A Milan court has ordered judicial administration for the parent companies of two prominent Italian fashion brands, Paul & Shark and Aspesi, following allegations of negligence in supplier oversight linked to labour exploitation. The ruling adds both names to a growing list of luxury and premium fashion houses caught up in a widening Italian judicial … Read more
The Silent Seduction of Udaipur: Rolls-Royce and the Art of the Long Game For over a century, the relationship between Rolls-Royce and India has been less of a “market strategy” and more of a passionate, high-stakes romance. In the early 20th century, it was famously said that a Rolls-Royce wasn’t truly a Rolls-Royce until it … Read more
Kering is quietly sketching out its next luxury chapter, and the latest announcements draw a clear picture: heavier bets on jewelry, deeper roots in sustainability and innovation, tighter control of the value chain, and sharper financial discipline on prime real estate. At the same time, there’s a sensitive leadership transition underway at Bottega Veneta. The … Read more
Guerlain is giving “blue jeans and a red lip” a high-fashion, circular makeover for Spring 2026. The Maison has teamed up with Nona Source—the LVMH-backed platform that rescues high-quality deadstock fabrics from major luxury houses—to create the Rouge G Blooming Denim collection. It’s a chic, upcycled reimagining of Guerlain’s most iconic cases, proving that “leftover” … Read more
Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more
Forget the “magic mirror” that just tells you you’re the fairest of them all. Clarins has just unleashed the AI Skin Observer, a high-tech looking glass that’s less about flattery and more about a deep-dive into your epidermis. In a move that feels like 1954 met a sci-fi movie and decided to open a spa, … Read more