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Louis Vuitton confirms UK customer data stolen in cyber attack

LVMH is facing what is now its third cyber attack in a matter of three months. French luxury label Louis Vuitton has confirmed that some UK customer data has been stolen in a hack that took place on July 2. In an email to customers seen by multiple news outlets, including Bloomberg, which first reported the attack, Louis Vuitton said an...

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Louis Vuitton presents "The Louis" in Shanghai

French luxury house Louis Vuitton has announced the opening of a new location in Shanghai. This location combines retail, Le Café Louis Vuitton and an exhibition on the history of Louis Vuitton. The building is shaped like a ship. It is intended as a contemporary homage to the origins of travel. This reflects Louis Vuitton's history as a maker...

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Saint Laurent takes men to the seventies; Louis Vuitton proposes eclecticism

Designer Anthony Vaccarello's seventies-inspired vision for Saint Laurent's menswear collection and the eclectic musical celebration from Louis Vuitton, under the ever-restless direction of Pharrell Williams, marked the first day of Paris Men's Fashion Week. ‘For summer 2026, Anthony Vaccarello evokes a moment suspended in time (...) where...

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Louis Vuitton kits out Real Madrid

LVMH-owned Louis Vuitton and Spanish football and basketball club Real Madrid have announced a multi-year partnership. The French fashion house will provide formal travel attire for the men’s and women’s professional football teams, as well as the men’s basketball team, Louis Vuitton announced on Friday, June 13. For the first time, Louis...

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Louis Vuitton is the most counterfeited luxury brand, according to new report

Counterfeits have been a sharp thorn in the side of luxury fashion houses for decades. Dating back to ancient Roman times, counterfeiting within the fashion industry underwent a surge of popularity in the late 1970s, thanks to the rise of designer jeans. With several copycats trying to mark and sell duplicated designs and styles for a fraction...

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Louis Vuitton opens boutique at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

Louis Vuitton opened its fifth boutique in the Netherlands at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Holland’s main airport. It was surprising that luxury group LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), owner of the Louis Vuitton brand, had not previously opened at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, one of the main European air hubs, often ranked in the top five...

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Louis Vuitton names new senior vice president of image and communication

Louis Vuitton has a new senior vice president, image and communication. The french luxury house has appointed Carole Bildé to the role, according to a company memo obtained by Women’s Wear Daily. Bildé will assume her new role on Tuesday, the same day Damien Bertrand steps into his position as deputy chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton. She...

Culture

Louis Vuitton’s Cruise 2026: Theatre of fashion at the Palais des Papes

Louis Vuitton on Thursday staged its Cruise 2026 show in the hallowed Cour d’Honneur of the Palais des Papes in Avignon — a space more accustomed to theatre than sartorial statements. The choice of venue, a UNESCO World Heritage site at the heart of the city’s famed theatre festival, underscored a collection as concerned with narrative and...

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Louis Vuitton bets on nostalgia with final Murakami drop

Louis Vuitton has unveiled the third and final installment of its re-edition partnership with Japanese contemporary artist Takashi Murakami. This chapter, marking the 20th anniversary of their initial 2003 collaboration, not only leverages nostalgia but also reflects a calculated attempt by parent company LVMH to invigorate consumer interest...

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Louis Vuitton raises U.S. handbag prices amid tariff concerns

Louis Vuitton has quietly raised the prices of several handbags in the United States— a move analysts interpret as a preemptive response to the threat of U.S. tariffs on European imports. The adjustment comes on the heels of Hermès’ announcement earlier this month that it will implement a 10 per cent price increase. According to a recent price...

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Fashion|Opinion

Louis Vuitton is navigating an evolving global luxury landscape

After years of riding high on the back of strong international demand and an unwavering brand ethos, Louis Vuitton finds itself at a strategic inflection point. The French luxury powerhouse, a key pillar of LVMH, is contending with a confluence of macroeconomic pressures and evolving consumer behaviours that threaten to recalibrate the dynamics...

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Louis Vuitton to host cruise 2026 show in Avignon

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is heading to Palais des Papes, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Avignon, France, to showcase its cruise 2026 collection on May 22. In a statement, Louis Vuitton said that Nicolas Ghesquière, artistic director of women’s collections, chose Palais des Papes, classified as a historic monument, for its “...