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Louis Vuitton raises U.S. handbag prices amid tariff concerns

Louis Vuitton has quietly raised the prices of several handbags in the United States— a move analysts interpret as a preemptive response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on European imports. The adjustment comes on the heels of Hermès’ announcement earlier this month that it will implement a 10 per cent price increase. According to a recent price...

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Louis Vuitton is navigating an evolving global luxury landscape

After years of riding high on the back of strong international demand and an unwavering brand ethos, Louis Vuitton finds itself at a strategic inflection point. The French luxury powerhouse, a key pillar of LVMH, is contending with a confluence of macroeconomic pressures and evolving consumer behaviours that threaten to recalibrate the dynamics...

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Louis Vuitton to host cruise 2026 show in Avignon

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is heading to Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Avignon, France, to showcase its cruise 2026 collection on May 22. In a statement, Louis Vuitton said that Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections, chose Palais des Papes, classified as a historic monument, for its “...

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The Dior Saddle & Hermès Kelly bag are the handbags to invest in for 2025

As the US stock market continues to fall into negative territory over the latest tariff changes, individuals around the world seek out more stable and secure alternatives for investing. From gold to arts and collectibles, some of the most sought-after investment pieces in the fashion industry have long included Rolex watches and the ever-iconic...

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Louis Vuitton launches home collection during Milan Design Week

French fashion house Louis Vuitton is broadening its lifestyle vision with a full home collection unveiled during Milan Design Week. In a statement, Louis Vuitton said the Home Collection marks a new chapter in the French luxury brand’s history and will showcase “a comprehensive world dedicated to the art of living,” featuring five product...

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Louis Vuitton turns egg bag into a chocolate Easter egg

French fashion house Louis Vuitton has teamed up with pastry chef Maxime Frédéric to launch a range of Easter chocolates, including an Easter egg inspired by a bag designed by Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of the women's collections. The iconic Egg bag from the Louis Vuitton spring/summer 2019 collection has been transformed into...

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LVMH appoints new heads for Kenzo and Fendi

French luxury goods group LVMH has made further leadership appointments. On Monday, the group announced the future CEOs of the fashion houses Kenzo and Fendi. The Louis Vuitton label also appointed a new head of its China business. Both CEOs come from within the company Charlotte Coupé has been appointed the new CEO of Kenzo. She will assume her...

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Is Formula One fashion’s new playground?

The new Formula One season kicks off this weekend in Australia and it seems that the motorsport dominated by the likes of Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc has captured the fashion world with everyone from luxury fashion houses to sportswear brands and high street names looking for a piece of the action. Once confined to a predominantly...

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Bertrand Deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton, Frédéric Arnault CEO of Loro Piana and Angeloglou at the helm of Christian Dior Couture

Damien Bertrand has been appointed Deputy CEO of Louis Vuitton, effective June 10, and will become a member of the LVMH Board of Directors in January 2026. Frédéric Arnault has been appointed CEO of Loro Piana, effective June 10. Pierre-Emmanuel Angeloglou has been appointed Deputy CEO of Christian Dior Couture, effective April 15. "The...

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Stars hop aboard for train-inspired Louis Vuitton show

Louis Vuitton invited a star-studded audience to its Fall-Winter 2025 show near the Gare du Nord train station on Monday in Paris, unveiling a collection packed full of its version of travel essentials. LV-branded luggage and bags, some in the form of musical instruments, thick-soled trainers for walking, hats, capes and trench coats to protect...

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Louis Vuitton taps Pat McGrath to lead its debut beauty line

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is launching into beauty and has tapped acclaimed British make-up artist Pat McGrath as its first creative director of cosmetics. In a statement, Louis Vuitton said that ‘La Beauté Louis Vuitton’ was an “exciting venture” for the fashion house and would expand its vision “rooted in the spirit of travel...

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Louis Vuitton embarks on decade-long partnership with Formula 1

The elite worlds of luxury and motorsport have just gotten closer, as Louis Vuitton announced a 10-year partnership with Formula 1. The collaboration, announced as part of LVMH’s broader alliance with Formula 1 unveiled in October 2024, places the French luxury house at the centre of the sport’s global spectacle, coinciding with the series’ 75th...