As consumer confidence waivers and economic and geopolitical tensions persist, luxury brands are reporting polarised performance, consultancy Bain said.

The slowdown in demand for high-end brands is hitting the sector unevenly, as seen in the polarised third-quarter results released this week by Hermès, Kering and others.

Sales at the French leather goods powerhouse rose briskly in the third quarter, far surpassing expectations and outshining rivals.

Save for a few outliers, simplicity reigned at Paris Fashion Week, writes Angelo Flaccavento.

Hermès and Christian Louboutin are among those willing to pay skyrocketing rent for space in historic real estate.

The secondary market for luxury goods holds significant promise, but there are several key challenges to overcome, writes Luca Solca.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been devastating for businesses in Kyiv and changed the dynamics of the fashion industry in Moscow more profoundly than anyone expected early last year.

Momentum in China and tourist spend in Europe enabled the sector to continue growing in Q2, while Kering’s surprise acquisition of a 30 percent stake in Valentino suggests there is more consolidation to come, writes Imran Amed.