by Tim Girvin | Brands, Cool People, Luxury | Oct 18, 2007
The point, to the discussion, our talk, our sharing — is really simple. Is luxury, really, luxury? Or merely smoke? Where’s the legacy, the story, the craft, the making, the beauty, the powered intensity of focus?? Or are we merely selling the skins of the...
by Tim Girvin | Cool People, Designers, Luxury, Retail | May 6, 2007
Image by Tim Girvin I’ve been walking around the edge of this luxury brand, and its leadership — CEO | Robert Polet for the last several years. I’d reached here to Gucci headquarters in Paris and London, exploring the dimensions of the brand. I...
by Tim Girvin | Concepts, Luxury | Aug 11, 2006
Let’s start at the beginning point of our earlier conversations; branding is about people. It’s not merely about the growth figures; there’s no growth if people don’t get the story. The real point, however, is about what luxury means; yes –...
