Shining a bright light on luxury Dear all, In this issue of What The Luxe, we're shining a light on the bright spots of the luxury market. First up, the 'mob wife' aesthetic is making a splash, bringing a sense of bold, confident style to the

Dear all, January has always been a special month for luxury marketers. Its name comes from the Roman god Janus with his two faces gazing into the past and future. Our cue to reflect and dream big. For luxury brands, this means revisiting the roots while also eyeing the horizon

When AI is everywhere, become unpredictable! In today's fast-paced era, where artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, luxury marketers face a unique challenge: staying ahead of the curve. To survive, luxury marketers need to do what AI can't. They must tap into their inherent creativity, their

Happy new year! Dear all, What a fascinating time to be in luxury! 2023 was an pivotal year for the luxury industry and 2024 is already starting strong. I'm sure the next 12 months will be full of surprises (wink Jacquemus), controversies (wink Guerlain Quantum) and news that

Dear all, It's been a whirlwind year since I transitioned from my role at Google a year ago. My time has been a mosaic of new beginnings. From consulting for dynamic brands to teaching luxury marketing to the bright minds at NYU. And not to forget, publishing 15

Welcome back to What The Luxe, a newsletter packed with insights & intelligence for luxury, beauty & lifestyle marketers —written by me, David Klingbeil I hope this newsletter will inspire you, surprise you and make you think… What the Luxe?! Cheers, David Klingbeil PS: feel free to hit reply to

Welcome back to What The Luxe, a newsletter packed with insights & intelligence for luxury, beauty & lifestyle marketers —written by me, David Klingbeil Sign-up to What The Luxe No Bear Market for Luxury? In the ever-changing landscape of global markets, one thing remains steadfast: the indomitable spirit

Welcome back to What The Luxe, a newsletter packed with insights & intelligence for luxury, beauty & lifestyle marketers I hope this newsletter will inspire you, surprise you and make you think… What the Luxe?! Cheers, David Klingbeil PS: feel free to hit reply to leave a comment, I read