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.
Category: Luxury Goods and Services
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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.
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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.”
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Prada Buys Versace
The deal is a big bet on the value of “Made In Italy.”
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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.
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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.
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In Paris, 5 Stores to Find Chanel, Dior and More at a Markdown
At the shops known as dépôt-ventes, Frenchwomen of exacting taste consign their castoffs, and savvy shoppers can get luxury for a lot less.
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British Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Pauses Shipments to U.S.
The luxury automaker, which faces 25 percent import tariffs, said it was halting shipments in April as it addresses the new trading terms.
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‘The White Lotus’ Luxury: How Branded Collaborations Are Capitalizing on Privilege
The hit HBO series satirizes luxury vacationers’ privilege. That hasn’t slowed demand for branded collaborations that sell the show’s lavish lifestyle.
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What to Make of $690 Flip-Flops
A debate about the Row’s latest rubber sandals.
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Eight Watch Brands Now Sell $1 Billion a Year
There now are eight brands selling more than $1 billion each year. Experts say it means big brands are getting bigger and their products are getting pricier.
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Kristi Noem’s Rolex at El Salvador Prison Draws Attention
Kristi Noem’s trip to a prison in El Salvador drew social media attention for the homeland security secretary’s choice to wear a gold Rolex in such a setting.