Is Instagram becoming the new shopping centre? It seems so, since one of the biggest names in fashion publishing – Vogue – is making its Instagram feed 'shoppable'. But can Vogue translate its 1.9 million followers and reputation as a taste-maker into significant sales?

As one of the most visible accessories, handbags are a statement of individual style. Now, Gucci wants to make them more personal with its DIY customisation service. Given that 66% of Gen Y ditch brands because they don't mirror their identity, will personalisation become key to luxury loyalty?

The luxury goods market is worth €224 billion, so it’s no surprise that when it comes to change, many top-tier brands see no point in fixing something that doesn’t seem broken. But has a conservative approach to brand messaging grown stale? And how does luxury fit into a world of tweets and likes?

High-end fashion houses are often been slow on the uptake of digital opportunities; online shopping simply doesn't seem to fit with the expected opulence of the luxury shopping experience. But even the most stalwart non-believers are starting to come around and Dior is trialling online shopping.