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Jewellery brands have raised prices less than fashion labels, and now benefit from a stronger sense of lasting value.

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 French luxury giant is launching a new circularity focused venture with investments in waste management and recycling companies, much as it has bought up top-end ateliers in a decades-long push to future-proof its supply chain.

There’s no denying that the biggest luxury brands badly need a creative reboot. But while the designers who got the top jobs are more than qualified, the lack of female representation speaks to deficiencies in how the industry considers its talent pipeline, writes Imran Amed.

The French couture and beauty giant is easing off punchy price increases and investing in new markets including India, Mexico and Canada, CEO Leena Nair and CFO Philippe Blondiaux told BoF, as sales slid for the first time since 2020.

Analysis from BoF INSIGHTS PULSE shows which brands and celebrities drove the conversation around the Met Gala on social media — and why.

Hermès, Chanel and Louis Vuitton are among the luxury megabrands that have largely remained quiet amid a flood of viral TikToks falsely suggesting their bags are made in China.

The American musician’s unique blend of artistry, social commentary and provocation has generated cultural impact, commercial success and institutional recognition. Now, he’s starring in the French brand’s latest eyewear campaign.

The appointment of the 26-year-old actress underscores the French luxury brand’s growing commitment to the India market.

Chinese creators claiming to manufacture for luxury brands have gone viral on the platform, offering cut-price ‘dupes’ in response to Trump’s punitive tariffs on the country.