The phenomenon is observed across the globe. Affected by the economic situation, consumers are turning away from material acquisition in favour of, at times, experience. Initiatives like 'The Louis' by Louis Vuitton in Shanghai raise the question of the effectiveness of this immersive shift. Is it a long-term brand-building exercise, or can we...
Aug 4, 2025
The Louis Vuitton Fall 2026 Men's Capsule Collection portrays Ivy League style in the context of the global contemporary dandy. Released in September 2025 as a precursor to Spring-Summer 2026, the trans-seasonal proposal draws on the cross-Atlantic exchange central to classic collegiate dressing and reflects it in the intercultural philosophies...
Aug 1, 2025
Leather goods maker Louis Vuitton, flagship brand of luxury giant LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH), will open a new workshop in the US "to meet demand", LVMH Chief Executive Officer Bernard Arnault said on Thursday. "Louis Vuitton already had a workshop in the US when I arrived at LVMH. Given the development of the house in the US, we...
Jul 28, 2025
When the world’s largest luxury conglomerate catches a cold, the entire sector feels the chill, they say. That’s the message from LVMH’s latest quarterly earnings, which revealed a 9 per cent decline in fashion and leather goods sales, a sharp contrast to the brand’s post-pandemic boom and a reality check for a market that continues to be in...
Jul 25, 2025
A dedicated Louis Vuitton Formal Menswear Collection for Spring/Summer 2026 continues the House's history of elevating and innovating suiting pieces—in the forms of Timeless Businesswear, Modern Tailoring, Evening Wear, and an entire reimagining of the LV Aerogram leathergoods line. The iconic Formal Footwear line is thoughtfully updated and...
Jul 22, 2025
French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton is currently under suspicion in a money laundering case in the Netherlands, a development first reported by the Algemeen Dagblad (AD) based on documents from the Public Prosecution Service. Investigations suggest that money was allegedly laundered for years through Dutch branches of the brand. During...
Jul 21, 2025
August is traditionally when the fashion world exhales. With production halted, factories shuttered, and ateliers dimmed across Paris, Milan, and Rome, the industry slips into a heat-induced siesta. The only thing more predictable than a Riviera Instagram post is the chorus of auto-reply emails. But if you're LVMH, there's no such thing as...
Jul 15, 2025
LVMH is facing what is now its third cyber attack in a matter of three months. French luxury label Louis Vuitton has confirmed that some UK customer data has been stolen in a hack that took place on July 2. In an email to customers seen by multiple news outlets, including Bloomberg, which first reported the attack, Louis Vuitton said an...
Jul 14, 2025
French luxury house Louis Vuitton has announced the opening of a new location in Shanghai. This location combines retail, Le Café Louis Vuitton and an exhibition on the history of Louis Vuitton. The building is shaped like a ship. It is intended as a contemporary homage to the origins of travel. This reflects Louis Vuitton's history as a maker...
Jun 30, 2025
Designer Anthony Vaccarello's seventies-inspired vision for Saint Laurent's menswear collection and the eclectic musical celebration from Louis Vuitton, under the ever-restless direction of Pharrell Williams, marked the first day of Paris Men's Fashion Week. ‘For summer 2026, Anthony Vaccarello evokes a moment suspended in time (...) where...
Jun 25, 2025
Louis Vuitton introduces the LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker created by Pharrell Williams. Unveiled as part of the Fall-Winter 2025 Men’s Collection, the emblematic runner fuses the studies of streetwear and dandyism central to the practice of the Men’s Creative Director. Proposed in twenty-four variations, the LV BUTTERSOFT Sneaker will be available for...
Jun 16, 2025
LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton and Spanish football and basketball club Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership. The French fashion house will provide formal travel attire for the men’s and women’s professional football teams, as well as the men’s basketball team, Louis Vuitton announced on Friday, June 13. For the first time, Louis...
Jun 13, 2025