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#biotechnology
OMG science
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Purses made from T. rex? This company claims leather made from 66 million-year-old dinosaur DNA is coming

Lab-grown leather from T. rex DNA represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury fashion.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists using fossilised collagen to create T.Rex LEATHER

T.Rex leather is a new sustainable luxury material engineered from fossil DNA.
This innovative material combines genomic engineering and advanced tissue engineering.
OMG science
fromNew York Post
4 days ago

Purses made from T. rex? This company claims leather made from 66 million-year-old dinosaur DNA is coming

Lab-grown leather from T. rex DNA represents a breakthrough in sustainable luxury fashion.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
OMG science

Scientists using fossilised collagen to create T.Rex LEATHER

T.Rex leather is a new sustainable luxury material engineered from fossil DNA.
This innovative material combines genomic engineering and advanced tissue engineering.
more#biotechnology
#e-commerce
fromNew York Post
6 days ago
E-Commerce

Saks Fifth Avenue launches storefront on Amazon to sell luxury clothes, products

Saks Fifth Avenue is launching a storefront on Amazon to offer luxury designer goods.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Chinese shopping app Taobao joins DHgate in Top 5 on US App Store | TechCrunch

Chinese e-commerce apps DHgate and Taobao are surging in popularity among U.S. consumers seeking lower-priced luxury goods.
E-Commerce
fromNew York Post
6 days ago

Saks Fifth Avenue launches storefront on Amazon to sell luxury clothes, products

Saks Fifth Avenue is launching a storefront on Amazon to offer luxury designer goods.
fromTechCrunch
2 weeks ago
European startups

Chinese shopping app Taobao joins DHgate in Top 5 on US App Store | TechCrunch

Chinese e-commerce apps DHgate and Taobao are surging in popularity among U.S. consumers seeking lower-priced luxury goods.
more#e-commerce
#consumer-behavior
Fashion & style
fromMedium
1 week ago

How Chinese factories are quietly destroying the luxury brand image?

Chinese manufacturers reveal that most luxury items are made in China, challenging perceptions about authenticity.
Fashion & style
fromMedium
1 week ago

How Chinese factories are quietly destroying the luxury brand image?

Chinese manufacturers expose the reality behind luxury brands, claiming they produce up to 80% of items marketed as 'Made in Italy' or 'Made in France'.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.
This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

There's more to China's luxury spending slump than its struggling economy

Demand for luxury goods in mainland China is declining due to economic slowdown and changing consumer habits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down

Diamond prices are falling, with natural diamonds down 26% and lab-grown diamonds down 74%, challenging their long-standing value perception.
fromAdweek
3 months ago
Marketing

How the Viral Fake Birkin Bag Is Likely to Change Luxury Brands' Marketing and Trademarking

Luxury marketers are reevaluating their strategies due to the rise of affordable imitation products that resonate with consumers on social media.
Fashion & style
fromMedium
1 week ago

How Chinese factories are quietly destroying the luxury brand image?

Chinese manufacturers reveal that most luxury items are made in China, challenging perceptions about authenticity.
Fashion & style
fromMedium
1 week ago

How Chinese factories are quietly destroying the luxury brand image?

Chinese manufacturers expose the reality behind luxury brands, claiming they produce up to 80% of items marketed as 'Made in Italy' or 'Made in France'.
Digital life
fromFast Company
1 week ago

Gen Alpha may need a financial reality check

Gen Alpha is developing a taste for luxury and holds high expectations for spending.
This generation prefers digital financial solutions over traditional banking methods.
Marketing
fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

There's more to China's luxury spending slump than its struggling economy

Demand for luxury goods in mainland China is declining due to economic slowdown and changing consumer habits.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Diamonds lose their sparkle as prices come crashing down

Diamond prices are falling, with natural diamonds down 26% and lab-grown diamonds down 74%, challenging their long-standing value perception.
fromAdweek
3 months ago
Marketing

How the Viral Fake Birkin Bag Is Likely to Change Luxury Brands' Marketing and Trademarking

Luxury marketers are reevaluating their strategies due to the rise of affordable imitation products that resonate with consumers on social media.
more#consumer-behavior
Wine
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

A New, Full-Bodied Fraud Comes in a Whisky Barrel

Scotch whisky investment scams are on the rise, with many investors misled by companies promising high returns.
#tariffs
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

Luxury cars, watches, toys not being shipped to US over tariffs - see what brands are being held back

President Trump's tariffs are causing a significant halt in the supply of foreign goods to the US.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Experts say Trump's tariffs could corrode the already struggling luxury-goods market, which is expected to shrink for the first time since the Great Recession

Global sales of personal luxury goods are expected to shrink in 2025, potentially impacted by tariffs and global economic challenges.
fromNew York Post
4 weeks ago
Gadgets

Luxury cars, watches, toys not being shipped to US over tariffs - see what brands are being held back

President Trump's tariffs are causing a significant halt in the supply of foreign goods to the US.
fromFortune
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Experts say Trump's tariffs could corrode the already struggling luxury-goods market, which is expected to shrink for the first time since the Great Recession

Global sales of personal luxury goods are expected to shrink in 2025, potentially impacted by tariffs and global economic challenges.
more#tariffs
#lvmh
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Bernard Arnault of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Lost $1.7 Billion

Bernard Arnault's wealth decreased by $1.7 billion due to disappointing LVMH earnings, highlighting challenges in the luxury market.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Bernard Arnault, the world's richest person, appoints son to CEO role at LVMH amid leadership shake-up

Alexandre Arnault is set to become Deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy in February 2025 as part of a restructuring at LVMH.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

LVMH's Bernard Arnault ousts Larry Ellison as the world's 4th-richest person after gaining $15 billion in one day

Bernard Arnault surpassed Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg in wealth gains for 2025, now ranking as the fourth richest person globally.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Business

Analysis of Hermes: The undisputed master of luxury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hermès remains a strong player in the luxury market despite challenges faced by competitors, showcasing its business resilience and effective governance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Paris food

LVMH's Chief Counted Trump as a Friend. He Still Faces Tariffs.

Trade tensions with the U.S. are impacting LVMH, requiring European leaders to negotiate effectively.
Bernard Arnault advocates for a Europe-U.S. free-trade zone to mitigate challenges.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

How Bernard Arnault of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton Lost $1.7 Billion

Bernard Arnault's wealth decreased by $1.7 billion due to disappointing LVMH earnings, highlighting challenges in the luxury market.
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

Bernard Arnault, the world's richest person, appoints son to CEO role at LVMH amid leadership shake-up

Alexandre Arnault is set to become Deputy CEO of Moët Hennessy in February 2025 as part of a restructuring at LVMH.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

LVMH's Bernard Arnault ousts Larry Ellison as the world's 4th-richest person after gaining $15 billion in one day

Bernard Arnault surpassed Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg in wealth gains for 2025, now ranking as the fourth richest person globally.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
5 months ago
Business

Analysis of Hermes: The undisputed master of luxury - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Hermès remains a strong player in the luxury market despite challenges faced by competitors, showcasing its business resilience and effective governance.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
Paris food

LVMH's Chief Counted Trump as a Friend. He Still Faces Tariffs.

Trade tensions with the U.S. are impacting LVMH, requiring European leaders to negotiate effectively.
Bernard Arnault advocates for a Europe-U.S. free-trade zone to mitigate challenges.
more#lvmh
fromwww.standard.co.uk
4 weeks ago
UK news

Selfridges sparks fury over 55 T-shirt 'mocking' the jobless

Selfridges faced backlash for selling a £55 T-shirt mocking unemployment, leading to removal of the item amid political outrage.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago
Startup companies

Grace raises 5.9 million seed to offer insurance to luxury goods | TechCrunch

Grace secures $6.4 million in seed funding to enhance insurance for luxury goods with innovative technology and partnership opportunities.
#fashion
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Lauren Sanchez's $5.7K Balenciaga coffee-cup clutch blasted by budget fashionistas: 'Too much money and zero taste'

Balenciaga's latest clutch, a coffee cup design priced at $5,750, sparks debate on fashion taste and value.
fromwww.anothermag.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The AnOther Christmas Gift Guide: Isabella Burley's Edit

The article introduces a luxurious series of Christmas gift guides curated by AnOther's contributors, focusing on chic holiday essentials.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Louis Vuitton's Kennel Trunk: Because Your Dog Deserves Designer Digs | stupidDOPE

Louis Vuitton's Kennel Trunk redefines luxury for pets, featuring high-end materials and personalization options, priced at $60,000.
fromNew York Post
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Lauren Sanchez's $5.7K Balenciaga coffee-cup clutch blasted by budget fashionistas: 'Too much money and zero taste'

Balenciaga's latest clutch, a coffee cup design priced at $5,750, sparks debate on fashion taste and value.
fromwww.anothermag.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

The AnOther Christmas Gift Guide: Isabella Burley's Edit

The article introduces a luxurious series of Christmas gift guides curated by AnOther's contributors, focusing on chic holiday essentials.
fromstupidDOPE
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Louis Vuitton's Kennel Trunk: Because Your Dog Deserves Designer Digs | stupidDOPE

Louis Vuitton's Kennel Trunk redefines luxury for pets, featuring high-end materials and personalization options, priced at $60,000.
more#fashion
#watches
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Startup companies

Statera Watch Designs Were Inspired by Its Home in Brazil

Rafael Guimaraes and Antonio Almir Dos Santos Neto launched Statera Watch Co, unveiling handcrafted watches and receiving international orders.
Their inspiration stemmed from pandemic-induced price hikes in vintage watches.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Startup companies

Statera Watch Designs Were Inspired by Its Home in Brazil

Rafael Guimaraes and Antonio Almir Dos Santos Neto launched Statera Watch Co, unveiling handcrafted watches and receiving international orders.
Their inspiration stemmed from pandemic-induced price hikes in vintage watches.
more#watches
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Paris food

Baccarat Focuses on Future With Renovations and Restaurants

Baccarat is evolving from a glass manufacturer to a lifestyle brand focused on hospitality and experiences.
#collaboration
Design
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

RIMOWA x Rick Owens: A Collaboration That Redefines Luxury Travel | stupidDOPE

RIMOWA collaborates with Rick Owens to launch a limited-edition suitcase, blending luxury with avant-garde design and craftsmanship.
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Louis Vuitton Unveils 2025 Grand Prix Trophy Trunk | stupidDOPE

Louis Vuitton solidifies its presence in motorsport with a decade-long partnership with Formula 1, debuting the 2025 Grand Prix Trophy Trunk.
Design
fromstupidDOPE
3 months ago

RIMOWA x Rick Owens: A Collaboration That Redefines Luxury Travel | stupidDOPE

RIMOWA collaborates with Rick Owens to launch a limited-edition suitcase, blending luxury with avant-garde design and craftsmanship.
fromstupidDOPE
1 month ago
Fashion & style

Louis Vuitton Unveils 2025 Grand Prix Trophy Trunk | stupidDOPE

Louis Vuitton solidifies its presence in motorsport with a decade-long partnership with Formula 1, debuting the 2025 Grand Prix Trophy Trunk.
more#collaboration
#consumer-spending
Fashion & style
fromEMARKETER
1 month ago

Luxury consumers are still willing to spend, with younger ones leading the way

Luxury consumers demonstrate resilience, with 72.6% planning to sustain or increase spending despite economic challenges.
fromWhoWhatWear
5 months ago
Fashion & style

What's Trending in the World of Jewellery and Watches

Invest in timeless jewellery trends like the torque due to their durability and increasing popularity in a cautious economic climate.
Fashion & style
fromEMARKETER
1 month ago

Luxury consumers are still willing to spend, with younger ones leading the way

Luxury consumers demonstrate resilience, with 72.6% planning to sustain or increase spending despite economic challenges.
fromWhoWhatWear
5 months ago
Fashion & style

What's Trending in the World of Jewellery and Watches

Invest in timeless jewellery trends like the torque due to their durability and increasing popularity in a cautious economic climate.
more#consumer-spending
#hermes
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Marketing

I used to work at Hermes. I saw customers make the same 5 mistakes - especially when trying to get a coveted Birkin.

Building a relationship with sales associates is vital for purchasing luxury items.
Scarcity marketing affects how customers perceive luxury goods.
Consistent purchasing history increases chances of buying high-demand products.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Marketing

I used to work at Hermes. I saw customers make the same 5 mistakes - especially when trying to get a coveted Birkin.

Building a relationship with sales associates is vital for purchasing luxury items.
Scarcity marketing affects how customers perceive luxury goods.
Consistent purchasing history increases chances of buying high-demand products.
more#hermes
#costco
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why Costco is targeting the rich, with deals on Rolexes, 10-carat diamonds, and gold bars

Costco's success with luxury goods reflects shifting spending patterns among affluent consumers.
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago
Business

Costco Shoppers Love Deals on Luxury Items: Gold Bars, Dom P | Entrepreneur

Costco's diverse product range highlights consumer trends, revealing a mix of luxury and everyday items favored by its member base.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Luxury Kirkland Candy You Should Absolutely Splurge On At Costco - Tasting Table

Costco occasionally offers luxury items, with the Kirkland Signature Belgian Luxury Chocolates being a highlighted gourmet product.
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Why Costco is targeting the rich, with deals on Rolexes, 10-carat diamonds, and gold bars

Costco's success with luxury goods reflects shifting spending patterns among affluent consumers.
Business
fromEntrepreneur
2 months ago

Costco Shoppers Love Deals on Luxury Items: Gold Bars, Dom P | Entrepreneur

Costco's diverse product range highlights consumer trends, revealing a mix of luxury and everyday items favored by its member base.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Luxury Kirkland Candy You Should Absolutely Splurge On At Costco - Tasting Table

Costco occasionally offers luxury items, with the Kirkland Signature Belgian Luxury Chocolates being a highlighted gourmet product.
more#costco
#fashion-industry
Fashion & style
fromWhoWhatWear
2 months ago

If the Margaux *Is* Discontinued, This Is the Row Bag We're Buying Instead

The Row may discontinue the Margaux handbag, aligning with its ethos of hushed luxury as new styles emerge.
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Fashion & style

Arie Kopelman, Former President of Chanel Inc., Dies at 86

Kopelman transformed Chanel into a global luxury brand by blending marketing strategies with creative design.
Fashion & style
fromWhoWhatWear
2 months ago

If the Margaux *Is* Discontinued, This Is the Row Bag We're Buying Instead

The Row may discontinue the Margaux handbag, aligning with its ethos of hushed luxury as new styles emerge.
more#fashion-industry
#rifles
Arsenal
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Collectors Pay a Fortune for These 20 Ultra-Rare Rifles

The article explores the world's rarest and most expensive rifles, highlighting factors that contribute to their high prices.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

For a Quarter of a Million Dollars, You Can Own the Most Expensive Rifle on the Market

Rifles have transitioned from practical tools to collector's items, valued for quality and craftsmanship.
Arsenal
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Collectors Pay a Fortune for These 20 Ultra-Rare Rifles

The article explores the world's rarest and most expensive rifles, highlighting factors that contribute to their high prices.
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

For a Quarter of a Million Dollars, You Can Own the Most Expensive Rifle on the Market

Rifles have transitioned from practical tools to collector's items, valued for quality and craftsmanship.
more#rifles
#consumer-trends
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Wearables

Do Watch Collectors Really Have All the Power?

Collectors are now the most powerful force in the watch industry, significantly impacting the $80 billion luxury watch market.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Champagne exports are slumping because people aren't in the mood to celebrate inflation and conflicts, chief of French producers' association says

Champagne exports fell 9.2% in 2024, indicating consumers are not in a celebratory mood due to global economic issues.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Wearables

Do Watch Collectors Really Have All the Power?

Collectors are now the most powerful force in the watch industry, significantly impacting the $80 billion luxury watch market.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Champagne exports are slumping because people aren't in the mood to celebrate inflation and conflicts, chief of French producers' association says

Champagne exports fell 9.2% in 2024, indicating consumers are not in a celebratory mood due to global economic issues.
more#consumer-trends
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
New York City

Prosecutors Charge Man They Say Is Tied to Burglary of Joe Burrow's Home

A Georgian man is linked to a burglary ring that stole luxury items, including from Bengals QB Joe Burrow's home.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago
Marketing

Swatch - the parent of Longines, Omega, and Tissot - is seeing sales slump, and it's because of China

Swatch's profits and sales significantly declined in 2024 due to weak demand, especially in China.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Touch This Jewelry, and Watch It Move

Contrast Club's Lepidoptera Collection features jewelry that moves in response to touch, inspired by delicate natural movements.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Craftsmanship Becomes a Focus of Jeweled Watches

Luxury watchmaking is shifting focus from technology to artistic craftsmanship.
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Digital life

Bethenny Frankel Uses Dior Bags' to Discuss Drones on TikTok

Bethenny Frankel's TikTok narratives suggest a cover-up involving Dior bags that are actually linked to unidentified drones rather than conventional luxury items.
#counterfeit-detection
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Wearables

3 telltale signs of a fake luxury watch, according to a watch authenticator

Counterfeit watches are becoming more sophisticated, making authentication increasingly challenging, requiring detailed examination of specific features like the date window.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

4 telltale signs of a fake Van Cleef & Arpels piece, according to a secondhand luxury retailer

Authenticating Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry involves meticulous inspection of design details, especially the prong shape, which distinguishes real from counterfeit.
The impact of counterfeiting in luxury goods highlights the importance of quality and craftsmanship.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm a sales associate at Coach. Here's how I spot fake bags - it's easier than you'd think.

Spotting fake Coach bags relies on details like story patches, stitching, and the quality of materials used.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Wearables

3 telltale signs of a fake luxury watch, according to a watch authenticator

Counterfeit watches are becoming more sophisticated, making authentication increasingly challenging, requiring detailed examination of specific features like the date window.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

4 telltale signs of a fake Van Cleef & Arpels piece, according to a secondhand luxury retailer

Authenticating Van Cleef & Arpels jewelry involves meticulous inspection of design details, especially the prong shape, which distinguishes real from counterfeit.
The impact of counterfeiting in luxury goods highlights the importance of quality and craftsmanship.
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

I'm a sales associate at Coach. Here's how I spot fake bags - it's easier than you'd think.

Spotting fake Coach bags relies on details like story patches, stitching, and the quality of materials used.
more#counterfeit-detection
London
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Jewellery worth 10.4m stolen from London home in one of Britain's biggest burglaries

A lone wolf burglar stole over £10 million worth of bespoke jewellery and designer items in a 19-minute heist from a mansion in London.
fromWhoWhatWear
4 months ago
Fashion & style

It's Self-Care Season-27 Gifts I'm Giving Myself After a Long Year

Prioritizing self-care through retail therapy is important, especially during the holiday season.
fromwww.esquire.com
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

20 Best Luxe, Crazy Mr Porter Gifts

Luxury items elevate everyday experiences, suggesting that style and enjoyment matter.
Investing in unique designs enhances personal enjoyment and reflects lifestyle aspirations.
#art-market
fromLogRocket Blog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leader Spotlight: Creating a seamless digital experience for luxury products, with Elizabeth Van Bergen - LogRocket Blog

Phillips created an omnichannel strategy to blend in-person and digital experiences for luxury art buyers, crucial for adapting to modern client needs.
fromLogRocket Blog
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

Leader Spotlight: Creating a seamless digital experience for luxury products, with Elizabeth Van Bergen - LogRocket Blog

Phillips created an omnichannel strategy to blend in-person and digital experiences for luxury art buyers, crucial for adapting to modern client needs.
more#art-market
fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago
Design

Watch Shapes Go From Round to

The Mirage watch by Sylvain Berneron features an asymmetric design and has experienced overwhelming demand, selling out until 2029.
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