European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
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Opinion: In Defence of Fakes
We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.
Opinion: In Defence of Fakes
We’re entering a world where copying isn’t only a compliment, it’s a form of creativity all on its own, argued Felix Salmon.
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Despite Art Market Lull, Art Basel Still Delivers for Miami Beach
Art Basel Miami Beach is the biggest art fair in the US and has emerged as a year-end, pre-holiday retreat for corporate leaders of all stripes.
Despite Art Market Lull, Art Basel Still Delivers for Miami Beach
Art Basel Miami Beach is the biggest art fair in the US and has emerged as a year-end, pre-holiday retreat for corporate leaders of all stripes.
Luxury
Frank Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Has Died
Gehry, one of the first architects to embrace the potential of digital design, created the ethereal Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris as well as the world-famous Guggenheim in Bilbao.
Frank Gehry, Titan of Architecture, Has Died
Gehry, one of the first architects to embrace the potential of digital design, created the ethereal Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris as well as the world-famous Guggenheim in Bilbao.
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In the Convalescent Art Market, Old Is Cool Again
A renewed interest in historical work is breathing life back into the ailing art world.
In the Convalescent Art Market, Old Is Cool Again
A renewed interest in historical work is breathing life back into the ailing art world.
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How Sound System Culture Took Over UK Art and Fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spaces.
How Sound System Culture Took Over UK Art and Fashion
Starting in Jamaica in the 1950s, sound system culture has become a feature of artistic spaces.
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How Much Do We Really Reveal When We Get Dressed?
A new exhibition – with contributions from Chanel, McQueen and Galliano – places 100 looks under the psychoanalytic lens, and suggests that what we wear is the result of a battle in the psyche.
How Much Do We Really Reveal When We Get Dressed?
A new exhibition – with contributions from Chanel, McQueen and Galliano – places 100 looks under the psychoanalytic lens, and suggests that what we wear is the result of a battle in the psyche.
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Four Takeaways From the Fall Art Fair Frenzy
Paris is booming amid growing reliance on core collectors and wider market regionalisation. Plus, artists consider Sora 2, YouTube vs Netflix and the Pompidou’s Grand Finale.
Four Takeaways From the Fall Art Fair Frenzy
Paris is booming amid growing reliance on core collectors and wider market regionalisation. Plus, artists consider Sora 2, YouTube vs Netflix and the Pompidou’s Grand Finale.
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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.
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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.
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Rethinking the Art World | Alvaro Barrington Is a True 21st-Century Artist
How a hip-hop mindset, an Old Masters epiphany and a radical approach to the art market launched a true artist of our times.
Rethinking the Art World | Alvaro Barrington Is a True 21st-Century Artist
How a hip-hop mindset, an Old Masters epiphany and a radical approach to the art market launched a true artist of our times.
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The Importance of Minimalism in a Maximalist World
Spectacle is fun; simplicity is boring. But boredom is perhaps what we’re most lacking in art and fashion today, writes Felix Salmon.
The Importance of Minimalism in a Maximalist World
Spectacle is fun; simplicity is boring. But boredom is perhaps what we’re most lacking in art and fashion today, writes Felix Salmon.
Luxury
Rethinking the Art World | How Christie’s and Sotheby’s Plan to Remake Their Fortunes
The duopoly still dominates the art world’s auction sector, but amid a stagnant art market their growth strategies haven’t been more distinct for years.
Rethinking the Art World | How Christie’s and Sotheby’s Plan to Remake Their Fortunes
The duopoly still dominates the art world’s auction sector, but amid a stagnant art market their growth strategies haven’t been more distinct for years.
The News in Brief
Richemont Promotes Johann Rupert’s Son In Succession Plan
The Swiss luxury group appointed Anton Rupert, 39, as non-executive co-deputy chairman in charge of creative and commercial direction, signaling a long-awaited succession plan for founder Johann Rupert is underway.
Zara Owner’s Sales Grow, But Profit Disappoints As Expenses Mount
Inditex’s sales growth accelerated at the start of the third quarter as it continued to outpace rivals, but rising depreciation charges ate into profits.
Theory Appoints James Kelly Global CEO
A veteran at Fast Retailing, Kelly previously held the role of US chief financial officer at the brand.
Nike Shareholders Reject Climate Proposal Backed by Norway Wealth Fund
The proposal urged more transparency about the company’s climate goals, including the disclosure of details on how the sportswear maker intends to achieve emissions-reduction targets.
Report: CVC Explores $2 Billion Sale of Dr Teal’s Parent Company
Talks for a potential sale of Arthea, formerly known as PDC Brands, are at an early stage in a busy year for personal care mergers and acquisitions.
Longtime McQueen Collaborator Shaun Leane Launches New Label
The boundary-pushing jewellery designer, known for the elaborate pieces he crafted for Alexander McQueen in the 90s, is building a bespoke high jewellery and objects label dubbed 12.
Next Wins Appeal in UK Equal Pay Case
The landmark ruling allows the retailer to pay warehouse workers more than shop staff on the basis it costs more to recruit and retain them.