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Elon Musk's net worth surged by nearly $94 billion in a year, while Gautam Adani, who was the world's third richest person last year, saw his net worth fall by almost $35 billion in 2023 due to the fallout of the Hindenburg report. The Al-driven rally in tech stocks helped Mark Zuckerberg re-enter the top 10 list. Bernard Arnault and Warren Buffett were the only non-tech billionaires in the elite club (Source: Bloomberg, ToI)

Louis Vuitton just introduced boots that look like human legs. These boots are for more than Rs 200,000. They are launched in their new winter collection.

"Renowned international brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Cartier, Bulgari, Gucci and Giorgio Armani are leading the way, with increased sales compared to last year," said Pushpa Bector, senior executive director at DLF Retail. Higher spending per customer than last year across all luxury categories signals an uptick in overall expenditure this festive season.

Several super-luxury brands in the newly inaugurated Jio World Plaza luxury mall in Mumbai have stipulated that a minimum of four top brands, such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Burberry, Tiffany, Valentino, Bulgari, Zegna, Giorgio Armani, and Bottega Veneta, should operate within the same complex to maintain their brand exclusivity. Copies of agreements between Reliance Industries, the mall's owner, and five brands revealed this requirement. While many brands seek exclusivity clauses in malls to avoid direct competition, super-luxury brands in this case want similar brands nearby to attract a consistent buyer profile.

Arnault is founder and chief executive officer of LVMH, the French luxury powerhouse that includes brands such as Louis Vuitton and Moet & Chandon. His wealth has fallen by $6.8 billion since Wednesday, when the company reported softer sales growth. Arnault is now worth $155.1 billion, just below Bezos’s $156.3 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Louis Vuitton's latest fashion show in Paris featured a vibrant collection that blended past and future elements. The show drew attention outside the venue as environmental activists sprayed the brand's storefront with orange paint. Meanwhile, Stella McCartney showcased her sustainable eco-collection at a makeshift market, featuring innovative materials such as seaweed fabric. McCartney's collection was inspired by her parents' wardrobe and emphasized the cyclical nature of fashion.

Zendaya made a striking appearance at the Louis Vuitton show during Paris Fashion Week, donning a daring white dress with dual zippers, matched with stilettos and minimal Bulgari jewelry. She arrived with her stylist Law Roach.

India's diamond exporters are expecting demand from Chinese buyers for the country's cut and polished diamonds at the Hong Kong Jewellery & Gem Fair, which is being held from September 20-24. Exporters are all set to negotiate prices with Chinese buyers as they want to clear the inventories, said industry executives.

Luxury brands such as Gucci, Cartier, and Louis Vuitton have signed leases for stores in Mukesh Ambani's new Mumbai mall, taking advantage of India's strong economic growth and increasing number of millionaires. The Jio World Plaza, located in Mumbai's business district, is expected to open this year. Burberry, LVMH, Kering, and Richemont brands have also agreed to rent shops in the mall. With India's growing population of millionaires and a projected 12% annual growth in the personal luxury market, luxury brands are seeking a meaningful presence in the country.

Christian Dior's Indian subsidiary, Christian Dior Trading India, has leased retail space in Mumbai's business district from Reliance Industries for a term of 9.5 years. The space is located in Jio World Plaza and will be used to operate a Christian Dior store. The agreement includes a lock-in period of 36 months and rental escalation clauses.

As hip-hop celebrates its 50th anniversary, elements of the culture will be showcased during New York Fashion Week. Hip-hop fashion is known for its originality and brazenness, with rappers like Jay-Z elevating streetwear into a style statement.

Louis Vuitton has secured retail space in Mumbai's Bandra-Kurla Complex for its largest store in India. The luxury fashion brand leased the space for 9.5 years and will pay monthly rentals of nearly Rs 40.50 lakh. The new store will be spread over 7,365 sq ft and is set to open in February 2023.

Experts said a K-shaped recovery is fuelling the influx of global luxury brands. India’s luxury market is expected to grow 3.5 times the current size to reach $200 billion by 2030, according to a report by global consulting firm Bain & Co. While the entry-level product categories has been hit by inflation and other factors, luxury products appear to be booming.

Stray Kids recently added another ambassadorship to their list. Louis Vuitton revealed on Tuesday (August 22) that Felix is now their newest house ambassador.

Rumours of the dancer-rapper leaving the agency have been doing rounds on social media after a Munhwa Ibo (Korean news agency) report of Lisa reaching a stalemate with her agency, over a disagreement regarding terms and conditions, went viral.

Front row celebrities included Jared Leto, who turned up in a furry overcoat worn over a black suit--worn shirtless underneath.

Rihanna, Beyonce, Jay-Z, LeBron James and Zendaya were among the many stars lined up along the Pont Neuf in central Paris, which had a golden carpet rolled along its entire length.

The first campaign of luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton with J-hope of K-pop boyband BTS has been released.

Rihanna is known for taking part in a lot of campaigns over the course of several years including both her brands and many others. However, her latest feature in a campaign has become one of the most significant ones.

Creative collective MSCHF has made a microscopic handbag that is smaller than a grain of sea salt and is a rendition of Louis Vuitton's OnTheGo tote. The fluorescent green, translucent bag is a commentary on the impracticality of ever-shrinking luxury handbags.