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Miami, Florida— The gift of transformation has always been a passion for third-generation Miami native Lisa Merritt. Before the days of social media and beauty influencers, Lisa has taken her innovation as an artist and excelled in her talents of professional makeup and skincare. Beginning her journey in 1993, Merritt has always known she belonged in the world of beauty. While the advancement of tools and formulas was nowhere near today's standards, she paved her path studying at Beauty Schools of America and attending classes at Germain de Capuccini. In her determination to level her skills accordingly and keep up with the newest trends, her eyes never lost sight of her goal of opening her own salon. Working in skincare at high-end salons for over four years, Merritt gained the experience she desired before opening her very first salon Players in 1997. The full-service salon was the perfect jumping point to network with many people in the industry and falling deeper in love with e...

In Norse mythology, the term Vahalla refers to the home of slain warriors where, upon their death, they enter a beautiful shielded palace where they enjoy the fruits of their labor and prepare for the arrival of doomsday. For Aston Martin—one of the longest established luxury car brands in the world—Valhalla not only houses the opulent, but brings the company to new heights of luxury in the consumer market. Valhalla is Aston Martin's latest luxury supercar, a mid-engined hybrid that uses both traditional and electric power, while also featuring the high-class amenities and aerodynamic style one expects from the brand. Aston Martin announced the car’s production Thursday, promising “best-in-class standards,” for performance and driving pleasure, while also detailing how the Valhalla delivers on the company’s promise to broaden its model portfolio. “Aston Martin’s first series production mid-engined supercar, Valhalla, is a truly transformational moment for this u...

LK Bennett  announced the launch of  LK Borrowed , the first unlimited subscription clothing rental service exclusively for women. Powered by  CaaStle , LK Borrowed allows customers in the UK to rent some of the brand's most popular pieces from their RTW collections. For a flat £79 month fee, members receive 2 items in their first box and can make unlimited exchanges with free shipping both ways and complimentary eco-friendly laundering. With unbundled returns, the customer can return garments 1 or 2 at a time, creating the ultimate wardrobe from hundreds of LK Bennett styles for every occasion. Found the perfect LKB item? Click 'Buy Item' and purchase it for up to 50% off the retail price every time. "We are thrilled to partner with CaaStle to bring a new, more sustainable way of shopping to customers," said  Darren Top , CEO at LK Bennett. "We believe this exciting rental offering will attract a new customer base to LKB as it will all...

- On World Nature Conservation Day, Lexus India announces the extension of Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) battery warranty from 5 years to 8 years - The announcement showcases Lexus' commitment to providing amazing experiences to its guests - Earlier in the year, Lexus announced sale of 2 million HEVs (Hybrid Electric Vehicles) worldwide, in line with the brand's 'Electrified' vision NEW DELHI ,  BANGALORE  and  MUMBAI, India ,  July 28, 2021  /PRNewswire/ -- Lexus India today announced the extension of its HEV battery warranty from five years to a period of eight years, showcasing the brand's commitment to its guests and position in the luxury vehicle market. This announcement further enhances the Lexus ownership experience, bringing in additional benefits to  Lexus Life , the brand's  exclusive ownership program  for guests. The extension of the HEV battery warranty reiterates the sheer commitment of  providin...

After the Ermenegildo Zegna Group revealed plans to list on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) by the end of the year, industry eyes are on Italian luxury fashion. Zegna will enter an agreement with a US special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), launched by European private equity group Investindustrial and chaired by former UBS chief executive Sergio Ermotti, giving the group a value of $3.2 billion and puts an end to over 100 years of private ownership for the family business, while the Zegna family will retain a stake of approximately 62 per cent. They expect to raise about $880 million and will use the funds to reinforce Zegna’s menswear business, expand in China and the United States, and help buy other brands after its $500 million purchase of American luxury label Thom Browne in 2018. “We could have stayed private for another 100 years, but the timing is perfect and the luxury business is getting very challenging,” says Gildo Zegna, chief executive and grandson of the founder....

Virgil Abloh is taking on a new job at LVMH. In addition to being artistic director of Louis Vuitton’s menswear, role that he has held since 2018, Abloh will now work with the luxury conglomerate to help launch new brands and foster its existing partnerships outside of fashion, including wine and spirits and hospitality. “Initial discussions have already begun,” according to an LVMH press release. “I’m incredibly excited to work together with LVMH on other possible collaborations — an evolution of the great relationship I have had with LVMH, Bernard Arnault, Michael Burke at Louis Vuitton, and others,” said Abloh in an official statement. “I’m also honored to use this partnership to deepen my longstanding commitment to expand opportunities for diverse individuals and foster greater equity and inclusion in the industries we serve. This is an incredible new platform to take the disruption we’ve achieved together to a whole new level.” If there’s anyone who can help expand LVMH’s presence...

Kering is bolstering its eyewear division by way of a new name. The Paris-based conglomerate announced on Thursday that it has signed an agreement for Kering Eyewear to acquire 100 percent of the share capital of LINDBERG, the Danish eyewear brand launched in 1969 by optician Poul-Jørn Lindberg and his wife as an optical store and subsequently turned into a multinational company by their son Henrik. The acquisition is “an important milestone in the successful expansion of Kering Eyewear and perfectly fits with its development strategy,” according to Kering, which launched its eyewear division in 2014, a venture that it says consists of “an innovative business model that has enabled [it] to reach a critical size in the market with close to €600 million wholesale external revenues” as of FY2019.    “This acquisition will further reinforce Kering Eyewear as the most relevant player in the luxury eyewear market segment, adding to its portfolio a complementary ...