Haute Headlines

LVMH surges 13% as luxury cycle shows signs of revival
The €304 billion powerhouse returned to growth in Q3 2025 (organically up ~1%), buoyed by a 7 % rise in China and 3 % growth in the US. The rally marks a turning point in this year’s luxury slowdown.

Kering sells its beauty arm to L’Oréal in a €4‑billion deal
The French luxury house is divesting its beauty division including Creed and long‑term licences for Gucci, Bottega Veneta and Balenciaga to L’Oréal, under a 50‑year exclusive licensing agreement. Kering’s move signals a pivot back to pure fashion under Luca de Meo, while L’Oréal deepens its luxury fragrance dominance.

Luxury brands double down on art fair presence at Frieze London 2025
As the art market softens, jewellery and high‑craft maisons like Tiffany & Co., Cartier and Bvlgari are proactively embedding art‑collaborations and museum‑style activations to elevate brand aura through cultural cachet.

Luxury train re‑imagined: the Dream of the Desert unveils its first look
Saudi Arabia reveals “Dream of the Desert”, a new ultra‑luxury rail experience boasting 33 private suites, Michelin‑level fine dining and interiors by Aline Asmar d’Amman. Launching at end 2026, it sets a new benchmark for travel and hospitality.

Maison Margiela makes its bold Dubai residential debut
Margiela expands beyond fashion: a new boutique and café at Mall of the Emirates coincide with its first residential offering in Dubai style meets lifestyle in a high‑lux enclave.