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#personalbranding 😎: Values & Authenticity = Elegance Values serve as a guiding force. People can sense your values, because values are what motivates you, so action reveals what's inside you. Whatever changes occur, staying true to values - you offer a distinctive viewpoint that sets you apart from others. When it comes to authenticity of a personal brand, I see it as elegance as defined by ✨Christian Dior✨: "Elegance must be the right combination of distinction, naturalness, care and simplicity. Outside this, believe me, there is no elegance. Only pretension." #personalbranding 📸 La Galerie Dior, Paris

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Some “must” haves from Cartier. At DVW, we can’t recommend the must de Cartier tanks that come in endless dial variations from the late 1970s, early 1980s. This category of Cartier is synonymous with value. The must collection was introduced as the entry level option for lovers of the Cartier brand that couldn’t buy their solid gold examples. The great thing about this collection is that there were so many options to pick from as the brand was more playful with their designs compared to their more conservative, stiff white Roman numeral dials. Don’t get me wrong, we love Cartier, they are the king of shapes. They revolutionized watch design and take credit for producing the most original designs in terms of case shapes than any other brand. Cartier earned their reputation first as jewelers and designers. We encourage consumers to experiment and experience all types of vintage watches that are out there in the wild. Dannysvintagewatches.com #watches #watch #vintage #vintagewatch #cartier #patek #fashion #art #business #gold #jewelry #diamonds #rolex #tiffany #investment #investing #innovation

#Cartier watches come in all shapes and sizes, but generally fall into one of seven categories. Let’s explore the many shapes of Cartier and their often unique names. https://lnkd.in/gijy3TyM

Just came across this super video capturing the essence of Gucci x Barbour collaboration. Seamless transitions from factory intricacies to distinctive styles, with shots of fabrics being cut that seamlessly transform into the final product. The scenes immerse you effortless in the British countryside, creating a journey back to Barbour's roots and its rich history. From countrywear origins, Barbour's evolved into a comprehensive lifestyle brand. Jackets, dresses, knitwear—each piece is a fusion of family values and British charm. Gucci Continuum adds intrigue, inviting designers to extend the life of unused Gucci fabrics. Sustainability meets creativity in an ongoing dialogue between fashion's past and future. This collaboration is more than a fusion of styles; it's a curated experience celebrating the intertwined narratives of history, craftsmanship, and innovation. #GucciXBarbour #storiesmatter #sustainability

A luxury Christian Dior bag, sold for over $2,900 USD, costs just $60 USD to produce. Recent court findings, reported by Bloomberg and other foreign media on the 10th (local time), revealed that the Milan court in Italy ordered a “judicial administrative preventive measure” against Dior SRL, a manufacturer for Dior Italia. The court exposed Dior’s exploitation of illegal immigrants, making cheap bags labeled “Made in Italy.” Subcontractors employed illegal workers, working around the clock under harsh conditions, producing bags for €53 ($60 USD), which Dior sold for €2,600 ($2,900 USD). Dior faces accountability for neglecting supplier audits and enabling labor exploitation. This follows a similar case with Giorgio Armani. The luxury industry’s dark side is under scrutiny, exposing the cost of elegance. #LuxuryGoods #FashionIndustry #EthicalFashion #LaborRights #Dior #FashionTransparency #Sustainability #ConsumerAwareness

First-hand experience: Dior's $2,800 bag's $57 secret was exposed to a Christian Dior Couture customer. I overheard in an Amsterdam restaurant: "That Dior bag? It's garbage. It costs only $57 to make." The owner's face? A cocktail of embarrassment, anger, and regret—emotions no luxury brand wants to be associated with its products. Yet Dior and others embrace it, almost with pride. This seemingly trivial incident exposes a more profound crisis for luxury brands. It's not just about cost-cutting; it's about the unseen, unheard consequences of prioritising profit margins over customer experience. The high price of low quality: The customer feedback data reveals a staggering 90% customer disconnect for Dior, translating to over $7 billion in lost annual revenue. One of the culprits? Quality. Imagine the ripple effect: a Dior bag falls apart, the owner feels duped, and their trust is shattered. They share their experience, tarnishing Dior's reputation. Potential customers hesitate. Quality is a billion-dollar blind spot: Is Dior's Delphine Arnault, CEO, aware that they're actively driving away over a billion in turnover? Did the LVMH Executive Board approve this strategy? Perhaps their hubris is immune from the true cost of cutting corners. It has, after all, been an incredible playbook for the group to date. The long-term cost of a damaged reputation and lost loyalty dwarfs any short-term savings from cheaper production. True luxury is not just about the price tag; it's about creating an emotional connection with each customer. When brands prioritise cost-cutting over quality, they risk severing that emotional connection, leading to severe and unintended consequences. After I arrived home, I was intrigued by what I had heard and searched Google. The (first link) returned is shared here. How can luxury brands strike the right balance between profitability and preserving their reputation for quality? #StrategicDetective #CustomerExcellence #LuxuryBrands #QualityMatters #BrandReputation #HiddenCosts #Dior https://lnkd.in/eBwbhYvw

DIOR - POISON POUR HOMME - The new fragrance This is the first time my team and I have tried creating a men's perfume that carries Dior's DNA. The idea started very randomly when the only female scientist on our team obssessed with a poisonous frog. And so I said "Why not create a version of Poison for men, a perfume with a seductive scent that makes anyone swoon?". So the idea of Dior Poison Pour Homme was then created. To understand more about our ideas in creating this perfume bottle, read more below! *This is a project I did in my master's program with my team.

Here is a teaser shot of one my personal Cartier Santos Carree in 18k yellow gold with a factory Saphire and diamond setting with a laquered blue dial from the 1980s. This specific piece was a custom piece made by Cartier’s 5th avenue boutique in NYC. I bought this at a time where many dealers thought I was overpaying or was buying the wrong watch. Those same dealers are now offering more than double of what I paid! The market has changed in the past few years. Gold watches are back, especially in vintage. Factory diamond settings from brands such as Cartier, Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet are skyrocketing in value, and for good reason. Everyone wants the ORIGINAL. Why have the modern iteration of it when you can get the one that the brand is BASING it off. Dannysvintagewatches.com #watches #luxury #fashion #art #business #diamonds #jewelry #cartier #gold #rolex #patek #lvmh #history #vintage #vintagewatch #design #innovation #investment #investing

Danny’s Vintage Watches has always been about value. In the past year, we diversified our curation of vintage watches in terms of precision materials, diamonds, exotic stones etc. We weren’t always working on sourcing from brands such as Piaget, Patek, Vacheron Constantin, and Audemars Piguet. Rolex was our bread and butter (its most dealers bread and butter). We always believed in the intrinsic value of vintage Rolex in both 34 and 36mm options between the 50s-90s. A ton of variation in terms of dial color, material, and precious metals. For the money, you can’t go wrong as the market is more stable in these categories as opposed to the more high end of vintage watch collecting. Dannysvintagewatches.com #watches #luxury #fashion #art #design #business #innovation #history #vintage #vintagewatch #rolex #cartier #jewelry #gold