<p>Indian film star Deepika Padukone was one of the prominent guests at the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week. On Tuesday, the iconic fashion brand presented its latest collection at the fashion world's most important event - the Paris Fashion Week. Deepika, who is the global brand ambassador of Louis Vuitton, was seated in the front row dressed in a grey mini dress by the same brand.&nbsp;<br />
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French-Belgian designer Nicolas Ghesquière who serves as the director of the house of Louis Vuitton presented his ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 collection on Tuesday. The front row was full of A-listers including Alicia Vikander, Antoine Arnault, Ana de Armas, and Deepika Padukone. &nbsp;<br />
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Padukone looked stunning in a grey mini dress, bold makeup and chic accessories. She was seen carrying a Louis Vuitton bag in tan and wore black knee-high boots. She completed her look with swept-back wet hair.&nbsp;<br />
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Pictures and videos of the star were widely shared by her fans on social media soon after.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">i cant believe Deepika Padukone gets to wake up every day and be deepika Padukone <a href="https://t.co/GQBM0uAZzG">pic.twitter.com/GQBM0uAZzG</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">So pretty and Stunning mumma 😭❤️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DeepikaPadukone?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DeepikaPadukone</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/LouisVuitton?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#LouisVuitton</a> <a href="https://t.co/q1jcDYKwwx">pic.twitter.com/q1jcDYKwwx</a></p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Deepika Padukone : the woman who will always look good ✨ <a href="https://t.co/vpahOrGqRo">pic.twitter.com/vpahOrGqRo</a></p>
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<p>The actress was appointed as the fashion brand's ambassador earlier this year and wore many of the brand's outfits during her appearance at Cannes Film Festival as a jury member.&nbsp;</p>

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Deepika has also recently been appointed as the brand ambassador of the jewellery brand Cartier.&nbsp;</p>


Indian film star Deepika Padukone was one of the prominent guests at the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week. On Tuesday, the iconic fashion brand presented its latest collection at the fashion world's most important event - the Paris Fashion Week.

Indian film star Deepika Padukone was one of the prominent guests at the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week. On Tuesday, the iconic fashion brand presented its latest collection at the fashion world's most important event - the Paris Fashion Week. Deepika, who is the global brand ambassador of Louis Vuitton, was seated in the front row dressed in a grey mini dress by the same brand. French-Belgian designer Nicolas Ghesquière who serves as the director of the house of Louis Vuitton presented his ready-to-wear Spring/Summer 2023 collection on Tuesday. The front row was full of A-listers including Alicia Vikander, Antoine Arnault, Ana de Armas, and Deepika Padukone. Padukone looked stunning in a grey mini dress, bold makeup and chic accessories. She was seen carrying a Louis Vuitton bag in tan and wore black knee-high boots. She completed her look with swept-back wet hair. Pictures and videos of the star were widely shared by her fans on social media soon after. Deepika Padukone, Alicia Vikander, Antoine Arnault and Ana de Armas front row at the #LVSS23 fashion show for Paris Fashion Week pic.twitter.com/VDWbxSoiQm — Team DP Malaysia (@TeamDeepikaMY_) October 4, 2022 × i cant believe Deepika Padukone gets to wake up every day and be deepika Padukone pic.twitter.com/GQBM0uAZzG — Deepika Files (@FilesDeepika) October 4, 2022 × So pretty and Stunning mumma 😭❤️#DeepikaPadukone #LouisVuitton pic.twitter.com/q1jcDYKwwx — Deepika's Pratt💌 (@deepikascrown) October 4, 2022 × Deepika Padukone : the woman who will always look good ✨ pic.twitter.com/vpahOrGqRo — Deepika Files (@FilesDeepika) October 4, 2022 × Deepika Padukone at Paris Fashion Week for #LVSS23 pic.twitter.com/WEVnc6G6bn — 𝐁𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐤𝐚 (@TheQueenDP) October 4, 2022 × The actress was appointed as the fashion brand's ambassador earlier this year and wore many of the brand's outfits during her appearance at Cannes Film Festival as a jury member. Deepika has also recently been appointed as the brand ambassador of the jewellery brand Cartier.

Deepika Padukone attends Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week along with Ana de Armas, Alicia Vikander

<p>An Indian MP from the state of West Bengal has come under scrutiny for carrying a&nbsp;Louis Vuitton (LV) bag in Parliament while addressing the topic of inflation and commodity price rise. Reportedly, Mahua was caught on the camera, sliding her LV bag under the table after her party member&nbsp;Dr Kakoli Ghosh&nbsp;Dastidar stood up to speak on the topic.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The video instantly went viral on social media platforms as netizens wondered how a public servant could afford such an expensive $2,500 bag.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>When trolled by the netizens, Mahua sought to fight fire with fire. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader posted a photo collage of her parading the&nbsp;Louis Vuitton tote bag on several occasions. She also took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by quoting one of his statements.</p>

<p>Furthermore, when a netizen questioned Mahua by asking,&nbsp;"Where are you getting money to file petitions in Supreme Court? This is what the agencies should investigate", she retorted by tweeting,&nbsp;"Modiji sent me some of the proceeds after auctioning his ₹10 lakh suit. I bought a handbag and used the rest to pay lawyer fees."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Modiji sent me some of the proceeds after auctioning his ₹10 lakh suit. I bought a handbag and used the rest to pay lawyer fees</p>
— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) <a href="https://twitter.com/MahuaMoitra/status/1554533562715582465?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 2, 2022</a></blockquote>
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<p>The lawyer fees that the Twitter user was referring to was in connection to a petition filed by Mahua Moitra in a court against the extension of the director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED).</p>

<p>The opposition in India has been raising the issue for the last few weeks that the Modi government is using ED indiscriminately against opposition leaders to settle political scores.&nbsp;</p>

<p>It is pertinent to note that&nbsp;ED is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting. It is the same agency that recently unearthed millions of dollars of black money from TMC leader Partha Chatterjee. The news had made international headlines.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Read More:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/who-is-arpita-mukherjee-ex-actress-from-whom-indian-sleuths-recovered-millions-in-cash-501349">Who is Arpita Mukherjee, ex-actress from whom Indian sleuths recovered millions in cash?</a></p>

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An Indian MP from the state of West Bengal has come under scrutiny for carrying a Louis Vuitton (LV) bag in Parliament while addressing the topic of inflation and commodity price rise.

An Indian MP from the state of West Bengal has come under scrutiny for carrying a Louis Vuitton (LV) bag in Parliament while addressing the topic of inflation and commodity price rise. Reportedly, Mahua was caught on the camera, sliding her LV bag under the table after her party member Dr Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar stood up to speak on the topic. The video instantly went viral on social media platforms as netizens wondered how a public servant could afford such an expensive $2,500 bag. As the issue of "mehengai" is raised, somebody's Louis Vuitton bag quickly slides under the bench. pic.twitter.com/Rtra8qsBEt — Ajit Datta (@ajitdatta) August 1, 2022 × When trolled by the netizens, Mahua sought to fight fire with fire. The Trinamool Congress (TMC) leader posted a photo collage of her parading the Louis Vuitton tote bag on several occasions. She also took a jibe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi by quoting one of his statements. Furthermore, when a netizen questioned Mahua by asking, "Where are you getting money to file petitions in Supreme Court? This is what the agencies should investigate", she retorted by tweeting, "Modiji sent me some of the proceeds after auctioning his ₹10 lakh suit. I bought a handbag and used the rest to pay lawyer fees." Modiji sent me some of the proceeds after auctioning his ₹10 lakh suit. I bought a handbag and used the rest to pay lawyer fees — Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) August 2, 2022 × The lawyer fees that the Twitter user was referring to was in connection to a petition filed by Mahua Moitra in a court against the extension of the director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED). The opposition in India has been raising the issue for the last few weeks that the Modi government is using ED indiscriminately against opposition leaders to settle political scores. It is pertinent to note that ED is a law enforcement agency and economic intelligence agency responsible for enforcing economic laws and fighting. It is the same agency that recently unearthed millions of dollars of black money from TMC leader Partha Chatterjee. The news had made international headlines. Read More: Who is Arpita Mukherjee, ex-actress from whom Indian sleuths recovered millions in cash? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Indian MP trolled for carrying a Louis Vuitton bag while addressing inflation & commodity price rise

Deepika Padukone shimmered in a black feather gown as she took to the red carpet on Day 6 of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. The actress walked the red carpet for the premiere of the film 'Decision To Leave'.

Deepika Padukone shimmered in a black feather gown as she took to the red carpet on Day 6 of the 2022 Cannes Film Festival. The actress walked the red carpet for the premiere of the film 'Decision To Leave'. The star shared gorgeous photos on her Instagram story. Deepika donned a black Louis Vuitton sleeveless and embellished gown and exuded charm with her charming smile. Her metallic outfit includes lace sleeves, a deep V-neck, a bareback, shimmering feather-like tassel throughout the dress, black sequins decoration, and a snug silhouette that hugged her body. Deepika Padukone & all her ravishing looks from Cannes Film Festival - See pics She looked stunning with her smokey makeup and her hair in a high messy bun. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaleena Nathani (@shaleenanathani) × The look was completed with Cartier's statement diamond rings and diamond earrings, as well as matching black strappy stilettos. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaleena Nathani (@shaleenanathani) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shaleena Nathani (@shaleenanathani) × Deepika is part of the jury at the film festival which will commence on May 28. Deepika's actor husband Ranveer Singh too is at Cannes giving her company but the couple has not walked the red carpet together so far. Ranveer Singh is at Cannes! Spotted with wife Deepika Padukone and Rebecca Hall, see pics On the work front, Deepika will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan's comeback film 'Pathaan'. The film, directed by Siddharth Anand, will also star John Abraham.

Cannes 2022: Deepika Padukone shimmers on the red carpet in a black feather-like gown

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is making the nation proud at Cannes 2022. For years, she has been attending the Cannes Film Festival representing the cosmetic brand L`Oreal, but this year her aura at the Cannes became bigger.

Bollywood star Deepika Padukone is making the nation proud at Cannes 2022. For years, she has been attending the Cannes Film Festival representing the cosmetic brand L`Oreal, but this year her aura at the Cannes became bigger. The actress was invited as a Jury member. The 75th edition of the French Riviera began on May 17th. Taking to Instagram, the ‘Padmaavat’ actor shared a new picture and a video on Sunday showing her retro side and we are impressed. As she smiled for the camera striking some candid poses, the actress looked adorable in a stunning Louis Vuitton green jumpsuit with white polka dots all over it. She accessorized her look with silver jewellery such as a chain, hoop earrings, and a bracelet. For the unversed, recently Deepika was chosen as house ambassador for Louis Vuitton. Also Read: Deepika Padukone & all her ravishing looks from Cannes Film Festival - See pics Deepika's makeup was flawless, and her brown lip colour complemented her look even more. Keeping her hair pulled back in a messy ponytail, the 'Piku' actress completed her look with a pair of white stiletto heels and of course, her ravishing smile. Have a look at the pictures shared by Deepika:- View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) × View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) × The actress has been sharing back-to-back pictures from Cannes and seems like she is swearing by Louis Vuitton. Deepika Padukone shared her chick look posing from the streets of Cannes in a stunning dark blue turtle neck top and checked three quarter pants ensemble from Louis Vuitton. Needless to say, she nailed the look. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) × In another look, the actress wore a white graphic printed shirt with a hot pink skirt both from LV and this look too was uber class. Take a look:- View this post on Instagram A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) × On Wednesday, at the inauguration of the India pavilion at the Cannes film festival, she spoke about how Indian cinema has come a long way. "I feel we have a long way to go as a country. I feel really proud to be here as an Indian and to be representing the country. But when we look back at 75 Years of Cannes, I have said earlier also that there have been only a handful of Indian films, and Indian talent that has been able to make it and I feel like collectively as a nation today we have it," she said. Also Read: Cannes 2022: Aditi Rao Hydari slays her red carpet debut in a gorgeous thigh-slit gown Meanwhile, on the work front, Deepika was last seen in director Shakun Batra’s ‘Gehraiyaan.’ After Cannes, Deepika has a super busy schedule as she will next be seen in Shah Rukh Khan`s comeback film ‘Pathaan’. The film, directed by Siddharth Anand, will also star John Abraham. She will also be seen sharing the screen for the first time with Hrithik Roshan in ‘Fighter’, which will be released in September of next year. She also has another film with Amitabh Bachchan, a Hindi remake of The Intern, while she also has a feature film with Prabhas. (With agency inputs)

Cannes 2022: Deepika Padukone reveals her chic side in a retro green polka-dotted outfit

<p>Deepika Padukone is on a roll! After being appointed as a Cannes Jury at this year's festival, Padukone has yet achieved another new milestone.<br />
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Deepika, 36, has become the first Indian brand ambassador of luxury brand Louis Vuitton.&nbsp;Padukone is part of LV's new campaign for its &nbsp;Dauphine bag.</p>

<p>For the new range, she will join stars like 'Cruella' actress Emma Stone, and Chinese actor Zhou Dongyu.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/before-deepika-padukone-find-out-indian-stars-who-were-part-of-the-cannes-jury-474438">Before Deepika Padukone, these Indian stars were part of the Cannes jury, see pics</a></p>

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<p>Deepika shared a screengrab of the press release on her Instagram stories. In the picture, the 'Padmavat' actress showed&nbsp;off her curves in a white t-shirt&nbsp;dress as she poses with the bag.&nbsp;</p>

<p>''Following a strong collaborative relationship with the Maison, including an appearance in Nicolas Ghesquière’s novel-inspired Pre-Fall 2020 campaign, the award-winning actress begins an exciting new chapter of her journey with Louis Vuitton, '' press release reads.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>For the unversed, Padukone has earlier worked with the french brand. In the year 2020, the 'Gehraiyaan' actress become the first Indian ever to work with the prestigious brand. Back then, she posed for a vintage book cover alongside GOT fame, Sophie Turner, among others.<br />
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Deepika recently appeared in the Vogue India magazine's May 2022 issue and posed with a variety of Louis Vuitton items. During the interview, the actress shared, ''When you’re 18 and have just started earning, you don’t even bother looking into a Louis Vuitton store when you walk past it because you know you’re never going to be able to afford it. There are some things that are aspirational and then there are some things that are just completely out of your orbit.''</p>


Deepika Padukone is on a roll! After being appointed as a Cannes Jury at this year's festival, Padukone has yet achieved another new milestone. Deepika, 36, has become the first Indian brand ambassador of luxury brand Louis Vuitton.

Deepika Padukone is on a roll! After being appointed as a Cannes Jury at this year's festival, Padukone has yet achieved another new milestone. Deepika, 36, has become the first Indian brand ambassador of luxury brand Louis Vuitton. Padukone is part of LV's new campaign for its Dauphine bag. For the new range, she will join stars like 'Cruella' actress Emma Stone, and Chinese actor Zhou Dongyu. Before Deepika Padukone, these Indian stars were part of the Cannes jury, see pics Deepika shared a screengrab of the press release on her Instagram stories. In the picture, the 'Padmavat' actress showed off her curves in a white t-shirt dress as she poses with the bag. ''Following a strong collaborative relationship with the Maison, including an appearance in Nicolas Ghesquière’s novel-inspired Pre-Fall 2020 campaign, the award-winning actress begins an exciting new chapter of her journey with Louis Vuitton, '' press release reads. View this post on Instagram A post shared by VOGUE India (@vogueindia) × For the unversed, Padukone has earlier worked with the french brand. In the year 2020, the 'Gehraiyaan' actress become the first Indian ever to work with the prestigious brand. Back then, she posed for a vintage book cover alongside GOT fame, Sophie Turner, among others. Deepika recently appeared in the Vogue India magazine's May 2022 issue and posed with a variety of Louis Vuitton items. During the interview, the actress shared, ''When you’re 18 and have just started earning, you don’t even bother looking into a Louis Vuitton store when you walk past it because you know you’re never going to be able to afford it. There are some things that are aspirational and then there are some things that are just completely out of your orbit.''

Deepika Padukone becomes Louis Vuitton's first Indian brand ambassador

Indian actress Deepika Padukone has been signed as the ambassador for luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton. This was unveiled as part of a new handbag campaign that sees her joining Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and Chinese actor Zhou Dongyu in a series of promotional shots.

Indian actress Deepika Padukone becomes Louis Vuitton's first Indian ambassador

<p>The word metaverse, a combination of the prefix ''meta'' meaning beyond, and ''stem'' meaning the universe is used to describe a virtual space within a digital environment.</p>

<p>The term was coined by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in the novel ''Snow Crash'' which he wrote in 1992.</p>

<p>Luxury fashion brands such as LVMH and Hermes are considering to cash in on the popularity of metaverse with cryptocurrency&nbsp;emerging as the favoured mode of payment for it.</p>

<p>LVMH's head Bernard Arnault said his business is eyeing to expand into the digital metaverse.</p>

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<p>Meanwhile, Axel Dumas, executive chairman of Hermes has said the company is considering to use metaverse for communications.</p>

<p>Italian luxury brand Gucci has jumped on the bandwagon of cryptocurrency with its stores in Los Angeles and New York accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin.</p>

<p>A Metaverse Fashion Week was held on Decentraland from March 24-27 in which over 70 fashion brands and designers participated.</p>

<p>These included big names in the fashion industry such as Dolce &amp; Gabbana, DKNY, and Tommy Hilfiger among others.</p>

<p>The three-dimensional event along with the Meta Gala and Crypto Fashion is just the beginning of the arrival of fashion into the crypto space.</p>

<p>These fashion shows provide wider exposure to brands and help them communicate with their target audience. They feature outfits with realistic ones and take payments on Boson Protocol direct platform.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/technology/what-is-metaverse-the-new-buzzword-in-internet-technology-412364">Also read |&nbsp;What is metaverse, the new buzzword in internet technology?</a></strong></p>

<p>Earlier this year, Benoit Pagotto's design studio RTFKT worked with teenage digital artists, FEWOCiOus, to sell 620 pairs of virtual sneakers generating a total of $3.1 million in less than five minutes.</p>

<p>Entrepreneurs in the space say that virtual fashion will become ubiquitous. They believe that with time the understanding of physical and digital worlds will change our definition of what's real.</p>

<p>If it sounds like science fiction to you then you are on the right track. The de-materialisation of fashion is here and it is going to change the fashion business as we know it.</p>

<p>What we wear says a lot about who&nbsp;we are, making fashion a $2.5 trillion global industry that touches everyone on Earth. It has been transformed immensely by technology, globalisation, and shifting consumer values.</p>

<p><strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-dior-kicks-off-paris-fashion-week-with-survival-thrust-457986">Also read |&nbsp;Dior kicks off Paris Fashion Week with survival thrust</a></strong></p>

<p>Fashion is recalibrating in&nbsp;the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to balance profit with purpose. As the world stayed home during the pandemic,&nbsp;metaverse was a place people could go to get dressed up.</p>

<p>The business opportunities in this fast-evolving convergence of digital and physical worlds are real.</p>

<p>The metaverse has grown out of gaming where players already spend over 100 billion dollars a year on virtual goods.</p>

<p>3 billion people, more than a third of the world's population, regularly play video games. 46 percent of gamers are women and across generations, people prefer video games over movies and TV shows, making the gaming world's leading form of entertainment.</p>

<p>Dressing avatars have come a long way from battleground beginnings with gaming emerging as a lucrative channel for luxury brands to reach new customers, screen wear is the new streetwear.</p>

<p><strong>Watch WION's live TV here:</strong></p>

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The word metaverse, a combination of the prefix ''meta'' meaning beyond, and ''stem'' meaning the universe is used to describe a virtual space within a digital environment.

The word metaverse, a combination of the prefix ''meta'' meaning beyond, and ''stem'' meaning the universe is used to describe a virtual space within a digital environment. The term was coined by science fiction writer Neal Stephenson in the novel ''Snow Crash'' which he wrote in 1992. Luxury fashion brands such as LVMH and Hermes are considering to cash in on the popularity of metaverse with cryptocurrency emerging as the favoured mode of payment for it. LVMH's head Bernard Arnault said his business is eyeing to expand into the digital metaverse. Meanwhile, Axel Dumas, executive chairman of Hermes has said the company is considering to use metaverse for communications. Italian luxury brand Gucci has jumped on the bandwagon of cryptocurrency with its stores in Los Angeles and New York accepting Bitcoin, Ethereum and Litecoin. A Metaverse Fashion Week was held on Decentraland from March 24-27 in which over 70 fashion brands and designers participated. These included big names in the fashion industry such as Dolce & Gabbana, DKNY, and Tommy Hilfiger among others. The three-dimensional event along with the Meta Gala and Crypto Fashion is just the beginning of the arrival of fashion into the crypto space. These fashion shows provide wider exposure to brands and help them communicate with their target audience. They feature outfits with realistic ones and take payments on Boson Protocol direct platform. Also read | What is metaverse, the new buzzword in internet technology? Earlier this year, Benoit Pagotto's design studio RTFKT worked with teenage digital artists, FEWOCiOus, to sell 620 pairs of virtual sneakers generating a total of $3.1 million in less than five minutes. Entrepreneurs in the space say that virtual fashion will become ubiquitous. They believe that with time the understanding of physical and digital worlds will change our definition of what's real. If it sounds like science fiction to you then you are on the right track. The de-materialisation of fashion is here and it is going to change the fashion business as we know it. What we wear says a lot about who we are, making fashion a $2.5 trillion global industry that touches everyone on Earth. It has been transformed immensely by technology, globalisation, and shifting consumer values. Also read | Dior kicks off Paris Fashion Week with survival thrust Fashion is recalibrating in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic to balance profit with purpose. As the world stayed home during the pandemic, metaverse was a place people could go to get dressed up. The business opportunities in this fast-evolving convergence of digital and physical worlds are real. The metaverse has grown out of gaming where players already spend over 100 billion dollars a year on virtual goods. 3 billion people, more than a third of the world's population, regularly play video games. 46 percent of gamers are women and across generations, people prefer video games over movies and TV shows, making the gaming world's leading form of entertainment. Dressing avatars have come a long way from battleground beginnings with gaming emerging as a lucrative channel for luxury brands to reach new customers, screen wear is the new streetwear. Watch WION's live TV here:

How can metaverse help fashion brands?

Actor Deepika Padukone has been appointed Louis Vuitton's first ever Indian brand ambassador, the French luxury house announced Tuesday.

Deepika Padukone is Louis Vuitton’s first Indian ambassador

Louis Vuitton and Dior products boosted first quarter sales at the world's largest luxury goods maker LVMH, kicking off earning seasons for the industry kicking off earnings season for the industry with a show of resilience despite high inflation and consequences of Russia-Ukraine war

Robust demand for luxury goods: Luxury industry prices have increased

<p>Louis Vuitton will show the latest collection drawn up by <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/lifestyle/news-visionary-fashion-designer-virgil-abloh-dies-aged-41-432638">Virgil Abloh</a> on a catwalk in Miami on Tuesday, transforming the planned event into a tribute to the designer who passed away suddenly on Sunday.<br />
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"In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the life and legacy of a creative genius with a presentation of his Spring-Summer 2022 Collection," said the brand, which belongs to LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH.PA), in an Instagram post featuring a teaser video showing a girl setting off on a bicycle tour that ends on a beach lined with palm trees.</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-fashion-designer-virgil-abloh-dead-kanye-west-bts-drake--others-share-tributes-432652" hreflang="en">Fashion designer Virgil Abloh dead: Kanye West, BTS, Drake &amp; others share tributes</a><br />
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Abloh, 41, died on Sunday after privately battling a rare form of cancer, taking the fashion industry by surprise, including those who worked closely with him.<br />
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"On Saturday evening, @virgilabloh and I wrote our last words for his @louisvuitton show in Miami," said British Vogue fashion critic Anders Christian Madsen.</p>

<p><a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-virgil-abloh-the-man-who-brought-the-street-to-the-catwalk-432640" hreflang="en">Virgil Abloh: the man who brought the street to the catwalk</a><br />
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"He never stopped, and neither did those of us around him," he added, noting that he had booked Sunday for the "inevitable stream of ideas" he`s always sent me for our 90-page LV show notes a day before showtime.<br />
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Abloh, the American-born son of Ghanaian immigrants, studied architecture before rising to become fashion`s highest-profile Black designer, symbolizing the arrival of streetwear in the realm of luxury when he took up the creative direction of men`s designs for Louis Vuitton in 2018.<br />
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Fashion shows for his Italian luxury streetwear label Off-White were famously packed events, drawing crowds that spilled out into the streets. Abloh was known for inviting industry outsiders, mixing students and skateboarders with stars from the worlds of design, music and sports, to catwalk presentations.<br />
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"Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself," he was quoted as often saying, as relayed by an Instagram post announcing his passing on his account.<br />
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"As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, he was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible," Michael Burke, chairman and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton, said in a statement.</p>


Louis Vuitton will show the latest collection drawn up by Virgil Abloh on a catwalk in Miami on Tuesday, transforming the planned event into a tribute to the designer who passed away suddenly on Sunday.

Louis Vuitton will show the latest collection drawn up by Virgil Abloh on a catwalk in Miami on Tuesday, transforming the planned event into a tribute to the designer who passed away suddenly on Sunday. "In loving memory of Virgil Abloh, Louis Vuitton pays tribute to the life and legacy of a creative genius with a presentation of his Spring-Summer 2022 Collection," said the brand, which belongs to LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton (LVMH.PA), in an Instagram post featuring a teaser video showing a girl setting off on a bicycle tour that ends on a beach lined with palm trees. Fashion designer Virgil Abloh dead: Kanye West, BTS, Drake & others share tributes Abloh, 41, died on Sunday after privately battling a rare form of cancer, taking the fashion industry by surprise, including those who worked closely with him. "On Saturday evening, @virgilabloh and I wrote our last words for his @louisvuitton show in Miami," said British Vogue fashion critic Anders Christian Madsen. Virgil Abloh: the man who brought the street to the catwalk "He never stopped, and neither did those of us around him," he added, noting that he had booked Sunday for the "inevitable stream of ideas" he`s always sent me for our 90-page LV show notes a day before showtime. Abloh, the American-born son of Ghanaian immigrants, studied architecture before rising to become fashion`s highest-profile Black designer, symbolizing the arrival of streetwear in the realm of luxury when he took up the creative direction of men`s designs for Louis Vuitton in 2018. Fashion shows for his Italian luxury streetwear label Off-White were famously packed events, drawing crowds that spilled out into the streets. Abloh was known for inviting industry outsiders, mixing students and skateboarders with stars from the worlds of design, music and sports, to catwalk presentations. "Everything I do is for the 17-year-old version of myself," he was quoted as often saying, as relayed by an Instagram post announcing his passing on his account. "As a devoted supporter of his community through his charities and passions, he was an eternal optimist who believed anything was possible," Michael Burke, chairman and chief executive officer of Louis Vuitton, said in a statement.

Louis Vuitton to hold Virgil Abloh tribute show in Miami following his death

<p>Extinction Rebellion climate activists burst onto the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Tuesday Paris Fashion Week show to blast the industry's impact on the environment.</p>

<p>"Overconsumption = extinction", a banner brandished by one demonstrator from the international civil disobedience movement against climate change read.</p>

<p>She climbed onto the catwalk set up in the Louvre art gallery even as models were showing off the latest styles, before being hustled away by security guards, an AFP photographer saw.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/stanley-tuccis-passion-was-acting-now-its-food-418431" hreflang="en">Stanley Tucci's passion was acting. Now, it's food</a></p>

<p>Extinction Rebellion, Friends of the Earth and Youth For Climate said in a statement that around 30 people were involved in planning the protest, with two arrested.</p>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/kathleen-turner-who-played-chandlers-trans-dad-in-friends-calls-the-six-actors-a-clique-418454" hreflang="en">Kathleen Turner, who played Chandler's trans dad in 'Friends', calls the six actors a 'clique'</a></h2>

<h2><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/justin-bieber-announces-a-new-cannabis-line-names-it-peaches-418410" hreflang="en">Justin Bieber announces a new cannabis line, names it 'Peaches'</a></h2>

<p>They called on the government to enforce "an immediate cut in production levels in the sector, given that 42 items of clothing were sold per person in France in 2019".</p>


Extinction Rebellion climate activists burst onto the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Tuesday Paris Fashion Week show to blast the industry's impact on the environment.

Extinction Rebellion climate activists burst onto the catwalk at Louis Vuitton's Tuesday Paris Fashion Week show to blast the industry's impact on the environment. "Overconsumption = extinction", a banner brandished by one demonstrator from the international civil disobedience movement against climate change read. She climbed onto the catwalk set up in the Louvre art gallery even as models were showing off the latest styles, before being hustled away by security guards, an AFP photographer saw. Stanley Tucci's passion was acting. Now, it's food Extinction Rebellion, Friends of the Earth and Youth For Climate said in a statement that around 30 people were involved in planning the protest, with two arrested. Kathleen Turner, who played Chandler's trans dad in 'Friends', calls the six actors a 'clique' Justin Bieber announces a new cannabis line, names it 'Peaches' They called on the government to enforce "an immediate cut in production levels in the sector, given that 42 items of clothing were sold per person in France in 2019".

Climate demonstrators invade Louis Vuitton catwalk show

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="3">After Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' net worth dropped $13.9 billion in a day, Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of the French luxury company LVMH Mot Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, became the world's richest person.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="5">This isn't the first time Arnault has led the list of the world's wealthiest people.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="6">In December 2019, January 2020, May 2021, and July 2021, he reached number one.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="7">Givenchy, Guerlain, Marc Jacobs, Sephora, Tiffany &amp; Co., Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Loro Piana, Nicholas Kirkwood, Thomas Pink, R.M Williams, EDUN, Moynat, and Donna Karen are all part of Bernard Arnault's LVMH empire, which also includes TAG Heuer, De Beers, and Bulgari.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="8">Arnault owns a 96.5 per cent stake in Christian Dior, which controls 41 per cent of LVMH.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="9">According to the Bloomberg, he had spent $538 million buying shares of the world's largest luxury goods company in recent months.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="10">The stock was purchased by the CEO through firms that he and his family own.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="11">In Asia and the United States, the premium brand has been posting pre-pandemic sales figures.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="12">Tourists flock to LVMH's home market in Europe for its prized handbags and booze.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="13">Furthermore, as China's economy recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, LVMH's sales are surging.</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="14">On the other hand, when Amazon's stock price plunged 7% last week after the firm reported second-quarter growth that fell short of expectations, Jeff Bezos' net worth plummeted $13.9 billion in a single day.&nbsp;</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="15"><strong>The Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list of the world's wealthiest people is as follows:&nbsp;</strong></p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="16">Bernard Arnault: $195.4 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="17">Jeff Bezos: $192.4 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="18">Elon Musk: $179.4 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="19">Bill Gates: $131.6 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="20">Mark Zuckerberg: $128.2 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="21">Larry Page: $115.2 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="22">Larry Ellison: $112.6 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="23">Sergey Brin: $111.5 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="24">Warren Buffett: $101.0 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="25">Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: $92.0 billion</p>

<p data-changed="false" data-paragraphid="26"><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>


After Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' net worth dropped $13.9 billion in a day, Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of the French luxury company LVMH Mot Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, became the world's richest person.

After Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' net worth dropped $13.9 billion in a day, Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of the French luxury company LVMH Mot Hennessy - Louis Vuitton, became the world's richest person. This isn't the first time Arnault has led the list of the world's wealthiest people. In December 2019, January 2020, May 2021, and July 2021, he reached number one. Givenchy, Guerlain, Marc Jacobs, Sephora, Tiffany & Co., Emilio Pucci, Fendi, Loro Piana, Nicholas Kirkwood, Thomas Pink, R.M Williams, EDUN, Moynat, and Donna Karen are all part of Bernard Arnault's LVMH empire, which also includes TAG Heuer, De Beers, and Bulgari. Arnault owns a 96.5 per cent stake in Christian Dior, which controls 41 per cent of LVMH. According to the Bloomberg, he had spent $538 million buying shares of the world's largest luxury goods company in recent months. The stock was purchased by the CEO through firms that he and his family own. In Asia and the United States, the premium brand has been posting pre-pandemic sales figures. Tourists flock to LVMH's home market in Europe for its prized handbags and booze. Furthermore, as China's economy recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 epidemic, LVMH's sales are surging. On the other hand, when Amazon's stock price plunged 7% last week after the firm reported second-quarter growth that fell short of expectations, Jeff Bezos' net worth plummeted $13.9 billion in a single day. The Forbes Real-Time Billionaires list of the world's wealthiest people is as follows: Bernard Arnault: $195.4 billion Jeff Bezos: $192.4 billion Elon Musk: $179.4 billion Bill Gates: $131.6 billion Mark Zuckerberg: $128.2 billion Larry Page: $115.2 billion Larry Ellison: $112.6 billion Sergey Brin: $111.5 billion Warren Buffett: $101.0 billion Francoise Bettencourt Meyers: $92.0 billion (With inputs from agencies)

Louis Vuitton owner Bernard Arnault surpasses Jeff Bezos to be the world’s richest person

<p>Mixing high- and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick, and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking the approach to a whole new level in marketing deals announced this week.<br />
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After first agreeing with McDonald`s to promote a new meal selling for just over $6, the six-strong boyband has also been named brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton, the purveyor of handbags that sell for well above $1,000.<br />
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The Grammy-nominated South Korean group, which now releases English-language songs too, has topped the album charts several times in the United States.<br />
Louis Vuitton, the biggest sales driver at French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, already works with a roster of celebrities to promote its wares, from actresses Emma Stone and Jennifer Connelly to actor and singer Jaden Smith.<br />
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Many brand ambassadors have starred in advertising campaigns but also popped up in the front row at fashion shows, helping drive buzz on social media, a marketing avenue top luxury brands have invested heavily in.<br />
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Asia - and especially China, where K-pop is also popular - provides major markets for luxury brands, and has fuelled sales bounces as COVID-19 restrictions ease.<br />
Louis Vuitton`s menswear designer Virgil Abloh, known for his streetwear-style creations and who is friends with hip-hop star Kanye West, said the BTS partnership added "a modern chapter to the House, merging luxury and contemporary culture".<br />
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Luxury brands have not traditionally liked working with so-called influencers who represent other labels that do not fit with their high-end image, although the boundaries between sports and fashion for instance is starting to blur.<br />
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"As disparate as their businesses might seem, McDonald`s and Louis Vuitton share a need to onboard new generations of consumers," Carol Spieckerman, president at retail consultancy Spieckerman Retail, said.<br />
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Louis Vuitton had no comment on Friday on BTS` McDonald`s deal. Under that agreement, the band`s meal will launch starting next month in nearly 50 countries, and will include chicken McNuggets, fries, and two dips.<br />
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Neither Vuitton nor McDonald`s disclosed any financial details.</p>


Mixing high- and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick, and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking the approach to a whole new level in marketing deals announced this week.

Mixing high- and low-cost styles is a well-worn fashion trick, and Korean pop sensations BTS are taking the approach to a whole new level in marketing deals announced this week. After first agreeing with McDonald`s to promote a new meal selling for just over $6, the six-strong boyband has also been named brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton, the purveyor of handbags that sell for well above $1,000. The Grammy-nominated South Korean group, which now releases English-language songs too, has topped the album charts several times in the United States. Louis Vuitton, the biggest sales driver at French luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, already works with a roster of celebrities to promote its wares, from actresses Emma Stone and Jennifer Connelly to actor and singer Jaden Smith. Many brand ambassadors have starred in advertising campaigns but also popped up in the front row at fashion shows, helping drive buzz on social media, a marketing avenue top luxury brands have invested heavily in. Asia - and especially China, where K-pop is also popular - provides major markets for luxury brands, and has fuelled sales bounces as COVID-19 restrictions ease. Louis Vuitton`s menswear designer Virgil Abloh, known for his streetwear-style creations and who is friends with hip-hop star Kanye West, said the BTS partnership added "a modern chapter to the House, merging luxury and contemporary culture". Luxury brands have not traditionally liked working with so-called influencers who represent other labels that do not fit with their high-end image, although the boundaries between sports and fashion for instance is starting to blur. "As disparate as their businesses might seem, McDonald`s and Louis Vuitton share a need to onboard new generations of consumers," Carol Spieckerman, president at retail consultancy Spieckerman Retail, said. Louis Vuitton had no comment on Friday on BTS` McDonald`s deal. Under that agreement, the band`s meal will launch starting next month in nearly 50 countries, and will include chicken McNuggets, fries, and two dips. Neither Vuitton nor McDonald`s disclosed any financial details.

From McNuggets to Vuitton, K-pop's BTS notch up marketing deals

<p>Korean pop band BTS have now become Louis Vuitton brand ambassadors. They were officially announced as brand ambassadors on Thursday.&nbsp;</p>

<p>As part of the new partnership, Jungkook, J-Hope, V, RM, Jin, Suga and Jimin will be teaming up with the brand on a number of special projects and are expected to be outfitted in LV in upcoming performances and appearances.</p>

<p>In a press release announcing <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/bts">BTS’ </a>new role, Louis Vuitton called&nbsp;them “one of the most renowned and influential groups in the world,” adding that “BTS’ ubiquitous popularity resonates worldwide and Louis Vuitton is very happy to share news of their new role within the House.”</p>

<p>The fashion brand also tweeted the announcement alongside a new picture of the boys sporting pastel-hued LV looks.&nbsp;</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/bts-release-teaser-of-their-upcoming-photobook-map-of-the-soul-one-378984" hreflang="en">BTS release teaser of their upcoming photobook 'Map Of The Soul ON:E'</a><br />
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In a statement, Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Artistic Director, Virgil Abloh said that he spent time with the group to go over creative visions and ideas for the brand, though he stopped short of revealing what exactly the guys have in store. “I am delighted BTS are joining Louis Vuitton today,” Abloh said. “I am looking forward to this wonderful partnership which adds a modern chapter to the House, merging luxury and contemporary culture. I can’t wait to share all the very exciting projects we are working on.”</p>

<p>“Becoming global brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton is a truly exciting moment for us,” added BTS in a press release.</p>

<p>The pop band was recently spotted at the Grammys last month when they turned up in custom LV suits.</p>


Korean pop band BTS have now become Louis Vuitton brand ambassadors. They were officially announced as brand ambassadors on Thursday. As part of the new partnership, Jungkook, J-Hope, V, RM, Jin, Suga and Jimin will be teaming up with the brand on a number of special projects and are expected to be outfitted in LV in upcoming performances and appearances.

Korean pop band BTS have now become Louis Vuitton brand ambassadors. They were officially announced as brand ambassadors on Thursday. As part of the new partnership, Jungkook, J-Hope, V, RM, Jin, Suga and Jimin will be teaming up with the brand on a number of special projects and are expected to be outfitted in LV in upcoming performances and appearances. In a press release announcing BTS’ new role, Louis Vuitton called them “one of the most renowned and influential groups in the world,” adding that “BTS’ ubiquitous popularity resonates worldwide and Louis Vuitton is very happy to share news of their new role within the House.” The fashion brand also tweeted the announcement alongside a new picture of the boys sporting pastel-hued LV looks. BTS release teaser of their upcoming photobook 'Map Of The Soul ON:E' In a statement, Louis Vuitton’s Men’s Artistic Director, Virgil Abloh said that he spent time with the group to go over creative visions and ideas for the brand, though he stopped short of revealing what exactly the guys have in store. “I am delighted BTS are joining Louis Vuitton today,” Abloh said. “I am looking forward to this wonderful partnership which adds a modern chapter to the House, merging luxury and contemporary culture. I can’t wait to share all the very exciting projects we are working on.” “Becoming global brand ambassadors for Louis Vuitton is a truly exciting moment for us,” added BTS in a press release. The pop band was recently spotted at the Grammys last month when they turned up in custom LV suits.

K pop band BTS named Louis Vuitton ambassadors

<p>&nbsp;Louis Vuitton paraded its fall collection in a virtual tour of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday, closing out Paris Fashion Week`s online shows by framing designs that echoed the sculptures on display.<br />
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Vuitton was among several luxury brands that paid homage to cultural institutions shut down by the pandemic, which has also put live runway shows on hold.<br />
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Christian Dior, which like Vuitton is owned by the LVMH conglomerate, earlier this week filmed its own show at the 17th century Palace of Versailles.<br />
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Vuitton`s parade of ruffled skirts and futuristic, oversized jackets was accompanied by a pumping Daft Punk soundtrack, just weeks after the celebrated French electronic music duo announced it was splitting.<br />
Models wore boots with a cowboy edge to them, with zippers down the sides.<br />
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Vuitton`s signature monogrammed handbags featured images of Greco-Roman busts and lithographs inspired by the engravings of Italian artist Piero Fornasetti. Another bag took the shape of a Roman-style coin.</p>


Louis Vuitton paraded its fall collection in a virtual tour of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday, closing out Paris Fashion Week`s online shows by framing designs that echoed the sculptures on display.

Louis Vuitton paraded its fall collection in a virtual tour of the Louvre Museum on Wednesday, closing out Paris Fashion Week`s online shows by framing designs that echoed the sculptures on display. Vuitton was among several luxury brands that paid homage to cultural institutions shut down by the pandemic, which has also put live runway shows on hold. Christian Dior, which like Vuitton is owned by the LVMH conglomerate, earlier this week filmed its own show at the 17th century Palace of Versailles. Vuitton`s parade of ruffled skirts and futuristic, oversized jackets was accompanied by a pumping Daft Punk soundtrack, just weeks after the celebrated French electronic music duo announced it was splitting. Models wore boots with a cowboy edge to them, with zippers down the sides. Vuitton`s signature monogrammed handbags featured images of Greco-Roman busts and lithographs inspired by the engravings of Italian artist Piero Fornasetti. Another bag took the shape of a Roman-style coin.

Louis Vuitton journeys to fashion antiquity at the Louvre

Louis Vuitton stepped back in time to the age of antiquity, as models strutted on a runway in an empty Louvre Museum amid Greek and Roman statues.

Vuitton puts Greco-Roman twist on streetwear in Louvre runway

LVMH has moved to call off a $16 billion purchase of Tiffany & Co., which countered with a lawsuit to try to keep the deal on track. Watch report.

LVMH pulls out of mega-deal with Tiffany

<p>Popular fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the butt of jokes when the artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear donated a meagre amount to the (F)EMPOWER Community Bond Fund amid the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter movement.</p>

<p>Twitterati slammed the fashion designer for his donation amount.&nbsp;</p>

<p>He posted to his Instagram about his $50 donation to the organization.</p>

<p>One user wrote,“I can’t believe I donated more money than virgil abloh and I’m the one that’s unemployed.”</p>

<p>Another criticised by writing, “Virgil Abloh, well known black fashion designer, CEO &amp; founder of off white a brand that has collaborated with big names such as Nike, Louis Vuitton, etc. Donated only $50 for charity. TO PUT THAT INTO PERSPECTIVE HIS FUCKING SOCKS ARE WORTH MORE THAN HIS DONATION!!,” with a link to socks that cost $60.</p>

<p>Virgil Abloh then posted a lengthy statement talking about the donation, police injustice and more. Read the full letter here:</p>

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Popular fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the butt of jokes when the artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear donated a meagre amount to the (F)EMPOWER Community Bond Fund amid the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter movement.

Popular fashion designer Virgil Abloh became the butt of jokes when the artistic director for Louis Vuitton menswear donated a meagre amount to the (F)EMPOWER Community Bond Fund amid the George Floyd protests and Black Lives Matter movement. Twitterati slammed the fashion designer for his donation amount. He posted to his Instagram about his $50 donation to the organization. One user wrote,“I can’t believe I donated more money than virgil abloh and I’m the one that’s unemployed.” Another criticised by writing, “Virgil Abloh, well known black fashion designer, CEO & founder of off white a brand that has collaborated with big names such as Nike, Louis Vuitton, etc. Donated only $50 for charity. TO PUT THAT INTO PERSPECTIVE HIS FUCKING SOCKS ARE WORTH MORE THAN HIS DONATION!!,” with a link to socks that cost $60. Virgil Abloh then posted a lengthy statement talking about the donation, police injustice and more. Read the full letter here: pic.twitter.com/ST97LhZbMY — virgil abloh (@virgilabloh) June 1, 2020 × pic.twitter.com/xMNY07GLPD — virgil abloh (@virgilabloh) June 1, 2020 ×

Fashion designer Virgil Abloh trolled online for $50 donation to Black Lives Matter fund

<p>Deepika Padukone recently cheered on for the Paris Fashion Week even though she missed the premiere fashion week over coronavirus scare.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Tuesday night, Deepika Padukone shared pictures from Louis Vuitton's fashion show's prep sessions on her Instagram story. She tagged fashion designer Nicolas Ghesquiere and Louis Vuitton and wrote: "Absolutely bummed that I cannot make it but cheering for you from the sidelines. This one is going to be incredible. Love you guys."</p>

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<p>Earlier, Deepika’s spokesperson told IANS: "Deepika Padukone was scheduled to travel to France to attend Louis Vuitton's FW2020 show at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week but has had to cancel her trip with news coming in that the coronavirus epidemic has now entered a new stage in France."</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/deepika-padukone-international-awards-275659">In Pictures:&nbsp;6 times Deepika Padukone was awarded internationally for her work beyond cinema</a></p>

<p>Meanwhile, Coronavirus has killed almost more than 2500 people in China since it spread from Wuhan in the country.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On the work front, Deepika Padukone will next be seen with husband Ranveer Singh in Kabir Khan’s ‘83’ and has signed for the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/deepika-padukone-rishi-kapoor-to-star-in-indian-adaptation-of-the-intern-276920">Hindi remake of 2015 Hollywood film ‘The Intern’</a> with Rishi Kapoor. The film originally had Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the lead roles.</p>


Deepika Padukone recently cheered on for the Paris Fashion Week even though she missed the premiere fashion week over coronavirus scare. On Tuesday night, Deepika Padukone shared pictures from Louis Vuitton's fashion show's prep sessions on her Instagram story.

Deepika Padukone recently cheered on for the Paris Fashion Week even though she missed the premiere fashion week over coronavirus scare. On Tuesday night, Deepika Padukone shared pictures from Louis Vuitton's fashion show's prep sessions on her Instagram story. She tagged fashion designer Nicolas Ghesquiere and Louis Vuitton and wrote: "Absolutely bummed that I cannot make it but cheering for you from the sidelines. This one is going to be incredible. Love you guys." See the post here: Earlier, Deepika’s spokesperson told IANS: "Deepika Padukone was scheduled to travel to France to attend Louis Vuitton's FW2020 show at the ongoing Paris Fashion Week but has had to cancel her trip with news coming in that the coronavirus epidemic has now entered a new stage in France." In Pictures: 6 times Deepika Padukone was awarded internationally for her work beyond cinema Meanwhile, Coronavirus has killed almost more than 2500 people in China since it spread from Wuhan in the country. On the work front, Deepika Padukone will next be seen with husband Ranveer Singh in Kabir Khan’s ‘83’ and has signed for the Hindi remake of 2015 Hollywood film ‘The Intern’ with Rishi Kapoor. The film originally had Hollywood stars Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway in the lead roles.

Deepika Padukone has a sweet message for Louis Vuitton as she gives Paris Fashion Week a miss

<p>Louis Vuitton wrapped up Paris Fashion week on Tuesday with a mix-up of retro-chic, sporty and futuristic looks set to a baroque soundtrack sung by a choir in costume.<br />
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Plunged into darkness, the audience inside the Louvre's Court Carree gasped as the curtain rose to reveal a terraced backdrop with hundreds of singers dressed in period costumes from the 15th century to the 1950s.</p>

<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/christian-dior-plays-with-1970s-influences-at-paris-fashion-week-282795">Christian Dior plays with 1970s influences at Paris Fashion Week</a></p>

<p>The first models strutted down the catwalk in buffed-up petticoats and voluminous, multicoloured jackets, in a collection designer Nicolas Ghesquiere called "Collisions of Time".&nbsp;<br />
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In front of an audience that included the A-list actresses Léa Seydoux, Alicia Vikander and Florence Pugh, models also wore sport-inspired outfits styled on bomber jackets, mechanic overalls and embroidered bullfighter`s boleros.</p>

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"This collection is the anti-total-look," Gesquiere said in the show notes. "Functional clothing can be ceremonial dress and vice versa. I want it to be open, energetic and spontaneous."<br />
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Louis Vuitton, the flagship brand of the world's biggest luxury group LVMH , closed the Paris Fashion Week. This catwalk season has been disrupted by the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak which kept Chinese buyers, journalists and socialites from European fashion events.<br />
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French labels Agnes b. and A.P.C had to cancel their presentation in Paris while in Milan, Giorgio Armani held its show behind closed doors.<br />
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Prada and Gucci have already postponed their upcoming cruise 2021 show, initially planned in May, due to the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/indian-automakers-say-china-coronavirus-outbreak-hitting-parts-supply-283591">coronavirus outbreak.</a></p>


Louis Vuitton wrapped up Paris Fashion week on Tuesday with a mix-up of retro-chic, sporty and futuristic looks set to a baroque soundtrack sung by a choir in costume.

Louis Vuitton wrapped up Paris Fashion week on Tuesday with a mix-up of retro-chic, sporty and futuristic looks set to a baroque soundtrack sung by a choir in costume. Plunged into darkness, the audience inside the Louvre's Court Carree gasped as the curtain rose to reveal a terraced backdrop with hundreds of singers dressed in period costumes from the 15th century to the 1950s. Also read: Christian Dior plays with 1970s influences at Paris Fashion Week The first models strutted down the catwalk in buffed-up petticoats and voluminous, multicoloured jackets, in a collection designer Nicolas Ghesquiere called "Collisions of Time". In front of an audience that included the A-list actresses Léa Seydoux, Alicia Vikander and Florence Pugh, models also wore sport-inspired outfits styled on bomber jackets, mechanic overalls and embroidered bullfighter`s boleros. "This collection is the anti-total-look," Gesquiere said in the show notes. "Functional clothing can be ceremonial dress and vice versa. I want it to be open, energetic and spontaneous." Louis Vuitton, the flagship brand of the world's biggest luxury group LVMH , closed the Paris Fashion Week. This catwalk season has been disrupted by the fast-spreading coronavirus outbreak which kept Chinese buyers, journalists and socialites from European fashion events. French labels Agnes b. and A.P.C had to cancel their presentation in Paris while in Milan, Giorgio Armani held its show behind closed doors. Prada and Gucci have already postponed their upcoming cruise 2021 show, initially planned in May, due to the coronavirus outbreak.

Louis Vuitton's clash of styles wraps up Paris Fashion Week

Louis Vuitton wrapped up Paris Fashion week on Tuesday (March 3) with a mix-up of retro-chic, sporty and futuristic looks set to a baroque soundtrack sung by a choir in costume.

Louis Vuitton unveils eclectic collection against live backdrop

<p>Look who's making history, our very own Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as she becomes the first Indian actor to feature in a Louis Vuitton campaign.</p>

<p>Sharing the news and the first look of the campaign on her Instagram, the actress wrote that she will be joining the Louis Vuitton family for a pre-fall campaign. She wrote, "I am beyond thrilled to be joining the Louis Vuitton family! To be a part of Nicholas Ghesquière's vision for the world’s most iconic brand is not only exciting but also very humbling!"</p>

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<p>Deepika Padukone appears in a fashionable avatar, donning some straight-from-the-runway look -- mint green boots, oversized coat, open hair and minimal makeup as a ghost appears in the background, trying its best to scare her but she sits like the comfortable diva she is!</p>

<p>Nicolas Ghesquiere, whom Deepika has also tagged in the post, is a world-renowned fashion photographer and the master-mind behind LV's ongoing campaign.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Deepika Padukone joins 'Game of Thrones' actor Sophie Turne and 'Wild Child'&nbsp;actor Emma Roberts for this global campaign.&nbsp;</p>

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Look who's making history, our very own Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as she becomes the first Indian actor to feature in a Louis Vuitton campaign. Sharing the news and the first look of the campaign on her Instagram, the actress wrote that she will be joining the Louis Vuitton family for a pre-fall campaign.

Look who's making history, our very own Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone as she becomes the first Indian actor to feature in a Louis Vuitton campaign. Sharing the news and the first look of the campaign on her Instagram, the actress wrote that she will be joining the Louis Vuitton family for a pre-fall campaign. She wrote, "I am beyond thrilled to be joining the Louis Vuitton family! To be a part of Nicholas Ghesquière's vision for the world’s most iconic brand is not only exciting but also very humbling!" View this post on Instagram I am beyond thrilled to be joining the Louis Vuitton family! To be a part of Nicholas Ghesquière's vision for the world’s most iconic brand is not only exciting but also very humbling! Presenting... #LVprefall20 BOOM!👊🏽 @louisvuitton @nicolasghesquiere #louisvuitton A post shared by Deepika Padukone (@deepikapadukone) on Jan 22, 2020 at 9:35pm PST × Deepika Padukone appears in a fashionable avatar, donning some straight-from-the-runway look -- mint green boots, oversized coat, open hair and minimal makeup as a ghost appears in the background, trying its best to scare her but she sits like the comfortable diva she is! Nicolas Ghesquiere, whom Deepika has also tagged in the post, is a world-renowned fashion photographer and the master-mind behind LV's ongoing campaign. Deepika Padukone joins 'Game of Thrones' actor Sophie Turne and 'Wild Child' actor Emma Roberts for this global campaign. View this post on Instagram Welcome to The Devil’s Mansion 😈 Enter at your own risk. #louisvuitton #LVprefall20 A post shared by Sophie Turner (@sophiet) on Jan 22, 2020 at 2:51pm PST ×

Deepika Padukone features in her first Louis Vuitton campaign

<p>French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has snapped up the world’s second-largest diamond.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The diamond, a 1,758-carat gem known as the Sewelo diamond, was purchased by the luxury fashion brand for “millions” as the brand turns its attention from leather handbags to high jewellery.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The Sewelo diamond was found in Botswana in April 2019 at the Karowe mine by Lucara Diamond Corp. The name of the gem means “rare find” in Tswana - one of the languages spoken in Botswana, according to Independent.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following the acquisition, the brand will work with the HB Company, a diamond manufacturer from Antwerp, to cut and polish the diamond into smaller stones that will be featured in a collection of jewellery, with Lucara getting a “non-material upfront fee” and retaining a 50 per cent interest in the polished diamonds from the Sewelo.</p>

<p>The diamond mining company also said that five per cent of all the retail sales generated from the collection will be "invested directly back into Botswana on community-based initiatives".</p>


French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has snapped up the world’s second-largest diamond. The diamond, a 1,758-carat gem known as the Sewelo diamond, was purchased by the luxury fashion brand for “millions” as the brand turns its attention from leather handbags to high jewellery.

French luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton has snapped up the world’s second-largest diamond. The diamond, a 1,758-carat gem known as the Sewelo diamond, was purchased by the luxury fashion brand for “millions” as the brand turns its attention from leather handbags to high jewellery. The Sewelo diamond was found in Botswana in April 2019 at the Karowe mine by Lucara Diamond Corp. The name of the gem means “rare find” in Tswana - one of the languages spoken in Botswana, according to Independent. Following the acquisition, the brand will work with the HB Company, a diamond manufacturer from Antwerp, to cut and polish the diamond into smaller stones that will be featured in a collection of jewellery, with Lucara getting a “non-material upfront fee” and retaining a 50 per cent interest in the polished diamonds from the Sewelo. The diamond mining company also said that five per cent of all the retail sales generated from the collection will be "invested directly back into Botswana on community-based initiatives".

Louis Vuitton snaps up world's second-biggest diamond

<p>Taiwanese-Canadian actor and supermodel Godfrey Gao, the first Asian to be the face of Louis Vuitton, died while filming a TV show in China on Wednesday.</p>

<p>The 35-year-old Gao collapsed in the eastern city of Ningbo while on the set of "Chase Me", a competitive sports reality show in China's Zhejiang Television.</p>

<p>A statement from the network said Mr Gao had slowed and fallen to the ground while running during filming, and that the hospital had confirmed it was sudden cardiac death.</p>

<p>His management company Jetstar Entertainment said in a statement posted on the Twitter-like Weibo platform that Mr Gao had fainted and was declared dead after nearly three hours of medical care.</p>

<p>The statement thanked "every fan who loves Godfrey" and said his death was "extremely painful".</p>

<p>In 2011 Mr Gao became the first Asian model to be signed by Louis Vuitton, and he played the role of Magnus Bane in 2013 Hollywood action film "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones".</p>


Taiwanese-Canadian actor and supermodel Godfrey Gao, the first Asian to be the face of Louis Vuitton, died while filming a TV show in China on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Gao collapsed in the eastern city of Ningbo while on the set of "Chase Me", a competitive sports reality show in China's Zhejiang Television.

Taiwanese-Canadian actor and supermodel Godfrey Gao, the first Asian to be the face of Louis Vuitton, died while filming a TV show in China on Wednesday. The 35-year-old Gao collapsed in the eastern city of Ningbo while on the set of "Chase Me", a competitive sports reality show in China's Zhejiang Television. A statement from the network said Mr Gao had slowed and fallen to the ground while running during filming, and that the hospital had confirmed it was sudden cardiac death. His management company Jetstar Entertainment said in a statement posted on the Twitter-like Weibo platform that Mr Gao had fainted and was declared dead after nearly three hours of medical care. The statement thanked "every fan who loves Godfrey" and said his death was "extremely painful". In 2011 Mr Gao became the first Asian model to be signed by Louis Vuitton, and he played the role of Magnus Bane in 2013 Hollywood action film "The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones".

Supermodel-actor Godfrey Gao, the first Asian face for luxury brand Louis Vuitton dead

<p>Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is no longer the world's second-richest person.&nbsp;</p>

<p>French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury goods maker LVMH (LVMHF), overtook Gates on Tuesday on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.&nbsp;</p>

<p>This is for the first time in a seven-year run that Bill Gates’s number 2 position has gone on to someone else.</p>

<p>Meanwhile, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos retained the top spot on the list.</p>

<p>Bernard Arnault now has a wealth of $107.6 billion, which is about $200 million more than Bill Gates. The business conglomerate Bernard Arnault had added $39 billion to his riches in 2019 alone, the biggest wealth gain in that duration among 500 billionaires.</p>

<p><strong>Philanthropy costs Bill Gates second spot</strong></p>

<p>Bill Gates, the co-founder of Bill &amp; Melinda Gates Foundation had donated more than $35 billion to his organisation. According to Bloomberg reports, “were it not for Gates’ philanthropic giving, he’d still be the world’s richest person.”<br />
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Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is no longer the world's second-richest person. French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury goods maker LVMH (LVMHF), overtook Gates on Tuesday on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is no longer the world's second-richest person. French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the CEO of luxury goods maker LVMH (LVMHF), overtook Gates on Tuesday on the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This is for the first time in a seven-year run that Bill Gates’s number 2 position has gone on to someone else. Meanwhile, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos retained the top spot on the list. Bernard Arnault now has a wealth of $107.6 billion, which is about $200 million more than Bill Gates. The business conglomerate Bernard Arnault had added $39 billion to his riches in 2019 alone, the biggest wealth gain in that duration among 500 billionaires. Philanthropy costs Bill Gates second spot Bill Gates, the co-founder of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation had donated more than $35 billion to his organisation. According to Bloomberg reports, “were it not for Gates’ philanthropic giving, he’d still be the world’s richest person.” (With inputs from agencies)

Louis Vuitton CEO Bernard Arnault topples Bill Gates as world’s second richest person

<p>On Monday, the French multinational luxury brand LVMH&nbsp;announced a tie-up with British designer Stella McCartney whose brand is&nbsp;known for its&nbsp;animal-friendly ethics. The announcement comes after Stella ended a long term partnership with LVMH's arch-rival Kering.&nbsp;</p>

<p>LVMH owns various fashion labels, including Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. Although they gave no financial details, it was said that Stella McCartney would have majority ownership of her label and will stay on as the creative chief.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Like most fashion brands these days, LVMH&nbsp;has been trying to increase its environmental credentials since young shoppers are showing a penchant for 'greener' brands which do not deal use&nbsp;animal fur.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Stella has been a long-time advocate of green fashion, relying on imitation leather for her handbags and participating in numerous initiatives to promote the second-hand luxury market.&nbsp;<br />
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"A decisive factor was that she was the first to put sustainability and ethical issues on the front stage, very early on," LVMH's billionaire boss Bernard Arnault said of the deal in a statement.&nbsp;<br />
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Stella will be advising&nbsp;LVMH's executive committee on matters of sustainability, the group added.&nbsp;<br />
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LVMH's move to pair up with Stella McCartney&nbsp;also ramps up&nbsp;their&nbsp;competition with Kering.<br />
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Even though Kering is a much smaller group than LVMH, they are the owners of one of the most popular luxury fashion brand- Gucci. The group, which is run by French billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault had been steadily helping Stella build her brand for almost 17 years before she bought back her 50% stake in March, earlier this year.&nbsp;<br />
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When asked about her reasons for leaving Kering, the designer did not reveal much and just said, "Having control of the company is important when your name is above the door and I think if you have that option it's rude not to."</p>

<p>Stella also said in a statement that she had received interest from other investors.&nbsp;<br />
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"While these approaches were interesting none could match the conversation I had with Bernard Arnault and his son Antoine," McCartney told a news agency, adding that the group wanted to "accelerate the full potential of the brand."<br />
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Stella McCartney was born in London and is the daughter of 'Beatles' singer Paul McCartney.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>

<p>She had launched her label in partnership with the Gucci group in 2001.&nbsp;</p>


On Monday, the French multinational luxury brand LVMH announced a tie-up with British designer Stella McCartney whose brand is known for its animal-friendly ethics.

On Monday, the French multinational luxury brand LVMH announced a tie-up with British designer Stella McCartney whose brand is known for its animal-friendly ethics. The announcement comes after Stella ended a long term partnership with LVMH's arch-rival Kering. LVMH owns various fashion labels, including Givenchy, Louis Vuitton and Christian Dior. Although they gave no financial details, it was said that Stella McCartney would have majority ownership of her label and will stay on as the creative chief. Like most fashion brands these days, LVMH has been trying to increase its environmental credentials since young shoppers are showing a penchant for 'greener' brands which do not deal use animal fur. Stella has been a long-time advocate of green fashion, relying on imitation leather for her handbags and participating in numerous initiatives to promote the second-hand luxury market. "A decisive factor was that she was the first to put sustainability and ethical issues on the front stage, very early on," LVMH's billionaire boss Bernard Arnault said of the deal in a statement. Stella will be advising LVMH's executive committee on matters of sustainability, the group added. LVMH's move to pair up with Stella McCartney also ramps up their competition with Kering. Even though Kering is a much smaller group than LVMH, they are the owners of one of the most popular luxury fashion brand- Gucci. The group, which is run by French billionaire, Francois-Henri Pinault had been steadily helping Stella build her brand for almost 17 years before she bought back her 50% stake in March, earlier this year. When asked about her reasons for leaving Kering, the designer did not reveal much and just said, "Having control of the company is important when your name is above the door and I think if you have that option it's rude not to." Stella also said in a statement that she had received interest from other investors. "While these approaches were interesting none could match the conversation I had with Bernard Arnault and his son Antoine," McCartney told a news agency, adding that the group wanted to "accelerate the full potential of the brand." Stella McCartney was born in London and is the daughter of 'Beatles' singer Paul McCartney. She had launched her label in partnership with the Gucci group in 2001.

Luxury fashion brand LVMH teams up with Stella McCartney, igniting old fashion rivalries

<p>Louis Vuitton, LVMH's biggest sales driver, has beefed up stocks of its handbags and other luxury wares to feed its growing online business in mainland China, as Chinese consumers spend more at home, its management told analysts.</p>

<p>Chinese shoppers are increasingly splurging on high-end fashion and accessories locally rather than overseas, encouraged by a levelling out of prices as import tariffs drop, although that has penalised some brands struggling to capture the shift.</p>

<p>Vuitton is benefiting thanks in part to a Chinese e-commerce push, according to analysts who attended a two-day closed-door briefing with the brand and LVMH.</p>

<p>More broadly, demand for Vuitton products within mainland China was still at "unheard of" levels, its CEO Michael Burke was quoted as saying. LVMH had no immediate comment.</p>

<p>"Although only a third of spend on Louis Vuitton is currently local, this is growing twice as fast and a 50:50 split is now on the cards," Citi analyst Flavio Cereda wrote in a note.</p>

<p>Over the past nine months, Vuitton shifted inventories from neighbouring countries to its e-commerce site in China, which now accounted for 8 per cent of the brand's sales there, Cereda added.</p>

<p>Vuitton launched its online business in China in mid-2017 - just after Kering-owned rival Gucci - with Prada and Hermes following suit.</p>

<p>Jeweller Tiffany, which has suffered from sharply lower spending among Chinese tourists in the United States, said this week it also planned to invest in e-commerce operations in China.</p>

<p>Relations between the world's two largest economies have soured amid a trade war, adding to a tougher backdrop for luxury firms in their biggest markets.</p>

<p>But Vuitton gave a rosy view of its US&nbsp;business and told analysts it had opened its third U.S. handbag manufacturing site, in Texas.</p>

<p>"Investors should be reassured by Louis Vuitton's 'healthy' trends in Asia and the United States," RBC Capital Markets analyst Rogerio Fujimori wrote.</p>

<p>LVMH shares were flat at the close of trading on Thursday, after rising more than 2 per cent earlier in the day and hitting record highs of 357.10 euros ($403.27).</p>

<p>Vuitton, with annual sales around the 10.5 billion-euro mark, aims to make 1 billion euros in revenues from its watches and jewellery in the coming years, RBC's Fujimori added.</p>

<p>It has already passed that threshold in its women's and men's clothing ranges, Fujimori's said.</p>

<p>Asked by analysts whether LVMH might buy Chanel - after the French label sparked speculation it was on the block when it published earnings for the first time last June - the group's CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony said its size would be a challenge for any buyer.</p>

<p>Guiony said Chanel was worth closer to 100 billion euros than the 50 billion euros often cited in media reports, Jefferies' Cereda wrote.</p>


Louis Vuitton, LVMH's biggest sales driver, has beefed up stocks of its handbags and other luxury wares to feed its growing online business in mainland China, as Chinese consumers spend more at home, its management told analysts.

Louis Vuitton, LVMH's biggest sales driver, has beefed up stocks of its handbags and other luxury wares to feed its growing online business in mainland China, as Chinese consumers spend more at home, its management told analysts. Chinese shoppers are increasingly splurging on high-end fashion and accessories locally rather than overseas, encouraged by a levelling out of prices as import tariffs drop, although that has penalised some brands struggling to capture the shift. Vuitton is benefiting thanks in part to a Chinese e-commerce push, according to analysts who attended a two-day closed-door briefing with the brand and LVMH. More broadly, demand for Vuitton products within mainland China was still at "unheard of" levels, its CEO Michael Burke was quoted as saying. LVMH had no immediate comment. "Although only a third of spend on Louis Vuitton is currently local, this is growing twice as fast and a 50:50 split is now on the cards," Citi analyst Flavio Cereda wrote in a note. Over the past nine months, Vuitton shifted inventories from neighbouring countries to its e-commerce site in China, which now accounted for 8 per cent of the brand's sales there, Cereda added. Vuitton launched its online business in China in mid-2017 - just after Kering-owned rival Gucci - with Prada and Hermes following suit. Jeweller Tiffany, which has suffered from sharply lower spending among Chinese tourists in the United States, said this week it also planned to invest in e-commerce operations in China. Relations between the world's two largest economies have soured amid a trade war, adding to a tougher backdrop for luxury firms in their biggest markets. But Vuitton gave a rosy view of its US business and told analysts it had opened its third U.S. handbag manufacturing site, in Texas. "Investors should be reassured by Louis Vuitton's 'healthy' trends in Asia and the United States," RBC Capital Markets analyst Rogerio Fujimori wrote. LVMH shares were flat at the close of trading on Thursday, after rising more than 2 per cent earlier in the day and hitting record highs of 357.10 euros ($403.27). Vuitton, with annual sales around the 10.5 billion-euro mark, aims to make 1 billion euros in revenues from its watches and jewellery in the coming years, RBC's Fujimori added. It has already passed that threshold in its women's and men's clothing ranges, Fujimori's said. Asked by analysts whether LVMH might buy Chanel - after the French label sparked speculation it was on the block when it published earnings for the first time last June - the group's CFO Jean-Jacques Guiony said its size would be a challenge for any buyer. Guiony said Chanel was worth closer to 100 billion euros than the 50 billion euros often cited in media reports, Jefferies' Cereda wrote.

Louis Vuitton sees demand in mainland China picking up steam

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/michael-jacksons-daughter-paris-has-this-to-say-on-sexual-abuse-documentary-against-him-201981">Paris Jackson, daughter of the late superstar Michael</a>, struck down rumours that she attempted suicide Saturday, assailing "liars" in an expletive-laden tweet.</p>

<p>Celebrity news website TMZ initially ran the report saying Jackson, a 20-year-old model, was hospitalised after a suicide attempt at her Los Angeles home.</p>

<p>Without providing additional details a police spokesman told AFP that units from Hollywood responded to an "attempt suicide" requiring an ambulance, at about 7:30 am, after which the "subject was transported to a local hospital."</p>

<p>Jackson has been open about her struggles with mental health. She attempted to kill herself in 2013, and told Rolling Stone magazine she had previously attempted suicide "multiple times."</p>

<p>Saturday's rumours follow weeks of fallout over a documentary detailing pedophilia accusations against Michael Jackson, who died in 2009 of an overdose.</p>

<p>The model tweeted recently it was "not my role" to defend her father's legacy, saying other family members were carrying the torch and she supports them.</p>

<p>"I'm just tryna get everyone to chill out and go with the flow, be mellow and think about the bigger picture. that's me," Jackson tweeted.</p>

<p>In a later tweet, she said "my father handled his trials and tribulations with grace, peace, and love. it's a more effective way of life. i suggest we all take that as an example."</p>

<p>A number of radio stations from Australia to Canada have shelved Jackson's catalogue in light of the "Leaving Neverland" documentary.</p>

<p>French luxury brand Louis Vuitton dropped Jackson-themed clothing on Thursday from a collection it had shown at Paris Fashion Week in January, saying it found the "allegations in the documentary deeply troubling and disturbing."</p>


Paris Jackson, daughter of the late superstar Michael, struck down rumours that she attempted suicide Saturday, assailing "liars" in an expletive-laden tweet. Celebrity news website TMZ initially ran the report saying Jackson, a 20-year-old model, was hospitalised after a suicide attempt at her Los Angeles home.

Paris Jackson, daughter of the late superstar Michael, struck down rumours that she attempted suicide Saturday, assailing "liars" in an expletive-laden tweet. Celebrity news website TMZ initially ran the report saying Jackson, a 20-year-old model, was hospitalised after a suicide attempt at her Los Angeles home. Without providing additional details a police spokesman told AFP that units from Hollywood responded to an "attempt suicide" requiring an ambulance, at about 7:30 am, after which the "subject was transported to a local hospital." Jackson has been open about her struggles with mental health. She attempted to kill herself in 2013, and told Rolling Stone magazine she had previously attempted suicide "multiple times." Saturday's rumours follow weeks of fallout over a documentary detailing pedophilia accusations against Michael Jackson, who died in 2009 of an overdose. The model tweeted recently it was "not my role" to defend her father's legacy, saying other family members were carrying the torch and she supports them. "I'm just tryna get everyone to chill out and go with the flow, be mellow and think about the bigger picture. that's me," Jackson tweeted. In a later tweet, she said "my father handled his trials and tribulations with grace, peace, and love. it's a more effective way of life. i suggest we all take that as an example." A number of radio stations from Australia to Canada have shelved Jackson's catalogue in light of the "Leaving Neverland" documentary. French luxury brand Louis Vuitton dropped Jackson-themed clothing on Thursday from a collection it had shown at Paris Fashion Week in January, saying it found the "allegations in the documentary deeply troubling and disturbing."

Michael Jackson's daughter says she did not try to commit suicide

<p>Louis Vuitton brought Paris Fashion Week to a close with a novel catwalk gimmick on Tuesday (March 5), building a replica of the pipes and scaffolding exterior of the Pompidou modern art centre within the heart of the Louvre.</p>

<p>Vuitton, originally a luggage maker now famed for its handbags, is one in a stable of LVMH-owned brands that put on lavish shows in recent days.</p>

<p>Vuitton's womenswear designer Nicolas Ghesquiere has stamped a futuristic slant on the brand's look since the start of his tenure in 2014.</p>

<p>His latest collection carried on that trend, with an urban, punk vibe in parts and flashbacks to the 1980s, with bold shoulders and jarring colours.</p>


Louis Vuitton brought Paris Fashion Week to a close with a novel catwalk gimmick on Tuesday (March 5), building a replica of the pipes and scaffolding exterior of the Pompidou modern art centre within the heart of the Louvre.

Louis Vuitton brought Paris Fashion Week to a close with a novel catwalk gimmick on Tuesday (March 5), building a replica of the pipes and scaffolding exterior of the Pompidou modern art centre within the heart of the Louvre. Vuitton, originally a luggage maker now famed for its handbags, is one in a stable of LVMH-owned brands that put on lavish shows in recent days. Vuitton's womenswear designer Nicolas Ghesquiere has stamped a futuristic slant on the brand's look since the start of his tenure in 2014. His latest collection carried on that trend, with an urban, punk vibe in parts and flashbacks to the 1980s, with bold shoulders and jarring colours.

Louis Vuitton tops off Paris fashion season with a museum mash-up

<p>French luxury giant LVMH said Friday that it had reached agreement to buy hotel group Belmond, whose properties include the Copocabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro and Cipriani in Venice, in a transaction worth $3.2 billion (2.8 billion euros).</p>

<p>LVMH said it would acquire Belmond for $25.00 per class A share in cash. That represents a premium of 42 per cent over their closing value of $17.65 on the NY Stock Exchange on Thursday.</p>

<p>The equity value of the transaction comes in at $2.6 billion, but LVMH put the enterprise value, a measure which includes debt and preferred shares, at $3.2 billion.</p>

<p>The firms said they expect the transaction to be completed in the first half of next year, subject to approval by Belmond’s shareholders and approval by the relevant competition authorities.</p>

<p>Belmond began over 40 years ago with the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice. It now owns and operates a collection of high-end hotels around the world as well as offering rail and river cruises.</p>

<p>"This acquisition will significantly increase LVMH’s presence in the ultimate hospitality world," said LVMH's chief executive Bernard Arnault.</p>

<p>"Belmond delivers unique experiences to discerning travellers and owns a number of exceptional assets in the most desirable destinations," he added.</p>

<p>The Bermuda-registered group earned an operating profit of $140 million on revenues of $572 million in the twelve months ended September 30, 2018.</p>

<p>"Following a strategic review... the Board has concluded that this transaction with LVMH provides compelling and certain value for our shareholders as well as an exciting path forward with a group that appreciates Belmond’s irreplaceable assets and strong management team."</p>


French luxury giant LVMH said Friday that it had reached agreement to buy hotel group Belmond, whose properties include the Copocabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro and Cipriani in Venice, in a transaction worth $3.

French luxury giant LVMH said Friday that it had reached agreement to buy hotel group Belmond, whose properties include the Copocabana Palace in Rio de Janeiro and Cipriani in Venice, in a transaction worth $3.2 billion (2.8 billion euros). LVMH said it would acquire Belmond for $25.00 per class A share in cash. That represents a premium of 42 per cent over their closing value of $17.65 on the NY Stock Exchange on Thursday. The equity value of the transaction comes in at $2.6 billion, but LVMH put the enterprise value, a measure which includes debt and preferred shares, at $3.2 billion. The firms said they expect the transaction to be completed in the first half of next year, subject to approval by Belmond’s shareholders and approval by the relevant competition authorities. Belmond began over 40 years ago with the acquisition of Hotel Cipriani in Venice. It now owns and operates a collection of high-end hotels around the world as well as offering rail and river cruises. "This acquisition will significantly increase LVMH’s presence in the ultimate hospitality world," said LVMH's chief executive Bernard Arnault. "Belmond delivers unique experiences to discerning travellers and owns a number of exceptional assets in the most desirable destinations," he added. The Bermuda-registered group earned an operating profit of $140 million on revenues of $572 million in the twelve months ended September 30, 2018. "Following a strategic review... the Board has concluded that this transaction with LVMH provides compelling and certain value for our shareholders as well as an exciting path forward with a group that appreciates Belmond’s irreplaceable assets and strong management team."

France's Louis Vuitton to buy hotel group Belmond for $3.2 billion

<p>In a giant move, French luxury label Louis Vuitton announced its new artistic director of menswear -- American designer and celebrity DJ Virgil Abloh on Monday.&nbsp</p>

<p>The major news shook up the top of men's fashion as Virgil takes over from Kim Jones who departed last week.&nbsp</p>

<p>37-year-old Virgil, a longtime friend of rap star Kanye West became the second black man to hold such an important position in the intimate luxury fashion circle. The first is French designer&nbspOlivier Rousteing who is responsible for both Balmain's men and women's lines.</p>

<p>In a statement released by the brand, Virgil said, "It is an honour for me to accept the position of men's artistic director for Louis Vuitton.&nbspI find the heritage and creative integrity of the house are key inspirations and will look to reference them both while drawing parallels to modern times."</p>

<p>Virgil teased the news by posing with a&nbspvintage Louis Vuitton travel chest on his Instagram page.</p>

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<p>He had earlier teased a photo of himself in a white T-shirt with initials 'SHM' that stood for "something huge Monday".</p>

<p><iframe allowtransparency="true" class="instagram-media instagram-media-rendered" data-instgrm-payload-id="instagram-media-payload-1" frameborder="0" height="870" id="instagram-embed-1" scrolling="no" src="https://www.instagram.com/p/BguW7WrA8JA/embed/captioned/?cr=1&v=8&wp=658#%7B%22ci%22%3A1%2C%22os%22%3A2604.799999971874%7D" style="background: rgb(255, 255, 255) border-radius: 3px max-width: 658px width: calc(100% - 2px) box-shadow: none border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219) display: block padding: 0px margin: 0px 0px 12px"></iframe>Virgil is a former architect who has won laurels for his own brand called Off-White label that is famous amongst the likes of Kardashian-West family. Raised in the US state of Illinois by Ghanaian parents, Virgil's mother was a seamstress who taught him her trade before he went on to study civil engineering and later architecture. He began his fashion career alongside his friend Kanye West as a 500 euro-a-month intern at Italian label Fendi, setting up his own label in 2012. The following year West made him his creative partner.</p>


In a giant move, French luxury label Louis Vuitton announced its new artistic director of menswear

In a giant move, French luxury label Louis Vuitton announced its new artistic director of menswear -- American designer and celebrity DJ Virgil Abloh on Monday. The major news shook up the top of men's fashion as Virgil takes over from Kim Jones who departed last week. 37-year-old Virgil, a longtime friend of rap star Kanye West became the second black man to hold such an important position in the intimate luxury fashion circle. The first is French designer&nbspOlivier Rousteing who is responsible for both Balmain's men and women's lines. In a statement released by the brand, Virgil said, "It is an honour for me to accept the position of men's artistic director for Louis Vuitton.&nbspI find the heritage and creative integrity of the house are key inspirations and will look to reference them both while drawing parallels to modern times." Virgil teased the news by posing with a&nbspvintage Louis Vuitton travel chest on his Instagram page. He had earlier teased a photo of himself in a white T-shirt with initials 'SHM' that stood for "something huge Monday". Virgil is a former architect who has won laurels for his own brand called Off-White label that is famous amongst the likes of Kardashian-West family. Raised in the US state of Illinois by Ghanaian parents, Virgil's mother was a seamstress who taught him her trade before he went on to study civil engineering and later architecture. He began his fashion career alongside his friend Kanye West as a 500 euro-a-month intern at Italian label Fendi, setting up his own label in 2012. The following year West made him his creative partner.

Kanye West's friend Virgil Abloh takes over Louis Vuitton's menswear

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