Luxury
Brands Retool Qixi Strategy Amid China Slowdown
Brands are becoming more selective about which milestones they prioritize, observed Max Peiro, founder of…
Alo Expands Into the Luxury Handbag Category
The wellness company gave WWD an exclusive preview of its new luxury leather bags ahead of its upcoming…
Violet Grey Is Snapping Up Cos Bar, Detox Market: Sources
Sources told WWD that the retailer acquired The Detox Market quietly earlier this year, and that a…
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Defying the luxury slowdown, the Nanjing, Jiangsu, province luxury mall leveraged experiential retail to…
Luxury Consumers Are Purchasing Secondhand Hermès Birkins and Kellys to Diversify Their Assets
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Inside the Making of Pharrell Williams’ LV Buttersoft Sneakers
FN goes behind the scenes in Louis Vuitton's Italian footwear factory.
Caleres Completes Stuart Weitzman Acquisition, Reveals Brand President
Caleres has a new leading brand in its women's shoe portfolio via its Stuart Weitzman purchase from Tapestry…
Miu Miu Helps Boost Prada Group H1 Sales
Group revenues were up 8 percent to 2.74 billion euros, propelled by a 49 percent rise at Miu Miu.
While Rivals Stumble, Hermès Keeps Climbing With Q2 Sales Up 9%
The luxury house posted sales of 3.9 billion euros in the second quarter, citing brand equity, scarcity and…
TikTok’s Tanner Leatherstein Joins Stow London as Director of Craftsmanship
The viral leather expert brings his signature transparency to the British brand as it expands.
Beautiful Lives Project Plans Fashion Show With Blind Models at Luxury Watch and Jewelry Store in Chicago
The Aug. 7 event is expected to attract about 100 guests and it will benefit the Beautiful Lives Project…
Brunello Cucinelli Expects Modest Profit Growth in 2025, Sees Sales Up 10 Percent in 2026 After Positive H1
The Solomeo, Italy-based company said it sees profits rising modestly by year's end, but predicted revenue…
Prioritize Experiences, Raise Bar on Personalization, Intimacy Key Takeaways From Milan Luxury Conference
As consumer trends shift, industry leaders and advisers highlighted the need for luxury brands to refocus…