
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.

Currency swings and regional volatility weighed on the French fashion and leather goods house’s top line.
The pair’s seven-year commitment to youth education is evolving as the Shiseido-owned brand renews its global commitment with the United Nations agency for the third time.
Leaving April 27, the retailer’s famed facade windows now feature this season’s womenswear designs from the Italian fashion label.
Using scarves as canvases, the Italian fashion label is presenting a new collection and campaign, adding collaborations with institutions such as LACMA and the Florence Academy of Fine Arts into the mix.
The Sant’Agata Bolognese-based supercar manufacturer is emphasizing the role of Italian craftsmanship in shaping its global brand identity.
The French luxury conglomerate’s jewelry houses delivered double-digit growth figures, offsetting performances from others, such as Italian fashion label Gucci.
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The warm weather campaign stars British actors Simone Ashley and Tom Blyth.
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.
The Natural Diamond Council’s global initiative took place on April 8.
The Hong Kong-based group’s flagship brand’s restaurant, T’ang Court, received its second star, ten years after its first.
The German automaker created a bespoke S-Class through its Manufaktur program for the German professional golfer and brand ambassador.
Models Hailey Bieber, Lina Zhang and Jake Hodder star in the French fashion label’s campaign alongside the Hortense, Niki and Amalia handbags.
The German luxury brand has signed on as the official lifestyle outfitter of the tennis tournament, beginning with the 2027 edition.
The French luxury conglomerate estimates that, following a strong start to 2026, the Middle East conflict had a negative impact of 1 percent on organic growth.
The French fashion and leather goods house is opening the doors to its 25th production facility.
The Chilean-American actor is the latest Hollywood star to join the French fashion house’s family.
The former Gucci CEO steps in to work with chairman and co-CEO Alfonso Dolce as the Italian fashion house’s cofounder Stefano Gabbana resigns from his role as chairman, staying involved in a creative capacity.
The accompanying campaign, shot documentary style, is one of the first launches from the British automaker‘s new co-creative directors.
“LVMH appears to have an insatiable appetite for brand acquisition.”
Rebecca Miller, founder/CEO of ARTful Communication, in LVMH asserts luxury dominance with latest acquisitions
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.

The United States Patent and Trademark Office has declared cosmetics and fragrances are related goods, a decision that carries many implications for industry players producing across categories.

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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