Justine Offredi

Backed by the sprawling empire of the Barrière Group and driven by the vision of its mayor, Philippe Augier, Deauville—often reduced to its image as an upscale seaside resort—is seeking a fresh momentum. The goal: to become an international hub for culture and sports.

On Wednesday, Burberry released worrying results for its financial year ending in March, with a 17% drop in revenue. 1,700 jobs are set to be cut to reduce costs and turn the business around.

Californians’ favorite desert festival, and the most popular in the United States, ended on April 20 with a mixed review. Despite a top-notch lineup, Coachella seems to be slowly losing its appeal.

The Italian luxury group Prada unveiled record results and solid profitability for 2024 on Tuesday amid persistent rumors of a potential takeover of Versace.

This Thursday morning, Gucci announced the end of its collaboration with its creative director, Sabato de Sarno, who had been in the post for just two years.

Business aviation, one of the industries most criticized by COP29 for its environmental impact, is at a critical turning point. Amid rising “flight shaming,” proposed taxes, and pressure from environmental NGOs, the sector will have to reinvent itself. EBACE, the main European business aviation trade show, opens its doors today in Geneva with a telling theme: “Change is in the Air.”

From his early portraits and videos to the major influences that nourish his art, the exhibition “Wish This Was Real” by the famous American photographer Tyler Mitchell opens its doors this Friday at the Photo Elysée museum in Lausanne.

With the rise of “dupes”, luxury brands are facing new legal challenges. While explicit copies fall under counterfeiting and criminal law, “dupes” fall into the category of commercial parasitism, a more nuanced concept in French law. Delphine Brunet-Stoclet, an intellectual property lawyer, provides insight.

The major annual event for business aviation in Europe, organized by EBAA (European Business Aviation Association), is making a strategic shift for its next edition, to be held from May 20 to 22.

Armani Exchange, part of the Giorgio Armani group, announced on Wednesday that it has signed a partnership agreement with the legendary Amnesia Ibiza club. Meanwhile, Jacquemus is opening a pop-up store and beach club on Cala Jondal beach.

With the fastest-growing economy in the Balkans in 2023, Serbia is emerging as a rising luxury travel destination. The upcoming 2027 Specialized World Expo in its capital is fast-tracking the country’s luxury hotel development and bolstering its appeal to investors.

Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising has experienced double-digit growth over the past five years, driven by the emergence of interactive and immersive technologies. For JCDecaux, a key player in the market, the “fashion, luxury, and beauty” sector represents the largest share of its sales in 2024 (20%).

The École du Louvre, located in the heart of the famous Parisian museum, will now benefit from the major support of LVMH as a major partner. Louis Vuitton thus becomes a patron of the institution, announcing a series of grants this Wednesday.

On Monday, British fashion house Stella McCartney announced in a press release that it had bought out the French luxury goods giant’s minority stake in its company.