Les mondes du luxe

To mark the release of season 5 of the series Emily in Paris on 18 December, Netflix invited stars such as singer Bilal Hassani and YouTuber Mayadorable aboard the legendary Orient Express to join Lily Collins and Ashley Park. From Venice to Paris, the crew marked the occasion ahead of the release of the final season with lavish celebrations featuring music and champagne in the train’s iconic carriages.

Photographer Martin Parr passed away on Saturday 6 December at the age of 73. A major retrospective of the British artist’s work will be held at the Jeu de Paumes in Paris from 30 January to 24 May 2026. The exhibition “Global Warming” will trace more than fifty years of striking images that represent the imbalances of the planet and the excesses of our lifestyles.

Kévin Germanier, the Valais native based in Paris, has already made a name for himself in the fashion world. Last January, he presented his first haute couture collection at Fashion Week with great fanfare. From the beginning of this month until March 22, 2026, the exhibition “Les Monstrueuses” at the Mudac in Lausanne, in collaboration with the Swiss stationery brand Caran d’Ache, takes visitors into the world of Germanier. Covering 300 m², the exhibition unfolds immersive worlds with unique atmospheres, showcasing outfits each more extravagant than the last, including a dress upcycled from Caran d’Ache pencils and pens.

From November 13 to 16, under the glass roof of the Grand Palais, Paris Photo 2025 will reaffirm the central role of photography in the contemporary art market, where a multitude of perspectives and voices rub shoulders with the great masters, from the 19th century to the present day. At a time when collectors are looking for works that are both aesthetic and enduring, the fair has become a barometer of the art market. Between visual emotion and rational investment, the image asserts itself as an exceptional asset, symbolizing a renewed dialogue between passion and heritage.

The very first Copenhagen Architecture Biennial (18 Sept. – 19 Oct. 2025) celebrates slowness as the new measure of luxury. Under the theme “Slow Down,” Denmark confirms its role as a global pioneer in sustainable design and sensitive urban planning. Regenerated materials, recycled pavilions, open and shared architecture: Danish avant-gardism is embodied in sober, poetic forms that are radically forward-looking. A discreet luxury, designed to last.

Until 21 December in Lausanne, Switzerland, the dancers’ bodies trace the history and present of the Béjart Ballet Lausanne, combining contemporary energy with heritage. The international creations ‘OSKAR’ by the duo Riva&Repele, ‘Real Love’ by Andonis Foniadakis and the timeless ‘The Firebird’ compose a sensitive and poetic triptych that is not to be missed.

Since November 13, the Gagosian Gallery at 541 West 24th Street in New York has been hosting a phenomenal exhibition by star artist Jeff Koons. Inspired by porcelain figurines from the 18th to the 20th century, the “Porcelain” series is mainly composed of polished stainless steel sculptures. It features characters from classical mythology such as Diana and Venus, animals, including a deer associated with a dog, and lovers in a timeless embrace.

Previewed at the Venice Film Festival in late August, Guillermo del Toro’s new “Frankenstein” has just been released on Netflix, with Jacob Elordi in the role of the creature and Mia Goth in the role of Elizabeth. Twenty-seven creations by Tiffany & Co. appear in the film, including mainly historical jewelry and archival pieces, as well as jewels specially designed for the production in collaboration with costume designer Kate Hawley.

The famous French YouTuber Inès Benazzouz, who has millions of subscribers and is known, among other things, for his documented ascent of Everest, has just been welcomed by Omega as a friend of the brand. This choice by the Swiss watchmaker reflects a desire to associate itself with inspiring personalities from all walks of life. “With Omega, we share the same vision of precision and adventure,” said Inès Benazzouz.

This summer, Louis Vuitton is taking over the city of Osaka with two spectacular exhibitions, alongside Expo 2025. Until September 17, 2025, the brand is presenting its “Visionary Journeys” exhibition at the Nakanoshima Museum of Art, designed by Florence Müller and Shohei Shigematsu from the architecture and urban planning firm OMA. From Kusama to Murakami, the history of iconic trunks dialogues with more than 200 Japanese artifacts, including impressive lantern trunks made of washi, a traditional Japanese paper handmade from natural fibers, which open the exhibition. Also in Osaka, artist Yayoi Kusama is being celebrated by the French brand, with whom she has been collaborating since 2012, in “Yayoi Kusama – Infinity.” On view until January 2026 at the Espace Louis Vuitton Osaka, the exhibition presents the artist’s iconic designs, almost always adorned with Kusama’s signature dots or pumpkins. Visitors can lose themselves in her “infinity rooms,” which reproduce hallucinatory patterns ad infinitum, inviting contemplation.

The exhibition ‘Azzedine Alaïa and Christian Dior, Two Masters of Haute Couture’ will present nearly 70 creations that reveal Dior’s subtle influence on his younger colleague Alaïa. Through dresses, archives and rare pieces, it highlights the exchange between these two great couturiers, united by their quest for perfection in cut and fabric work. To be discovered from 15 December at the Dior Gallery in Paris.

The Fondation Cartier for Contemporary Art inaugurated its new location in the heart of Paris, on the Place du Palais-Royal, on October 25 with a captivating exhibition featuring nearly 600 works by more than 100 artists, including David Lynch, Claudia Andujar, and Junya Ishigami. The inaugural exhibition, designed by the duo Formafantasma, paints a fascinating portrait of forty years of contemporary creation. Jean Nouvel’s architecture provides the perfect backdrop for this artistic journey. At the start of the renovations, the star architect said of the spaces: “Everything must be removed so that the eye can travel through a space without obstruction.”

Wei Koh, a leading figure in watch journalism with his unique vision combining lifestyle and watchmaking excellence, founded Revolution, a leading media outlet in the field, in 2005. This year, with his new series Man of the Hour, Wei Koh offers a rare insight into the world of independent watchmaking. He highlights visionary artisans whose creations transcend technique to achieve pure emotion. Broadcast on Discovery Channel this November, in eight episodes.

From September 20, 2025, to March 22, 2026, London’s Victoria & Albert Museum is hosting an exhibition dedicated to Marie Antoinette, a fascinating figure known for her style and transgression. Ceremonial dresses, jewelry, personal archives, and contemporary echoes weave together a portrait of a woman who was both queen and muse, whose aesthetic continues to inspire fashion and luxury.

From September 30 to October 10, 2025, the Grand Palais will become the setting for a rare immersion into the world of Virgil Abloh, who passed away in 2021. More than just a designer, he was an icon who redefined the contours of luxury, merging street culture, industrial design, and haute couture. This unprecedented exhibition celebrates his disruptive codes—from Off-White tailoring to Louis Vuitton Men’s silhouettes—in a raw and conceptual scenography. The exhibition “Virgil Abloh: The Codes” is an ode to the creative intelligence of a visionary who made luxury a universal language.