Eva Morletto

Amid a rapidly evolving luxury market, marked by the rise of the second-hand sector and changing buying habits, Christie’s is strengthening its organization. The auction house announced on Wednesday evening the appointment of Kimberley Miller as Global Head of its luxury activities.

On December 30, Hyatt Hotels Corporation finalized the sale of 14 luxury resorts to Tortuga Resorts, an emerging platform in the high-end hotel industry, for approximately $2 billion.

On 21 December, Bangkok is set to take a decisive step forward with the inauguration of the Dib Bangkok Museum, a new institution dedicated to promoting Thai and regional contemporary art on the world stage.

On Wednesday, the works council issued a warning that up to 25% of the group’s jobs could be at risk. Following heavy losses in the third quarter, management is considering relocating production and development to countries with lower labor costs.

The Comité Colbert elected Hélène Poulit-Duquesne as its President at its general meeting on 5 December 2025, a unanimous choice by its members. She will succeed Laurent Boillot, current President of Hennessy, in June 2026.

The pioneering second-hand fashion platform is approaching a strategic turning point. The announcement on Monday, January 5, of the departure of Fanny Moizant, co-founder and iconic figure of the company, marks the end of an era for the luxury resale site.

The legendary actress and ultimate symbol of French femininity, Brigitte Bardot, has passed away. She was much more than a movie star. She inspired fashion.

On Tuesday 16 December, French giant Kering announced the conclusion of a co-investment agreement with French private equity firm Ardian for the building located at 715-717 Fifth Avenue in New York. The transaction will bring in $690 million for the French group.

Expected to reach more than 1.5 trillion dollars by 2024, luxury tourism is changing: the rise of “aspiring luxury travellers” is redefining the codes of high-end travel and transforming the role of agents into storytellers.

Venetian sneaker manufacturer Golden Goose, famous for its high-end, casual style, could be changing hands. Chinese fund HongShan Capital Group (HSG) has reportedly made a €2.5 billion (approximately $2.91 billion) bid to acquire the brand owned by British investment firm Permira, with the aim of completing the transaction before Christmas.

The appointment of Robin Langlais as Managing Director for the Middle East and Africa, announced on January 5, is part of a successful growth strategy for Tiffany & Co., also driven by geographical expansion and image enhancement.

From 1 January 2026, Swiss brand Rolex will increase its average prices by around 7% on the US market, a decision that reflects global economic pressures, rising raw material costs and a deliberate strategy to maintain its premium positioning.

A new it-bag is causing a sensation on social media. The Lee Radziwill bag from American brand Tory Burch is becoming a hugely successful commercial phenomenon in the world of affordable luxury.

A member of the Franco-Italian group’s board of directors confirmed yesterday, December 9, that Meta—the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp—holds at least 3% of the capital of the high-end eyewear and frames specialist. At the same time, Google is preparing to launch its own AI-powered glasses.

On 4 December 2025, LVMH’s Wines and Spirits division is faced with a strike call affecting all of its brands – from Hennessy to Veuve Clicquot – launched by the CGT union for the first time.