Chanel in the spotlight again as luxury market chatter spikes and Met Gala vibes collide with AI tech chatter — Chanel, the fashion house founded by Coco Chanel in 1910, is privately held by Wertheimer brothers.
Bernadette Chirac, the wife of former French president Jacques Chirac, has died at age 93. She was a trailblazing first lady who held political office in her own right as a general councillor for Corrèze. Her life intersected with decades of French political history and philanthropy, including her work with hospital charities and her influence during her husband’s presidency.
Prada has unveiled a body-hugging Liquid Cooling and Ventilation Garment, created with Axiom Space, featuring ventilation tubes woven into the fabric. The collaboration links luxury fashion with space exploration as brands seek fresh relevance amid market softness. Artemis-era space initiatives loom in the background.
The final NIST report has found that the Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, Florida began with structurally narrow margins. Two garage-to-pool-deck connections began failing in early June, and decades of alterations left the pool deck unable to withstand added loads, triggering a slow-motion collapse.
Designers at Dior and Louis Vuitton fuse high luxury with surf‑and‑gym influences as heatwaves reshape shows and street style. Dior’s Jonathan Anderson redefines formality, while Vuitton’s Kim Williams leans into travel‑ready casual with surf‑inspired details.