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De Beers Diamond Crisis Threatens Botswana
For more than a century, De Beers helped define the diamond as an enduring symbol of rarity, romance and wealth. Today, the company faces a far less...
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Estée Lauder Raises Luxury Beauty Outlook
While much of the luxury industry faces cautious spending and weaker demand, prestige beauty is proving more resilient. Estée Lauder has raised its...
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Gucci Unveils Paris Flagship Amid Turnaround
On Paris's Avenue Montaigne, Gucci is unveiling a new expression of Italian luxury. Its redesigned flagship, opening on 30 October, places...
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Audi Cuts Forecast As China Weakens
Audi has lowered its financial expectations for 2026 as weakening demand in China and growing pricing pressure challenge the German luxury carmaker's...
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French Retailers Face Troubled Christmas Trading
France's luxury retailers are preparing for a difficult Christmas shopping season as weeks of protests and violent disturbances disrupt major retail...
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Sotheby's Opens New Dubai Collectors' Gallery
Sotheby's has opened a new gallery in Dubai's International Financial Centre, bringing rare watches, fine jewellery, designer handbags and...
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Berluti Reimagines Luxury Hospitality in Tokyo
French luxury house Berluti has opened an invitation-only space above its Tokyo flagship, experimenting with a more personal approach to customer...
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Aston Martin Reveals Open-Top Valhalla Hypercar
Aston Martin has unveiled an open-top version of its Valhalla hybrid supercar, promising the same 217mph maximum speed as the coupé while offering...
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Bucherer Expands Its Rolex Retail Control
Rolex-owned jewellery retailer Bucherer is taking control of another branded boutique in the United States, extending its influence over watch...
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Celine Finds Fresh Momentum Under Rider
Celine is seeing renewed demand for accessories under creative director Michael Rider, offering a bright spot for the LVMH-owned fashion house as the...
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Electric Range Rover Sport Faces Test
The fully electric Range Rover Sport is drawing attention for how closely it preserves the road manners and off-road character of its petrol-powered...
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China Downturn Wipes €251bn From Luxury
Europe’s leading luxury houses have lost a combined €251 billion in market value this year, as weaker spending in China undermines hopes of a sector...
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French Riots Strike Luxury Retail
At Louis Vuitton’s Place Vendôme boutique, reinforced windows held against an attempted break-in. Elsewhere, the protection failed. Stores belonging...
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Luxury Houses Join Art Basel Paris
Under the Grand Palais glass roof, the conversation at Art Basel Paris will move between paintings, couture and watchmaking. As the fair returns from...
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Vintage Accessories Find Their Next Admirers
The horn handle of a Saint Laurent Mombasa, the familiar silhouette of a Fendi Spy: bags once synonymous with a particular fashion moment are finding...
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BMW Widens US Luxury Sales Advantage
BMW has extended its lead in the American luxury car market, with stronger US sales offsetting some of the pressure from falling global deliveries....
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Gucci Lawsuit Tests Luxury’s Authenticity Promise
The attraction of a discounted Gucci handbag rests on a simple understanding: the price may change, but the object’s authenticity does not. A lawsuit...
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Porsche’s 911 Keeps Desire Alive
Porsche’s most familiar silhouette is proving one of its strongest draws in a difficult year. While worldwide deliveries fell, the 911 attracted more...
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Maextro Brake Failures Test Luxury Credentials
A built-in coffee machine and a retractable cinema screen helped position the Maextro V800 as a luxurious way to travel. Now a component beneath the...
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Saint Laurent After Vaccarello’s Final Bow
Beneath the Eiffel Tower, Anthony Vaccarello turned Saint Laurent’s runway into a stage for a particular kind of glamour: commanding shoulders,...
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