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Watches and jewelry
Louis Vuitton announces second-edition Watch Prize shortlist

Twenty semi-finalists have been selected for the French fashion house’s biennial competition.

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Automotive
BMW to introduce carbon footprint tracking via mobile app

The feature will be rolled out across select models in Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, Luxembourg and Switzerland.

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Commerce
Nicole Kidman joins Clé de Peau Beauté as global brand ambassador

The Academy Award winner’s role as a UN Women Goodwill Ambassador align well with the Shiseido-owned company’s philanthropic commitments, namely its partnership with UNICEF.

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Apparel and accessories
Ralph Lauren odes to Martha’s Vineyard in latest collection

The U.S. fashion brand is teaming up with two HBCUs to display the locale’s ties to African American history.

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Q&A
Off the Cuff: A Q&A with Ponant’s Samuel Chamberlain

The interview series explores the career paths, current projects and next steps of those shaping the world’s best luxury brands.

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Automotive
Genesis continues silver screen run with ‘Freakier Friday’ sponsorship

The South Korean automaker is aligning with the upcoming sequel to promote its luxury SUV lineup to a family-first audience.

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Apparel and accessories
Dior charms shoppers with Lucky capsule at Harrods

The French fashion house’s pop-up precedes a new, 5,000-square-foot retail space it debuted at the British department store on July 24.

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Travel and hospitality
Rosewood Hotels to open first property in French Alps

Scheduled to open in December, the getaway will feature 51 guest rooms and suites located atop Courchevel 1850, a sought-after ski spot in the region.

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Commerce
First half revenue falls short at LVMH

Facing softened performances from its fashion and spirits brands, the French luxury conglomerate logged a 4 percent year-on-year decline in the first six months of 2025.

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Research
High-end market enters ‘slow-growth phase’: report

Luxury experiences and retail offerings, as well as expansion into new business areas, could prove fruitful for maisons, especially for drawing aspirational consumers back into the fold.

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Apparel and accessories
Femininity centers Miu Miu’s fall/winter 2025 campaign

The Italian fashion house is showcasing individuality through a diverse, multidisciplinary cast including American businesswoman and socialite Kylie Jenner.

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Commerce
Puig reports 7.6pc rise in sales

Innovations in perfume and makeup defined the first half of the year for the Spanish fashion and fragrance group.

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Home furnishings
Kohler launches new sauna line

The fixtures maker is branching out in the wellness space.

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Automotive
Porsche opens first Swiss charging station

Located near Lake Geneva, the German automaker is expanding its charging network in Europe.

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Arts and entertainment
Phillips to roll out early-access auction program this fall

The “first-of-its-kind” initiative will reward advance bidders with lower premium rates.

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Apparel and accessories
Gucci leans on portraiture for fall/winter 2025

The Italian fashion label’s latest seasonal campaign hinges on identity and individuality.

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Columns
Luxury Unfiltered: What luxury clients want but rarely say out loud

Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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Retail
Rimowa reopens New York City flagship

The LVMH-owned German luggage brand’s renovated space is now its largest store in North America.

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Luxury Unfiltered: What luxury clients want but rarely say out loud
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Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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Luxury Unfiltered: The psychology of service fatigue, and why luxury clients disengage
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Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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Luxury Unfiltered: When was the last time you truly surprised your client?
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Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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Lessons from public trials: When is recording permitted?
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Video surveillance and recording conversations, if used properly, can be a vital tool for safety, mitigation of crime and other risks.

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Combining contemporary art exhibitions with environmental conservation and social inclusion initiatives, the community garden is featured in a video from the EssilorLuxottica Creative Team. Produced and aired from May 5 to June 1 on EssilorLuxottica digital screens in key locations across Milan and New York City, the video also played for corporate employees on all internal digital windows across the Group’s offices throughout the month of June. Founded in 2020 and facilitated alongside the Italy Patria della Bellezza Foundation, the Eyes on Art prize is granted to “outstanding projects that promote cultural heritage and enhance the identity of exceptional locations,” per the company.CSR strategy EssilorLuxottica has remained dedicated to accessibility, continually investing in assistive solutions.The company acquired AI-driven tech startup Pulse Audition, which creates noise reduction and voice enhancement tools, allowing those with hearing impairments to better understand speech, at the top of this year ( see story ). Prior , its team attended the Consumer Electronics Show for the very first time in 2024 to present a prototype of glasses meant to help consumers facing mild to medium hearing loss ( see story ).Larger picture, luxury brands are increasingly integrating accessibility considerations into their product development and retail experiences. Irish writer and activist Sinéad Burke serves on the Global Equity Board at Gucci

EssilorLuxottica plugs ‘Eyes on Arts’ program