Christie’s New York presents Iconic Handbags: A Private Selling Exhibition, a format that reflects the evolving structure of the ultra luxury handbag market. Rather than a public auction driven by competitive bidding, this salon style presentation prioritizes discretion, immediacy, and curatorial rigor. Clients are invited to view a tightly edited selection of museum quality handbags in person …
For 110 years, Acqua di Parma has embodied a distinct idea of luxury. One defined not by excess or spectacle, but by balance, discretion, and cultural continuity. Founded in 1916 in the northern Italian city of Parma, the Maison has long stood for an approach to elegance that feels instinctive rather than performed. Luxury, in the Acqua …
On December 2, 2025, Paris hosted the 13th edition of the Dîner des Maisons engagées, an evening that revealed how deeply inclusion is now woven into the strategic fabric of LVMH. The Group’s Inclusion Awards recognized seven initiatives led across its Maisons, regions, and employee networks, each demonstrating how diversity and inclusion are being translated into …
The pre loved luxury market in 2025 is no longer defined by hype or volatility. It has matured into a data driven, trust focused ecosystem where buyers prioritise value, longevity, and craftsmanship over trend cycles. Authentication technology is more advanced than ever, retail strategies are shifting across major houses, and consumer behaviour is becoming increasingly …
Introduction Every winter, France enters two radically different discount moments. One is the global spectacle of Black Friday, built on urgency, mass participation and relentless price cuts. The other is soldes, the country’s legally regulated system for seasonal markdowns. While mainstream retailers embrace both, luxury operates by a different logic. Heritage houses, contemporary brands and …
By Shubham Kumar | Radiance Editorial | November 2025 The Return to Beijing LVMH is preparing to open four grand flagship stores in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun this December, marking one of its most significant retail expansions in years. The new multi-storey spaces for Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany & Co., and Loro Piana will stand as symbols of confidence in …
Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez Usher in a New Chapter at Loewe Loewe Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear opened a new chapter for Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez, designers who are no strangers to Paris. Long before their recent appointment, the Proenza Schouler duo had already tested the city’s fashion waters, showing two seasons here in a bid …
Demna’s Gucci: A Family Portrait of Fashion’s Future Gucci didn’t wait for the runway. Instead, it staged a disruption worthy of its new artistic director: Demna’s debut dropped quietly, and yet explosively, through a 37-portrait lookbook unveiled just 36 hours before the house’s scheduled Milan presentation. Gucci Collection Entitled La Famiglia, this first chapter in Demna’s …
By Shubham KUMARSeptember 13, 2025 Luxury has long thrived on exclusivity, heritage, and aspiration. But with Gen-Z on track to shape the next decade of demand, the old playbook is stalling. Rapid price elevation, dated marketing rituals, and impersonal retail experiences are pushing young shoppers toward vintage markets, resale platforms, and creator brands. If maisons …
Philipp Plein’s Resort 2026 Menswear collection brings the heat—both literally and metaphorically. Unveiled against a lush green backdrop, the runway delivered a heady cocktail of sleek tailoring, street-inspired athleticism, and unapologetic excess. True to the brand’s DNA, the collection champions bold individuality while flirting with classic silhouettes reimagined through a luxury streetwear lens. Collection From …