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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The brown bar has received a perfume machine: – Now it smells like Dior, Fendi, and Prada

A new perfume machine has been installed at Sport 33 bar in Grünerløkka, allowing patrons to enjoy scents from luxury brands like Dior, Fendi, and Prada.

Mar 2 • 11:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In Defense of National Industry

The article discusses the high cost of quality clothing in Argentina compared to luxury brands abroad, emphasizing the importance of supporting local industry.

Mar 2 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ozempic, high heels, and nostalgia: is the luxury crisis a crisis of identity?

The article discusses how changes in luxury fashion brands during Milan Fashion Week reflect a deeper identity crisis rather than just market dynamics.

Mar 1 • 17:24 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Price Surge of High-End Brands is a 'Ridiculous Story': Perspective of the CEO of an Italian Bag Company

The CEO of Christian Villa, an Italian bag brand, criticizes the exorbitant prices of luxury goods, asserting that his products offer genuine value at a realistic price.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

From Rolls-Royce to Lexus: Mauro Icardi's Tremendous Collection of Luxury Cars

Argentinian footballer Mauro Icardi showcases an impressive collection of luxury cars, featuring brands from Lexus to Rolls-Royce.

Feb 26 • 23:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wuppertal Family Business: Textile Factory Frieba Faces Insolvency After Over 100 Years

The Wuppertal-based textile manufacturer Frieba, which has supplied luxury brands for over a century, is entering insolvency proceedings.

Feb 20 • 15:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Polestar wants to take on Mercedes-AMG and BMW M

Polestar aims to compete with established luxury automotive brands Mercedes-AMG and BMW M.

Feb 20 • 08:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Save £30 on 'buttery soft' bedding set that 'rivals luxury brands' - now £20

A bedding set from Dusk, priced at £20, offers a substantial discount from its original price and claims to provide luxury-like comfort and design.

Feb 19 • 10:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The new strategy of luxury market giants. How to entice the middle class?

Luxury brands are reevaluating their pricing strategies as demand from aspirational customers dwindles, highlighting a shift in the luxury market dynamics.

Feb 18 • 10:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"The most beautiful showcase of our know-how": how Paris, its museums, and luxury brands have become the laboratory of Snapchat's augmented reality

Paris, its museums, and luxury brands are integrating Snapchat's augmented reality technologies to enhance visitor experiences, notably at the Louvre.

Feb 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The fate of the famous British fashion house hangs in the balance. The owner has cut speculation

The Kering group has decided not to sell the struggling British fashion brand Alexander McQueen, focusing instead on its best-selling offerings.

Feb 16 • 12:11 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Louis Vuitton's 3.6 Million Personal Data Breach...210 Billion Fine Imposed

Louis Vuitton and other luxury brands are facing substantial fines for a major personal data breach affecting millions of individuals due to inadequate security measures.

Feb 12 • 02:21 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Gucci's Revenue Continues to Decline - But Stock Rises

Kering, the parent company of luxury brands including Gucci, reports a significant drop in Gucci's revenue while its stock prices increase.

Feb 10 • 12:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

A new car brand is heading to Czechia. A Korean challenger to Audi and Lexus

A new Korean car brand is set to enter the Czech market, positioning itself as a competitor to established luxury brands like Audi and Lexus.

Feb 10 • 11:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Eileen Gu Speaks Out: 'Previously, I Felt I Had to Look Like a Boy'

Freestyle skier Eileen Gu, representing China, is set to be one of the most followed athletes at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, juggling her sports career, studies at Stanford University, and modeling for luxury brands.

Feb 9 • 07:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Saving the multi-brand soldier. How stores like Love Is in The Air, Misia, or Beni Room face off daily against the onslaught of fast fashion and luxury giants

This article discusses the struggles of multi-brand stores in Spain as they compete with the dominance of fast fashion and luxury brands.

Feb 7 • 23:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Riviera Nayarit and its continuous expansion

Riviera Nayarit, originally developed in the 1990s, has seen a recent surge in luxury tourism due to the arrival of international brands over the past six years.

Feb 5 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

The market for used luxury watches has awakened - Patek Philippe sees the biggest rise

The market for used luxury watches is experiencing a resurgence, with the average resale price of top brands increasing after a decade of decline.

Feb 5 • 06:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Lamborghinis, Ferraris and more luxury cars: this is the fleet of vehicles of the Dubai Police

During the World Government Summit in Dubai, the Dubai Police showcased a fleet of high-end vehicles, including brands like Rolls Royce, Lamborghini, and Ferrari, as part of their security and logistics operations.

Feb 4 • 16:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Most Desired Clothing Brands in the World: The Triumph of European 'Fast Fashion'

The latest Lyst report for Q4 2025 reveals significant shifts in the most desired luxury clothing brands, highlighting the rise of new players challenging established giants.

Feb 4 • 14:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

The luxury industry has a new problem. Where does the original end and the counterfeit begin?

The article discusses the complexities surrounding luxury brands and the legality of reselling modified designer items, as demonstrated by a recent court case in China involving upcycled Louis Vuitton bags.

Feb 4 • 12:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The time for hidden car door handles is coming to an end, and no one will mourn them

The article discusses the decline of hidden or retractable car door handles, which have become less favored in modern automotive design, moving away from luxury brands towards more conventional designs influenced by manufacturers like Tesla.

Feb 4 • 10:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

A selection of unique models from Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren or Pagani

The article discusses the trend of one-off luxury cars from exclusive brands like Porsche, Ferrari, McLaren, and Pagani, emphasizing that no two models are alike.

Feb 4 • 04:44 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Having coffee at Prada or Zara: how fashion has become obsessed with the productivity drink

The article explores how the coffee culture has permeated the fashion industry, with brands creating coffee-themed accessories and cafes for aspirational consumers.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Is showing the butt crack trending? The plumber's cleavage returns with a sophisticated twist endorsed by luxury brands

The fashion world is witnessing a resurgence of the plumber's cleavage trend, now embraced in a more sophisticated manner by luxury brands and celebrities.

Feb 3 • 23:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Famous Symbol of the Louis Vuitton Brand Turns 130: It Was Meant to Combat Counterfeiters

The iconic 'LV' monogram of Louis Vuitton, celebrating its 130th anniversary this year, was designed not only to distinguish the brand's products but also to effectively combat counterfeiting.

Jan 16 • 16:47 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The crisis of premium car brands pushes them towards luxury real estate

Premium car brands are facing significant challenges, with Mercedes and Porsche reporting substantial losses and declines in sales due to increased tariffs and competition, prompting them to explore new revenue sources in luxury real estate.

Jan 16 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bankruptcy of luxury department store chain Saks Global, which sells brands like Chanel and Burberry

Saks Global, the luxury department store chain, has declared bankruptcy but will keep its stores open after securing a $1.75 billion financing package for debt restructuring.

Jan 14 • 14:47 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Luxury Watch Collection of Leonardo DiCaprio: From Rolex to Patek Philippe

Leonardo DiCaprio possesses a luxury watch collection featuring exclusive brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe, reflecting his status as a Hollywood icon.

Jan 14 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Fashion Influencers on Social Media: Is Their Passion (and Opinion) Important for the Industry?

The article discusses the influence and importance of fashion influencers on social media, particularly following notable changes in creative leadership at luxury brands like Dior.

Jan 11 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Laura Matamoros and the Million-Dollar Figures That Prove Her Return to Television Is Not Necessitated

Laura Matamoros's unexpected return to television has raised questions about its necessity, given her substantial social media following and financial success.

Jan 9 • 03:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Looks like Chanel, but costs significantly less: This H&M jacket is everywhere

A popular bouclé jacket from H&M is being praised as a stylish and affordable alternative to luxury brands, gaining attention from many celebrities.

Jan 7 • 09:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The luxury cars that will mark the news in 2026

The article discusses upcoming luxury car models set to be launched or delivered throughout 2026, featuring brands like Mercedes, Ferrari, and Rolls-Royce.

Jan 7 • 09:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Handmade bags and made in Spain for a tenth of the cost of luxury brands: these are the brands that have little or nothing to envy them

The article highlights the quality and prestige of handmade bags made in Spain, particularly from the renowned manufacturing hub of Ubrique, which offers products at a significantly lower cost than luxury brands.

Jan 4 • 23:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Employees of Luxury Brands Show What They Received for Christmas, People Are in Shock

Employees of luxury fashion brands have been sharing videos of their extravagant Christmas gifts from employers, showcasing high-value items from renowned collections.

Dec 30 • 21:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Safilo: "The eyewear business is quite complicated"

In an interview, Safilo's CEO Angelo Trocchia discusses the complexities of the eyewear industry, touches on Italian design, and explores current trends and the influence of luxury brands.

Dec 28 • 11:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

"I refuse low quality": who are these extraordinary French connoisseurs willing to spend without counting for champagne?

The article explores the profiles of affluent French individuals who are ready to spend lavishly on prestigious champagne brands like Dom Pérignon and Cristal Roederer for special occasions.

Dec 27 • 18:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

"It's a breath of fresh air for a small town like ours!": when luxury revives rural areas

Luxury brands are revitalizing rural areas, with local businesses and schools reopening as seen in Vendôme with Louis Vuitton's presence.

Dec 19 • 17:00 UTC

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