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Stars shine at French château as Louis Vuitton unveils new collection

Louis Vuitton unveiled its Cruise 2025 collection in front of a star-studded audience inside a medieval castle, blending regal silhouettes with futuristic flair.

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How Trump’s tariffs are dampening hopes of a luxury sector revival

The global luxury sector, which has been facing slowing demand and an eroding customer base in the last several months, could be further hit by the escalating trade war between China and the US.

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Hermès leaves wealthy clients to pay for cost of Trump tariffs

The luxury company, based in France, announced that it would be hiking prices in the US to offset the impact of US President Donald Trump’s 10% tariffs against the EU.

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Eileen Gu and Derrick Rose bring the noise to Watches and Wonders 2025

Watches and Wonders, the premier fine watchmaking event, has opened in Geneva with a record 60 brands participating. High-profile attendees include freestyle ski champion Eileen Gu and former NBA star Derrick Rose.

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Paris Fashion Week review: Sex, seduction and powerful silhouettes

Facing a luxury spending slump, designers are pushing ‘beyond’ on all levels. Paris Fashion Week A/W 25 was awash with an array of concepts and intricate craftsmanship that defy neat trend buckets.

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In pictures: Here's everything you missed at London Fashion Week 2025

London Fashion Week wrapped up with a mix of opulent collections and star-studded moments, with designers like Burberry, Erdem, and Emilia Wickstead stealing the show.

Business

LVMH earnings highlight uneven recovery in the luxury goods sector

LVMH posted subdued quarterly results due to continued weakness in the fashion and leather goods segment. The results slightly exceeded analysts' estimates for overall performance.

Business

LVMH sells Stella McCartney minority stake as luxury sector struggles

LVMH has already sold the streetwear fashion brand Off-White recently, as well as its stake in Cruise Line Holdings amid dampened global demand for luxury goods and falling Chinese sales.

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European luxury stocks rally as Richemont posts record quarterly sales

Richemont reported strong quarterly results, driven by festival sales, despite ongoing weak demand in China. The robust earnings lifted rival share prices, buoying the European luxury sector on Thursday.

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Castlecore, mocha mousse and aliens: The biggest 2025 fashion trends

From "rocket heels" to chainmail tops - and a hefty dose of nostalgia, the fashion of 2025 is all about playful curiosity and comfort.

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Gucci, Valentino, Versace, and Balenciaga headline Rome exhibition

"Memorabile. Ipermoda" at Rome’s MAXXI Museum Rome showcases iconic fashion designs and explores their evolution and impact on culture.

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GPHG 2024: IWC Schaffhausen wins the Aiguille d’Or Prize

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the most hotly anticipated event of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their best timepieces.

Business

Will the luxury goods market shrink in 2025 due to Trump tariffs?

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025 and Trump tariffs could make it worse.

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GPHG 2024: Luxury watchmakers fight for new 'eco innovation' award

Cactus leather, recycled carbon fibre and vegetal rubber: low-impact materials are the new prestige in luxury watches. Chopard won the brand new "eco-innovation" prize at this year's GPHG awards.

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Hermès bags support from super-wealthy despite China slowdown

The French firm is outflanking rivals LVMH, Kering, and Burberry as demand for handbags remains strong.

Business

LVMH misses expectations as luxury stocks experience growth slowdown

Major European luxury stocks have experienced a slowdown in growth, primarily due to softened global purchasing power, particularly in China.

Business

Austria's embattled Signa Holdings sells stake in Selfridges

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is to take a 40% share in the iconic London department store in what will be Selfridges' second change of ownership in two years.

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European luxury businesses set for boost from China's Golden Week

China's Golden Week holiday has seen a surge in consumer spending, which could provide further momentum to European luxury markets.

Lifestyle

Hedi Slimane steps down as Celine creative director

After seven years as creative director of French luxury fashion house Celine, Hedi Slimane is moving on.

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LVMH sells Off-White: Is this the end for Virgil Abloh's brand?

Off-White, the Virgil Abloh brand that was bought out by LVMH in 2021 at the height of its popularity now faces cultural irrelevancy. Why?