Luxury News

End of an Era: Véronique Nichanian Steps Down as Hermès’ Menswear Creative Anchor

After nearly four decades of defining the quiet elegance of Hermès menswear, Véronique Nichanian is stepping down as Artistic Director—a role she’s held since 1988. Her departure, confirmed by the ...

LVMH Q3 2025 Results: Beauty and Retail Carry the Group While Fashion Declines

LVMH’s latest quarterly results tell a story of contrasts. After months of global softness in luxury spending, the world’s largest luxury conglomerate—home to Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Loewe, and...

How Maria Grazia Chiuri Redefined Modern Luxury—From Fendi to Valentino to Dior and Back Again

Few designers have shaped the landscape of modern luxury quite like Maria Grazia Chiuri. With a career that spans more than three decades—and three of Italy’s most storied fashion houses: Fendi, Va...

Maria Grazia Chiuri Returns to Fendi as Chief Creative Officer

In what many are calling one of the most momentous creative appointments in luxury fashion of late, Maria Grazia Chiuri has been named Chief Creative Officer (ie Creative Director) at Fendi. Her re...

The Hermès Shopper’s Investment ROI Guide Part 2: Constances, Picotins, Evelynes, and More

While the Birkin and Kelly may dominate headlines and earn strong dividends on the resale market, they’re hardly the only Hermès bags worth investing in. For collectors who prefer something subtler...

Who Would Actually Wear the Crumpled 2.55 Reissue Bag from Chanel's Spring/Summer 2026 Show?

Under Matthieu Blazy’s fresh stewardship, Chanel house seems ready to push its iconography into new territory. For Spring/Summer 2026—and in related pre-collections—Blazy showed some 2.55 Reissue h...

The Iconic Fendi Baguette Bag's Timeline

From its debut in the late ’90s to its modern-day reissues, the Fendi Baguette bag has remained one of fashion’s most enduring symbols of status and self-expression. Below is a timeline tracing its...

The Wild Return: Animal Prints Rule Fall/Winter 2025

Animal prints are having a full-blown fashion renaissance. Once reserved for statement coats and daring accessories, they’ve re-emerged this season as a true wardrobe neutral—anchoring collections ...

The Hermès Shopper’s Investment ROI Guide Part 1: Birkins and Kellys

For Hermès collectors and first-time buyers alike, few handbags hold the same mystique—or market power—as the Birkin and Kelly. These aren’t just status symbols; they’re financial assets in leather...

The Heartbeat of a New Era: Pierpaolo Piccioli’s Balenciaga Debut Spring/Summer 2026 Show

When Pierpaolo Piccioli took over as Balenciaga’s new creative director, the fashion world collectively held its breath. His debut show, presented during Paris Fashion Week and titled The Heartbeat...

See Who’s Already Wearing Anderson’s First Dior Designs IRL

“They’re not just previews anymore—they’re being lived.” In the days following Jonathan Anderson’s Dior womenswear debut, several actors quietly became the first to bring those pieces into the worl...

Condé Nast’s Fur Ban: A Turning Point for Luxury Materials

In early October 2025, Condé Nast made a decisive public commitment: it will no longer feature new animal fur in its editorial or advertising content across all its publications. While Condé Nast h...

Chanel Spring Summer 2026 Show Report: Matthieu Blazy’s Debut & Poetic Brand Reset

The house of Chanel turned a new page today. In his first seasonal runway show, Matthieu Blazy delivered a debut that felt neither timid nor perfunctory—it felt like the house has finally inhaled a...

The Return of the Hermès So Kelly: A Legacy Reimagined

When Hermès revives a dormant design, it doesn’t just dig into its archives—it makes an intentional statement. The relaunch of the Hermès So Kelly marks more than a revival: it cements a fresh chap...

Chanel Names Ayo Edebiri as the Newest Chanel Girl

Chanel has officially named Ayo Edebiri as its newest ambassador, marking an important moment in both fashion and culture. Known for her sharp wit, dynamic career, and authentic style, Edebiri brin...

The Corporate Reawakening: How Spring/Summer 2026 Collections Are Reclaiming Office Dress

In a season defined by theatrical frills, maximalist layering, and boundary-pushing silhouettes, a subtler but meaningful countercurrent is emerging: a turn back toward corporate formality. On the ...

Louise Trotter’s Debut Spring/Summer 2026 Show at Bottega Veneta: A Love Letter to Women

When Louise Trotter stepped onto the Bottega Veneta runway this season, she carried more than a legacy—she carried possibility. Her debut Spring/Summer 2026 collection (showcased in Milan) isn’t ju...

Prada Acquires Versace: What It Means for Bags, Accessories, & Resale

In late 2025, Prada secured European Commission approval to acquire Versace in a €1.25 billion deal. The luxury world is watching closely: this isn’t just a corporate transaction—it could reshape h...

Patent Leather Bags: Why They’re Back in Style and a Smart Buy on the Resale Market

Get excited: patent leather is making a high-gloss comeback. From Chanel Classic Flaps to Dior Lady Dior bags, designers are bringing shine back to the forefront—and savvy shoppers are realizing th...

Jonathan Anderson's Womenswear Spring/Summer 2026 Debut Show Rewrites the Dior Code

When Jonathan Anderson took the helm at Dior, the industry held its breath. Known for his cerebral yet witty approach at Loewe, many wondered how he’d translate that sensibility to a house as stori...