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Luxury

How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.

Balmain CEO Exits Company

Jean-Jacques Guevel’s departure follows the exit of the brand’s marketing chief Txampi Diz last week.

Balmain CEO Exits Company

Jean-Jacques Guevel’s departure follows the exit of the brand’s marketing chief Txampi Diz last week.


Dries Van Noten to Step Down

The Belgian designer will step down as creative director of his namesake fashion house following its June menswear show, he announced in a letter to fashion editors Tuesday.

Dries Van Noten to Step Down

The Belgian designer will step down as creative director of his namesake fashion house following its June menswear show, he announced in a letter to fashion editors Tuesday.


Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Real Estate

Top luxury groups are buying real estate to secure landmark store locations with serious implications for second-tier players who are already struggling to stay on key luxury streets, writes Luca Solca.

Luxury’s Latest Battleground: Real Estate

Top luxury groups are buying real estate to secure landmark store locations with serious implications for second-tier players who are already struggling to stay on key luxury streets, writes Luca Solca.


The Strategy Behind Miu Miu’s Explosive Growth

How did Miu Miu grow by 58 percent last year? CEO Benedetta Petruzzo breaks down the plan that’s powered eye-popping acceleration in a slowing luxury market.

The Strategy Behind Miu Miu’s Explosive Growth

How did Miu Miu grow by 58 percent last year? CEO Benedetta Petruzzo breaks down the plan that’s powered eye-popping acceleration in a slowing luxury market.


Have We Hit Peak Red Carpet?

Luxury brands aren’t cutting back exactly, but the days of spending ever more of the budget on custom dresses and celebrity ambassador contracts may be coming to an end.

Have We Hit Peak Red Carpet?

Luxury brands aren’t cutting back exactly, but the days of spending ever more of the budget on custom dresses and celebrity ambassador contracts may be coming to an end.


Prada Defies Luxury Slowdown as Miu Miu Sales Surge 82%

The Milan-based group’s continued acceleration in a slowing luxury market could ease pressure on its new generation of leaders as Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli plan their succession.

Prada Defies Luxury Slowdown as Miu Miu Sales Surge 82%

The Milan-based group’s continued acceleration in a slowing luxury market could ease pressure on its new generation of leaders as Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli plan their succession.


Who Decides War’s Plan to Redefine Americana

Now up for the LVMH Prize, designers Everard Best and Téla D’Amore are looking to fuel the next phase of growth for their hyped brand — known for its die-hard community and ultra-detailed denim.

Who Decides War’s Plan to Redefine Americana

Now up for the LVMH Prize, designers Everard Best and Téla D’Amore are looking to fuel the next phase of growth for their hyped brand — known for its die-hard community and ultra-detailed denim.


Inside Lacoste’s New Fashion Chapter

Creative director Pelagia Kolotouros and CEO Thierry Guibert are banking on a retail-driven strategy and fresh focus on fashion and tennis to power the brand’s growth.

Inside Lacoste’s New Fashion Chapter

Creative director Pelagia Kolotouros and CEO Thierry Guibert are banking on a retail-driven strategy and fresh focus on fashion and tennis to power the brand’s growth.


Audemars Piguet’s New CEO Could ‘Stop Growth’ to Focus on Desirability and Independence

The Big Four watchmaker will slow or even suspend production increases as new leader Ilaria Resta works to ‘solidify the company.’

Audemars Piguet’s New CEO Could ‘Stop Growth’ to Focus on Desirability and Independence

The Big Four watchmaker will slow or even suspend production increases as new leader Ilaria Resta works to ‘solidify the company.’


Iris Apfel, New York Style Icon, Has Died at 102

The interior designer and fashion tastemaker found fame as an octogenarian.

Iris Apfel, New York Style Icon, Has Died at 102

The interior designer and fashion tastemaker found fame as an octogenarian.


Moncler’s Plan to Take Back the Mountain (And Stay at Luxury’s Summit)

After a year of industry-beating growth, CEO Remo Ruffini is leaning into promoting core lines like the Grenoble mountain sports range and bread-and-butter puffer jackets.

Moncler’s Plan to Take Back the Mountain (And Stay at Luxury’s Summit)

After a year of industry-beating growth, CEO Remo Ruffini is leaning into promoting core lines like the Grenoble mountain sports range and bread-and-butter puffer jackets.


Inside Invisible Collection’s Strategic Engagement With the US Luxury Consumer

With $27 million in sales in 2023, led by its strong performance in the US, Invisible Collection’s co-founder Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays shares how the luxury interiors platform is catering to this consumer cohort through its bespoke service and activations with cultural value.

Inside Invisible Collection’s Strategic Engagement With the US Luxury Consumer

With $27 million in sales in 2023, led by its strong performance in the US, Invisible Collection’s co-founder Isabelle Dubern-Mallevays shares how the luxury interiors platform is catering to this consumer cohort through its bespoke service and activations with cultural value.