Headlines: Tiffany, China real estate, Realtors, LVMH, Bottega Veneta

October 16, 2023

For the 2023 Blue Book high jewelry collection unveiling exhibition in Shanghai, Tiffany created an immersive experiential space resembling a deep-sea dive, which included a "Sea Cave" zone and an "Infinite Coral Garden" zone. Image credit: Tiffany & Co.

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Out of the Blue: Tiffany premieres its Blue Book 2023 Fall collection in Shanghai as part of its China growth strategy
For the first time in Tiffany & Co.’s 186-year history, the American jeweler has chosen Shanghai for the global premiere of its iconic Blue Book, the Fall 2023 expression “Out of the Blue.” (Jing Daily)

The recent announcement of LVMH’s sales growth in Q3 2023 of a mere 1 percent has sent ripples through the industry. Critics, quick to sound the alarm bells, have declared it the impending demise of luxury. (Jing Daily)

China bet it all on real estate. Now its economy is paying the price
After relying on a borrow-to-build model for decades, Beijing must make difficult choices about the country’s housing market and economic future. (The New York Times)

Interior designs that bring Hollywood home
Popular TV and movie sets are influencing many to seek out expert designs to transport them to La La Land. (The Wall Street Journal)

Realtors face an antitrust reckoning
A federal trial starting Monday could yield major benefits for home buyers. (The Wall Street Journal)

Influencers and CEOs take their brands to LinkedIn
Once purely a jobs board, users say the platform is now more valuable than rivals. (Financial Times)

Queuing is not a luxury experience
It’s time for executives to rethink the lines outside luxury stores. (The Business of Fashion)

How 2023 became the Year of the Lab-Grown Diamond
Consumers are increasingly buying into the idea of lab-grown stones, altering long-held jewelry industry standards for how diamonds are sold. (The Business of Fashion)

The party may be over, but LVMH has moves to make
This week, softening sales growth at the French giant was the latest sign that the post-pandemic luxury boom is over, but chairman Bernard Arnault may be able to play the weak market to his advantage. (The Business of Fashion)

Bottega Veneta establishes new academy
The Accademia Labor et Ingenium will train and hire 50 students per year to further develop artisanal craftsmanship. (The Business of Fashion)

Should beauty brands hold runway shows?
Mac Cosmetics and L’Oréal Paris held star-studded runway shows during fashion month, where beauty and fashion were both in the spotlight. Does it translate into sales? (Vogue Business)

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Headlines: Tiffany, China real estate, Realtors, LVMH, Bottega Veneta

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