The world of luxury fashion is no stranger to bold moves, and this week’s development from WWD underscores exactly that. Titled “Chawan Cabinet,” the exhibition is mounted inside a new Prada retail space on Milan’s Via Montenapoleone.. For collectors and style-conscious investors alike, staying ahead of these shifts is no longer optional — it’s essential.
As the broader luxury sector continues to outperform traditional equities — particularly in the handbag and horology segments — pieces featured in our LUXE SELECT 100 represent a curated cross-section of the market’s most defensible assets. Whether you’re an active collector or building a long-term portfolio, this narrative reinforces the enduring value of heritage craftsmanship over fast fashion. → Browse the LUXE SELECT 100
✦ EDITOR’S NOTE
“When a major luxury house makes headlines, secondary market values often respond within days. Our curation team monitors these signals closely: pieces tied to high-profile collections or brand pivots historically appreciate 8–20% above baseline in the 12 months following the announcement.”
Via: WWD · April 16, 2026