French luxury house and company founded in 1854
Valentino’s Piccioli and other designers reveal couture’s experiment‑driven edge as body, make‑believe and sculpture collide with technology amid a global heatwave.
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million rookie maximum extension with a player option in the fifth season, according to ESPN and confirmed by the Spurs and multiple outlets. The deal preserves cap flexibility for the team while keeping the promising rookie in San Antonio. The extension follows a dramatic rise from a 22-win season to a 62-win Finals run.
The Norwegian Football Association has revealed demand for national team jerseys has surpassed all forecasts, with 250,000 kits ordered this year and outlets reporting long queues and sellouts. Nike says deliveries are imminent to improve availability as fans race to secure the red kit ahead of the quarter-final in Miami.
Zendaya arrives at the Odyssey premiere wearing a feathered white gown by Matières Félales with angel wings and a thigh-high slit, paired with Chopard diamonds; Nolan’s epic also stars Damon, Hathaway and Holland as it markets in New York.
Spain defeats Argentina 1-0 in extra time to claim a second World Cup title. Ferran Torres scores the decisive goal in the 106th minute, capping a dominant display and a robust defensive performance from Luis de la Fuente’s side.
Tokyo is debating allowing shorts in offices as part of the Cool Biz drive to beat heat and cut energy use; opinions are divided, with concerns about gender fairness and leg hair etiquette. A June Gorilla Clinic survey shows both support and opposition among workers, amid rising summer heat and energy costs.
LVMH has reported steady half-year sales with 2% organic growth and a 2% rise in overall revenue to €38.6 billion; U.S. demand continues to drive performance in watches, jewelry and fashion, while Europe remains flat amid slowing tourism. The group notes margin stability but faces questions over whether growth is sustainable.
Yayoi Kusama has died at 97, her studio has announced. The Japanese artist has become globally famous for polka dots, Infinity Nets and Infinity Mirror Rooms, and she has continued to paint into her final days. Her work has drawn huge museum audiences and influenced generations of artists across pop, minimalism and performance art.
Yayoi Kusama has died at 97 in Tokyo, with a life spanning seven decades of radical art. Born in Matsumoto in 1929, she rose from early visions to international fame, with Infinity Mirror Rooms and pumpkin motifs shaping modern sculpture and installation art.
Independent reports that Not On The High Street has brought on celebrity investor as non-executive director and equity stakeholder, aiming to steer a turnaround under new ownership. The move follows years of declining sales and a refocus on UK-sourced, artisanal products amid competition from Temu and Shein.
A surge of runway shows and campaigns in Paris, Milan and Dubai highlights how brands are leaning into luxury heritage and performance, even as the industry faces a soft market. Designers are unveiling new creative directors and collections that mix traditional craftsmanship with modern spectacle, underscoring a shift toward tangible, wearable luxury.
Two Renoir paintings were stolen from the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, with two others abandoned during a quick smash-and-grab. Police are searching for the culprits amid wider concerns about security in smaller European museums following a spate of high-profile art thefts.
The Attire, a UAE-based marketplace for pre-owned fashion, is expanding from UAE to Saudi Arabia in 2027. It authenticates luxury items, uses an AI tool to flag counterfeits, and offers buyer protection as it shifts secondhand fashion into more mainstream appeal.
Armani is open to multiple investors in the sale of a 15% stake, with meetings amid talks with LVMH, L’Oréal and EssilorLuxottica. The move follows founder Giorgio Armani’s will mandating an initial sale within 12–18 months of his death. Nutrient pressure remains on Armani to prove its ongoing appeal as revenue slipped in 2025.
AP News coverage outlines Chanel’s revival under Blazy, Dior’s refined tailoring under Anderson, and Stella McCartney’s sustainability push, framing the season as a contest between tradition and modernity with an emphasis on wearability and responsible materials.