Forbidden luxury enters Russia from the south
The constant flow of high-end cars, jewelry, and watches shows the limits of Western sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine. Parallel imports of cell phones and clothing are also on the rise
The business magnates’ long goodbye: How the world’s richest people are planning their succession
Warren Buffett, Rupert Murdoch, Carlos Slim, Amancio Ortega, Juan Roig, Giorgio Armani and Bernard Arnault are facing one of the most critical moments for any family business: generational change. And in some cases, it is far from clear who will be their successor
Why spoons are Cate Blanchett’s new fashion accessory
The actress has worn eye-catching garments made from cutlery on two different red carpets. They are designed by Swede Ellen Hodakova Larsson, who has just won the LVMH award and counts Emma Corrin and Kylie Jenner among fans of her recycled-material designs
Francis Kurkdjian, Dior’s nose, faces the biggest challenge of his career: The relaunch of Sauvage perfume
Perfumery star welcomes the media to a luxurious Utah wilderness
Luxury brands flex: How athletes have become a surefire fashion statement
Their massive intergenerational reach, influence on social media and uncontroversial attitude have turned sports figures into gold for exclusive brands. That’s even more true in years when the Olympics take place, as in 2024
Big Pharma’s dogfight to dominate the anti-obesity market
Around the world, 100 companies have debuted weight-loss medications, which have become a multimillion-dollar business. Novo Nordisk’s Ozempic is currently the best-known, but it’s far from the only option
The luxury sector is gearing up for a new earnings season: Here’s what to expect
Experts say that demand from China and the brands’ reception there will set the course for listed companies
Intel, the company that ‘forgot innovation,’ aims to regain lost ground
Once a semiconductor market leader, the company has fallen behind the competition and is now worth 12 times less than Nvidia
Are European stocks finally outperforming Wall Street?
European share prices started the year on a positive note, trading at lower valuations, but analysts caution against confirming a trend shift
Chaumet: Newly minted millionaires are buying gold and diamonds, not Bitcoin
The only luxury jeweler that still has a workshop in Paris’ Place Vendôme caters to both old money and tech fortunes
Where are the curvy models that were going to save us from the culture of extreme thinness?
The latest fashion weeks made it clear that, for the big luxury houses, inclusivity is merely symbolic; it is the small, independent firms that are taking plus sizes seriously
Big fashion is getting bigger. Parent of Coach will buy Versace owner Capri in $8.5 billion deal
The combined company had global annual sales of more than $12 billion and has a presence in more than 75 countries
‘Barbie’ buzz propels Birkenstock IPO
With an estimated valuation of $8 billion, the historic German sandal maker is expected to make the leap to the markets with an initial public offering slated for September
The great predator of luxury: this is how Bernard Arnault built his LVMH empire, valued at $500 billion
The French businessman was always at the top of the class. His firm’s rise on the stock market has resulted in a personal fortune of around $200 billion. At 74, his biggest challenge is deciding which of his five children will take over a conglomerate that produces iconic brands such as Dior, Tiffany, Dom Pérignon and Bulgari