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Boat Shoes, Mules, and Retro Sneakers Lead This Season’s Footwear Revival
Boat shoes and retro runners are making a major comeback this winter. Stylists say their nostalgic, minimalist appeal fits today’s fashion mood.
Miu Miu in Hot Waters after Buttons Falling Off RM14,500 Vest
Recently, world known fashion influencer Wisdom Kaye uploaded a controversial video on TikTok showing the buttons falling off his brand new RM14,500 Miu Miu denim vest.
New: Severance Leads Nominations as 2025 Emmy Awards Kick Off in Los Angeles
The 2025 Emmy Awards, hosted by Nate Bargatze, spotlight outstanding television, with Severance leading nominations and historic milestones recognized.
Gucci Bets on Demna as Global Labels Struggle With Declining Sales
Chanel, Dior and Gucci are among labels debuting new leadership on the runway. The industry faces its toughest challenge since the post-pandemic boom ended.
Woman Trades Boyfriend’s Myvi for Chanel Handbag to Impress New Friends
A Malaysian man is rethinking his relationship after his girlfriend sold his parents’ old Myvi to buy a Chanel handbag. She even demanded he cover the remaining cost.
Louis Vuitton’s RM740 Lipstick Underwhelming to Social Media Users
Louis Vuitton’s random release of their new line of beauty products has appeared to garner negative remarks from beauty customers and social media users alike. Competing brands like Chanel and Dior offer more affordable entry points for their lipsticks.
LVMH’s Post-COVID Boom Fades Amid Sales Slump and Tariffs
The luxury industry is losing its shine. When Paris 2024 Olympic medals—designed by LVMH-owned Chaumet—began corroding, it foreshadowed deeper troubles. LVMH, the titan behind Louis Vuitton, Dior, and Tiffany & Co., saw its stock dip after a post-COVID boom.
More Alleged Chanel Quality Issues After TikToker’s Bag Broke
Chanel has been the center of social media comments in the last half a decade. A TikToker user @gracezyzhang states her shoes from the brand broke and was beyond repair.
Gucci Plunges Again, New CEO and Designers Set to Revive Kering
Kering reported a 15% drop in Q2 sales, down to €3.7 billion, led by Gucci’s continued decline, with a 25% fall to €1.46 billion—its second consecutive quarterly plunge. Operating income fell 39% in the first half of 2025.
LVMH Hit by Sharp Drop in Luxury Sales as Global Demand Slows
LVMH saw its steepest decline in fashion and leather goods sales in years. The slowdown was driven by cautious luxury spending in China and the US.
