Year) has adjusted one or two … Read More →
Agenerous spritz of “his” or “hers” perfume was once considered as the ultimate way for men to exude their manliness and women to waft their femininity. But now the appeal of stereo-typically gendered smells is firmly in decline, as consumers are developing a nose for high-end unisex perfumes and buying perfumes designed for the opposite … Read More →
When it comes to diamond jewellery, it’s a good idea to keep it subtle. For an elegant look, it is important to know how much is too much, and go for one accessory at a time, say experts. Saurabh and Rahul Maheshwari, owners of Vishal Jewels, and Vinay Gupta, owner of Shri Hari Diagems, tell … Read More →
De Beers Group wants to make sure that future generations love—and also see the value in—diamonds. And it’s willing to invest in that eventuality. The international diamond company will put more than $140 million into its marketing efforts this year—its biggest spend in marketing since 2008, according to De Beers Group. The investment will be focused on drumming up consumer demand for diamond … Read More →
Israelis have become such voracious online shoppers that the country’s brick-and-mortar retailers are starting to get nervous. Why? They’re worried that the government may make it even cheaper and easier by increasing the exemption on customs and value-added tax. Online shopping has been growing at a 20% annual pace over the last five years, according … Read More →