Justine Offredi

As luxury prices reach new heights and recent controversies on TikTok over luxury products being manufactured in China shake the myth of exceptional craftsmanship, “dupe culture” continues to grow among the younger generation. In this second part, Gen Z speaks out.

In Paris, the VivaTech fair gathered, from June 11 to 14, both emerging and major players in the luxury and beauty industries to showcase their latest innovations. As a founding partner of the event, LVMH presented a vision of technology that is as advanced as it is discreet in its “Dreamscape” pavilion. Follow us through the event behind the scenes.

This Thursday morning, during the major European technology event VivaTech in Paris, French luxury goods giant LVMH rewarded the three most promising start-ups for the group: OMI, Kahoona, and Genesis. Its CEO Bernard Arnault, usually present at the event, was notably absent.

On Monday morning, LVMH-owned fashion house Dior officially confirmed the appointment of British designer Jonathan Anderson as creative director of women’s ready-to-wear collections and, for the first time in his career, haute couture.ju

Armani Exchange, part of the Giorgio Armani group, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a partnership agreement with the legendary Amnesia Ibiza club. Meanwhile, Jacquemus is opening a pop-up store and beach club on Cala Jondal beach.

To mark its 20th anniversary, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) is unveiling an immersive exhibition in Geneva dedicated to discovering the watchmaking professions. On Thursday, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel de la Paix, the three founders of the FHH, along with iconic figures in the industry, presented this initiative to the press.

This week, the 72nd edition of Cannes Lions, the prestigious international festival of creativity, took place on the Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes. For the second year in a row, a category dedicated to luxury rewarded the most creative campaigns in the sector.

Each year at VivaTech, L’Oréal, the cosmetics giant and beauty tech pioneer, takes advantage of the major Parisian event to showcase its latest innovations to the public. In an interview with Luxury Tribune, Guive Balooch details the group’s technological ambition: to create smarter beauty.

Backed by the sprawling empire of the Barrière Group and driven by the vision of its mayor, Philippe Augier, Deauville—often reduced to its image as an upscale seaside resort—is seeking a fresh momentum. The goal: to become an international hub for culture and sports.

On Wednesday, Burberry released worrying results for its financial year ending in March, with a 17% drop in revenue. 1,700 jobs are set to be cut to reduce costs and turn the business around.

On Tuesday, watchmaker Panerai announced that it will once again support Italian official challenger Luna Rossa as official sponsor for the 38th edition of the America’s Cup, which will be hosted by Italy for the first time in the competition’s history.

From June 19 to 22, the famous international art fair will welcome more than 200 leading galleries and over 4,000 artists to Basel. Alongside long-standing partners such as Ruinart, Audemars Piguet, and BMW, a new name is entering the scene: Zegna.

Business aviation, one of the industries most criticized by COP29 for its environmental impact, is at a critical turning point. Amid rising “flight shaming,” proposed taxes, and pressure from environmental NGOs, the sector will have to reinvent itself. EBACE, the main European business aviation trade show, opens its doors today in Geneva with a telling theme: “Change is in the Air.”