Fashion

Clothing as a vector for transformation and affirmation. For the Dior autumn-winter 2025-2026 ready-to-wear collection, the House revisits memories and gestures that are part of Dior heritage, weaving a fascinating exchange with the history of fashion. The meticulously designed silhouettes bear witness to the passage of time, the codes and emblems of each era. Captivating shots by artist Tim Walker showcase the modern wardrobe – a repertoire of possibilities – reflecting the idea of metamorphosis…

The announcement that Louis Vuitton will dress Real Madrid is far more than a fashion statement: it is a symbol of an era. It positions Real Madrid as not only a sports powerhouse but also a style and sophistication icon. Simultaneously, it confirms the luxury industry’s interest in entering the sporting sphere, where it finds new avenues of expression and fast-growing markets.

In a world dominated by social media, oversharing, and brand-centric self-promotion, it seems sprezzatura—with its valorization of hidden mastery—might be obsolete. Yet paradoxically, it thrives as a countercultural ideal.
Sprezzatura reminds us that true sophistication is confident, quiet, and natural, not performed. In a saturated world, a calm elegance can speak louder than adulation or spectacle. The rise of TikTok and Instagram’s “old money” aesthetic celebrates this ideal: understated elegance, refined living, and minimalism—an echo of Renaissance grace.

The gardens of the Villa Albani Torlonia provided an idyllic backdrop for the haute couture and ready-to-wear creations imagined by Maria Grazia Chiuri. The Creative Director of Dior women’s lines shared her love story with her native Rome and a history dappled with images from cinema, theater, art and fashion.

The ÉTÉ CELINE pop-up summer experience in Shanghai inaugurates a unique concept, inspired by nostalgic memories of vacations spent on the French Riviera, at Saint-Tropez and its famous Place des Lices.
For five weeks starting April 10th, visitors are invited on an immersive escapade in the heart of Zhangyuan, an architectural jewel emblematic of Shanghai’s unique heritage.

A bag with the label “Made in Italy” displayed in an exclusive boutique may have been born thousands of miles away from Europe. Today we know that some of the most prestigious luxury brands in the world manufacture much of their products in China or other Asian countries, only to label them as European and sell them at exorbitant prices. This investigative report explores recent cases that have uncovered this practice, the techniques the industry uses to conceal it, the legal framework that allows it, the reactions it has provoked, and the ethical implications that challenge the true meaning of luxury.

On a corner of Avenue Montaigne in Paris, nestled among the displays of Dior and Chanel, a new type of boutique is quietly turning heads—not for its window display, but for its absence of human staff. Soft lighting, personalized scents, and a high-end sensory atmosphere… yet not a single sales assistant in sight.
Welcome to the world of autonomous luxury boutiques, an emerging paradigm that begs the provocative question: Can the essence of exclusivity survive without human presence?

Twenty years after the first Louis Vuitton x Takashi Murakami collaboration – released in 2003 under then creative director Marc Jacobs – the Maison and the Japanese contemporary artist are delighted to announce the launch of Louis Vuitton × Murakami, a festive and joyful re-edition that reimagines the original collection.