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Prosecutors and retailers are pushing back on assertions by California’s governor and attorney general that they have enough tools to combat shoplifting and other retail thefts.

The official Art Basel show is back in Miami with all its eccentric glory, a dizzying list of celebrity attendees and dozens of spin-off shows already generating buzz, including a 10-year-old child painter and a $4 million Banksy sale.

Singer-songwriter Alicia Keys has teased some of her new material at an intimate performance in Miami where she also guided a few hundred people through a 10-minute meditation.

Art Basel Louis Vuitton Flowers are left in memory of Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton's first Black artistic director, at a church in Miami's Design District, Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021, in Miami. Abloh, a leading designer whose groundbreaking fusions of streetwear and high couture made him one of the most celebrated tastemakers in fashion and beyond, died of cancer. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier) (Marta Lavandier)MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — (AP) — Louis Vuitton's first ever U.S. fashion show turned into a somber yet whimsical tribute to groundbreaking designer Virgil Abloh days after his death. The Miami menswear event, an unofficial kickoff to the prestigious Art Basel fair, had been in the works for months. “He showed me that I can.”Abloh in 2018 became the first Black man to serve as Louis Vuitton’s director of men’s wear in the French design house’s storied history.

Louis Vuitton has staged its first ever U.S. fashion show in Miami, showcasing the collection of designer Virgil Abloh just days after his death.

Designer Virgil Abloh, a leading fashion executive hailed as the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation, has died of cancer.

Organized Retail Theft California FILE - Police officers and emergency crews park outside the Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square on Nov. 21, 2021, after looters ransacked businesses. The latest incident in a national trend of smash-and-grab crimes targeted a Nordstrom store at The Grove retail and entertainment complex. It came as the country's largest consumer electronics chain said that an increase in organized theft was taking a toll on its bottom line. The Grove incident followed a weekend of similar smash-and-grab thefts in the San Francisco Bay Area and Beverly Hills. The electronics chain Best Buy on Tuesday cited organized theft as one of the reasons for a decline in gross profit margin in the third quarter.

Organized Retail Theft California FILE - Police officers and emergency crews park outside the Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco's Union Square on Nov. 21, 2021, after looters ransacked businesses. (Danielle Echeverria/San Francisco Chronicle via AP, File) (Danielle Echeverria)LOS ANGELES — (AP) — A group of thieves smashed windows at department store at a luxury mall in Los Angeles late Monday, triggering a police pursuit, police said. The group struck around 10:40 p.m., said Officer Drake Madison, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesman. Officers pursued an SUV involved in the crime, the chase ended in South Los Angeles and three people were taken into custody, he said. The Grove incident followed a weekend of similar smash-and-grab thefts in the San Francisco Bay Area and Beverly Hills.

Groups of thieves ransacked jewelry and high-end clothing stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area over the weekend, shocking holiday shoppers and prompting concerns about the busy retail season.

14 people broke into a Louis Vuitton store in a Chicago suburb and were caught on video grabbing $120,000 in merchandise.

The spectacle Saturday night was one of several incidents of looting and shoplifting reported at high-end retail stores around the Bay Area over the weekend.

Robbed: Thieves smashed glass and stole merchandise at a Louis Vuitton in San Francisco on Friday night. (Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)SAN FRANCISCO — Thieves smashed windows and ransacked a Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco on Friday night, authorities said. One woman posted a video on Twitter that showed shattered windows on the ground outside the store and police responding to the scene. According to police, the Louis Vuitton store may not be the only retail outlet that was robbed, KGO reported. Officers are “continuing to respond to other retail establishments, where reports of vandalism are occurring,” San Francisco Police Department Officer Robert Rueca told reporters.

Brandon Sterner used to manage Spot Coffee in Orchard Park. Now he is President and COO of the company, but he still remembers strange occurrences here. He says "There are products that have fallen off the shelf or flown off the shelf after people walk by with no explanation."

Atlanta rapper Young Thug says that an apartment concierge let an unknown person take his Louis Vuitton bag holding jewelry, money and about 200 unreleased songs.

The custom suits BTS wore for their Grammy Awards performance earlier this year are among the items that will be sold at an auction benefitting the Recording Academy's MusiCares charity.

Chanel brought Paris Fashion Week to its final day with a runway show that illustrated how designers and the people they dress want to look to the future with optimism.

Paris Fashion Week is back after a coronavirus-related hiatus.

Paris Fashion Week is back after a coronavirus-related hiatus.

Chinese prosecutors say Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

When China began allowing private businesses and foreign investment four decades ago, many outside the communist country expected that as its economy became more capitalist, its politics also would become more democratic. They didn’t. Instead, the Chinese system, which puts stability and cohesion ahead of individual freedoms, became adept at delivering prosperity, with the Communist Party still firmly in control. For Beijing, its success legitimizes its model as an alternative to the liberal val

When China began allowing private businesses and foreign investment four decades ago, many outside the communist country expected that as its economy became more capitalist, its politics also would become more democratic. They didn’t. Instead, the Chinese system, which puts stability and cohesion ahead of individual freedoms, became adept at delivering prosperity, with the Communist Party still firmly in control. For Beijing, its success legitimizes its model as an alternative to the liberal val

Beijing police say the Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained on suspicion of rape.

Vatican prosecutors have alleged a jaw-dropping series of scandals in the biggest criminal trial in the Vatican’s modern history.

A popular Chinese-Canadian singer, Kris Wu, has lost endorsement deals for at least 10 brands including Porsche and Bulgari after a teen-ager accused him of having sex with her while she was drunk.

The director gave his best “ta-da” in a custom Louis Vuitton suit at the Annette premiere. The fedora and pink sunglasses take the look to another level.

Louis Vuitton x Riot Games. Gucci x 100 Thieves. The list goes on.

The pandemic is far from invisible at Cannes.

French luxury goods giant LVMH has no doubt about how the future of retail will look like.

Coordinated group of thieves steal $100,000 worth of handbags from California Louis Vuitton store A coordinated group of 11 people swarmed a Louis Vuitton store in California on Monday and stole $100,000 worth of high-end handbags, investigators said. (Palo Alto Police Department/Palo Alto Police Department)PALO ALTO, Calif. — A coordinated group of 11 people swarmed a Louis Vuitton store in California on Monday and stole $100,000 worth of high-end handbags, investigators said. The group arrived around 5:30 p.m., grabbed 36 handbags and ran off, leaving in five separate vehicles before officers arrived, KTVU reported. Police said a group of 10 people stole 43 bags valued at $150,000 on May 19 from a Neiman Marcus at the Stanford Shopping Center, KTVU reported. News Release: Large group of suspects steals handbags from Louis Vuitton at Stanford Shopping Center.

A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over mental health issues might have been seen as a sign of weakness.

The highly unusual method Derrick Maurice Herlong is said to have used to surveil his alleged victim is bound to raise some concerns for the privacy-conscious.

A federal prosecutor says the case against a former young Massachusetts mayor is one about “lying, stealing cheating and shakedowns.”.

Red carpet glam was back Sunday at the Oscars with lots of award-worthy gold, bright white and red looks.

Peoples, who spent the money at Macy’s, Ashley Furniture, American Mattress, Firestone and Forever 21, also indulged in “lavish shopping habits,” making significant purchases at “high-end” retailers Neiman Marcus, Yves St. Laurent and Louis Vuitton, prosecutors said. She paid more than $12,000 on an Audi vehicle as well as paying her own personal divorce attorney, all with Chicago House funds, according to Kiefer.

And they were ready, style wise, as the Globes split hosts, with Amy Poehler at the Beverly Hilton and Tina Fey at the Rainbow Room in New York. Backstage after the show, Sudeikis told reporters he owns a multitude of hoodies but chose the one emblazoned with “Forward” on the front and “Listen + Lead” on the back as fitting for the unusual night. “I wanted to feel festive and go for it,” she told NBC. Sarah Paulson held her little black pooch on screen and Emma Corrin's fluffy white cat grabbed a moment for itself. AdLydia Marks, a New York set decorator, told The Associated Press the evening's technical challenges were many.

FILE - Rihanna poses as she unveils her first fashion designs for Fenty at a pop-up store in Paris, France, on May 22, 2019. LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the worlds largest luxury group, has put Rihannas Fenty fashion collection on hold. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)NEW YORK – LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group, has put Rihanna's Fenty fashion collection on hold. AdWWD first reported the news on LVMH's pause of Fenty fashion collection. ______Follow Anne D’Innocenzio: http://twitter.com/ADInnocenzio______This story has been corrected to show that WWD, not Business of Fashion, first reported the news.

The plan follows the results of a study that ended in late 2020 commissioned by Sephora that took an in-depth look at racial bias in the U.S. retail shopping experience. The company revealed its plan as it released findings of a study it commissioned that took an in-depth look at racial bias in the U.S. retail shopping experience. It found that two in five U.S. retail shoppers have personally experienced unfair treatment on the basis of their race or skin tone. The issue of racial bias has taken on more importance for companies in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality last summer after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. As part of the plan, Sephora, a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, plans to double the assortment of Black-owned brands to 16 by the end of the year.

In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, called on Louis Vuitton to pull a yoga mat made partly from cowhide leather, saying the mat is "highly inappropriate" to practicing Hindus who regard cows as sacred symbols of life. Paris-based Louis Vuitton did not immediately respond Tuesday to messages from The Associated Press seeking comment. The company's yoga mat, made mostly of canvas with leather details and a cowhide carrying strap, retails for $2,390 online. In an email to AP, Zed called on Louis Vuitton executives to apologize and adhere to its corporate code of conduct, which includes commitments to ethical and social responsibility. In August, online home goods giant Wayfair pulled a towel depicting the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha after the coalition objected.

NEW YORK – Sephora will be replacing all cosmetics areas at Kohl's with 2,500 square foot shops, starting with 200 locations in the fall of year. Earlier this month, Target said it would be opening Ulta Beauty shops in more than 100 stores next year. J.C. Penney said its developing its own cosmetics area to replace Sephora when that agreement ends. Rougeot said Sephora was attracted to Kohl's because of its network of 1,100 stores, mostly outside of malls. The Sephora shops, which will feature about 100 brands, will be at the front of Kohl's stores.

Jeweler Tiffany & Co. and Louis Vuitton-owner LVMH are discussing new terms for their merger, which could help resolve an ongoing dispute between the two companies, CNBC's David Faber reported Tuesday, citing people familiar with the discussions. Under the revised terms, LVMH would acquire Tiffany for $130 to $133 per share, compared with an original price of $135 per share, Faber reported, noting the talks remain fluid. Representatives from Tiffany and LVMH did not immediately respond to CNBC's requests for comment. On Monday, Tiffany said it had received all regulatory approvals needed to complete the acquisition, having received the nod it needed from the European Commission. LVMH has since countersued, alleging Tiffany has been mismanaged during the global health crisis.

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – LeBron James’ popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued. Herro, according to the NBA, saw the biggest increase in followers added — 41% — among all players during the conference finals. Herro became the first player born in the 2000s to play in the NBA Finals when he checked in during the first quarter of Game 1. FAMOUS FANSFormer President Barack Obama was among those in the “virtual” crowd of fans for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. A slew of players with NBA championships also were on the big screens, including Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade.

Deputies said they stopped a four-door car around 3:30 a.m. Friday after the driver failed to stop behind the stop bar at an intersection and as they went to approach the vehicle, a 17-year-old boy ran out from the passenger’s side. Video shows one deputy stayed at the scene to detain the driver while another went after the teen as he ran down an alleyway. Body camera video shows the boy said he ran because he thought he had a warrant for his arrest. The driver said he didn’t know the teen and he was just giving him a ride. The teen was arrested on charges of trafficking in heroin, resisting arrest without violence and tampering with evidence.

The luxury goods giant is ending its takeover deal of luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co., citing in part the threat of proposed U.S. tariffs on French goods. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS It's an ugly spat for such a glamorous industry: French luxury powerhouse LVMH and U.S. jeweler Tiffany & Co. are blaming each other for the collapse of what would have been the sector's biggest-ever buyout deal. Tiffany sued to enforce the deal, and on Thursday LVMH lashed back. LVMH criticized Tiffany for issuing dividends even as it was losing money, and Tiffanys performance in the first half of this year was significantly worse than that of other LVMH brands during the period. LVMH, had thought the deal would strengthen its position in high-end jewelry and in the U.S. market.

FILE -- In this Jan. 17, 2020 file photo, designer Kim Jones accepts applause after the Dior Homme Mens Fall/Winter 2020-2021 fashion collection presented in Paris. Rome fashion house Fendi announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 that Kim Jones is taking over from the late Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections. Jones will take on the Fendi duties while staying on as artistic director of Dior Homme. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)ROME Rome fashion house Fendi announced Wednesday that Kim Jones is taking over from the late Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections. Jones will take on the Fendi duties while staying on as artistic director of Dior Homme, another house in the Paris-based luxury goods empire of LVMH chief Bernard Arnault.

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. No one from the public will be allowed to see the clothes in person at all, in fact, during this on-screen-only version of fashion week that starts Monday. The new digital Paris Fashion Week calendar isn't bad for everyone.

Eduardo Munoz | ReutersGlobal sales of luxury goods are headed for a collapse in the next few months, as the coronavirus pandemic ravages demand, Bain & Company said in a new report published Thursday. According to the consulting firm, worldwide sales of personal luxury goods which include clothes, jewelry, watches, beauty products, and accessories will plummet by about 50% to 60% in the three months ending in June. Estimated sales for 2020 is expected between 180 billion euros to 220 billion euros (around $195 billion - $239 billion). The report, Bain & Company Luxury Study 2020 Spring Update, was done in collaboration with the Italian luxury goods manufacturers' foundation Altagamma. Path to recoveryThe personal luxury market registered an estimated sales of 281 billion euros in 2019 before the virus outbreak, according to Bain.

Knight Frank said that while the handbag market which has exploded at auction and online sales is being driven by a variety of brands, the Hermes Birkin dominates the high-end of the market. Birkin bags increased 13% in value in 2019, according to the report. They were a far better investment last year than art, according to according to a new report. While art had an overall return of 5% in 2019, handbags clocked in a 13% gain, making it the number one collectible investment for the year, according to the Knight Frank Luxury Investment Index, published by real-estate brokerage giant and wealth-researcher Knight Frank. After handbags, the second-best performing collectible investment in 2019 was stamps, at 6%.

Source: Jennifer AdolfieYou can save a shocking amount of money when you ditch the mall and shop at an online reseller. You can also spare the planet at least a little when you buy on the secondary market. Buying and reselling pre-owned helps goods find new homes as people grow more aware of the negative effects of fast fashion. Olaf Michalak / EyeEmSave hundreds of dollars when you buy refurbished. "Consumers are very happy to contribute to helping the environmental crisis by buying refurbished products."

LVMH has offered to buy Tiffany, known for its engagement rings and ties to Hollywood glamor, as the owner of Louis Vuitton and Bulgari seeks to expand in jewelry, one of the fastest-growing parts of the luxury goods market. In a deal that would beef up its smallest business and give it a slice of the lucrative U.S. market, LVMH on Monday said it had approached Tiffany about an unsolicited non-binding offer, but gave no details. Confirming the move, Tiffany said the offer was worth $120 per share, which would value Tiffany at nearly $14.5 billion and represents a 22% premium over the stock's closing price on Friday. LVMH said there was no guarantee that preliminary discussions would result in an agreement. Analysts at Credit Suisse and Cowen said Tiffany could be worth as much as $140-$160 per share and UBS analysts estimate cash-rich LVMH has an M&A treasure chest of some 40 billion euros ($44.4 billion).

Louis Vuitton's logo is known the world over, and now its luxury products are finding their way inside video games. (CNN) - Louis Vuitton's logo is known the world over, and now its luxury products are finding their way inside video games. It's part of a new deal announced Monday, the latest in a growing trend of luxury brands teaming up with video games as they seek to find new digital audiences. While more luxury brands are now looking to video games as potential partners, it's still a recent trend. "I'd be more concerned with tarnishing the video game brand, if you consider the video game to be a brand.