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forbes.comAchille Salvagni paid $13.5 million for 797 Madison Ave., a five-story property last sold nearly 50 years ago. The transaction coincides with 18 new store and restaurant openings that pushed retail vacancy below 5 percent on the avenue stretch between East 57th and East 86th stre…
hauteliving.comChanel is purchasing Charvet, a Parisian shirt maker established in the 1830s. The acquisition adds established menswear production capabilities to the French luxury group's existing portfolio.
koreatimes.co.krChung Yoo-kyung's stake in the South Korean department store operator gained value amid a Kospi rally. First-quarter revenue and profit also increased sharply.
uctoday.comA senior executive at a Swiss watchmaker died at age 88. The company had promoted handmade timepieces priced near $40,000 during a period when electronic watches were common.
abcnews.go.comSaks Global exited bankruptcy on June 26 with a new corporate name, sharply lower debt and fewer stores. The restructured company now operates 49 locations focused on luxury customers.
The IndependentA consultancy report projects modest growth in personal luxury goods after two years of contraction. Sales are expected to reach 365 billion to 373 billion euros this year.
New York PostLeonardo Maria Del Vecchio issued an open letter accusing Delfin of governance failures over his proposed buyout of siblings' stakes. The dispute involves control of a Luxembourg holding company that owns 32.4 percent of EssilorLuxottica.
Mark Zuckerberg has worn luxury watches including models from Patek Philippe, De Bethune, and F.P. Journe since 2024. His collection also includes a Greubel Forsey piece valued at $900,000 and a basic Casio model.
citizen.co.zaFerrari is offering a new limited-production vehicle priced at €550,000. Sources indicate that purchases may influence future allocations of rarer models for repeat buyers.
forbes.comThe Hong Kong jeweler posted a record HK$9 billion net profit for the year ended March, up 50% from a year earlier. Higher gold prices and demand for fixed-price jewelry drove the gains.
Le MondeA bag made from collagen extracted from a Tyrannosaurus rex femur will go under the hammer at Hotel Drouot. The estimated price range is €300,000 to €500,000.
New York PostItalian fashion house Prada introduced an inner-layer garment developed with Axiom Space for future NASA missions. The product follows the company’s 2024 spacesuit collaboration and comes amid a wider luxury sector slowdown.
Japan TimesA 700-milliliter bottle of Yamazaki 50 Year Old fetched HK$8,250,000 on May 30, 2026, setting a new world record for Japanese whisky. The sale nearly doubled the bottle's high estimate and followed an intense bidding war among three collectors.
Ferrari introduced its first fully electric production car, the Luce, featuring four electric motors and a five-seat layout. The vehicle was designed in collaboration with the firm LoveFrom.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFerrari introduced the Luce, its first fully electric vehicle. Shares in the Italian luxury automaker fell following the announcement.
benzinga.comFerrari introduced an electric vehicle as its first model without an internal combustion engine. The car is the company's initial test of buyer interest in battery-powered models among high-income customers.
swissinfo.chThe family that controls Chanel is positioned to collect at least $21 billion in distributions over ten years. The payments coincide with continued strength for the brand while some competing luxury companies face weaker demand.
SemaforA Jackson Pollock painting and a Constantin Brancusi sculpture sold for $181 million and $108 million. The sales indicate renewed strength at the top of the art market.
Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of Louis Vuitton, spoke about the company's origins and his design approach. He described how the brand balances its 19th-century roots with new collections, including a Keith Haring collaboration.
channelnewsasia.comArtistic director Nicolas Ghesquière discussed the brand's history and upcoming designs. The French fashion house remains the world's largest luxury brand.
nypost.comGucci presented its Cruise 2027 collection on May 16, 2026, in Times Square. Creative director Demna staged the show on a public runway in New York City.
BBC NewsThe company closed branches in several UK cities on Saturday after hundreds of people queued to buy a new £335 limited edition pocket watch. The watch, part of a collaboration with Audemars Piguet, has appeared on resale sites for as much as £16,000. Similar large crowds formed a…
manofmany.comFans who queued for days finally had their chance to buy the new Audemars Piguet-Swatch collaboration watch on Saturday. The eye-catching pop-art timepiece drew heaving crowds that stopped some stores from opening their doors. The watch went on sale to the public that same day.
eonline.comLVMH has reached an agreement to sell the Marc Jacobs brand to a joint venture formed by WHP Global and G-III Apparel Group. The buyers plan to raise up to $850 million to fund the acquisition. The deal marks the exit of the French luxury conglomerate from ownership of the Americ…
Financial TimesWeichai has replaced the management at Ferretti Group after a shareholder vote on competing board slates. The action concludes months of conflict between the two largest investors in the Italian luxury yacht manufacturer. The vote determines the composition of the company's board…
professionalwatches.comInstagram users circulated AI images of colorful plastic Royal Oak wristwatches for a week before the official Royal Pop collection of eight bioceramic pocket watches launched on Tuesday. The collaboration references the 1979 Royal Oak Pocket Watch and uses a new Sistem51 movemen…
forbes.comBurberry swung to pretax profits of $66.2 million in the year ended March 28, reversing an $89.2 million loss, as its new Cotswolds handbag line drove the strongest bag performance since 2023. CEO Joshua Schulman attributed the gains to American demand for recognizable luxury at…
WiredSwatch announced the Royal Pop Collection of pocket watches ahead of its planned May 16 release date. The eight-watch collection combines design elements from Audemars Piguet’s 1972 Royal Oak with 1980s Swatch POP models and uses a new hand-wound movement with 90-hour power reser…
thedrinksbusiness.comLVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault visited Louis Vuitton stores in Seoul on May 11, 2026, during his first trip to South Korea since 2023. He toured locations at Shinsegae and Lotte department stores, accompanied by Delphine Arnault and Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin. The…
thedrinksbusiness.comLVMH Chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault is expected to visit South Korea next week for the first time in three years, touring newly opened Louis Vuitton outlets in major department stores. Separately, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans a one-day stop in Seoul en route to C…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewAll 100 units of the marque's first Coachbuild Collection car, inspired by 1920s experimental models, have been sold following client commitments made from a five-line sketch 18 months ago. Production is set to begin next year at the expanded Goodwood, England factory after more…
upi.comSaks is projecting $85 million in adjusted EBITDA for its current fiscal year, which ends in January 2027. The company also expects to return to peak sales levels in fiscal 2027 and 2028. These forecasts come from the Saks CEO, as reported by @FirstSquawk.
Italian luxury group Prada reported a 3% revenue increase at constant exchange rates for the first quarter of 2026, excluding Versace's contribution. The growth was fueled by double-digit sales in the Americas, offsetting weaknesses in Europe and the Middle East. This marks a pos…
The Trump administration has rescinded export licenses to Cuba for items including Ferraris, Aston Martins, Maseratis, jacuzzis and jet skis. A letter from Commerce Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler confirmed the action, which pulls approvals issued during the Biden administration.…
valuewalk.comBernard Arnault, CEO of LVMH, handed the microphone to each of his five children during the company's annual general meeting in Paris on April 23, 2026. The event followed a recent investigation into succession at the luxury group. Arnault later stated that his children are highl…
vancouversun.comRare items such as a modified guitar and a bottle of wine have sold for millions at recent auctions. Experts attribute the high values to scarcity and uniqueness. These sales reflect trends in luxury spending among high-net-worth individuals.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewLVMH, Kering and Hermès International have reported this week that the Iran war is affecting high-spending consumers in the Middle East. The companies noted potential disruptions to luxury goods sales in the region. This follows ongoing conflict developments.
thehindu.comWatches and Wonders 2026 in Geneva showcased several new watches from brands including TAG Heuer, Vacheron Constantin, Ulysse Nardin, and IWC. These timepieces incorporate materials and mechanisms designed for durability and functionality. The event presented innovations in chron…
EuronewsStefano Gabbana resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana effective January 1, 2025, while retaining a creative role. Alfonso Dolce, brother of co-founder Domenico Dolce, assumed the chairman position. The company is negotiating to refinance €450 million in debt, and Gabbana is con…
10magazine.comStefano Gabbana, co-founder of the Italian luxury fashion house Dolce & Gabbana, resigned from his position as chair effective January 1. The company stated the move is part of an organizational structure and governance evolution. Gabbana holds a 40% stake and is considering opti…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewNotebooks produced by Paris-based Louise Carmen are being bought by young Americans. This trend coincides with increased journaling popularity following the COVID-19 pandemic. The items, priced at $200, have gained attention among this demographic.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGaleries Lafayette, a French department store chain, is evaluating its business strategy in China due to an ongoing consumer slowdown in the luxury sector. The company operates stores in major Chinese cities, including a flagship location in Beijing. This reassessment occurs as l…