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- [Inside the World of LVMH: Les Journées Particulières](https://byshubhamkumar.com/inside-the-world-of-lvmh-les-journees-particulieres/) - By Shubham Kumar What if you could walk inside a Louis Vuitton workshop in Asnières, see where jewellery is designed at Tiffany & Co. or discover places that are normally closed to the public? This is what makes Les Journées Particulières interesting. Since 2011, LVMH has been opening the doors of its Maisons and inviting people to
- [Messika’s Okavango Blue Turns a Botswana Diamond Into High jewellery](https://byshubhamkumar.com/messikas-okavango-blue-turns-a-botswana-diamond-into-high-jewellery/) - By Shubham Kumar Some diamonds are valuable because of their size. Others become important because of the story behind them. Messika’s Okavango Blue is both. Discovered in 2018 at Botswana’s Orapa Mine, the rough blue diamond weighed 41.11 carats. After cutting and polishing, it became a 20.46-carat stone classified as Fancy Deep Blue, VVS1. Messika describes it as the
- [Donatella Versace Is Back With a New Brand](https://byshubhamkumar.com/donatella-versace-is-back-with-a-new-brand/) - By Shubham Kumar Donatella Versace is back in the creative world with a new project, but this time it is not Versace. She has joined forces with Los Angeles-based REVOLVE Group to create a new independent fashion and beauty business built around her creative vision. Donatella will lead the venture as Chief Creative Officer, while
- [VENINI: When Murano Glass Becomes Art](https://byshubhamkumar.com/venini-when-murano-glass-becomes-art/) - By Shubham Kumar Some objects are made to be used. Others become part of design history. VENINI sits somewhere in between. Founded in Murano in 1921 by Milanese lawyer Paolo Venini and Venetian antique dealer Giacomo Cappellin, VENINI began with an ambitious idea: to bring together the centuries-old knowledge of Murano glassmaking with the ideas
- [Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Returns to Auction](https://byshubhamkumar.com/princess-dianas-revenge-dress-returns-to-auction/) - Princess Diana’s famous black “revenge dress” is coming back into the spotlight, nearly three decades after it was last sold for charity. The silk, off-the-shoulder dress was designed by Christina Stambolian and became one of the most memorable fashion moments of the 20th century. Diana wore it in 1994 when she arrived at London’s Serpentine
- [Why GANNI Does Not Call Itself a Sustainable Brand](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-ganni-does-not-call-itself-a-sustainable-brand/) - GANNI is often described as one of fashion’s leading sustainable brands.But the Danish fashion company does not describe itself that way. During a recent conversation at Copenhagen Fashion Week, GANNI co-founder Nikolaj Reffstrup explained why the brand has deliberately avoided calling itself a sustainable fashion brand, despite years of work around materials, climate and responsible
- [Julie Kegels Wins the LVMH Prize 2026](https://byshubhamkumar.com/julie-kegels-wins-the-lvmh-prize-2026/) - Belgian designer Julie Kegels has won the LVMH Prize 2026, marking the 13th edition of one of fashion’s most important awards for emerging talent. The final took place on 4 September 2026 at Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, after more than 2,400 applicationswere received for this year’s competition. Twenty designers were selected for the semi-final, with nine ultimately reaching the
- [Sabato De Sarno Begins a New Chapter at ICICLE](https://byshubhamkumar.com/sabato-de-sarno-begins-a-new-chapter-at-icicle/) - Sabato De Sarno has been appointed Creative Director of ICICLE, opening a new chapter for both the Italian designer and the Shanghai-founded luxury brand. De Sarno will lead the creative direction of ICICLE across women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, accessories and eyewear. His first collection is expected for the Autumn/Winter 2027–2028 season. The appointment comes after
- [GPHG 2026: All the Key Information](https://byshubhamkumar.com/gphg-2026-all-the-key-information/) - The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève, commonly known as the GPHG, is one of the most important annual events in contemporary watchmaking. It recognises exceptional watches, technical innovation, craftsmanship and creative achievement across the global watch industry. The 2026 edition marks the 26th GPHG ceremony, bringing together some of the world’s largest watch houses and independent watchmakers. When
- [Bvlgari Takes Serpenti Beyond Jewellery](https://byshubhamkumar.com/bvlgari-takes-serpenti-beyond-jewellery/) - BSK For decades, Serpenti has been one of Bvlgari’s most recognisable signatures. The serpent has appeared across the Maison’s jewellery, watches and accessories, becoming closely associated with its identity. Now, Bvlgari is taking Serpenti beyond the product itself and into the spaces where people travel, relax and spend their time. At Bvlgari Resort Bali, the
- [Why Cultural Literacy Matters More Than Following Trends](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-cultural-literacy-matters-more-than-following-trends/) - In fast-moving industries such as fashion, luxury, marketing, and design, it is easy to believe that staying informed means following everything that is happening right now. Social media makes this even more intense. Every day brings a new collection, campaign, creator, trend, collaboration, or cultural conversation. Keeping up can feel like an essential part of
- [What AI Cannot Replace: Taste, Judgment and Human Perspective](https://byshubhamkumar.com/what-ai-cannot-replace-taste-judgment-and-human-perspective/) - Artificial intelligence is changing the way people work. Tasks that once required hours of research, writing, analysis, and organisation can now be completed in minutes. For many professionals, this creates an understandable question: if technology can increasingly perform the skills we have spent years developing, what will remain uniquely valuable about human work? The answer
- [Louis Vuitton and DANIEL ROTH Nominated for the GPHG 2026](https://byshubhamkumar.com/louis-vuitton-and-daniel-roth-nominated-for-the-gphg-2026/) - Louis Vuitton is continuing to make a stronger statement in the world of high watchmaking. The Maison has announced that three Louis Vuitton creations have been selected for the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2026, alongside a creation from DANIEL ROTH. Often considered one of the most important awards in contemporary watchmaking, the GPHG celebrates exceptional design,
- [Why Luxury Brands Sell Desire, Not Products](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-luxury-brands-sell-desire-not-products/) - Most businesses are built around a simple idea: tell people what your product does and why they should buy it. Luxury works differently. A luxury brand cannot rely only on features, function, or price. A customer does not need another handbag, watch, fragrance, or jacket. What makes them want one particular product is something less
- [How to Build a Career in Luxury: Why Taste Matters as Much as Skills](https://byshubhamkumar.com/how-to-build-a-career-in-luxury-why-taste-matters-as-much-as-skills/) - Everyone wants to know how to build a career in luxury. They study brands, improve their CVs, learn marketing tools, follow fashion news, and prepare for interviews. These things matter. But they are rarely enough to explain why some people become truly valuable in luxury while others remain interchangeable. Former LVMH North America Chairwoman Pauline
- [Tiffany’s Rainbow Bird on a Rock](https://byshubhamkumar.com/tiffanys-rainbow-bird-on-a-rock/) - Tiffany & Co. has introduced a new interpretation of one of its most imaginative high jewelry creations. The Rainbow Bird on a Rock takes the House’s iconic Bird on a Rock into a more adventurous world of colour, unusual materials and sculptural design. Rare gemstones are combined with inventive enamel, carved stone and unexpected textures, creating pieces
- [Sotheby’s Employees Become Artists?](https://byshubhamkumar.com/sothebys-employees-become-artists/) - Every day, Sotheby’s employees work around art. They research it, handle it, catalogue it, value it, sell it, and help collectors understand it. But this August, something unusual is happening: the people who normally work behind the art are becoming the artists on the walls. The Artists Among Us brings together artworks created by Sotheby’s own employees,
- [Amouage Love Hibiscus: How Luxury Fragrance Is Becoming an Experience](https://byshubhamkumar.com/amouage-love-hibiscus-how-luxury-fragrance-is-becoming-an-experience/) - A fragrance usually begins with a bottle. Amouage is taking the idea much further with Love Hibiscus, the newest creation in its Secret Garden collection. At Galeries Lafayette Paris on the Champs-Élysées, the fragrance has been transformed into an immersive experience, showing how modern luxury beauty is increasingly built around the world surrounding a product, not
- [Beauty Brands Are Selling Moods Instead of Perfumes](https://byshubhamkumar.com/beauty-brands-are-selling-moods-instead-of-perfumes/) - For decades, fragrance marketing revolved around ingredients. Brands celebrated rare flowers, precious woods, and master perfumers to explain what made a perfume special. While those elements still matter, many beauty brands are beginning to tell a different story one that focuses less on what a fragrance contains and more on how it makes people feel.
- [Louis Vuitton’s LV Drop 300 Luxury Sneaker](https://byshubhamkumar.com/louis-vuittons-lv-drop-300-luxury-sneaker/) - Luxury sneakers have become bigger, bolder, and heavier over the past decade. Oversized soles and statement logos have often defined the category. The LV Drop 300 suggests that Louis Vuitton is moving in a different direction. Instead of making a louder sneaker, the House has focused on making a lighter one. Named after its weight of just
- [Why the Future of Luxury May Be Built on New Materials](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-the-future-of-luxury-may-be-built-on-new-materials/) - Luxury has always been defined by exceptional materials. Silk, cashmere, and fine leather have shaped some of the world’s most iconic fashion houses for decades. Today, however, another material is beginning to attract attention—not because it imitates leather, but because it challenges how luxury thinks about innovation. That material is bio-based vegan leather. For a
- [Hennessy’s First Ready-to-Serve Cocktails](https://byshubhamkumar.com/hennessys-first-ready-to-serve-cocktails/) - For more than 260 years, Hennessy has built its reputation on craftsmanship, heritage, and exceptional cognac. That is why the launch of Hennessy Very Special Cocktails feels significant. It is the Maison’s first-ever ready-to-serve cocktail collection, marking a new chapter for one of the world’s most iconic luxury spirits brands. Available exclusively in the United States, the
- [Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2026: Why Everyone Was Talking About the Shoes](https://byshubhamkumar.com/chanel-haute-couture-fall-2026-why-everyone-was-talking-about-the-shoes/) - Chanel Haute Couture Fall 2026 gave fashion editors plenty to discuss, from dramatic silhouettes and intricate embroidery to one of the most anticipated front rows of Paris Haute Couture Week. Yet as the show ended, one detail seemed to dominate every conversation. The shoes. Fashion editors crouched beside the runway to capture them. Creators filled their
- [Rahul Mishra’s DEVI Haute Couture](https://byshubhamkumar.com/rahul-mishras-devi-haute-couture/) - Walk into most haute couture shows and you expect to see exceptional craftsmanship, dramatic silhouettes, and artistic expression. Rahul Mishra’s Fall 2026 Haute Couture collection, DEVI: The Eternal Muse, offers all of these but it also asks a different question. Can couture preserve culture? Presented during Paris Haute Couture Week, DEVI transforms centuries-old Indian temple art into contemporary
- [The Future of Alcohol in a Wellness-Driven World](https://byshubhamkumar.com/the-future-of-alcohol-in-a-wellness-driven-world/) - A few years ago, ordering a drink at a social gathering required very little thought. Beer, wine, cocktails, or spirits were often the default options. Today, that assumption is becoming less certain. Walk through a supermarket, airport lounge, or convenience store and you will find a growing number of beverages promising hydration, gut health, energy,
- [What If Luxury Is Supposed to Be Fun?](https://byshubhamkumar.com/what-if-luxury-is-supposed-to-be-fun/) - For decades, luxury has followed a familiar formula. Exclusive boutiques. Long waiting lists. Serious advertising campaigns. The idea that the more difficult something is to access, the more desirable it becomes. But while reading an interview with Swarovski CEO Alexei Nasard, one phrase caught my attention: “Pop Luxury.” Not because it sounds trendy.Because it challenges one
- [Why Human Made’s Planned Acquisition of Undercover Is About More Than Business](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-human-mades-planned-acquisition-of-undercover-is-about-more-than-business/) - More than thirty years ago, two young designers shared a small retail space in Tokyo’s Harajuku district. One would go on to create BAPE and become one of the most influential figures in streetwear. The other would build Undercover into one of fashion’s most respected cult brands. Today, those two paths may be crossing again.
- [Why Beauty Brands Can’t Afford to Ignore TikTok Shop](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-beauty-brands-cant-afford-to-ignore-tiktok-shop/) - A few years ago, discovering a beauty product usually meant walking through a Sephora aisle, reading a magazine recommendation, or seeing a celebrity campaign. Today, a consumer can discover a cleanser, watch five reviews, see before-and-after results, and purchase it within minutes without ever leaving TikTok. That shift explains why TikTok Shop has become one
- [The Return of the French Pedicure Says More About Beauty Than We Think](https://byshubhamkumar.com/the-return-of-the-french-pedicure-says-more-about-beauty-than-we-think/) - Walk through any luxury resort this summer and you’ll notice something interesting. The loud colors, intricate nail art, and heavily decorated pedicures that once dominated social media are quietly giving way to something simpler. The French pedicure is back.But its return is not really about nail trends. It is about how beauty is changing. For
- [Why Givenchy’s Appointment of Marco De Vincenzo](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-givenchys-appointment-of-marco-de-vincenzo/) - Walk into a luxury boutique today and handbags often receive more attention than the clothing itself. They sit under focused lighting, carefully arranged beside fragrances and jewelry because they have become one of the most important parts of modern luxury business. That is why Givenchy’s appointment of Marco De Vincenzo as Head of Leather Goods
- [Kolkata’s Quiet Luxury Moment](https://byshubhamkumar.com/kolkatas-quiet-luxury-moment/) - Why India’s Cultural Capital Is Becoming Fashion’s Next Opportunity For years, luxury expansion in India followed a familiar route. Mumbai came first, followed by Delhi, and then growing attention shifted toward cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad. Kolkata rarely appeared at the center of those conversations. The city was usually associated with literature, heritage architecture, art,
- [Gucci, Dior and Burberry: Three Different Paths Through Luxury’s Slowdown](https://byshubhamkumar.com/gucci-dior-and-burberry-three-different-paths-through-luxurys-slowdown/) - The luxury industry continues to move through a period of adjustment. Growth has slowed, consumer behavior has shifted, and brands are increasingly being asked to prove not only that they can generate sales, but that they can sustain long-term desirability. In this environment, Gucci, Dior, and Burberry offer three very different approaches to navigating change.
- [Coty Reaffirms Net-Zero with Science](https://byshubhamkumar.com/coty-reaffirms-net-zero-with-science/) - Coty Inc. has received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for its net-zero commitment, aligning its strategy with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. This validation is important. It confirms that Coty’s targets are not internally defined ambitions, but externally assessed and grounded in climate science. In a landscape where sustainability claims
- [Zara × John Galliano](https://byshubhamkumar.com/zara-x-john-galliano/) - Reworking the Archive, Rethinking Scale Zara’s partnership with John Galliano introduces a different way of thinking about collaboration in fashion. It is not built around a single collection or a moment of visibility. It unfolds over time, from 2026 to 2028, with the first release expected in September 2026. The structure itself suggests intention. This
- [Beauty Industry Trends for 2026](https://byshubhamkumar.com/beauty-industry-trends-for-2026/) - What’s Changing in the Global Market? The beauty industry in 2026 is growing fast, but the way it grows is changing. Global revenues are expected to cross 670 billion dollars, yet success is no longer driven by viral trends or social media hype. Consumers now want products that are effective, science-backed, and meaningful. From Hype
- [Bhavitha Mandava and Chanel: A New Face of Modern Fashion](https://byshubhamkumar.com/bhavitha-mandava-and-chanel-a-new-face-of-modern-fashion/) - Chanel’s appointment of Bhavitha Mandava as a House Ambassador feels less like a surprise and more like a natural continuation of a story that many have been quietly following. Her journey has unfolded with a rare sense of timing. Becoming the first Indian model to open a Chanel show was already a defining moment. It
- [Ruinart Invites Tadashi Kawamata to Join Its Conversations with Nature](https://byshubhamkumar.com/ruinart-invites-tadashi-kawamata-to-join-its-conversations-with-nature/) - For 2026, Ruinart has invited Japanese artist Tadashi Kawamata to be part of its ongoing project, Conversations with Nature. This series reflects the Maison’s desire to stay connected to the natural world and to explore that relationship through contemporary art. Kawamata is known for his installations made from wood and reclaimed materials. His work is
- [What Amouage 66% Growth Reveals About Luxury Fragrance](https://byshubhamkumar.com/what-amouage-66-growth-reveals-about-luxury-fragrance/) - Amouage reported a 66% revenue increase in 2025, marking one of the strongest growth years in the brand’s history. For a house known more for intensity than scale, this figure is not just impressive. It is strategic. The growth was largely driven by its high-concentration Exceptional Extraits collection and the expansion of its directly operated global boutiques. Both
- [LVMH Announces the 20 Semi-Finalists for the 2026 LVMH Prize](https://byshubhamkumar.com/lvmh-announces-the-20-semi-finalists-for-the-2026-lvmh-prize/) - LVMH has officially revealed the 20 young fashion houses shortlisted for the semi-final of the 13th edition of the LVMH Prize for Young Fashion Designers, to be held on 4 and 5 March 2026 in Paris. This year’s edition once again confirms the global reach and relevance of the Prize. More than 2,400 designers from around the world
- [Dior Haute Couture Is Now Open to the Public at the Musée Rodin](https://byshubhamkumar.com/dior-haute-couture-is-now-open-to-the-public-at-the-musee-rodin/) - For a brief moment, haute couture steps off the runway and into public view. Dior has opened its latest Haute Couture presentation to visitors at the Musée Rodin, allowing the public to walk through the same space where the show took place just days ago. Rather than a traditional retrospective or museum exhibition, this is a
- [Hermès Quietly Introduces the Kelly Constellation for Ultra-VIP Clients](https://byshubhamkumar.com/hermes-quietly-introduces-the-kelly-constellation-for-ultra-vip-clients/) - Hermès has quietly introduced one of its most discreet and conceptually refined creations in recent memory: the Kelly Constellation, a handbag reserved exclusively for the Maison’s highest-tier clients. There was no campaign, no runway moment, and no public announcement. True to Hermès’ philosophy, the bag entered the world almost invisibly, circulating only through private conversations and trusted
- [Listening to Jonathan Anderson on Refashioning the House of Dior](https://byshubhamkumar.com/listening-to-jonathan-anderson-on-refashioning-the-house-of-dior/) - House of Dior | The BoF Podcast” Today I listened to Jonathan Anderson on Refashioning the House of Dior on the BoF Podcast and it left me thinking deeply about fashion, craft, and creative transformation. From the very beginning, Imran Ahmed sets the scene Jonathan Anderson has just shown his first couture collection for Dior, and it’s one of
- [Dior Haute Couture Spring–Summer 2026](https://byshubhamkumar.com/dior-haute-couture-2026/) - Sewing as a Living System For his first Haute Couture collection at Christian Dior, Jonathan Anderson approaches couture not as a fixed inheritance, but as a living system. One that thinks, adapts, and remains open to questioning. Rather than positioning couture as a ceremonial summit, Anderson treats it as an active laboratory, a space where ideas, materials, and
- [How Schiaparelli Turned the Louvre’s Lost Jewels Into Couture](https://byshubhamkumar.com/how-schiaparelli-turned-the-louvres-lost-jewels-into-couture/) - High fashion often looks forward. This season, Schiaparelli looked backward, toward absence, loss, and memory. For its Paris couture presentation, the house drew inspiration from one of the most unusual chapters in French cultural history: the jewels of the Louvre that vanished, were scattered, or exist today only through archives and imagination. Rather than reconstructing historical objects literally, Schiaparelli
- [Christie’s Asia 40th Anniversary](https://byshubhamkumar.com/christies-asia-40th-anniversary/) - This January, Christie’s presents a preview of its Asia 40th Anniversary Sales in Singapore, offering a rare opportunity to view important works by some of the most influential modern and contemporary artists before they are auctioned in Hong Kong. The preview brings together works by Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Bernard Buffet, Yoshitomo Nara, Le Pho, and Adrien-Jean Le Mayeur de Merprès, among others. Together, the
- [Valentino Garavani passed away on January 19, 2026](https://byshubhamkumar.com/valentino-garavani-passed-away-on-january-19-2026/) - (1932–2026) Valentino Garavani passed away on January 19, 2026, at the age of 93, in Rome. He died at his residence, surrounded by loved ones. With his passing, fashion loses one of its most enduring figures, a designer who shaped elegance for more than half a century and gave Italian couture a singular, global voice.
- [Diesel Appoints Andrea Rigogliosi as CEO](https://byshubhamkumar.com/diesel-appoints-andrea-rigogliosi-as-ceo/) - What This Leadership Move Means for the Brand Diesel has appointed Andrea Rigogliosi as its new Chief Executive Officer. The decision comes at a time when the brand is enjoying renewed cultural visibility and a clearer creative identity, shaped by the work of Glenn Martens. Rather than indicating a shift in direction, this appointment suggests something more measured. Diesel
- [Why Voice Still Matters in Fashion](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-voice-still-matters-in-fashion/) - What 20 Years of the Influencer Economy Taught Me About Voice, Luxury, and Losing the Plot I watched Examining 20 Years of Fashion’s Influencer Economy expecting another familiar conversation about authenticity, platforms, and content. Instead, it felt like a quiet reckoning with how fashion media, influence, and luxury slowly drifted away from their original meaning. What stayed
- [Givenchy Gets a New CEO as LVMH Reshapes Leadership at the Maison](https://byshubhamkumar.com/givenchy-gets-a-new-ceo-as-lvmh-reshapes-leadership-at-the-maison/) - Leadership changes in luxury often happen quietly, but they usually signal something deeper. Givenchy’s appointment of Amandine Ohayon as its new Chief Executive Officer is one of those moments that deserves attention, not for its drama, but for what it suggests about the Maison’s next phase. Ohayon replaces Alessandro Valenti, who exits after just 18
- [How Gen Z Is Changing the Way We Wear Fragrance](https://byshubhamkumar.com/how-gen-z-is-changing-the-way-we-wear-fragrance/) - Fragrance is no longer a single signature for younger consumers. For teens and Gen Z, scent has become flexible, emotional, and situational. It is layered, rotated, and worn differently depending on mood, time of day, or social context. Perfume is no longer about committing to one identity. It is about responding to the moment. Recent
- [Raf Simons Returns Through the Archive](https://byshubhamkumar.com/raf-simons-returns-through-the-archive/) - For the first time since his label closed in 2022, Raf Simons is stepping back into the physical world of his own brand. Not through a comeback show or a new collection, but through something quieter and far more deliberate: an archive and stock sale at Dover Street Market Ginza. From December 29 to January 18, a three-week
- [How the World’s Most Expensive Color Shaped Painting](https://byshubhamkumar.com/how-the-worlds-most-expensive-color-shaped-painting/) - Ultramarine blue is one of the few colors in art whose value existed long before it touched a canvas. Painters did not discover it by mixing earth or plants. Artisans pulled it from stone. Natural ultramarine comes from lapis lazuli, a semi-precious rock mined mainly in the Sar-e-Sang region of Afghanistan. These mines have supplied
- [Why LVMH Is Betting on Niche Fragrance](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-lvmh-is-betting-on-niche-fragrance/) - LVMH’s investment arm, LVMH Luxury Ventures, has taken a minority stake in BDK Parfums, one of France’s fastest-rising niche fragrance houses. It is a small deal on paper, but a very telling one. Luxury groups rarely move without strategy, and this investment signals where the next wave of beauty growth is coming from. BDK has
- [LVMH: Maison Ruinart x Liu Bolin](https://byshubhamkumar.com/lvmh-maison-ruinart-x-liu-bolin/) - Wine & Spirits Art, Nature, and Savoir-Faire in Conversation LVMH’s Maison Ruinart has always treated contemporary art as part of its identity, but its latest collaboration with Chinese artist Liu Bolin feels especially meaningful. Rather than a standard artistic partnership, this residency explores how humans and nature coexist, and how creativity can make that relationship
- [Indri Single Malt Indian Whisky](https://byshubhamkumar.com/indri-single-malt-indian-whisky/) - For a long time, Indian whisky sat outside the global luxury conversation. It dominated in volume but not in reputation. When people spoke about great whisky, the references were fixed and familiar: Scotland, Ireland, the United States. India was rarely included, especially at the premium end. Indri marks a shift in that perception. What stands
- [Art Basel Miami Beach 2025: A Week Where the City Stays Busy Even When the Art Market Slows](https://byshubhamkumar.com/art-basel-miami-beach-2025-a-week-where-the-city-stays-busy-even-when-the-art-market-slows/) - Art Basel Miami Beach has become one of those events that shapes the energy of an entire city. Every December, Miami turns into a global meeting place for collectors, creatives, brands, and people who simply want to feel part of the moment. But this year, something interesting is happening. The art market is slowing, yet
- [Bhavitha Mandava: From New York Subway Discovery to Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026](https://byshubhamkumar.com/bhavitha-mandava-from-new-york-subway-discovery-to-chanel-metiers-dart-2026/) - Some journeys begin with a plan. Others begin without warning. Bhavitha Mandava’s started on an ordinary day in the New York subway, long before she imagined a career in fashion. She was an NYU student, focused on classes and everyday routines, when a chance encounter underground changed everything. She was scouted on the spot. Two
- [Inside the Chanel Métiers d’Art 2026 Collection: Notes From My Journal](https://byshubhamkumar.com/inside-the-chanel-metiers-dart-2026-collection-notes-from-my-journal/) - When I look at the Métiers d’Art 2026 collection, what stays with me is not just the clothes but the quiet world behind them. Matthieu Blazy brings New York into Chanel, but he does it through the hands of the artisans at le19M. The collection moves like a film, yet every detail comes from work
- [Inside the Louis Vuitton Repair Workshop](https://byshubhamkumar.com/inside-the-louis-vuitton-repair-workshop/) - The Louis Vuitton Repair Workshop is one of the places where I see the true meaning of luxury. It is quiet, precise and fully centred on savoir-faire. Every item that arrives carries a story, and the workshop exists to protect that story with care and craftsmanship. What stays with me is how personal these repairs
- [Gérald Genta Gentissima Oursin 41](https://byshubhamkumar.com/gerald-genta-gentissima-oursin-41/) - Blue and Green Meteorite Editions Gérald Genta’s most radical ideas often sat outside the mainstream of traditional watchmaking, and the new Gentissima Oursin 41 proves how relevant that spirit still is today. The piece returns to one of Genta’s boldest concepts from the 1980s and rebuilds it with the precision and technical confidence of La
- [LVMH’s Environmental Work at COP30: A Closer Look at LIFE 360 and the Amazon](https://byshubhamkumar.com/lvmhs-environmental-work-at-cop30-a-closer-look-at-life-360-and-the-amazon/) - As COP30 opens in Belém, LVMH has shared an update on its environmental roadmap, LIFE 360. For a group of this scale, these updates matter. They reveal how the world’s largest luxury house is reshaping operations, supply chains and sourcing in response to climate reality. A Long-Term Environmental Vision LVMH has been building its environmental
- [India’s New Fashion Power Map](https://byshubhamkumar.com/indias-new-fashion-power-map/) - India’s fashion market is going through a major reset. Three forces are shaping this shift: billionaire-led conglomerates building luxury portfolios, Mumbai redefining its retail geography, and Myntra strengthening its position as the country’s digital fashion engine. Together, they reveal how India is preparing for the next decade of fashion growth. Why Conglomerates Are Buying Designer
- [Why Soldes Offer the Most Trustworthy Discounts in France](https://byshubhamkumar.com/why-soldes-offer-the-most-trustworthy-discounts-in-france/) - Every year, shoppers in France enter two very different discount seasons: the global wave of Black Friday and the traditional French soldes. Both promise deals, but only one is backed by a strict legal framework that protects consumers and guarantees real value. For anyone living in France or shopping online from abroad, understanding the difference
- [The State of Fashion 2025: A New Reality for Fashion and Luxury](https://byshubhamkumar.com/the-state-of-fashion-2025-a-new-reality-for-fashion-and-luxury/) - The new State of Fashion 2025 report from BoF and McKinsey paints a clear picture. The industry is entering a year shaped by uncertainty, price-sensitive consumers and very different growth paths across regions. The mood among executives is cautious. Many do not expect improvement this year, and some even anticipate further decline. Consumers feel the
- [Balmain Names Antonin Tron as Creative Director](https://byshubhamkumar.com/balmain-names-antonin-tron-as-creative-director/) - Balmain has announced the appointment of Antonin Tron as its new Creative Director, effective immediately. He succeeds Olivier Rousteing, who led the house for 14 transformative years. Tron will debut his first collection at Paris Fashion Week in March 2026, presenting the Fall/Winter 2026 line. A New Chapter for Balmain Antonin Tron, 41, studied at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts Antwerp and
- [How Generative AI Is Redefining E-Commerce Storytelling](https://byshubhamkumar.com/how-generative-ai-is-redefining-e-commerce-storytelling/) - A New Shift in How We Browse Generative AI is changing the way fashion and luxury brands speak to customers online. It has moved from being a background tool to becoming part of how people discover, understand and decide what to buy. Today’s consumers do not want filters and endless product grids. They want clear
- [Olivier Rousteing Leaves Balmain](https://byshubhamkumar.com/olivier-rousteing-leaves-balmain/) - After 14 years, Olivier Rousteing is stepping down as Creative Director of Balmain closing one of the most defining chapters in modern French fashion. When he took over the house in 2011 at just 25, Rousteing became one of the youngest creative leaders in Paris since Yves Saint Laurent and the first Black designer to lead a major
- [Givaudan x Louvre Abu Dhabi](https://byshubhamkumar.com/givaudan-x-louvre-abu-dhabi/) - When Fragrance Becomes Art Givaudan and Louvre Abu Dhabi came together for a celebration that perfectly blended art, fragrance, and emotion. Held under the museum’s iconic dome, the event marked 25 years of Givaudan’s presence in the Middle East, and it felt like much more than a dinner it was a complete sensory journey. Guests began the evening surrounded Givaudan celebrates 25 years in the Middle East with Louvre Abu Dhabi through “Universal Breeze,” a partnership blending art, fragrance, and sensory storytelling.
- [Cartier Unveils the Panthère Aegis Ring: A New Expression of Duality and Craftsmanship](https://byshubhamkumar.com/cartier-unveils-the-panthere-aegis-ring-a-new-expression-of-duality-and-craftsmanship/) - Cartier introduces the Panthère Aegis Ring, a remarkable creation that fuses sculpture, symbolism, and savoir-faire into a single work of art. This launch highlights Cartier’s unique mastery of glyptics the ancient art of carving hard stones a rare craft that few contemporary jewellers have preserved in-house. At the heart of the ring lies a superb 6.89-carat oval-shaped pink
- [LVMH Accelerates Its Expansion in China as Luxury Demand Rebounds](https://byshubhamkumar.com/lvmh-accelerates-its-expansion-in-china-as-luxury-demand-rebounds/) - LVMH is deepening its presence in China with a major retail expansion set for December 2025. The group will open new multi-story flagship stores for Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Loro Piana in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun, marking one of its most significant launches in recent years. The location, developed by Swire Properties, has seen strong
- [Loewe Louis Wain Holiday Capsule Collection](https://byshubhamkumar.com/loewe-louis-wain-holiday-capsule-collection/) - Loewe opens the holiday season with a story that feels both imaginative and intimate a celebration of artistry, play, and craftsmanship. Inspired by the British artist Louis Wain (1860–1939), whose whimsical cat portraits captured emotion through eccentric beauty, the collection turns his joyful world into wearable art. A Dialogue Between Art and Craft of Loewe and
- [Hope Is a Strategy: What We Can Learn from Jane Goodall](https://byshubhamkumar.com/hope-is-a-strategy-what-we-can-learn-from-jane-goodall/) - About Purpose, Courage, and Connection In a world where speed, profit, and distraction dominate, Jane Goodall remains one of the few voices reminding us what truly matters purpose, compassion, and hope. Until her final days, she continued to travel the world, not for fame or wealth, but to inspire people to protect the planet and believe Discover Jane Goodall’s powerful lessons on purpose, courage, and sustainable action and how you can apply them in life, business, or brand creation
- [Wooyoungmi: Defining the Language of Korean Luxury](https://byshubhamkumar.com/wooyoungmi-defining-the-language-of-korean-luxury/) - In Seoul, Wooyoungmi has opened its first standalone flagship a new chapter for the brand that shaped Korea’s global fashion identity. Founded by Youngmi Woo, known as Madame Woo, Wooyoungmi has always stood for quiet strength, structure, and precision. When she presented her first collection in Paris in 2002, few expected a Korean designer to redefine men’s tailoring on
- [What LVMH’s Latest Strategy Tells Us About the Future of Luxury](https://byshubhamkumar.com/what-lvmhs-latest-strategy-tells-us-about-the-future-of-luxury/) - After months of cautious trading, the European luxury market is showing new signs of strength. Entering late October, luxury shares began to climb again led by LVMH, whose strong third-quarter results reignited investor confidence and lifted the broader industry. LVMH Takes the Lead Following its strong third-quarter results, LVMH continues to set the tone for the industry. Revenue exceeded expectations in
- [Luxury is adapting in the US and China.](https://byshubhamkumar.com/luxury-is-adapting-in-the-us-and-china/) - Luxury brands find balance as U.S. demand grows and China stabilizes. How pricing, craftsmanship, and strategy in new luxury era.
- [Fondation Louis Vuitton Presents: Gerhard Richter](https://byshubhamkumar.com/fondation-louis-vuitton-presents-gerhard-richter/) - The Fondation Louis Vuitton will present a major retrospective of Gerhard Richter, one of the most influential artists of our time. Bringing together more than 275 works spanning sixty-two years, this exhibition offers, for the first time, a complete chronological journey through Richter’s artistic evolution from his early photo-based paintings to his abstract works, overpainted photographs, glass
- [India’s Luxury Market to Hit $12.1 Billion in 2025 Here’s What’s Driving It](https://byshubhamkumar.com/indias-luxury-market-to-hit-12-1-billion-in-2025-heres-whats-driving-it/) - India’s luxury market is expanding faster than ever. Once known mainly for its mass brands and bargain culture, the country is now stepping into a new chapter of refined consumption. According to recent reports, India’s luxury goods market is expected to grow by 10 percent this year and reach $12.1 billion by the end of 2025,
- [Dolce & Gabbana Reimagines Italian Tailoring for the Modern Wardrobe](https://byshubhamkumar.com/dolce-gabbana-reimagines-italian-tailoring-for-the-modern-wardrobe/) - Dolce & Gabbana’s Fall/Winter 2025 collection, Italian Tailoring, celebrates craftsmanship and timeless style. Inspired by the brand’s archives, it brings classic Italian tailoring into a modern wardrobe — where elegance feels personal and effortless. The collection looks back at signature silhouettes from the 1990s and reshapes them through new proportions and fabrics. Masculine and feminine codes
- [What Does Luxury Mean in Today’s World?](https://byshubhamkumar.com/what-does-luxury-mean-in-todays-world/) - In an age of fast consumption and constant reinvention, the idea of luxury is quietly transforming. What was once defined by price, prestige, and exclusivity is now being redefined by meaning, purpose, and human connection. For decades, luxury stood for the rare and unattainable an emblem of perfection crafted for the few. But today’s world
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