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Sophie Doran

Sophie Doran is currently Senior Creative Strategist, Digital at Karla Otto. Prior to this role, she was the Paris-based editor-in-chief of Luxury Society. Prior to joining Luxury Society, Sophie completed her MBA in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on luxury brand dynamics and leadership, whilst simultaneously working in management roles for several luxury retailers.

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Creative Strategist, Digital

Sophie Doran is currently Senior Creative Strategist, Digital at Karla Otto. Prior to this role, she was the Paris-based editor-in-chief of Luxury Society. Prior to joining Luxury Society, Sophie completed her MBA in Melbourne, Australia, with a focus on luxury brand dynamics and leadership, whilst simultaneously working in management roles for several luxury retailers.

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The Latest Investments: Richard Mille, Loro Piana & Porsche

LVMH is fined €8 million over its stake in Hermès, as the luxury behemoth snaps up Italy’s Loro Piana in a €2 billion transaction

LEADERS8 min read

The Latest Appointments: Saint Laurent, Buccellati & Hermès

New leadership announcements at Saint Laurent Paris, Buccellati, Lanvin, Hermès & Vertu, as the industry awaits appointment of new creative directors at Mulberry & Bally

DIGITAL4 min read

Why Your Social Media Strategy Isn’t Working In China

Marketers are keen to engage Chinese consumers using social tools, yet many remain uncertain how to employ platforms like Sina Weibo and Tencent’s WeChat effectively

CONSUMERS4 min read

Chanel Overtakes Louis Vuitton in Chinese Share of Search

Chanel has become the #1 most sought-after global luxury brand in China, according to the World Luxury Index™ China – 2nd Edition

RETAIL11 min read

The Latest Boutiques: Aesop, Graff & Saint Laurent

IWC unveils its latest boutique on a cruise ship, as Chanel inaugurates its largest boutique in the world, and Rolls Royce looks to retail in Bangkok

DIGITAL7 min read

The Latest Digital: BMW, Baccarat & Alexander McQueen

BMW introduces in-car music streaming without the need for connectivity, as Gucci takes to a revamped MySpace for its collection of socially motivated timepieces

CONSUMERS4 min read

Hilton, Ritz Carlton & Four Seasons Lead Share of Online Luxury Hotel Search

US consumers continue to express the largest interest for hotel brands, as Chinese travellers become the fastest growing luxury hospitality consumers globally

RETAIL5 min read

The Latest Investments: Coty, Versace & Pomellato

Kering acquires a majority stake in the Pomellato group, Coty launches a $1bn IPO in New York, as Qatar Holding sets it’s sights on Versace

CONSUMERS5 min read

What the 2013 BrandZ™ Top 100 Means for Luxury

Despite Louis Vuitton’s 12% drop in brand value, there remains much to be said about four luxury names ranking in the global Top 100

RETAIL4 min read

The Latest Hotels: Shangri La, St Regis & Prince de Galles

Shangri-La celebrates the launch of its second European property in Istanbul, as St Regis debuts in Mauritius and W Hotels in Mainland China St. Regis, Mauritius Oetker Collection, owner of…