Louis Vuitton menswear channels digital age in Paris show
PARIS — (AP) — Singer Rosalía stunned guests at Louis Vuitton’s digital age-themed menswear show in Paris on Thursday with a surprise reveal in shades and hooded jacket atop a vintage 1980s yellow sedan. Here are some highlights of Thursday’s fall-winter 2023-24 displays:VUITTON GOES MILLENNIALThe Louis Vuitton men’s studio took control of the house’s creative helm after the death of Virgil Abloh in 2021. Yet Thursday’s set — a vintage childhood home recreated inside the Louvre’s oldest courtyard was a theme continuing Abloh’s coming-of-age styles that defined his Vuitton tenure from 2018-2021. The collection at times felt reliant on gimmicks, such as pixelated apples on an otherwise beautiful round-shouldered wool coat. But this was a show by Owens, a man who would never limit himself to one theme.
wftv.comDance, geometry merge at Paris menswear week
PARIS — (AP) — Dance, theater and geometry merged in Thursday’s installment of Paris menswear week — as all eyes looked toward Louis Vuitton’s fall-winter spectacle. Here are some highlights for fall-winter 2023-24 collections:ISSEY MIYAKE GOES COMPLEX, BRIGHTA writhing dance troupe performed on the runway against a backdrop of optically striped lighting, which moved organically. The Homme Plisse Issey Miyake collection began with a beautiful, soft new coat silhouette — in flashes of eye-popping color -- with ridge-like shoulder tucks and warped tubular sleeves. Lines in the groove of the pleating gave the impression of complexity, even if the silhouettes themselves seemed minimalist. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
wftv.comLouis Vuitton's 'blow up' show caps energetic fashion season
PARIS — (AP) — The funfair lights at Louis Vuitton shone as brightly as the starry front row Tuesday for the vibrant and infectious spring collection from Nicolas Ghesquiere that capped Paris Fashion Week. This season, the 51-year-old Louis Vuitton designer let his childhood imagination run wild with the theme of blowing up. It’s a glamorous bookend to the entire fashion season that travels through New York, London and Milan and always ends in the City of Light. MIU MIU GOES UTILITARIANThe little sister brand of Miuccia Prada, Miu Miu, went utilitarian for a collection featuring takes on anoraks and handyman pockets. Later in the 63-look collection, leather designs used the double pockets associated with handymen to fashion low-slung belts, or dotted haphazardly across an apron.
wftv.comCustoms agents seize fake jewelry worth $3.5M in Louisville
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers in Louisville intercepted a shipment of counterfeit earrings Aug. 17 that would have been worth an estimated $3.51 million had they been genuine. >> Read more trending newsAccording to a news release, investigators discovered more than 1,000 pairs of hoop earrings, bearing Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Dior and Yves Saint Laurent labels, as well as more than 4,500 pairs of diamond earrings, purporting to be authentic Louis Vuitton, Gucci and Chanel products. “I want to congratulate our officers for their outstanding job. CBP is the first line of defense, and we will continue to protect the safety of consumers,” Sutton-Burke added. According to the agency, the shipment originated from Hong Kong.
wftv.comSpirit of Virgil Abloh lives on at Louis Vuitton in Paris
PARIS — (AP) — He may have died last November, but Virgil Abloh lived on at Paris Fashion Week Thursday in a high-energy runway spectacular for Louis Vuitton menswear. THE ABLOH MARCHING BAND“Long live Virgil ... How many miles away?” went the live rap by Kendrick at the stiflingly hot Vuitton show. It was, instead, conceived by the Vuitton studio in his spirit. VUITTON’S STUDIO SHOWIt’s a remarkable feat for a studio to emulate a former designer’s styles — with originality. Like the long stone carvings on the ancient temple, silhouettes were elongated by layering garments to drop the midriff low.
wftv.comParis fashion houses showcase designs inside top art museums
Paris Fashion Stella McCartney F/W 22-23 Models wear creations for the Stella McCartney Ready To Wear Fall/Winter 2022-2023 fashion collection, unveiled during the Fashion Week in Paris, Monday, March 7, 2022. (Photo by Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP) (Vianney Le Caer)PARIS — (AP) — From the dizzying heights of the Pompidou Center to the lofty halls of the Musee d’Orsay, Paris fashion houses showed off the city’s most monumental art museums on Monday as they near the finish line of ready-to-wear collections. The loveable Disney rodent made a rare appearance, posing with guests with Notre Dame cathedral visible in the distance, to show off her new fashion look designed by Stella McCartney. The fall-winter event marked the first time in history that the museum and former railway station hosted a fashion show. On another look, this stretched leopard print appeared flat on a mini dress like paper printed straight from the machine.
wftv.comSamsung unveils new phones as premium market share shrinks
Samsung is trying to reclaim lost ground in the coveted high end of the smartphone market with a new lineup of Galaxy S models designed to appeal to consumers who are increasingly sharing videos of their antics on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other popular apps.
Louis Vuitton stages Virgil Abloh swansong in Paris
PARIS — (AP) — Louis Vuitton pulled out the stops Thursday to present the final collection of Virgil Abloh, the house's first African-American designer who died in November after a two-year battle with cancer. The stage of a bedroom, staircase, trampoline and smoking chimney on the central Paris runway conjured up nostalgic images evoking Abloh's childhood here. Similar themes defined his Louis Vuitton aesthetic since 2018. In a sign of Abloh's popularity, Louis Vuitton is presenting the show twice on Thursday. RESTRICTIONS AT PARIS FASHION WEEKParis Fashion Week celebrities, designers and editors face strict COVID-19 measures and are must provide proof of vaccination to enter shows.
wftv.comInterfaith coalition urges Louis Vuitton to shed fur items
BOSTON — (AP) — A group of Christian, Hindu, Buddhist and Jewish leaders is urging luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton to stop using animal fur in its clothing and other products. Paris-based Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton did not immediately respond to an email seeking comment. It's not the first time Zed's group has targeted Louis Vuitton. San Francisco and Los Angeles are among U.S. cities with vibrant fashion sectors that have banned the sale of fur products. Sao Paulo, Brazil, has banned the import and sale of fur since 2015, and fur farming has been outlawed in the United Kingdom for more than two decades.
wftv.comLouis Vuitton show pays tribute to designer Virgil Abloh
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.
wftv.comLA luxury mall latest to be hit by smash-and-grab thieves
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.
wftv.com3 held after smash-and-grab theft at Los Angeles luxury mall
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.
wftv.comThieves ransack Louis Vuitton store in San Francisco
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.
wftv.comGhostly tales surround Spot Coffee in Orchard Park
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."
news.yahoo.com‘China Model’ Aims for Prosperity Without Democracy: QuickTake
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
washingtonpost.com‘China Model’ Aims for Prosperity Without Democracy: QuickTake
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
washingtonpost.comCoordinated group of thieves steal $100K worth of handbags from California Louis Vuitton store
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.
wftv.comCo-workers enjoyed ‘lavish lifestyle’ following theft at South Loop social service agency, prosecutors say
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.
chicagotribune.comThe glam was back at the Golden Globes, albeit at a distance
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.
LVMH to put Fenty fashion collection on pause
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.
Sephora to fight against racial bias with an action plan
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.
Louis Vuitton yoga mat made of leather draws Hindu complaint
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.
Sephora to take over cosmetics in Kohl's stores
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.
Tiffany, LVMH discussing price cut to settle merger dispute
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.
cnbc.comJames, Herro see popularity rise in the NBA playoffs
(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.
Teen found with trafficking amount of heroin after running from traffic stop, deputies say
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.
Dueling over diamonds: LVMH says Tiffany not worth buyout
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.
Fendi taps Dior designer Kim Jones to replace Karl Lagerfeld
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.
As Paris Fashion Week is streamed, critics look to future
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.
Global luxury sales could collapse up to 60% in the second quarter, consulting firm says
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.
cnbc.comHandbags were the hottest investment for the rich last year
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%.
cnbc.comHow to save on holiday gifts and help the planet at the same time
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."
cnbc.comTiffany shares soar 32% after French luxury group LVMH confirms interest in acquiring the luxury jeweler
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).
cnbc.comLuxury brands team up with video games
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.