Luxury

A new generation of private clubs has commodified elitism, argues Allison Schrager.

Purveyors of secondhand luxury goods may be losing the fight against increasingly sophisticated counterfeiters. Do customers care?

Even as demand for luxury goods stalls, Milanese jeweller Pomellato is gaining ground by appealing to self-purchasing women and expanding into high jewellery — a welcome win for Kering as it works to re-energise its portfolio.

With a new Davide De Giglio-backed venture offering ‘bespoke prêt-à-porter,’ the master tailor is once again in the spotlight and will unveil a new collection and retail concept on Friday in Milan.

The luxury industry is facing another lost year, according to Bain’s latest luxury update, but investors are being too gloomy on the sector’s long-term prospects, argues Andrea Felsted.

The market is on pace to contract 2 percent to 5 percent in 2025 as consumption remains soft across key categories — particularly leather goods, makeup and watches — according to the latest forecast from Bain & Company.

The luxury goods maker is reeling from a sharp downturn in the €364 billion industry — and questions about succession are growing louder.

The Italian designer crafted a colourful, DIY-inflected universe during 10 years at the OTB-owned brand.

The Gucci and Saint Laurent owner is splitting its chairman and CEO roles, bringing in Luca de Meo, a turnaround expert who has revived multiple automotive brands, to support the Pinault family.

The French luxury giant is planning to shake up its leadership amid a share price slump, according to Le Figaro.

After three years of declines, prices of pre-owned watches appear to have bottomed out.

Plenty of people, it turns out. And they want ruby fruit pendants, 18 karat gold slinky-shaped bracelets and amethyst-and-jade camp necklaces too, as funky designs shake up the fine jewellery category.