At the close of the Spring–Summer 2026 Fashion Week, the verdict was clear: the era of Hollywood stars seems to be over—at least in the digital sphere. In the eyes of Generation Z, Asian celebrities, especially K-pop stars, are now the ones drawing attention. The deep transformation of global influence from West to East is now an established fact.

India’s rising wealthy population offers great growth opportunities for the luxury industry, but scaling here isn’t easy. While most categories struggle with structural hurdles, the luxury auto segment has raced ahead. What can the luxury industry learn from its success?

Twenty years after the release of the legendary first opus, ‘The Devil Wears Prada’, the second instalment will hit cinemas on 1 May 2026. The timing seems perfect, as it coincides with the weekend before the Met Gala, the biggest fashion event of the year, which is sure to take social media by storm. Generation Z watches it avidly. But are they willing to pay a fortune to own it?

Finland is not only the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year, it also embodies an unconventional vision of luxury, combining silence, nature, and second-hand.

Hong Kong’s moderate economic growth and rising tourist numbers in 2025 signal the return of its attractiveness. While the watch industry remains cautious, the high-end segment is regaining momentum. Audemars Piguet chose to celebrate its 150th anniversary there last September.

In recent years, the world of luxury real estate has seen a growing interest in historic properties. Carefully restored to marry the elegance of the past with the comforts of modern luxury, these estates are emerging as highly profitable gems in the premium rental market.

As COP 30 began on Monday in Belém, Brazil, the climate emergency also calls for rapid action to address the environmental impact of the textile industry. To this end, every year, the Textile Exchange Conference brings together all the players in the sector. This year, in Lisbon, Portugal, the theme was ‘Shifting Landscapes’.

The luxury hospitality industry recently appears to be making a decisive shift toward a more sustainable approach. Far from being a mere marketing strategy, these hotels – though still rare worldwide – are rising to the challenge of 360-degree sustainability.

Lisbon Fashion Week, an event with strong growth potential and still little known, highlighted emerging talents to watch closely, whose focus remains primarily on sustainability, innovation and manufacturing know-how.

This summer, an Italian probe uncovered a worrying reality: luxury brands like Armani and Dior have been producing their high-end goods in Chinese-owned sweatshops in […]