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.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
Introducing High Margin, a Luxury Newsletter From Robert Williams
Weekly perspectives on creativity and business in the world of expensive things.
Introducing High Margin, a Luxury Newsletter From Robert Williams
Weekly perspectives on creativity and business in the world of expensive things.
Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment
Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.
Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment
Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.
Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain
Rousteing is stepping down after 14 years as creative director, the French fashion house announced.
Olivier Rousteing Departs Balmain
Rousteing is stepping down after 14 years as creative director, the French fashion house announced.
V&A East, a New Museum for Gen Z
Director Gus Casely-Hayford discusses the mission behind the Victoria and Albert Museum’s East London offshoot.
V&A East, a New Museum for Gen Z
Director Gus Casely-Hayford discusses the mission behind the Victoria and Albert Museum’s East London offshoot.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra: How to Update a Timeless Charm
CEO Catherine Rénier discusses the decision to add new models to the iconic collection that’s fundamental to the jewellery house’s bottom line.
Van Cleef & Arpels’ Alhambra: How to Update a Timeless Charm
CEO Catherine Rénier discusses the decision to add new models to the iconic collection that’s fundamental to the jewellery house’s bottom line.
Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination
With a £46 million upgrade, cultural programming with Saatchi and Frieze London and a refreshed retail offer, Chelsea landlord Cadogan has positioned the historic Sloane Street as a model for experience-led destination retail.
Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination
With a £46 million upgrade, cultural programming with Saatchi and Frieze London and a refreshed retail offer, Chelsea landlord Cadogan has positioned the historic Sloane Street as a model for experience-led destination retail.
How ‘Perfect’ Makes Magazines Work
Katie Grand says timely, celebrity-fronted zines — celebrating Lily Allen’s album launch, or an exclusive shoot with A$AP Rocky — are fuelling profitable growth for the title the super-stylist launched five years ago.
How ‘Perfect’ Makes Magazines Work
Katie Grand says timely, celebrity-fronted zines — celebrating Lily Allen’s album launch, or an exclusive shoot with A$AP Rocky — are fuelling profitable growth for the title the super-stylist launched five years ago.
Inside Charvet, the French Shirtmaker that Struck Runway Gold with Chanel
In a rare interview, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban open up about Charvet, serving a ‘cultural elite’ and how a creative exchange with Matthieu Blazy for his Chanel debut spotlighted the shirtmaker’s unique appeal.
Inside Charvet, the French Shirtmaker that Struck Runway Gold with Chanel
In a rare interview, Anne-Marie and Jean-Claude Colban open up about Charvet, serving a ‘cultural elite’ and how a creative exchange with Matthieu Blazy for his Chanel debut spotlighted the shirtmaker’s unique appeal.
Opinion: Rolex Prices Ride High on Tariffs, Gold
The US secondary watch market is stabilising, with prices likely to keep rising for top brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe, Andrea Felsted writes.
Opinion: Rolex Prices Ride High on Tariffs, Gold
The US secondary watch market is stabilising, with prices likely to keep rising for top brands like Rolex and Patek Philippe, Andrea Felsted writes.
Arnault Tightens His LVMH Control With $1.6 Billion Buying Spree
The buying blitz, amid a sharp decline in LVMH’s share price, brings Bernard Arnault and his family closer to owning half of the world’s largest luxury group.
Arnault Tightens His LVMH Control With $1.6 Billion Buying Spree
The buying blitz, amid a sharp decline in LVMH’s share price, brings Bernard Arnault and his family closer to owning half of the world’s largest luxury group.
Can Art Basel Paris Serve Both Insiders and the Public?
The Paris event is a commercial frenzy, but in contrast to other art fairs, it stands out for the quality and quantity of its public programming.
Can Art Basel Paris Serve Both Insiders and the Public?
The Paris event is a commercial frenzy, but in contrast to other art fairs, it stands out for the quality and quantity of its public programming.
Luxury Brands Turn On the Charm in China to Kindle Spending Recovery
Companies are shifting focus from rapid expansion to deeper engagement with wealthy consumers as they seek growth in the uncertain market.
Luxury Brands Turn On the Charm in China to Kindle Spending Recovery
Companies are shifting focus from rapid expansion to deeper engagement with wealthy consumers as they seek growth in the uncertain market.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
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.
Zadig & Voltaire Names Dan Sablon Creative Director
Sablon, who serves as Vogue France’s cultural director-at-large, will show his first collection for the French fashion label in March during Paris Fashion Week.
Moncler Revenues Up 7% in Fourth Quarter on Strong Asia, Americas
The Italian luxury outerwear group posted a better-than-expected sales rise thanks to growth in Asian and US markets.
Swiss Watch Exports Resume Slump as US Rebound Proves Short Lived
Exports fell 3.6 percent in January, led by a decline in the most expensive precious metal watches and a slump in the US market.
Cucinelli Says It Resumed Shipments to Saks at End of January
Executive chairman Brunello Cucinelli said the company has seen no financial hit in 2026 from the luxury retailer’s bankruptcy.