Luxury Stocks Face Most Bearish Sentiment in Years, UBS Says
War in the Middle East, the luxury industry’s fastest-growing market, threatens to delay a long-expected rebound in demand.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Valentino Names Riccardo Bellini CEO With Kering Deal At Stake
After taking the helm of parent company Mayhoola earlier this year, the former Margiela and Chloé chief will now focus on turning around the Qatari-owned group’s biggest brand.
Valentino Names Riccardo Bellini CEO With Kering Deal At Stake
After taking the helm of parent company Mayhoola earlier this year, the former Margiela and Chloé chief will now focus on turning around the Qatari-owned group’s biggest brand.
Swatch’s Racism Controversy Ticks Up Growing Challenges
The Swiss watch giant is under fire for an ad depicting an Asian model pulling their eyes into slits — sparking outrage in China, its biggest market. The backlash comes as tariffs, a strong franc and weak demand weigh on the watch industry like rarely before.
Swatch’s Racism Controversy Ticks Up Growing Challenges
The Swiss watch giant is under fire for an ad depicting an Asian model pulling their eyes into slits — sparking outrage in China, its biggest market. The backlash comes as tariffs, a strong franc and weak demand weigh on the watch industry like rarely before.
Bag Charms Selling for $1,000 Are Retail’s Next Little Luxury
Tapping into the viral bag charm craze is ‘sensibly opportunistic’ for luxury companies that might as well ‘make some money off the back of it,’ said Neil Saunders, managing director at analytics firm GlobalData.
Bag Charms Selling for $1,000 Are Retail’s Next Little Luxury
Tapping into the viral bag charm craze is ‘sensibly opportunistic’ for luxury companies that might as well ‘make some money off the back of it,’ said Neil Saunders, managing director at analytics firm GlobalData.
Opinion: This Economy Is Ripe for Fake and Copycat Luxury Goods
Rising prices, shifting consumer tastes and manufacturing scandals are eroding trust in luxury, giving counterfeiters and dupe-makers new opportunities to win over shoppers seeking style at a more accessible cost, writes Andrea Felsted.
Opinion: This Economy Is Ripe for Fake and Copycat Luxury Goods
Rising prices, shifting consumer tastes and manufacturing scandals are eroding trust in luxury, giving counterfeiters and dupe-makers new opportunities to win over shoppers seeking style at a more accessible cost, writes Andrea Felsted.
End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?
This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.
End Times for Swiss Watchmakers?
This week, President Trump’s tariff on Switzerland went into effect, landing levies of 39 percent on every watch the country exports to the US. For some Swiss watchmakers, the threat is existential.
London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling
With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.
London’s Luxury Hotels Have Hit Their Price Ceiling
With more luxury openings driving up supply and economic uncertainty tamping down demand, top London hotels are recalibrating their prices.
Inside the First Dior Spa in the US
The opening of the multi-level space atop Dior’s New York flagship is the latest move in the brand’s push into spas.
Inside the First Dior Spa in the US
The opening of the multi-level space atop Dior’s New York flagship is the latest move in the brand’s push into spas.
A Letter to Kering’s New CEO
Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.
A Letter to Kering’s New CEO
Incoming chief executive Luca De Meo needs to urgently tackle two problems, debt levels and management structure, writes Luca Solca.
Ralph Lauren Keeps Winning Streak Going, Raises Annual Outlook
The American fashion company has been a standout among US apparel companies, managing to steadily increase prices in recent years — even before tariffs hit.
Ralph Lauren Keeps Winning Streak Going, Raises Annual Outlook
The American fashion company has been a standout among US apparel companies, managing to steadily increase prices in recent years — even before tariffs hit.
Saudi Arabia Bets on Nature in Latest Tourism Play
The kingdom is investing billions in transforming a mountainous province the size of Austria into a luxury tourism destination.
Saudi Arabia Bets on Nature in Latest Tourism Play
The kingdom is investing billions in transforming a mountainous province the size of Austria into a luxury tourism destination.
Swiss Watch Giant Navigates Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek has front-loaded shipments to the US, is targeting American shoppers as they travel abroad and has raised its prices as it grapples with a new 39 percent US tariff on Swiss-made products.
Swiss Watch Giant Navigates Trump’s Tariff Uncertainty
Swatch Group CEO Nick Hayek has front-loaded shipments to the US, is targeting American shoppers as they travel abroad and has raised its prices as it grapples with a new 39 percent US tariff on Swiss-made products.
Is $4,000 a Night for a Hotel Room the New Normal?
Prices have skyrocketed at luxury hotels, especially in top leisure markets. Will they ever come down?
Is $4,000 a Night for a Hotel Room the New Normal?
Prices have skyrocketed at luxury hotels, especially in top leisure markets. Will they ever come down?
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Lanvin Deputy CEO Siddhartha Shukla Exits Brand
Owner Lanvin Group said it is ‘fully committed’ to the French label’s development under creative director Peter Copping, with CEO Andy Lew in charge of management.
Marco De Vincenzo Exits Etro
The creative director’s departure after four years was a decision of ‘mutual agreement’ according to the Italian label.
Harris Reed Exits Nina Ricci
Reed plans to focus on his own brand after three and a half years as creative director for the Puig-owned label.
Missoni Family Exits Namesake Brand
The transaction gives FSI, a Milan-based private equity fund, a controlling share in the Italian luxury house, as more founder-owned brands turn to investors to fund growth and weather a tough global market.
Rolex Enthusiasts Get Kalshi Contracts to Bet on Watch Prices
The contracts allow users to trade on outcomes such as whether an item will surpass a price threshold or predict whether a brand will launch a new model.
Giambattista Valli Again Cancels Paris Fashion Show
Following a last-minute withdrawal from the couture calendar in January, the label, which is majority-owned by Pinault family investment fund Artémis, cancelled a runway outing scheduled for March 6.
Arnault Tightens Grip on LVMH as His Stake Crosses the 50% Mark
Now the Arnault family also has over 65 percent of LVMH’s voting rights.