Tungate, Mark, 1967-
Luxury world : the past, present and future of luxury brands / Mark Tungate. - London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2009. - ix, 241 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. The evolution of luxury -- 1. The dream weavers -- 2. The last artisans -- 3. Romancing the stones -- 4. Watching the watchmakers -- 5. Auto attraction -- 6. Fractional high-flyers -- 7. Super yachts -- 8. Haute property -- 9. Deluxe nomads -- 10. Art brands -- 11. Upscale retail -- 12. Digital luxury -- 13. By royal appointment -- 14. In champagne country -- 15. The wines of paradise -- 16. The chef -- 17. Well-being -- 18. The knowledge economy -- 19. The gift of time -- 20. Sustainable luxury -- Conclusion: The rehabilitation of luxury.
With wit, accuracy and insatiable curiosity, Luxury World takes us on a voyage around the luxury universe, slipping behind the façades of the world's most sophisticated businesses to show the reader how they function. Among other destinations, best-selling author Mark Tungate visits Swiss watchmakers, the Champagne houses of France, the diamond district of Antwerp, the luxury enclave of Monte Carlo, the discreet ateliers of the last craftsmen and a host of brands in Paris - the self-proclaimed capital of elegance. Along the way, he uncovers the true face of today's luxury industry.
9780749452636 0749452633
GBA971533 bnb
Luxury goods industry.
Brand name products.
Luxuries--History.
338.47 TUN
Luxury world : the past, present and future of luxury brands / Mark Tungate. - London ; Philadelphia : Kogan Page, 2009. - ix, 241 p., [16] p. of plates : col. ill. ; 25 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction. The evolution of luxury -- 1. The dream weavers -- 2. The last artisans -- 3. Romancing the stones -- 4. Watching the watchmakers -- 5. Auto attraction -- 6. Fractional high-flyers -- 7. Super yachts -- 8. Haute property -- 9. Deluxe nomads -- 10. Art brands -- 11. Upscale retail -- 12. Digital luxury -- 13. By royal appointment -- 14. In champagne country -- 15. The wines of paradise -- 16. The chef -- 17. Well-being -- 18. The knowledge economy -- 19. The gift of time -- 20. Sustainable luxury -- Conclusion: The rehabilitation of luxury.
With wit, accuracy and insatiable curiosity, Luxury World takes us on a voyage around the luxury universe, slipping behind the façades of the world's most sophisticated businesses to show the reader how they function. Among other destinations, best-selling author Mark Tungate visits Swiss watchmakers, the Champagne houses of France, the diamond district of Antwerp, the luxury enclave of Monte Carlo, the discreet ateliers of the last craftsmen and a host of brands in Paris - the self-proclaimed capital of elegance. Along the way, he uncovers the true face of today's luxury industry.
9780749452636 0749452633
GBA971533 bnb
Luxury goods industry.
Brand name products.
Luxuries--History.
338.47 TUN