The International New York Times Luxury Conference Illuminates the Power and Promise of Southeast Asia
The International New York Times’ celebrated international fashion editor, Suzy Menkes, is bringing some of the biggest names in the fashion and luxury industries to Singapore on the 21st and 22nd November for the “S.E.A. of Luxury Conference.”
The latest event in the prestigious International New York Times Luxury Conference series, now in its thirteenth year, will take place at the Capella Singapore and will explore the growing influence of Southeast Asia in the luxury market - as both creator and consumer.
Welcoming an array of star names and industry leaders, the S.E.A. of Luxury’s two-day program will address themes including the power of the male consumer in Asia, the opportunities and challenges facing those within the luxury e-commerce space and the future of socially-responsible luxury within this emerging region and beyond. Confirmed speakers include:
● Ermenegildo Zegna, CEO, Ermenegildo Zegna Group ● Jiang Qiong Er, CEO and Artistic Director, Shang Xia ● Domenico De Sole, President, Tom Ford International ● Angelica Cheung, Editor in Chief, Vogue China ● Anna Sui, Founder, Anna Sui ● Bryan Grey Yambao, Blogger, bryanboy.com ● HRH Princess Marie-Chantal, Founder and Creative Director, Marie-Chantal ● Andrew Keith, President, Lane Crawford and Joyce
Suzy Menkes said: “I’m delighted we’re holding the S.E.A. of Luxury Conference in Singapore - it’s really the hub for luxury in the region. Everyone is there - or if they aren’t yet, they’re about to be. The Luxury Conference series has always had a diverse mix of speakers - from creative directors to CEOs, from academic experts to financial gurus, and this year is no different. I’ve put this conference together with the aim of really putting Southeast Asia right at the forefront of people’s minds and making people as excited about the region as I am!”
A detailed list of all International New York Times S.E.A. of Luxury Conference speakers can be viewed here.
The full event line-up can be viewed at INYTLuxury.com. Keep up to date with the event and the fashion stories making the headlines on Twitter @INYTLuxury or join the conversation using the hashtag #INTYLux.
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For media enquiries please contact
Kirstin Scott, Communications Manager, International New York Times
T +44 207 061 6670
A limited number of press passes are available for journalists wishing to attend the event. To register your interest, please contact Kirstin Scott.
If you are interested in attending the S.E.A. of Luxury Conference but do not qualify for a press pass we are able to offer accredited media a preferential rate. Please contact Amber Smart for further information.
Alternatively, if you are unable to attend the event in person but are interested in becoming a virtual delegate and accessing the full two-day program via live video streams please visit INYTLuxury.com for more information.
Notes to editors
Join the S.E.A. of Luxury LinkedIn group here or follow the conference on Instagram using #INYTLux
Now in its thirteenth year the Luxury Conference is one of the world’s most prestigious annual forums for the global luxury business, bringing together 500+ of the most senior business and creative leaders from the top echelons of the industry to gain insights, share ideas and expand their international networks. The award-winning 2012 conference took place in Rome and analyzed the potential of Africa and the power of the Mediterranean with contributions from major names such as Bono, Donatella Versace, Jean-Paul Gaultier and Vivienne Westwood.
The Luxury Conference has been convened in many cities including Paris, Hong Kong, Dubai, Istanbul, Moscow, New Delhi and Rome. The event’s past speakers have included Angela Ahrendts, Giorgio Armani, Bernard Arnault, Victoria Beckham, Sarah Burton, Alber Elbaz, Tom Ford, Diane von Furstenberg, Karl Lagerfeld, Rosita Missoni, Sir Paul Smith and Mario Testino, among many others.
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