Category: Luxury Goods and Services

Jonathan Anderson’s Hire Makes History at Dior

His appointment as creative director of both women’s and men’s wear may mark not just a changing of the guard, but a shift in the paradigm.
The Boatkin Bag is Part Birkin, Part Boat and Tote

The Boatkin, a new handbag, marries the design of the Hermès Birkin and the material of L.L. Bean’s Boat and Tote.
New Generation Is Loving Steve Madden After His ‘Cutting Room Floor’ Podcast

The shoe designer has had his share of controversies, but his blunt answers on a podcast have made him a man of the moment. “It’s nice to be appreciated,” he said.
Burberry to Cut Up to 1,700 Jobs in Turnaround Push

The British fashion house, which reported poor annual sales in a precarious time for the global luxury industry, is looking to save 60 million pounds in cost-cutting efforts.
A Top Travel Trend: ‘Set-Jetting’ to Locations From Movies and TV

The phenomenon, in which travelers choose vacation destinations based on beloved, sometimes dark, TV series and films, has become one of the biggest trends in travel.
Would You Buy Your Diamond Engagement Ring at Walmart?

The popularity of synthetic stones has sent the market for natural diamonds crashing. With consumers confused about how to tell the difference, how can a market leader like De Beers regain its sparkle?
On TikTok, Chinese Manufacturers Open a New Line in the Trade War

Videos on the social media app, filmed at factories in China, urge viewers to buy luxury goods directly, as tariffs drive up prices. Americans are receptive.
Does Bond No. 9’s “Greenpoint” Perfume Smell Like Gentrification?

When luxury condos and artisanal bakeries move into New York City neighborhoods, Bond No. 9 sometimes follows.
LVMH’s Chief Counted Trump as a Friend. He Still Faces Tariffs.

The trade war has hurt the Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy luxury empire. Bernard Arnault, head of the company, said a failure to strike a deal with Mr. Trump would be “the fault of Brussels.”
Prada Buys Versace

The deal is a big bet on the value of “Made In Italy.”
The Strange Case of an Hermès Heir, an Emir and a Deal Gone Wrong

Nicolas Puech agreed to sell his multibillion-dollar stake in his family’s luxury goods empire to the royal family of Qatar, but then said he couldn’t gain access to his shares.
Luxury Fashion Brands Are ‘Biting Their Nails’ Over EU Tariffs

As tariffs on the European Union take effect, luxury goods makers are “biting their nails” over their treasured “Made in France” or “Made in Italy” products.