Elie’s going to get a brand-new plane. Elie Saab has inked a deal with Bombardier to design the interiors of a swish new Global 8000 private jet.
The Bombardier jet by Elie Saab will be available to purchase – Bombardier
The Levantine couturier will create a bespoke interior design for the high-performance plane to be unveiled in 2026 and available for Global 8000 customers to purchase.
Bombardier’s Global 8000 is regarded as a no-compromise business aircraft, delivering the fastest speed and best field performance to operate from short runways in all weather conditions. The haute gamme corporate jet has a top speed of Mach 0.95, an impressive range of 8,000 nautical miles, and the lowest cabin altitude in the industry,
The deal marks Bombardier’s first-ever design collaboration with a luxury fashion house such as Elie Saab, underscoring its commitment to providing its customers with the ultimate in personalisation and sophistication.
“Partnering with Bombardier marks an important milestone in Elie Saab’s strategic expansion into lifestyle. Together, as two businesses united by family values and a commitment to excellence, we are shaping a new expression of luxury in aviation. By bringing our craftsmanship into dialogue with Bombardier’s engineering mastery, we are creating an experience designed for a global clientele seeking unparalleled refinement and comfort. This vision comes to life in the Global 8000 cabin design, where our signature aesthetic meets Bombardier’s performance leadership to set a new standard for sophistication in air travel,” said Elie Saab Junior, vice chairman and CEO of Elie Saab Group in a release.
The Elie Saab and Bombardier teams – Bombardier
Éric Martel, president and CEO of Bombardier added: “This collaboration with Elie Saab further sets apart this aircraft’s distinctive characteristics and exemplifies Bombardier’s commitment to offering an unparalleled customer experience.”
Founded in Lebanon in 1982, Elie Saab is one of the world’s leading haute couture lifestyle brands. As one of the first international members of France’s prestigious Chambre Syndicale, the house stages four shows annually in Paris with both couture and luxury ready-to-wear.
Saab has also established a global presence with flagship boutiques in major fashion capitals including Paris, London, Milan, Dubai, Beirut, and other key cities around the world.
He has also led luxurious brand developments, though this project marks his first flight above the clouds.
The demerger of Unilever‘s ice cream division, to be named ‘The Magnum Ice Cream Company,’ which had been delayed in recent months by the US government shutdown, will finally go ahead on Saturday, the British group announced.
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Unilever said in a statement on Friday that the admission of the new entity’s shares to listing and trading in Amsterdam, London, and New York, as well as the commencement of trading… is expected to take place on Monday, December 8.
The longest federal government shutdown in US history, from October 1 to November 12, fully or partially affected many parts of the federal government, including the securities regulator, after weeks without an agreement between Donald Trump‘s Republicans and the Democratic opposition.
Unilever, which had previously aimed to complete the demerger by mid-November, warned in October that the US securities regulator (SEC) was “not in a position to declare effective” the registration of the new company’s shares. However, the group said it was “determined to implement in 2025” the separation of a division that also includes the Ben & Jerry’s and Cornetto brands, and which will have its primary listing in Amsterdam.
“The registration statement” for the shares in the US “became effective on Thursday, December 4,” Unilever said in its statement. Known for Dove soaps, Axe deodorants and Knorr soups, the group reported a slight decline in third-quarter sales at the end of October, but beat market expectations.
Under pressure from investors, including the activist fund Trian of US billionaire Nelson Peltz, to improve performance, the group last year unveiled a strategic plan to focus on 30 power brands. It then announced the demerger of its ice cream division and, to boost margins, launched a cost-saving plan involving 7,500 job cuts, nearly 6% of the workforce. Unilever’s shares on the London Stock Exchange were steady on Friday shortly after the market opened, at 4,429 pence.
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Burberry has named a new chief operating and supply chain officer as well as a new chief customer officer. They’re both key roles at the recovering luxury giant and both are being promoted from within.
Matteo Calonaci becomes chief operating and supply chain officer, moving from his role as senior vice-president of strategy and transformation at the firm.
In his new role, he’ll be oversee supply chain and planning, strategy and transformation, and data and analytics. He succeeds Klaus Bierbrauer, who’s currently Burberry supply chain and industrial officer. Bierbrauer will be leaving the company following its winter show and a transition period.
Matteo Calonaci – Burberry
Meanwhile, Johnattan Leon steps up as chief customer officer. He’s currently currently Burberry’s senior vice-president of commercial and chief of staff. In his new role he’ll be leading Burberry’s customer, client engagement, customer service and retail excellence teams, while also overseeing its digital, outlet and commercial operations.
Both Calonaci and Leon will join the executive committee, reporting to Company CEO Joshua Schulman.
JohnattanLeon – Burberry
Schulman said of the two execs that the appointments “reflect the exceptional talent and leadership we have at Burberry. Both Matteo and Johnattan have been instrumental in strengthening our focus on executional excellence and elevating our customer experience. Their deep understanding of our business, our people, and our customers gives me full confidence that their leadership will help drive [our strategy] Burberry Forward”.
Traditional and occasion wear designer Puneet Gupta has stepped into the world of fine jewellery with the launch of ‘Deco Luméaura,’ a collection designed to blend heritage and contemporary aesthetics while taking inspiration from the dramatic landscapes of Ladakh.
Hints of Ladakh’s heritage can be seen in this sculptural evening bag – Puneet Gupta
“For me, Deco Luméaura is an exploration of transformation- of material, of story, of self,” said Puneet Gupta in a press release. “True luxury isn’t perfect; it is intentional. Every piece is crafted to be lived with and passed on.”
The jewellery collection features cocktail rings, bangles, chokers, necklaces, and statement evening bags made in recycled brass and finished with 24 carat gold. The stones used have been kept natural to highlight their imperfect and unique forms and each piece in the collection has been hammered, polished, and engraved by hand.
An eclectic mix of jewels from the collection – Puneet Gupta
Designed to function as wearable art pieces, the colourful jewellery echoes the geometry of Art Deco while incorporating distinctly South Asian imagery such as camels, butterflies, and tassels. Gupta divides his time between his stores in Hyderabad and Delhi and aims to bring Indian artistry to a global audience while crafting a dialogue between designer and artisan.