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Photos from Financial Times’ Business of Luxury Summit Day 2

June 10, 2015

Sporting Monte Carlo in Monaco Sporting Monte Carlo in Monaco

 

By Mickey Alam Khan

MONTE-CARLO, Monaco – During the Financial Times’ Business of Luxury Summit June 7-9, brand delegates and attendees came together to discuss technology, legacy and the new consumer.

At the end of the first day's talks on June 8, attendees returned to Sporting Monte-Carlo later that evening for a black tie gala dinner Reception featuring live music and entertainment, followed by a poolside after party at Le Méridien Beach Plaza. The second day of the summit, June 9, featured panels on China and VIP clientele, as well as keynotes by Fiat Chrysler's John Elkann and Yoox's Federico Marchetti.

Over the last decade, luxury brands and executives have gathered together for the Financial Times Business of Luxury Summit to discuss the ailments and opportunities currently facing the industry as a whole. For the 2015 and eleventh edition, the Financial Times is holding its annual summit in Monte-Carlo, Monaco on the Côte d’Azur where “Technology, Legacy and the New Consumer” were the main topics of discussion (see story) .

Below are images from the gala dinner and Day 2:

Ft Business of Luxury Gala roof

Before dinner the room was transformed as the roof opened

FT Gala 1

Following dinner was a aerial silk performance

FT Business of Luxury breakfast

Breakfast was served overlooking the water

Maserati FT

Sponsor Maserati set up a mini store so attendees could shop during breaks

Maserati case

Maserati sold its lifestyle merchandise

FT Lunch day 2 2

After the summit wrapped, attendees gathered in Monte-Carlo Bay Hotels' Blue Bay Restaurant for lunch

FT lunch day 2

Attendees mingle during lunch

 
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