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After a decade of uninterrupted growth, the global luxury industry is entering a new cycle defined by prudence, redefined value, and long-term sustainability. According to McKinsey & Company’s State of Luxury 2025 report, annual growth for the sector is expected to slow to between 1% and 3% through 2027, signaling the end of the post-pandemic boom and the beginning of a more selective, value-driven era.
Luxury is no longer defined by what you own, but by what you experience. According to Euromonitor International and Bain & Company, the experiential luxury segment — including exclusive travel, hospitality, wellness, gastronomy, and immersive retail — grew 8% in 2025, reaching an estimated $103 billion.
Perfume has become the new symbol of status among young consumers. According to Circana and Reuters, households with at least one Gen Z member now account for 38% of global fragrance spending, marking a shift in the core of beauty and luxury consumption.
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The Diriyah Company (DCO) is accelerating the creation of one of the world’s most ambitious luxury developments, valued at US $63.2 billion. Part of the Saudi Vision 2030 strategy, the project transforms the historic At-Turaif district into a global hub for culture, heritage, and luxury living.
The luxury industry is entering a phase of reflection. After years of record expansion driven by aspirational consumers, the younger generations —Gen Z and early millennials— are redefining their relationship with luxury. It is no longer about possession, but about justifying the value of every purchase.
According to the Bain-Altagamma 2025 report, the sector is experiencing a “healthy slowdown” after years of euphoria, showing flat or slightly negative growth. Luxury houses are recalibrating: focusing less on volume and more on purpose, profitability, and genuine emotional connection with the client.
Luxury group Capri Holdings Limited, owner of Versace, Michael Kors, and Jimmy Choo, has released its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026 — a turning point in its global strategy and positioning within the competitive world of accessible luxury.
The accessible luxury sector —that delicate balance between aspiration and attainability— is heading into a decisive week as Capri Holdings, Tapestry Inc., and Ralph Lauren Corporation prepare to unveil their latest quarterly results, offering valuable insight into the state of U.S. premium consumption.
The review includes a 20 % reduction in McQueen’s London-based staff and has fueled speculation of a potential creative restructuring or partial divestment, according to industry sources close to the matter.
Under CEO Benedetto Vigna, Ferrari maintains its guidance for the year, with operating margins above 30 %, confirming its status as the world’s most profitable car brand. Investors will closely watch updates on its electrification strategy, the new solar-powered Maranello plant, and the expansion of its high-margin Tailor Made customization program.
French cosmetics powerhouse L’Oréal has reached a landmark agreement to acquire Kering’s beauty division, which includes iconic fashion houses Gucci, Balenciaga, Bottega Veneta, and Alexander McQueen, for approximately €4 billion (US $4.7 billion).
The announcement triggered a market-wide rally: LVMH shares soared as much as 14% on October 15, lifting the entire sector and adding roughly US $80 billion in market value to the STOXX Europe Luxury 10 Index, which tracks Europe’s leading luxury groups. Brands such as Hermès, Richemont, and Kering also rose between 5% and 8% in the wake of the news.
The main growth engine was Miu Miu, which delivered an impressive +29% retail sales growth in Q3, consolidating its position as one of the most dynamic brands in global luxury. In contrast, the Prada brand recorded a slight 2% decline in retail sales over the nine-month period.
On October 17, shares surged by 14 %, adding more than $20 billion in market value. In its third-quarter 2025 report, the company announced revenues of €6.87 billion, representing an 11.7 % growth at constant exchange rates — its strongest performance on record.
Record Gold Prices in India Push Festive Buyers Toward Coins and Bullion Over Jewelry.
As India enters the festival of Dhanteras, marking the beginning of Diwali, gold prices have reached an unprecedented level — exceeding ₹132,000 per 10 grams (≈ US $1,585) in certain regional markets.
Kering Nears $4 Billion Sale of Its Beauty Division to L’Oréal.
If finalized, the deal would stand among the most significant luxury transactions of 2025, redrawing the boundaries between the worlds of couture and cosmetics.
According to the official statement, the brands restricted independent retailers from setting their own prices or offering discounts, in an effort to preserve brand exclusivity and profit margins. The practice, which violates EU competition law, effectively prevented fair price competition and limited consumer choice.
French luxury retailer Galeries Lafayette will open its first Indian flagship this November in Mumbai’s historic Kala Ghoda district, marking one of its boldest international moves in years.
LVMH closed the third quarter of 2025 with revenues of €18.28 billion, reflecting a modest +1% year-on-year increase after several months of contraction.
The European luxury sector is experiencing a month of contrasts. While LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton surprised markets with a return to growth in Q3 2025, driven by a rebound in Chinese demand, the European Commission has imposed heavy fines on Gucci, Chloé, and Loewe for retail price-fixing practices.
The luxury market is entering a phase of moderate growth after several years of rapid expansion. Global luxury revenues should grow at a rate of 2 %–4 % per year between 2025 and 2027. Leather goods and jewellery will be the fastest‑growing categories (4 %–6 % per year), while high‑spending clients will generate 65 %–80 % of the growth. 2024 marked a turning point: the market remained practically flat (≈ €1.48 trillion) and personal goods declined by 2 %, while experiences (hotels, dining, travel and yachts) were the only categories to grow. China’s slowdown – where luxury sales fell 18 %–20 % in 2024 and 2025 is expected to be flat – and macro headwinds in Europe are dampening growth, although recovery could arrive in the second half of 2025.
This report delves into the figures and global trends to provide a structured analysis by segment, region and generation, as well as a review of the leading brands and companies in the sector.
The global personal luxury market appears to have reached a decisive inflection point. After nearly a decade of uninterrupted growth, analysts now predict a 5% contraction in 2025, following the modest 2% decline already recorded in 2024. The slowdown marks the end of an era of effortless expansion and signals the beginning of a new phase defined by selectivity, authenticity, and purpose.
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton is set to release its third-quarter 2025 revenue after the Paris stock market closes on October 14, with a live audio webcast scheduled at 6:00 p.m. CET. According to the company’s investor relations site, all related materials will be made available just before the presentation.
This update comes at a delicate time for the luxury conglomerate. The spot price of gold reached a historic high of USD 4,078 per ounce on October 13, adding margin pressure to LVMH’s Watches & Jewelry division, which includes Tiffany & Co., Bulgari, Chaumet, and TAG Heuer.
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This week, prosecutors in Milan requested that Tod’s, the iconic leather and footwear house founded by Diego Della Valle, be placed under temporary judicial administration following alleged labor violations by some of its subcontractors.
Miami, October 8, 2025 — Amancio Ortega, through his real estate investment arm Pontegadea, has completed the purchase of the Sabadell Financial Center in Miami for approximately $274.4 million (around €236 million). Located at 1111 Brickell Avenue, the 31-story tower stands as one of the most prominent office buildings in the city’s financial district.
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The 0.01% refers to the tiny fraction of the population with the highest wealth and influence – essentially billionaires and centi-millionaires at the very top of the economic pyramid. These ultra-high-net-worth individuals live in a world where privacy is paramount and trust is a luxury commodity. In an era of hyper-connectivity, they seek refuge in private sanctuaries away from prying eyes, where they can mingle with peers on equal footing. Ultra-exclusive clubs have emerged to fulfill this need: curated enclaves offering security, like-minded company, and bespoke experiences befitting those who have everything. Beyond status symbols, these clubs serve a strategic purpose – they create an intimate environment for networking, deal-making, and socialising among the global elite, in spaces shielded from the public gaze.
The existence of such clubs reflects a simple truth: even in a digital age, the wealthiest 0.01% value exclusive physical spaces that guarantee discretion and exceptional service. These clubs are modern heirs to the gentlemen’s clubs and salons of old, updated for today’s cosmopolitan elite. They thrive because they offer something money alone can’t easily buy in the open market – a sense of belonging to an ultra-select circle. For members of this stratum, ultra-exclusive clubs are safe havens where they can be themselves among equals, form alliances, and enjoy privileges tailored to their rarefied lifestyle. In short, the 0.01% clubs exist because the world’s wealthiest crave community and experiences that are as singular as their socioeconomic position.
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The global luxury travel map is undergoing a geographic realignment. Traditionally dominated by established destinations in Western Europe and North America, the landscape is shifting as new players rise in the Middle East, Asia, Africa, and Eastern Europe. High-growth economies and visionary governments are investing heavily to position their countries as the next elite playgrounds for affluent travellers. By 2030, destinations such as Saudi Arabia, Vietnam, Rwanda, and Montenegro are expected to compete with – and in some aspects outperform – the likes of France, Italy or the USA in attracting luxury tourism. This report provides an insight-driven analysis of these four emerging luxury tourism hubs. Each is leveraging unique strategic advantages – from giga-projects in the desert to exclusive eco-tourism and superyacht marinas – to redraw the boundaries of high-end travel. Investors and luxury operators will find these markets ripe with opportunity, albeit not without risks. The following sections examine how each country is reshaping the luxury travel landscape through national strategy, infrastructure investment, flagship projects, projected 2030 indicators, competitive positioning, and potential barriers.
India is no longer merely a “promising” market: by 2025 it has solidified its position as a pivotal axis of global luxury. With sustained GDP growth (+6.8%), an upper-middle class exceeding 180 million people, and a profoundly aspirational culture, India is attracting international conglomerates, emerging brands, and Asia’s new ultra-premium consumers.
This report analyzes the current luxury market landscape in India, the most dynamic categories (fashion, hospitality, beauty, watchmaking, automobiles), the behavior of the Indian luxury consumer, regulatory barriers, Bollywood’s influence, and the most probable scenarios through 2030.
July 2025 has marked a turning point for the global luxury industry. Financial results from…
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This report introduces The TasteMaker Index, a proprietary, data-driven metric designed to quantify the real influence of key figures on the valuation of luxury assets worldwide. Rather than focusing on obvious social media influencers alone, the index encompasses discreet power players – including high-profile collectors, family office advisors, critics, auctioneers, and foundation directors – whose tastes and decisions demonstrably sway market trends in luxury sectors.
