Loewe has opened its first Casa Loewe in France on Avenue Montaigne. Entirely redesigned, the space offers a complete selection spanning the Loewe universe, creating an intimate dialogue between art, craft and creation.

Featuring men’s and women’s ready-to-wear, leather goods, shoes, jewelry, accessories and a dedicated home selection, the new store celebrates the Maison’s heritage and exquisite craftsmanship.

Inspired by a collector’s home, Casa Loewe presents a range of artworks and pieces that dialogue with the clothes and accessories. The electric selection includes pieces from the Loewe collection, as well as works by winners of the Loewe Foundation Craft Prize, providing a showcase for artists and artisans whom Loewe has supported for nearly a decade. Works by artists including Henry Moore, Walter Price, Zizipho Poswa and Franz Erhard Walther, among others, illuminate the space and embody the profound links between art and clothing.

Creations from Japan, South Africa, Germany and the United Kingdom all elevate a celebration of craft and superb craftsmanship, offering an invitation to discover materials and the emotions they inspire.

Louis Vuitton is pleased to announce the third edition of its Accessories Design Graduates Initiative award, open to young designers in their final year of Bachelor’s or Master’s degrees.

Dedicated to this new generation of creators, since 2023, the award has recognized innovation, creativity, and the talent of design students, offering winners the opportunity to join the Maison. In this third edition, the laureate will have the chance to receive a permanent contract and start with three nine-month rotations in different studios across Men’s and Women’s Leather Goods, Hardsided, Travel, Small Leather Goods, Accessories, Gifting, and Jewelry.

For this occasion, 37 renowned international fashion, product, and art schools and universities are invited to participate, including the Institut Français de la Mode, Central Saint Martins, ECAL, Fashion Institute of Technology, and Accademia Costume e Moda.

Through the Louis Vuitton Accessories Design Graduates Initiative, the Maison invites young creators with innovative and sustainable ideas to apply by February 2, 2026 – 11:59 PM (CET) on the website : https://www.louisvuittondesigngraduates.com.

The third edition of the World’s 50 Best Hotels recognized seven of Belmond’s hotels during its annual awards ceremony on October 30, 2025.

A leading authority in the global gastronomy and international drinks scene for 20 years, 50 Best has earned its legitimacy as a compass for the latest and future trends in the industry. The launch of The World’s 50 Best Hotels in 2023 marks the next step in the brand becoming the ultimate curator of the whole consumer experience, from travel and hotels to dining and drinking.

During this third edition celebrating the finest hotel experiences across the world, seven of Belmond’s most emblematic properties were recognized in The Word’s 50 Best Hotels ranking. The Copacabana Palace and The Maroma have been ranked No. 11 and No. 33, respectively, while Hotel Cipriani, Mount Nelson, Hotel das Cataratas, Splendido and Palacio Nazarenas all secured a place in the extended 51-100 list.

Spanning four continents, these rankings reflect Belmond’s major achievements and international presence.

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Maison Chaumet has revealed the creation of the Houbara Haven tiara, designed by Qatari artist Aisha Alattiya, winner of an exclusive tiara project initiated by Her Excellency Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani and commissioned by Alfardan Jewellery and Qatar Museums.

The High Jewellery piece was unveiled in fall 2025 during Qatar Creates before being exhibited at M7, the center for innovation in fashion and design in Doha.

Inspired by Qatar’s natural landscape and the pearl diving heritage of the Gulf, the tiara pays tribute to local heritage through motifs that evoke the Houbara bird, the branches of the Awsaj plant, and to the natural pearls for which Chaumet has been renowned since the 19th century. Crafted in white gold, diamonds and natural pearls, it was made in Chaumet’s High Jewellery workshop at 12 Place Vendôme in Paris, requiring over 850 hours of work.

This project underscores Chaumet’s commitment to nurturing emerging talent, and bridging cultural heritage with contemporary creativity. It especially highlights Chaumet’s long tradition of crafting exceptional tiaras, a symbol of elegance, power and preserving exceptional savoir-faire.

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Dior has inaugurated House of Dior New York, located at the corner of 57th Street and Madison Avenue, just steps from the location where Christian Dior established his U.S. subsidiary in 1948.

Designed by architect Peter Marino, this unique flagship store embodies refined French elegance in the heart of the city that never sleeps.

Behind the stone façade with its monumental windows, the boutique’s four floors are bathed in light and soft tones, showcasing the different worlds of Dior, including women’s and men’s ready-to-wear, leather bags, accessories, jewelry, watches, perfumes and Dior Maison, creating a subtle dialogue between heritage and modernity. Exquisite materials and Versailles parquet flooring are joined by iconic creations and art works by renowned artists throughout the store, from a garden by Peter Wirtz to a monumental Colorama staircase installation, retracing the history of Dior through its objects of desire.

A realm of excellence,  the House of Dior New York is presenting exclusive creations and pre-launch products. Artist Anna Weyant reinterprets the Lady Dior bag, while Millefiori and Blue Jardin de Dior motifs blossom on garments. The Bois de Rose jewelry collection introduces exceptional pieces set with precious gemstones,  a new variation of the B27 sneakers makes its debut in a limited-edition of just 47 pairs, and special Dior Maison objects are showcased.

The Dior Spa New York on the top floor is a 400-square-meter haven of peace offering cutting-edge bespoke treatments, the fruit of the Maison’s avant-garde spirit, renowned savoir-faire and unique expertise.  Poetic life-size tableaux in majestic bay windows celebrate Christian Dior’s passion for nature thanks to creations in upcycled textiles from the Ateliers, embodying the alliance of virtuoso creative skills and a commitment to sustainability.

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Louis Vuitton has rolled out a new Travel Campaign, a poetic celebration of journeys through Chinese landscapes.

More than a journey, the Maison’s campaign captures the contemplative essence of travel, where each stage becomes a personal odyssey and an invitation to discover hidden beauty.

Photographed by Alec Soth, renowned for his signature fusion of documentary realism and poetic artistry, the campaign highlights China as a cultural bridge, far beyond familiar narratives. Honored by a Guggenheim Fellowship with over 30 books to his name, Alec Soth reveals lesser-known inspiring panoramas.

The journey begins along the Lijiang River in Guilin with breathtaking lakes mirroring mountain landscapes. Iconic Louis Vuitton pieces – from the Monogram Horizon to the Soft Keepall, the   Alzer luggage to the Coffet Joaillerie and CoffretTrésor – embody the Art of Travel embodied by the Maison since 1854, a sublime alliance of elegance, functionality and exceptional savoir-faire.

Two more destinations, Zhangjiajie and Datong, will enrich the campaign in the coming months, continuing a visual and cultural exploration that melds innovation, heritage and superb craftsmanship.

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Belmond ushers in a new chapter in exceptional slow travel with the official launch of the Britannic Explorer, A Belmond Train, the first luxury sleeper train across England and Wales.

This incomparable experience celebrates Britain’s timeless rail heritage with a resolutely contemporary spirit, proposing curated three-night itineraries from London through the spectacular landscapes of Cornwall, The Lake District and Wales.

Enchanting excellence informs every detail aboard the train, whose exquisite cabins offer serene sophistication inspired by the colors and textures of the picturesque British landscape. Passengers can relax in the botanically-inspired bar, the social heart of the train, savoring cocktails inspired by apothecaries, along with a selection of artisanal gins and craft beers from the country’s finest distilleries and breweries.

The culinary experience is orchestrated by Michelin-starred chef Simon Rogan, a fervent advocate of sustainable British gastronomy. Created to reflect the natural wealth of the regions through which the train travels, his menus celebrate seasonal and meticulously sourced local ingredients, bringing a memorable authenticity to each meal.

During the day, passengers are invited to discover local culture and history thanks to curated excursions featuring exclusive access to sites.

With the Britannic Explorer, Belmond expands its portfolio of iconic rail experiences in the United Kingdom, joining the British Pullman and the Royal Scotsman.

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Since July 2 Switzerland has been at the heart of football action during the UEFA Women’s EURO 2025.

Hublot, the first luxury watch brand in the world of football, is playing a prominent role as the tournament’s Official Timekeeper. Sixteen teams are competing at eight venues as the Swiss watchmaker times every minute of the competition.

Hublot is omnipresent on the pitch, from giant screens to LED screens and the iconic Big Bang Fourth Official’s Board to announce substitutions and added time. What’s more, match-day officials are wearing the Big Bang Gen3, created exclusively to monitor yellow cards and added time. Players, coaches and pundits will also be seen sporting watches from the Hublot Big Bang collection, including innovative new timepieces introduced to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the iconic watch last April.

To embody its engagement, Hublot welcomes Ada Hegerberg, the first winner of the Ballon d’Or Féminin – recognizing  the world’s best female footballer – and Aitana Bonmatí, winner of the Ballon d’Or and the Golden Ball at the 2023 World Cup. Both these Hublot Friends of the Brand will be wearing the Big Bang One Click Joyful Steel Pink and Steel Orange, symbols of boldness and creativity.

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Chaumet chose the sumptuous villa El Bosque in Marbella to reveal its new High Jewelry collection Jewels by Nature during a gala dinner on June 18.

Imbued with Moorish heritage and Andalusian artistry, the luxurious venue was transformed into a theater as the Maison presented its exquisite creations during a runway show.

A host of celebrities and friends of the Maison were on hand, wearing emblematic pieces from the Jewels by Nature collection. Transformable necklaces, sets inspired by the plant kingdom and wondrous plays of volume and color dazzled in creations that showcase Chaumet’s incomparable jewelry excellence and savoir-faire, an enchanting alliance of  nature’s poetry and the technical virtuosity of the Maison’s ateliers.

With Jewels by Nature, Chaumet celebrates the beauty of nature and reaffirms its creativity and bold innovation in the world of high jewelry.