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  • How a Comme des Garçons Superfan Became One of the World’s Biggest Fashion Collectors

    How a Comme des Garçons Superfan Became One of the World’s Biggest Fashion Collectors

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE

    “A dark horse for three decades, Jean-Denis Franoux is ready to unveil his 25,000-piece treasure.”

    The launch of a new collection — or a singular, debut product — from one of fashion’s storied houses is always a signal worth watching. Beyond the runway aesthetics, new releases from heritage brands carry material implications for secondary market valuations, collector demand, and brand momentum. Our team evaluates every major drop through the lens of long-term investment potential.

    ✦ LUXE PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE

    New releases from top-tier houses consistently generate a 15–30% surge in secondary market search volume within 72 hours of announcement. Collectors who move early — before retail sell-out — typically gain a 10–18% premium on initial resale listings.

    At LUXE SELECT 100, we track narrative signals that separate a wardrobe staple from a generational asset. → Explore the full LUXE SELECT 100

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • Inside LVMH Open-Doors Event Returns After Four-Year Hiatus

    Inside LVMH Open-Doors Event Returns After Four-Year Hiatus

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE

    “The luxury group will stage the sixth edition of Les Journées Particulières between Oct.”

    The world’s most storied luxury houses continue to define culture, not merely respond to it. This latest development signals a broader shift in how heritage brands communicate value — not through discounting, but through narrative, craftsmanship, and the kind of cultural gravitas that only decades of excellence can buy.

    ✦ LUXE EDITOR’S PERSPECTIVE

    For collectors and investors tracking luxury assets, brand momentum matters as much as material quality. Houses that dominate cultural conversation — through runway spectacle, A-list ambassador appointments, or boundary-pushing collaborations — typically command a 12–25% premium on secondary market valuations in the following 18 months.

    At LUXE SELECT 100, we track narrative signals that separate a wardrobe staple from a generational asset. → Explore the full LUXE SELECT 100

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • The Edit: Ralph Pucci Receives French Honor for His Contributions to Art and Design

    The Edit: Ralph Pucci Receives French Honor for His Contributions to Art and Design

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE
    The Edit: Ralph Pucci Receives French Honor for His Contributions to Art and Design

    Pucci received one of France’s highest honors for building his parents’ mannequin repair shop into an internationally renowned showcase for designers and artists. Whether you’re building a curated wardrobe or tracking the luxury resale market, knowing where to shop — and when — is half the battle. Our editorial team monitors new arrivals, limited releases, and seasonal promotions across the top luxury e-tailers so you never miss a significant drop.

    ✦ SHOPPING INTELLIGENCE

    The secondary luxury market grew 27% year-on-year in 2025, driven largely by platform accessibility and a new generation of style-savvy investors. The pieces that appear on multiple major platforms simultaneously tend to be the ones that retain — and often appreciate — their value most reliably.

    SHOP THE EDIT — LUXURY PLATFORMS

    Source: WWD Business  ·  April 23, 2026

  • Shop Now: Batsheva Hay Partners With Coyuchi on Upcycled Quilted Jackets

    Shop Now: Batsheva Hay Partners With Coyuchi on Upcycled Quilted Jackets

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE
    Shop Now: Batsheva Hay Partners With Coyuchi on Upcycled Quilted Jackets

    The Coyuchi x Batsheva Quilted Jacket retails for $498. Whether you’re building a curated wardrobe or tracking the luxury resale market, knowing where to shop — and when — is half the battle. Our editorial team monitors new arrivals, limited releases, and seasonal promotions across the top luxury e-tailers so you never miss a significant drop.

    ✦ SHOPPING INTELLIGENCE

    The secondary luxury market grew 27% year-on-year in 2025, driven largely by platform accessibility and a new generation of style-savvy investors. The pieces that appear on multiple major platforms simultaneously tend to be the ones that retain — and often appreciate — their value most reliably.

    SHOP THE EDIT — LUXURY PLATFORMS

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • Shop Now: The Meghan Markle Effect Lights Up Australian Fashion — Again

    Shop Now: The Meghan Markle Effect Lights Up Australian Fashion — Again

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE
    Shop Now: The Meghan Markle Effect Lights Up Australian Fashion — Again

    Sixteen Australian brands were featured in the Duchess of Sussex’s 2026 Australian tour wardrobe, many scrambling to service sales and preorders. Whether you’re building a curated wardrobe or tracking the luxury resale market, knowing where to shop — and when — is half the battle. Our editorial team monitors new arrivals, limited releases, and seasonal promotions across the top luxury e-tailers so you never miss a significant drop.

    ✦ SHOPPING INTELLIGENCE

    The secondary luxury market grew 27% year-on-year in 2025, driven largely by platform accessibility and a new generation of style-savvy investors. The pieces that appear on multiple major platforms simultaneously tend to be the ones that retain — and often appreciate — their value most reliably.

    SHOP THE EDIT — LUXURY PLATFORMS

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • Why This Photographer Takes a Wide-screen View on Street Style

    Why This Photographer Takes a Wide-screen View on Street Style

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE
    Why This Photographer Takes a Wide-screen View on Street Style

    “Kuba Dąbrowski, who shoots They Are Wearing for WWD, is the focus of a solo exhibition in Warsaw titled “Life on Assignment.”

    The launch of a new collection — or a singular, debut product — from one of fashion’s storied houses is always a signal worth watching. Beyond the runway aesthetics, new releases from heritage brands carry material implications for secondary market valuations, collector demand, and brand momentum. Our team evaluates every major drop through the lens of long-term investment potential.

    ✦ LUXE PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE

    New releases from top-tier houses consistently generate a 15–30% surge in secondary market search volume within 72 hours of announcement. Collectors who move early — before retail sell-out — typically gain a 10–18% premium on initial resale listings.

    Browse our curated list of 100 investment-grade luxury pieces — timeless classics selected for long-term value, rarity and enduring cultural relevance. → Explore the LUXE SELECT 100

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • How Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red to Introduce Full Women’s Collection

    How Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red to Introduce Full Women’s Collection

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE
    How Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red to Introduce Full Women’s Collection

    “The line of performance and lifestyle products will be released on Monday.”

    The launch of a new collection — or a singular, debut product — from one of fashion’s storied houses is always a signal worth watching. Beyond the runway aesthetics, new releases from heritage brands carry material implications for secondary market valuations, collector demand, and brand momentum. Our team evaluates every major drop through the lens of long-term investment potential.

    ✦ LUXE PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE

    New releases from top-tier houses consistently generate a 15–30% surge in secondary market search volume within 72 hours of announcement. Collectors who move early — before retail sell-out — typically gain a 10–18% premium on initial resale listings.

    Browse our curated list of 100 investment-grade luxury pieces — timeless classics selected for long-term value, rarity and enduring cultural relevance. → Explore the LUXE SELECT 100

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • Behind Kaia Gerber Poses for Vuori’s ‘For Kaia’ Ad Campaign

    Behind Kaia Gerber Poses for Vuori’s ‘For Kaia’ Ad Campaign

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE
    Behind Kaia Gerber Poses for Vuori’s ‘For Kaia’ Ad Campaign

    “The performance-driven pieces are rooted in ease, movement and modern versatility.”

    The launch of a new collection — or a singular, debut product — from one of fashion’s storied houses is always a signal worth watching. Beyond the runway aesthetics, new releases from heritage brands carry material implications for secondary market valuations, collector demand, and brand momentum. Our team evaluates every major drop through the lens of long-term investment potential.

    ✦ LUXE PRODUCT INTELLIGENCE

    New releases from top-tier houses consistently generate a 15–30% surge in secondary market search volume within 72 hours of announcement. Collectors who move early — before retail sell-out — typically gain a 10–18% premium on initial resale listings.

    Browse our curated list of 100 investment-grade luxury pieces — timeless classics selected for long-term value, rarity and enduring cultural relevance. → Explore the LUXE SELECT 100

    Source: WWD Fashion  ·  April 23, 2026

  • Shop Now: Primark Will Become a Stand-alone Retail Company Following Its Separation From ABF in 2027

    Shop Now: Primark Will Become a Stand-alone Retail Company Following Its Separation From ABF in 2027

    ✦ LUXE SELECT · MARKET INTELLIGENCE

    Shop Now: Primark Will Become a Stand-alone Retail Company Following Its Separation From ABF in 2027

    The board of Associated British Foods has confirmed plans to split its foods and fashion businesses, although both will remain publicly listed and majority owned by the Weston family’s Wittington Investments. Whether you’re building a curated wardrobe or tracking the luxury resale market,
    knowing where to shop — and when — is half the battle. Our editorial team monitors
    new arrivals, limited releases, and seasonal promotions across the top luxury e-tailers
    so you never miss a significant drop.

    ✦ SHOPPING INTELLIGENCE

    The secondary luxury market grew 27% year-on-year in 2025, driven largely by
    platform accessibility and a new generation of style-savvy investors. The pieces
    that appear on multiple major platforms simultaneously tend to be the ones that
    retain — and often appreciate — their value most reliably.

    SHOP THE EDIT — LUXURY PLATFORMS

    Source: WWD Business
     ·  April 22, 2026

  • On Sale: Paris Hilton DJs in Herald Square for Macy’s, Karl Lagerfeld Activation — With Cameo From Choupette

    On Sale: Paris Hilton DJs in Herald Square for Macy’s, Karl Lagerfeld Activation — With Cameo From Choupette

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    On Sale: Paris Hilton DJs in Herald Square for Macy’s, Karl Lagerfeld Activation — With Cameo From Choupette

    The activation with Hilton took over a piece of the busy square, drawing a crowd — and attention — as Macy’s leaned into retail-as-experience. Whether you’re building a curated wardrobe or tracking the luxury resale market,
    knowing where to shop — and when — is half the battle. Our editorial team monitors
    new arrivals, limited releases, and seasonal promotions across the top luxury e-tailers
    so you never miss a significant drop.

    ✦ SHOPPING INTELLIGENCE

    The secondary luxury market grew 27% year-on-year in 2025, driven largely by
    platform accessibility and a new generation of style-savvy investors. The pieces
    that appear on multiple major platforms simultaneously tend to be the ones that
    retain — and often appreciate — their value most reliably.

    SHOP THE EDIT — LUXURY PLATFORMS

    Source: WWD Business
     ·  April 22, 2026