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Hollywood superagent Ari Emanuel agreed to buy Frieze, one of the world’s most influential contemporary art organisations, from Endeavor Group Holdings Inc., marking the first purchase by his new global events company.
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The fine art sector is facing existential challenges that go far beyond the current market turbulence, argues Marc Spiegler.
The sector is adopting a model that’s common in other talent-driven industries as more established artists expand into everything from fashion collaborations to films. Plus, James Bond under Amazon and the ‘auto-destruction of architecture.’
Plus, Hollywood versus Silicon Valley, Frieze and the Oscars after the LA fires, Spotify enters video with The Weeknd, and more from arts columnist Marc Spiegler.
The 98th Academy Awards, and Vanity Fair’s revamped after-party, bring luxury brands’ red-carpet strategies to a crescendo. Plus, Lululemon reports quarterly results with the CEO job still vacant.
In this week’s High Margin luxury newsletter: A softening resale market for Birkin and Kelly bags poses questions for luxury powerhouse Hermès. Plus, a run on Chanel’s stores during Paris Fashion Week.
Goasglas is set to head the luxury conglomerate’s biggest watch label after the sudden exit of former chief executive Antoine Pin in January.
Harrods is still grappling with the dark legacy of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed’s serial sexual abuse, facing ongoing internal investigations, compensation negotiations and calls for greater accountability.
Saks is moving towards exiting bankruptcy and tapped an additional $300 million of its Chapter 11 financing package.
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Beauty brands must rethink upselling with smarter value plays, from curated bundles to jumbo sizes and subscriptions, to keep their customers from switching to the competition.
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