Luxury Headlines – 12/05/2025
Luxury Headlines – 12/05/2025
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Louis Vuitton Expands US Presence in Beverly Hills
Luxury fashion house Louis Vuitton is expanding its US retail network with plans to open a Beverly Hills experiential flagship store by 2029. The 9,000 square-meter location will offer customers an immersive Louis Vuitton experience, featuring extensive retail space, an exhibition gallery, a restaurant, a café, and private areas for VIP clients. The exterior design is being led by architect Frank Gehry, known for his work on the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, while Peter Marino will oversee the interior design. Preliminary visuals suggest a contemporary aesthetic with a white façade and twisted columns.
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Porsche Inaugurates German Esports Facility
Luxury automotive brand Porsche is increasing its focus on Esports and sim racing: the automotive brand is launching a new technologically advanced racing headquarters in Cologne, Germany. The new Porsche Esports Performance Center (PEPC) serves as a dedicated facility for the 6 members of its Porsche Coanda Esports Racing Team. Equipped with 6 advanced racing simulators and an engineering workstation, the center aims to elevate the team's performance. Located within the Licht Campus of Trilux, the headquarters feature specialized lighting and include workspaces, a meeting room, a fitness area, and a display space.
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Tapestry Releases Q3 Results
Tapestry reported revenue growth of +8% year-over-year for Q3 2025, reaching $1.6 billion and exceeding both analyst expectations and company. The exceptional growth was primarily driven Tapestry’s flagship Coach brand, which posted a 15 % revenue increase to $1.3 billion and achieved a record gross margin of 79% fueled by the massive momentum the brand is currently experiencing. However, revenues for smaller brands Kate Spade and Stuart Weitzman declined by -12% and -17%, respectively. Regionally, North America noted a 9% revenue increase, while international markets grew by +8%, with Europe leading at +35%, followed by Other Asia +14%, Greater China +5%, Asia Pacific +4%, and Japan experiencing a -2% decrease. Based on this performance, Tapestry has revised its FY25 revenue guidance to approximately $6.95 billion, a +4% YoY increase, and anticipates adjusted free cash flow of around $1.3 billion.
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Estée Lauder Launches Skin Longevity Institute in Costa Rica
Estée Lauder Companies and Auberge Resorts are collaborating on the launch of the first Skin Longevity Institute in the Americas. Located at Hacienda AltaGracia in Costa Rica, within the resort's Casa de Agua Spa, the institute will offer exclusive Estée Lauder facial treatments, including Re-Nutriv skincare line and the company's SIRTIVITY-LP™ technology. The institute will also employ the EstéeLab Skin Pro diagnostic tool for personalized skincare protocols. Members of Estée Lauder’s Longevity Collective, including a mindfulness coach and esthetician, will be present to provide wellness experiences.
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De Beers Group Discontinues Lab Grown Diamond Business
De Beers Group has announced the closure of Lightbox, its lab-grown diamond brand launched in 2018, citing the persistently declining wholesale prices and increased differentiation between synthetic and natural diamond categories. CEO Al Cook emphasized that the decision reflects the company's commitment to natural diamonds while acknowledging that lab-grown diamonds have helped highlight fundamental value differences between the two categories. This move comes as De Beers works to optimize its business and position itself for profitable growth as it transitions toward becoming a standalone company. While exiting the lab-grown jewelry market, De Beers will continue investing in synthetic diamond production through its subsidiary Element Six, which focuses exclusively on industrial applications tapping into the growing potential for synthetic diamond applications in the industrial and technology space.
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Alo Moves Introduces "7 Days to Gut Health"
Alo Moves, the wellness platform from Alo Yoga, has launched "7 Days to Gut Health" in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month. This initiative is designed to improve digestion, energy, and mood by focusing on the gut-brain connection through mindful movement. Guided by a physician specializing in gut and hormonal health alongside a naturopathic Pilates instructor, the program integrates expert-led education, sustainable wellness practices, and mindful movement within daily sessions lasting under 45 minutes. Each day addresses specific themes like microbiome nourishment and stress reduction, incorporating movement, breathwork, and lifestyle guidance.
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ILIA Beauty Teams Up with Paris Saint Germain Women’s Soccer
Los Angeles based clean beauty brand ILIA Beauty founded by Sasha Plavsic has teamed up with the Paris Saint-Germain Women’s Soccer Club to in the role of its official hybrid makeup partner until 2026. This partnership is symbolic of a notable convergence between the worlds of luxury, beauty and sport, as well as tapping into the general focus on holistic health and wellness, and the increasing role and empowerment of female athletes on the world sport stage.
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