Business
2026 Luxury Forecasts: Is Moderate Growth of 3% to 5% Realistic?
Although the global luxury industry contracted by 2% to €358 billion in 2025, and despite the loss of nearly 20 million consumers in the same year, the latest Bain-Altagamma report remains optimistic, with expected growth of 3% to 5% in 2026. What are the signs that support or undermine this forecast? Our in-depth analysis.
5%
Estimated rate of erosion of the luxury market in 2025
€108 Bn
Total sales in the personnal luxury items sector in Europe in 2025
1.2%
Expected European GDP growth in 2026, according to Mastercard Economics Institute
Opinion
Prada’s Response to the Kolhapuri Sandal Row Leaves Key Issues Unsettled
Months after facing criticism for lifting the design of India’s traditional Kolhapuri Chappal (sandal), Prada has formally announced a limited edition collection of sandals inspired by it
Business & Trends
Strategy
Nearshoring in Mexico Gives Rise To A New Culture Of Luxury
For decades, Mexico embodied the manufacturing backyard of North America. But the global reorganization of value chains — coupled with a recent wave of industrial reshoring from the United States — is giving a new face to several border cities, transforming them into emerging hubs of luxury.
By Samia Tawil
Style & Experiences
Fashion
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Sustainability
Sustainability
From Workshop To Tech: The Revolution Of ‘Made in Portugal’ Footwear
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