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

Luxury’s New Pecking Order

This week, Dior tapped Jonathan Anderson to lead men’s fashion, Hermès briefly topped LVMH in terms of market share, and the ultra-wealthy solidified their status as the industry’s most effective driving force.

Luxury’s New Pecking Order

This week, Dior tapped Jonathan Anderson to lead men’s fashion, Hermès briefly topped LVMH in terms of market share, and the ultra-wealthy solidified their status as the industry’s most effective driving force.


Valentino Sales Slipped by 2% in 2024

Operating profit fell 22 percent as the group invested in overhauling its collections and image under new creative director Alessandro Michele.

Valentino Sales Slipped by 2% in 2024

Operating profit fell 22 percent as the group invested in overhauling its collections and image under new creative director Alessandro Michele.


In Uncertain Times, Ralph Lauren Embraces ’80s Excess

The brand’s autumn 2025 show harkened back to an earlier time when economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension were on Americans’ minds.

In Uncertain Times, Ralph Lauren Embraces ’80s Excess

The brand’s autumn 2025 show harkened back to an earlier time when economic uncertainty and geopolitical tension were on Americans’ minds.


Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut Is Slated for June

The former Loewe designer was confirmed as artistic director for men’s collections in a brief statement by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault that left plenty of questions unanswered.

Jonathan Anderson’s Dior Debut Is Slated for June

The former Loewe designer was confirmed as artistic director for men’s collections in a brief statement by LVMH chairman Bernard Arnault that left plenty of questions unanswered.


Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men

The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.

Jonathan Anderson Confirmed at Dior Men

The star designer will show a June collection for the French mega-label’s men’s line, LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault said at the group's annual shareholders meeting Thursday.


Hermès Hikes Prices to Cover US Tariff Risk

Sales growth slowed in the first quarter, missing analyst expectations, but continued to outpace the broader luxury sector.

Hermès Hikes Prices to Cover US Tariff Risk

Sales growth slowed in the first quarter, missing analyst expectations, but continued to outpace the broader luxury sector.


How to Sell Home Design Online

E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.

How to Sell Home Design Online

E-tailers remain committed to homeware and design objects, despite the luxury sector’s post-pandemic cooldown. Here’s how fashion and design e-tailers stay ahead of the curve.


What’s Behind the Art Market Malaise?

The fine art sector is facing existential challenges that go far beyond the current market turbulence, argues Marc Spiegler.

What’s Behind the Art Market Malaise?

The fine art sector is facing existential challenges that go far beyond the current market turbulence, argues Marc Spiegler.


Moncler Group Revenues Rise One Percent

Moncler Group’s first quarter sales rose 1 percent to €829 million ($943 million) up 1 percent year-on-year and just above analyst expectations.

Moncler Group Revenues Rise One Percent

Moncler Group’s first quarter sales rose 1 percent to €829 million ($943 million) up 1 percent year-on-year and just above analyst expectations.


Hermès Market Value Surpasses LVMH, Which Once Tried to Buy It

Hermès’ market capitalisation reached €243.65 billion on Tuesday, briefly surpassing that of LVMH and making it the most valuable company on France’s benchmark CAC40 index.

Hermès Market Value Surpasses LVMH, Which Once Tried to Buy It

Hermès’ market capitalisation reached €243.65 billion on Tuesday, briefly surpassing that of LVMH and making it the most valuable company on France’s benchmark CAC40 index.


Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director

The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.

Exclusive: Jean Paul Gaultier Names Duran Lantink Creative Director

The Puig-owned label is returning to the Paris ready-to-wear calendar after a decade of showing only couture, and tapping Dutch creator Lantink to design both lines.


LVMH Sales Miss Expectations

First-quarter fashion and leather goods sales fell 5 percent for the luxury giant, whose brands include Louis Vuitton and Dior.

LVMH Sales Miss Expectations

First-quarter fashion and leather goods sales fell 5 percent for the luxury giant, whose brands include Louis Vuitton and Dior.