Luxury Brands Raised Prices 80% in 5 Years. Now 60 Million Customers Feel Betrayed
The Bain 2025 report reveals the luxury sector lost 60 million customers. The word used is "betrayed." What went wrong a…
Trump's 15% Tariffs on Italian Luxury: Who Really Pays the Bill, Brand by Brand
The US imposes tariffs of up to 15% on European goods. Italy exports €12 billion in luxury to the US every year. Who abs…
Missoni Sold to Private Equity: What Happens to Italian Luxury Brands When the Funds Arrive
The Missoni family has sold its brand to FSI. It is the latest in a long series. Valentino, Versace, Trussardi: what rea…
Is Gucci Worth Anything? Kering's Numbers in 2026 and What to Expect from the Capital Markets Day
Gucci lost 22% of revenue in 2025. On April 16, Kering holds its Capital Markets Day. Is Demna the right answer? The num…
Rolex vs. Patek Philippe 2026: Which Watch Is the Better Investment?
Rolex offers liquidity and accessible entry. Patek Philippe offers deeper appreciation and rarer pieces. The right answe…
Milan Fashion Week FW 2026: The Business Intelligence Behind the Shows
Milan Fashion Week Fall 2026 was not about trends. It was about which Italian houses have a viable commercial strategy f…
Brunello Cucinelli 2026: The Luxury Brand That Turned Philosophy Into Profit
Brunello Cucinelli has built a billion-euro empire on cashmere, philosophy, and a refusal to grow too fast. In 2026, the…
Quiet Luxury 2026: The Brands Winning With Silence and Why It Will Last
Quiet luxury is not a trend. It is a structural shift in how the wealthiest consumers signal status. In 2026, the brands…
LVMH vs. Kering in 2026: Which Luxury Conglomerate Deserves Your Attention?
LVMH is diversified and dominant. Kering is concentrated and betting on Demna at Gucci. In 2026, these two conglomerates…
Hermès Is Now Worth More Than LVMH. Here Is What That Means.
Hermès has overtaken LVMH as the world's most valuable luxury company. This is not a financial footnote. It is a stateme…
Hermès Birkin 2026: Is It Still the World's Best Investment Handbag?
The Hermès Birkin has historically outperformed the S&P 500. In 2026, with secondary market prices normalizing from pand…
Oscars 2026: One Battle After Another Wins Best Picture — Complete Winners List
One Battle After Another wins Best Picture at the 2026 Oscars. Complete winners list for all 24 categories at the 98th A…
