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.
Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Their Future
The sector is facing double-digit sales declines and a crisis of relevance. ‘A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication… but culture has to constantly reinvent, otherwise it can disappear,’ said former Cartier boss Cyrille Vigneron.
Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Their Future
The sector is facing double-digit sales declines and a crisis of relevance. ‘A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication… but culture has to constantly reinvent, otherwise it can disappear,’ said former Cartier boss Cyrille Vigneron.
Laopu Gold: China’s Homegrown Jewellery Success Story
While European and American luxury brand sales have fallen in China, Laopu Gold Co.’s sales have doubled in each of the past two years, underscoring a shift towards homegrown brands.
Laopu Gold: China’s Homegrown Jewellery Success Story
While European and American luxury brand sales have fallen in China, Laopu Gold Co.’s sales have doubled in each of the past two years, underscoring a shift towards homegrown brands.
Valentino Faces Uncertainty as CEO Takes Sick Leave Amid Profit Slowdown
A possible change of CEO would, if confirmed, pile further pressure on the high-end business which reported a decline in revenues and profit last year.
Valentino Faces Uncertainty as CEO Takes Sick Leave Amid Profit Slowdown
A possible change of CEO would, if confirmed, pile further pressure on the high-end business which reported a decline in revenues and profit last year.
The Art Basel Vibe Shift
While sales at this year’s fair were uneven, newer players, platforms and art forms offered cause for optimism in a stagnant sector, writes Marc Spiegler.
The Art Basel Vibe Shift
While sales at this year’s fair were uneven, newer players, platforms and art forms offered cause for optimism in a stagnant sector, writes Marc Spiegler.
Belgium’s Meryll Rogge Wins Andam Grand Prize 2025
The designer will take home €300,000 to develop her label, as well as receive mentorship from Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to LVMH chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault and former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group.
Belgium’s Meryll Rogge Wins Andam Grand Prize 2025
The designer will take home €300,000 to develop her label, as well as receive mentorship from Sidney Toledano, senior advisor to LVMH chairman and chief executive Bernard Arnault and former CEO of LVMH Fashion Group.
Exclusive: Roberto Cavalli CEO to Exit as Owner Seeks Sale
Sergio Azzolari is stepping down after less than three years at the helm of the Italian label as its Dubai-based owner aims to bring on a strategic partner to support growth at the loss-making brand.
Exclusive: Roberto Cavalli CEO to Exit as Owner Seeks Sale
Sergio Azzolari is stepping down after less than three years at the helm of the Italian label as its Dubai-based owner aims to bring on a strategic partner to support growth at the loss-making brand.
Luxury Brands Bet on Experiential Retail to Revive China Sales
Louis Vuitton’s latest Shanghai store is a 30-metre-high, ship-shaped experience called ‘The Louis.’
Luxury Brands Bet on Experiential Retail to Revive China Sales
Louis Vuitton’s latest Shanghai store is a 30-metre-high, ship-shaped experience called ‘The Louis.’
Ready for Relaunch? Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Challenge
The stakes are high for the designer’s debut at the French megabrand as owner LVMH faces mounting pressure to resolve problem areas in its portfolio.
Ready for Relaunch? Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Challenge
The stakes are high for the designer’s debut at the French megabrand as owner LVMH faces mounting pressure to resolve problem areas in its portfolio.
The Jewellery Boom, Explained | The Debrief
Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.
The Jewellery Boom, Explained | The Debrief
Even as luxury fashion brands face declining demand, jewellery sales are booming. The Debrief explores how smaller designers and novel pieces are capturing consumer interest and finding new paths to growth.
Hilton to Enter Cruise Business with Waldorf Astoria Nile Ship
The hotel group’s Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, set to launch in late 2026, follows similar moves by Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman.
Hilton to Enter Cruise Business with Waldorf Astoria Nile Ship
The hotel group’s Waldorf Astoria Nile River Experience, set to launch in late 2026, follows similar moves by Ritz-Carlton, Four Seasons, Orient Express and Aman.
Why Jewellery Feels Like a Better Deal Than a Handbag
Jewellery brands have raised prices less than fashion labels, and now benefit from a stronger sense of lasting value.
Why Jewellery Feels Like a Better Deal Than a Handbag
Jewellery brands have raised prices less than fashion labels, and now benefit from a stronger sense of lasting value.
‘Transform or Die’: Can a Turnaround Expert Turn Kering Around?
Luca De Meo’s appointment as the French group’s chief executive is an admission of the seriousness of the crisis the company is facing, as well as a signal of its intent to do something about it, writes Imran Amed.
‘Transform or Die’: Can a Turnaround Expert Turn Kering Around?
Luca De Meo’s appointment as the French group’s chief executive is an admission of the seriousness of the crisis the company is facing, as well as a signal of its intent to do something about it, writes Imran Amed.
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.