This spring, Easter in Manhattan has officially traded its fuzzy bunny ears for a set of hand-stitched leather handles. Starting March 13, the fourth-floor chocolate boutique inside Louis Vuitton’s 57th Street flagship—currently a sprawling, temporary “library” of luxury while the permanent Fifth Avenue home undergoes its facelift—becomes the epicenter of haute gastronomy. This isn’t just … Read more
Louis Vuitton is no stranger to audacious moves in the world of haute horlogerie, but its latest collaboration with Finnish master watchmaker Kari Voutilainen signals something even more profound: a strategic embrace of independent watchmaking savoir-faire. The LVKV-02 GMR 6 is not just another timepiece; it’s a declaration of intent, a calculated foray into an … Read more
Louis Vuitton is at it again, showing that they’re not just about trunks and monograms but about shaping the art, fashion, and architectural worlds one monumental collaboration at a time. The brand’s latest triumph? Taking over Art Basel Paris with a bespoke installation by none other than Frank Gehry, the 95-year-old architect who’s basically one … Read more
Imagine this: You’re perusing the glittering windows of a luxury mall, casually eyeing the new $10,000 Hermès handbag. Little do you know, that handbag might hold more than just your designer sunglasses and wallet—it could also be a secret indicator of whether we’re on the brink of an economic recession. Some experts say that what … Read more
It’s no secret that luxury brands like Hermès and Louis Vuitton make a killing selling extravagant handbags, $1,200 sneakers, and accessories with price tags that make the average person gasp. But did you know that these high-end labels can also predict economic trends? Yes, those iconic monogrammed Louis Vuitton bags and Birkin handbags may be … Read more
Nicolas Ghesquière celebrates 10 years of creativity with Louis Vuitton Women’s Fall-Winter 2024 show To mark his 10th anniversary at Louis Vuitton, Nicolas Ghesquière unveils the Women’s Fall-Winter 2024 Collection within a futuristic, chandelier-adorned glasshouse set designed once again by renowned artist Philippe Parreno in collaboration with production designer James Chinlund, at the Cour Carrée … Read more