French luxury fashion house and company founded in 1854
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.
TechCrunch reports that Atorie is selling high-quality goods—made in the same factories as luxury brands—at a fraction of the price. Co-founder Redouane Ramdani notes the shift toward factories that design and develop products in-house, aided by AI to predict demand and reduce overproduction. The model aims to appeal to younger consumers seeking well-made items over fast fashion.
The dress once worn by Princess Diana at the Serpentine fundraising dinner is expected to fetch up to $220,000 at Sotheby’s, London. The gown, by Christina Stambolian, has toured globally ahead of the December sale, with part of the proceeds supporting NHS Lothian Charity.
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.
Gucci is leveraging a purpose-built shopfront as part of a strategic push to revive sales, with Demna aiming to anchor the brand at the intersection of fashion and commerce. The move follows a period of weaker revenue and leadership shifts, signaling a new phase for the label.
Independent and AP News report on Dior under designer Peter Anderson as fashion month embraces a deliberate, refined looseness. The collection pares back some Dior signatures while highlighting soft tailoring, new drapery-inspired silhouettes and luxury details; Anderson’s 10th Dior outing signals a house at a crossroads between heritage and modernity.
A wave of fall fashion showcases in Paris features designers embracing bold silhouettes, luxury fabrics, and a move away from muted tones. From Louis Vuitton’s futuristic stage to Valentino’s red-carpet drama, editors note a trend toward personality dressing alongside haute craftsmanship.
Chloé’s spring-summer 2027 collection blends romance with practical outerwear, drawing on 19th-century embroidery and 1960s motifs. Chemena Kamali reimagines the house’s heritage through transparent vinyls, French tailoring, and bold outer pieces that counterbalance delicate fabrics. The result showcases luxury evolving toward ease without losing craft.
LVMH has reported softer-than-expected third-quarter organic growth, with a 5% drop in organic revenue in the Asia ex-Japan region and a broader slowdown in fashion and leather goods amid weaker Chinese demand. U.S. sales rose as Europe and other regions lagged.
The Guardian and CNBC report a surge in French 10-year yields as protests and a stalled budget clash with President Macron’s government. Investors fear fiscal gaps widen amid protests and pension reform, pushing France’s debt costs higher and spreading concern across eurozone markets. Crises risk deepening unless a credible consolidation plan emerges.
Resale prices for Hermès Birkins have fallen from 2022 highs as supply in the second-hand market increases. Traders note softer demand and higher availability, challenging a business model built on scarcity. Hermès has not commented; outcomes depend on whether demand keeps pace with growing supply across global markets.
France faces a new wave of protests as thousands gather amid soaring living costs. Interior Minister Nuñez has deployed up to 70,000 police nationwide to secure city centers, with museums closing and stores boarded up. Protests are planned in Paris, Marseille and other cities.