Longtime Bulgari Executive, Heir Francesco Trapani Dies at 68
MILAN – Industry entrepreneur and investor Francesco Trapanihas died, aged 68. “It is with profound sadness that Bulgari mourn the passing of Francesco Trapani, a visionary leader and a…
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Ardbeg House Invites Visitors to Experience the Whisky’s ‘Peaty Paradox’ With a New Luxury Hotel on Islay
On the Scottish Isle of Islay, where there’s smoke, there’s likely a glass of Ardbeg nearby. “Ardbeg is the smokiest, the most peaty of all the whiskies in the world,” says Casper MacRae,…
EXCLUSIVE: Constance Jablonski’s French Bloom Signs 10-year Formula 1 Deal
PARIS — If celebratory sprays of Champagne have been par for the course in Formula 1 since the 1950s, those raising a glass throughout racing weekends now also have an alcohol-free option…
The 2025 Most Powerful Beauty Brands
WWD Beauty Inc took a variety of sources into account to compile the 2025 Power Brands list, including our own reporting. For the 2025 iteration of this franchise, we also asked featured…
Fashion Dives Deeper Into Beauty Boom Amid Economic Pressures
Fashion meets beauty — again. As concerns over the state of the global economy continue to rise and companies see profits squeezed, in part because of tariffs, fashion and traditional…
Bernard Arnault Defends U.S.-EU Trade Deal as “Necessary” Agreement
PARIS – French luxury magnate Bernard Arnault has defended the trade deal reached between the United States and the European Union against accusations that it is lopsided and will impact…
Moët & Chandon Makes Splashy Debut as Title Sponsor of F1 Belgian Grand Prix
FRANCORCHAMPS, Belgium — Moët & Chandon is betting on Formula 1 to help it race ahead of the competition. The Champagne brand on Sunday celebrated a milestone in its historic relationship…
EXCLUSIVE: LVMH Luxury Ventures Takes Minority Stake in Molli
PARIS — French knitwear brand Molli revealed Tuesday that it has received a minority investment from LVMH Luxury Ventures, an entity within LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton. The terms of…
Pharrell Williams is Now a Knight
KNIGHT RIDER: Pharrell Williams, the multi-hyphenate musician, actor and current men’s creative director of Louis Vuitton, has been named a Knight of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest…
Louis Vuitton Notifies U.K. Customers of Data Breach
PARIS — Louis Vuitton is the latest brand in the LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton fold to be targeted by hackers. The French fashion house notified customers in the U.K. that some of their…
Dior Renews Partnership With UNESCO to Support Female Students
PARIS – Dior has extended its partnership with UNESCO to provide opportunities for young women through its Women@Dior mentoring and educational program. Olivier Sastre, deputy managing…
Moynat Opens Avenue Montaigne Boutique
Moynat kept its cool during a very hot fashion week, celebrating the opening of its second boutique in Paris with an ice cream truck and other sweet treats. Located at 34 avenue Montaigne,…
Fendi Has Held Talks With Willy Chavarria: Sources
ROME-ING AROUND?: Does Fendi have its eye on Willy Chavarria? According to sources, the Roman fashion house has had discussions with the New York-based designer, who electrified Paris…
Dior Confirms Maria Grazia Chiuri Is Stepping Down
PARIS — Maria Grazia Chiuri is stepping down as artistic director of women’s collections at Dior, where she oversaw a golden age of growth thanks to a mix of commercially successful…
Loro Piana Record Bale Award Celebrates Superior Quality and Community
MILAN — Anyone suggesting that Loro Piana’s ability to source some of the finest and most luxurious fibers across the world is just the result of great dealmaking skills would be proven…
Dior Cruise 2026: A Roman Thriller
For Maria Grazia Chiuri, staging her Dior cruise show in Rome was a gamble: she hadn’t presented a collection in her hometown in 10 years, ever since her Mirabilia Romae haute couture show…
LVMH is Innovating With its Viva Tech Stand
POWER OF TWO: LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a founding partner in Viva Technology, plans to streamline its awards and displays at the ninth edition of the fair scheduled for June 11 to…
Tiptoeing Around Trump, Fashion Refines Trade War Rhetorical Style
Fashion is learning how to talk — and when to keep quiet — in the “Art of the Deal” age. U.S. President Donald Trump decided he wanted more from the European Union on Friday and…
Pandora Wants to Become the World’s Jeweler, One Charm at a Time
LONDON — With sales last year of more than $4 billion, Pandora is already one of the world’s biggest jewelry brands but its ambitions stretch way beyond balance sheet growth. The…
EXCLUSIVE: Patrick Dempsey Named Face of Tag Heuer Eyewear
EYES ON THE ROAD: After more than a decade, Tag Heuer and Patrick Dempsey are shifting gears in their relationship. The actor and professional race driver is expanding his remit as a…
Why a Youthquake Is Roiling Europe’s Fashion Houses
Fashion’s great game of musical chairs is not only shortening the tenure of creative directors, it has temporarily sidelined some of the industry’s most famous and accomplished talents.…
Fashion’s Formula 1 Frenzy at the 2025 Miami Grand Prix Weekend
As is now customary, the winner of the sixth leg of the 2025 championship will receive the trophy in a bespoke Louis Vuitton trunk. The trunk is covered in the French brand’s famous…
Bicester Village Marks 30 Years With a New Campaign, and a Britpop Beat
LONDON — Bicester Village, which set a new standard for off-price shopping in the U.K. and continental Europe with its focus on prime locations and high-end customer service, is marking 30…
EXCLUSIVE: Tiffany & Co. Debuts Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder in NYC, an Ode to Brand Patrimony
Tiffany & Co. has returned to where it all began, debuting the next chapter of high jewelry with Blue Book 2025: Sea of Wonder in New York City with several days of events that crescendo…