This Month
Cettire suffers from soft trade in luxury goods
CEO Dean Mintz says more of the online luxury platform’s margin has been passed on to consumers in hefty promotions.
- Carrie LaFrenz
What everyone gets wrong about luxury handbags
Most people fail to understand why these sought-after fashion accessories are so expensive in the first place, let alone why some cost more than others.
- Amanda Mull
October
Cettire blown way off course as fall in luxury spending dents profits
The ASX-listed online retailer told investors it was weathering a challenging environment, but brokers say it is on track to miss expectations by almost half.
- Jonathan Shapiro
Luxury fashion retailer Harrolds collapses, owing millions
The 40-year-old department store is the latest in a series of disappointing headlines for the luxury sector.
- Lauren Sams
How do I know my resale handbag is the real deal?
A reader is keen to shop vintage – but how does she know she’s bought the genuine item?
- Lauren Sams
She co-founded The Row – and now makes luxury jewellery
Danielle Sherman is reviving mid-century designs with her fine jewellery line that showcases a specially created gold.
- Lauren Sams
How Zimmermann brought surf and sun to Paris Fashion Week
Now a permanent fixture on the Paris calendar, the Australian brand has found its feet, and is giving them brand new shoes.
- Lauren Sams
September
Are capri pants really back?
A reader is curious – and concerned – about the supposed return of the cropped style.
- Lauren Sams
Dolce&Gabbana CEO in Australia to party and sell the dream
The Italian fashion powerhouse is moving boldly into skincare, homewares – even dog fragrances.
- Luke Benedictus
Everyday objects that will give you and your home a lift
Shop local or spread your wings. This week’s edit of lovely luxuries covers the world.
- Eugenie Kelly
Our fashion editor’s guide to shopping in New York City
Personally researched and painstakingly compiled, it will save you time and possibly even money. Your retail therapy journey starts here.
- Lauren Sams
A $12.5b luxury fashion merger turns ugly
Michael Kors was among those called to testify as US regulators try to block a blockbuster deal between the owners of Coach and his brand.
- Amelia Pollard
The creative mind behind Bulgari’s bejewelled ‘investment’ bags
Fashion designer Mary Katrantzou is now officially leading the charge at Bulgari’s accessories division, creating bags as precious as a piece of high jewellery.
- Eugenie Kelly
Is Cettire having a lend?
Even its most loyal of backers must by now agree this is a very kooky business.
- Myriam Robin
August
Love that celebrity’s style? Now you can buy their whole wardrobe
Selling your used clothes once came with a side serving of stigma. Now, even Kate Moss is clearing out her closet.
- Lauren Sams
Look, no hands: How to go bespoke without visiting the tailor
Using a new AI-powered tailoring app, this writer measured up at home for a custom-made suit. The process was almost seamless.
- Benjamen Judd
The luxury jeweller making architecture for your hands
Kia Schwaninger’s exquisite own-label jewellery is inspired by art deco shapes and bold gem colours.
- Lauren Sams
July
He planned to give $20b to his gardener. Now he’s lost it all
Nicolas Puech was already an outcast in the $237 billion Hermes family. But what happened to his billions of dollars in shares is a mystery.
- Tara Patel
- Opinion
- Opinion
The luxury industry is falling from its elevated heights
The broader fall in luxury consumption has come as a shock to an industry accustomed to attaining ever greater heights, apart from in its pandemic slump.
- John Gapper
Luxury brands hit hard in China slowdown fear worse to come
Executives at European luxury brands including LVMH, Burberry and Hugo Boss may hope this is a blip, but it’s not clear how China will turn things around.
- Kit Rees and Verena Sepp