Week 49 in Luxury: sustainable fashion, Balenciaga goes Hollywood, Hilton in Italy, Givenchy “homage” and more.
Welcome to our second edition of "This Week in Luxury," where we’ll bring you the latest developments in the world of luxury.
In this week's roundup, we explore five intriguing stories that are shaping the luxury industry landscape.
1. Sustainable fashion: Stella McCartney and Veuve Clicquot create leather from grapes
Stella McCartney, a partner of LVMH since 2019, is launching an eco-friendly collaboration with Veuve Clicquot to transform wine waste into vegan leather. This technology, using grape stalks, is at the heart of her new collection of accessories.
Read the full article here | Luxury Tribune
2. Balenciaga goes Hollywood with ambassador appointment, collaboration
The French fashion house is welcoming American-Australian actress Nicole Kidman to the brand amidst a capsule launch.
Read the full article here | Luxury Daily
3. Hilton’s LXR Hotels & Resorts brand to debut in Italy
Hilton is set to open Italy’s first LXR Hotels & Resorts property in the traditional town of Gardone, Lake Garda, following a franchise agreement with Paval Holding and Apex Alliance. The Grand Hotel Gardone Lake Garda, which has been a key landmark on the lakefront since 1884, will undergo a multimillion-euro renovation, providing high-ceilinged guest rooms with stunning lake views from private balconies while preserving its grand façade.
Read the full article here | Luxury Briefing
4. A Givenchy 'Homage' by Matthew Williams Unravels a Complex History With Late Designer Ben Cho
Recently, Instagram lit up with a flurry of comments on a post comparing a Givenchy look by Matthew Williams to the work of Benjamin Cho, the late Korean American fashion designer and downtown darling of the early aughts who passed away in 2017.
Read the full article here | Diet Prada
5. Dior: How to Build a Long-Term Brand Image
Dior veteran Olivier Bialobos has balanced heritage, innovation and unprecedented scale as he steered communications through the tenures of a succession of designers and three CEOS. "Desirability — not just visibility— has to be the target," he told BoF in The State of Fashion 2024.
Read the full article here | Business of Fashion
That concludes this week's edition of "This Week in Luxury." Stay tuned for more updates on the world of luxury in the weeks to come.
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