Category: Shopping News

  • EXCLUSIVE: Prada Home Unveils Theaster Gates-curated Exhibit on the Japanese Art of Ceramics

    EXCLUSIVE: Prada Home Unveils Theaster Gates-curated Exhibit on the Japanese Art of Ceramics

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    EXCLUSIVE: Prada Home Unveils Theaster Gates-curated Exhibit on the Japanese Art of Ceramics

    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

  • Kering Aims to Double Profitability ‘Mid-term’ as Part of Strategic Roadmap

    Kering Aims to Double Profitability ‘Mid-term’ as Part of Strategic Roadmap

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    Kering Aims to Double Profitability ‘Mid-term’ as Part of Strategic Roadmap

    “The ailing French luxury group is targeting a recurring operating margin of at least 22 percent as part of its turnaround plan.”

    The world of luxury fashion is no stranger to bold moves, and this week’s development from WWD underscores exactly that. The ailing French luxury group is targeting a recurring operating margin of at least 22 percent as part of its turnaround plan.. For collectors and style-conscious investors alike, staying ahead of these shifts is no longer optional — it’s essential.

    ✦ LUXE INSIGHT

    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.

    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

    Source: WWD  ·  April 16, 2026

  • What Kering Announces Investment in Chinese Fashion Group Icicle

    What Kering Announces Investment in Chinese Fashion Group Icicle

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    What Kering Announces Investment in Chinese Fashion Group Icicle

    The world of luxury fashion is no stranger to bold moves, and this week’s development from WWD underscores exactly that. The group operates the Icicle and Carven brands.. 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

  • Decoding Massimo Dutti Pushes Upmarket With Paris Pop-Up

    Decoding Massimo Dutti Pushes Upmarket With Paris Pop-Up

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    Decoding Massimo Dutti Pushes Upmarket With Paris Pop-Up

    “The Inditex-owned label will host a 10-day event to showcase its ‘Limited Edition’ collection, featuring collaborations across design, food and culture.”

    The world of luxury fashion is no stranger to bold moves, and this week’s development from WWD underscores exactly that. The Inditex-owned label will host a 10-day event to showcase its ‘Limited Edition’ collection, featuring collaborations across design, food and culture.. For collectors and style-conscious investors alike, staying ahead of these shifts is no longer optional — it’s essential.

    ✦ LUXE INSIGHT

    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.

    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

    Source: WWD  ·  April 16, 2026