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Age of Populism: Threats and Theories

How does an elite industry continue to thrive in a world that increasingly revolts against the trappings of luxury? Francesca Bellettini of Saint Laurent, Alexander Gilkes of Paddle8 and Laura Pancera of UBS spoke with Elizabeth Paton, European Styles Correspondent at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2j273b6

Toward a New Language of Luxury

Presentation by William McDonough, C.E.O., McDonough Innovation and Co-Author, "Cradle to Cradle," at the New York Times International Luxury Conference, followed by a conversation with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic, The New York Times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2ip16FB

The Politics of Luxury

Recent geopolitical events are forcing luxury leaders to re-evaluate brand strategies and values. Jean-Marc Loubier, Delvaux Executive Chairman, Geoffroy de La Bourdonnaye, Chloé C.E.O. and Jonathan Akeroyd, Gianni Versace C.E.O. spoke with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AOWvmR

Fake News and Transparency

At a time of broad suspicion around communications, how transparent does a brand need to be with its consumers? Antoine Arnault, C.E.O. of Berluti discussed with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iovq2Y

Caught Between Gens X, Y, and Z

Generation Z is the future, and the future lives online. But Gens X and Y consider shopping a personal experience. How can brands manage competing demands? Hanya Yanagihara, Editor in Chief, T Magazine speaks with Alex Bolen, C.E.O., Oscar de la Renta, Marek Reichman, Chief Creative Officer, Aston Martin Lagonda Limited, and Tao Liang, "Mr. Bags" Fashion Blogger, at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2jwWXmy

Gen Z: The Next Wave of Consumption

By 2020, Gen Z and Millennials will represent more than half of all luxury consumers. How can luxury players understand the expectations and consumption habits of each to ensure they implement the right strategies to meet the needs of both? Nathalie Remy, Partner at McKinsey & Company speaks with Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AMTZhH

Diversity Demands in Luxury

There is not a single black C.E.O. at the top of a luxury brand, and almost no black designers. Women are not yet close to parity, though they are making progress. Why it is imperative that the luxury industry starts to look like the rest of the world? At The New York Times's International Luxury Conference in Brussels, Rebecca Robins, Global Director, Interbrand and Eric Underwood, Ballet Dancer and Model spoke with Elizabeth Paton, European Styles Correspondent, The New York Times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AKeECp

Debate: Who's Got the Power

With the relationship between corporate and creative changing, does the balance of power vary from brand to brand or is there a perfect mean? How do you identify it? Reed Krakoff, Chief Artistic Officer at Tiffany & Co. and Sonu Shivdasani, Founder, Chairman and C.E.O. at Soneva speak with Elizabeth Paton, European Styles Correspondent. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2hwmdoL

When Luxury Means Safe Work Conditions

With new attention to fashion and modeling in the post-Harvey Weinstein age, how much responsibility do brands bear? What can they do to get in front of the current conversation and change the system in the future? At the New York Times's International Luxury Conference in Brussels, Sara Ziff, Founding Director, Model Alliance spoke with Vanessa Friedman, Fashion Director and Chief Fashion Critic, The New York Times. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2zJxFre

From The Flagship to The Ghostship

Has the rise of e-commerce made the flagship more or less important? Rodrigo Bazan, C.E.O., Thom Browne, Inc. and Julie Wainwright, Founder and C.E.O., The RealReal, discuss the issue with Hanya Yanagihara, Editor in Chief, T Magazine at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2AQxoB8

The Future of Europe

Enrico Letta, Former Prime Minister of Italy; Dean, Paris School of International Affairs, Sciences Po; and President, Jacques Delors Institute, spoke with Steven Erlanger, Chief Diplomatic Correspondent, Europe at The New York Times's International Luxury Conference. from NYT > Fashion & Style http://ift.tt/2iVB7oy