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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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Fragrance and personal care
Diptyque plays with the surreal in holiday tale

The French fragrance brand is enlisting a trio of prominent Parisian creatives to guide its seasonal storytelling.

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Research
Hermès, Goyard lead consigner sales in 2025: Rebag

The secondhand platform is revealing the impact of international tariffs on high-end goods over the past year.

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Travel and hospitality
Chase opens new Sapphire Lounge in Las Vegas

The club will include the American bank’s first-ever Champagne parlor.

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Fragrance and personal care
Sephora introduces new concept for SEPHORiA 2026

The LVMH-owned beauty retailer is bringing the event to Los Angeles for the first time since 2019.

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Sports
Louis Vuitton named title partner of F1 Monaco Grand Prix

The French fashion house will design the winning trophy trunks for the racing event.

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Retail
Dolce & Gabbana sets up holiday market in NYC

The Italian fashion house is bringing seasonal cheer to its Manhattan flagship.

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Apparel and accessories
Pucci leans on classical luxury codes for holiday campaign

The Italian fashion label is presenting Russian supermodel Irina Shayk as a festive, 1960s-inspired cover girl for the promotional push.

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Columns
Luxury Unfiltered: The luxury market will lose the middle ground in 2026

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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Travel and hospitality
Mandarin Oriental kicks off annual Silent Night activation

Spas across the hospitality brand’s portfolio participate, offering guests an evening of quiet reflection during one of the busiest periods of the year.

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Commerce
Comité Colbert names new president

Effective June 2026, French jeweler Boucheron’s CEO will serve as president of the French luxury trade association.

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Travel and hospitality
Hilton launches loyalty program at sea with Explora Journeys

The American multinational hospitality company is expanding access to its loyalty program to members booking ocean travel.

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Commerce
Mercedes-Benz signs Coco Gauff as global ambassador

Announced on Dec. 8, the German automaker has a new spokesperson.

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Travel and hospitality
HNWIs report surging interest in luxury cruises: Altiant, ILTM

The market research firm is detailing an uptick in demand for sea travel experiences from high-net-worth individuals.

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Columns
From maps to masterpieces: Luxury needs a tour de force, not tinsel

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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Research
Kering Foundation to examine violence against women, children via new research program

The French luxury conglomerate’s foundation is committing to a multi-year project with Canada’s McGill University.

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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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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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Luxury Unfiltered: The one question most luxury CEOs cannot answer
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Luxury Unfiltered: Visuals versus emotions, and the mistake most luxury brands make
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