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Research
‘The defining theme of 2026 is connection – between people, systems and senses’: The Future Laboratory

“Climate-attuned Beauty,” “Future-proof Foods” and “Golden Gap Years” are among the 50 trends included in the latest edition of the London-based market research firm’s annual forecast report.

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Columns
What’s at the end of the catwalk? Overtime pay, lunch breaks and other worker protections

New York State’s Fashion Workers Act provides models with stronger employment benefits, whether or not they are deemed independent contractors.

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Travel and hospitality
Rosewood London opens ski-inspired winter terrace

The hospitality group is partnering with Dutch skiwear brand Goldbergh and Scottish whisky distillery The Singleton to bring the space to life.

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Commerce
Louis Vuitton courts rapper Future as ‘Friend of the House’

The appointment continues men’s creative director Pharrell Williams’ push to build a network of “LVers,” a curated group of collaborators that greatly impact culture.

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Travel and hospitality
Raffles, Christofle premiere exclusive dining experience

Now live in Boston, the private service features a unique tasting menu crafted by the property’s culinary director.

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Commerce
Longines announces latest Ambassador of Elegance

Chinese actor, musician and equestrian archer Yosh Yu is the Swiss watchmaker’s new representative.

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Apparel and accessories
Moncler returns to the slopes for Grenoble campaign

The Italian fashion label is highlighting this season’s athletic and après-ski gear.

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Food and beverage
Ruinart reveals annual Carte Blanche creative collaboration

The LVMH-owned Champagne house is reconnecting with Chinese artist Liu Bolin for an experiential residency in the Maldives.

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Commerce
Capri Holdings closes Versace divestiture

The U.S. fashion group is calling the $1.375 billion move a key step toward reducing debt as it refocuses on the remainder of its portfolio.

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Sustainability
New Global Fashion Agenda program in Turkey targets textile waste

As one of the world’s major sourcing regions, the nation will host the fourth iteration of the nonprofit organization’s recovery initiative, following deployments in Bangladesh, Cambodia and Indonesia.

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Commerce
Viceroy Hotels installs next chief executive

With openings planned across Africa, Europe and the Americas, the luxury hospitality group has tasked Arash Azarbarzin with guiding international growth.

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Automotive
Bugatti assembles owners for seasonal gathering in Molsheim

Company leaders gathered at Château Saint-Jean to recognize brand milestones, from Veyron’s 20th anniversary to the continued progression of the French automaker’s Mistral, Bolide and newly announced Tourbillon models.

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Automotive
85pc of recent, pending Gen Z car buyers considering luxury vehicle purchase: report

New data suggests that younger consumers are increasingly willing to make these transactions online, shifting focus away from retail showrooms.

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Q&A
Off the Cuff: A Q&A with Boucheron’s Hélène Poulit-Duquesne

The interview series explores the career paths, current projects and next steps of those shaping the world’s best luxury brands.

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Retail
Showcasing flagship, Brioni starts fresh on Rue Saint-Honoré

The two-level boutique stocks men’s and women’s ready-to-wear collections, plus formal and leisurewear; guests can also experience the Italian menswear brand’s bespoke tailoring service in-store.

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Government
US lowers tariff on Swiss imports to 15pc

Replacing the previous 39 percent rate, the retroactive adjustment will lighten recent heightened cost pressures linked to luxury watches and other such goods shipped from the central European nation.

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Automotive
Mercedes-Benz locks in with WTA as exclusive automobile partner

Starting January 2026, the marque will maintain a presence at approximately 30 tournaments across the global women’s tennis circuit, providing custom fleets to players, officials and guests at each match.

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Commerce
Actress Chase Infiniti accepts Louis Vuitton ambassador role

Attracting the attention of the French fashion house since 2024, the talent’s performances have positioned her among Hollywood’s most closely watched newcomers.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY
Luxury Unfiltered: Why the best luxury experiences look exactly like the worst ones (on paper)
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Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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What’s at the end of the catwalk? Overtime pay, lunch breaks and other worker protections
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New York State’s Fashion Workers Act provides models with stronger employment benefits, whether or not they are deemed independent contractors.

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Luxury Unfiltered: The luxury market will lose the middle ground in 2026
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Luxury Unfiltered is a weekly column by Daniel Langer, an expert in luxury branding, hospitality and activations who was named a “Global Top 5 Luxury Key Opinion Leader” by Netbase Quid.

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From maps to masterpieces: Luxury needs a tour de force, not tinsel
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Across the industry this year, one refrain echoed: “Consumers say they want sustainability, but they don’t buy it.” This is the wrong conclusion drawn from the wrong data.

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She dances out of the party, onto her next stop, where a couple watches the launch of a satellite on the brand’s 1958 Beovision Capri television.From there, she dances through a series of different music genres before finding herself in a grassy landscape where the Beolab 90, launched in 2015, takes her on a brief journey through time and space, highlighting the brand’s vast history and future. She then exits the elevator with a pair of Beoplay H100 headphones on her ears.Each of the vignettes underscores the brand’s relationship to culture and people, allowing the brand to highlight how its products have borne witness to the greatest moments of history while facilitating connections between people.“In 1925, when Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen founded this company, they weren't simply building technology - they were guided by 'a never failing will to create only the best... persistently to find new ways,'” said Kristian Teär, CEO of Bang & Olufsen, in a statement.“Today, a century on, that same spirit drives us in everything we do: in every speaker, in every handcrafted detail, in every bold leap forward,” Ms. Teär said. “Bang & Olufsen has always been more than sound - it's about leading the way people live with technology, and the constant pursuit of the extraordinary.”Beyond the film, the brand has marked the milestone year through a bevy of programming, inclusive of activations and exhibitions in the world’s various cultural capitals such as Copenhagen, Shanghai, Tokyo, Seoul, New York City, London and Paris.In 2026, the brand will release a capsule collection of lifestyle products and a tome entitled  The Book of Sound and Vision

‘Sound. Elevated.’ from Bang & Olufsen marks centennial