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The case of the giant Vuitton trunk on the Champs-Élysées

What lies behind the giant trunk concealing the forthcoming Louis Vuitton building at 103 Avenue des Champs-Élysées?© Studio Pachamama

Hidden behind a gigantic monogrammed trunk, the forthcoming Vuitton flagship at 103 Avenue des Champs-Élysées is a major LVMH project. Floor by floor, from the shop to the gallery and even a hypothetical hotel, Glitz.paris can reveal the planned layout, complete with plans and virtual projections.

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Sale of former Karl Lagerfeld mansion held for ransom by Gabon's creditors

The sale of the Hôtel Pozzo di Borgo has ground to a standstill. Long the Paris home of German designer Karl Lagerfeld, the historic mansion, now owned by the central African state of Gabon, has garnered interest from luxury magnates, including Bernard Arnault.

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Shuffled from investor to investor, Kiko remains stuck in the red

The Italian cosmetics giant Kiko has been acquired by the L Catterton investment fund, which has links with LVMH. But the brand has been struggling to turn a profit for years.

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Dior decrees strict rules for department stores

The luxury house places rigorous conditions on how its products may be sold in department store concessions not run by the brand itself. A Printemps personal shopper broke those rules when he shipped Dior products to a customer abroad, and was duly fired.

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Sidney Toledano, LVMH Fashion's comeback king

Three months after being appointed head of LVMH Fashion Group - the division responsible for all the firm's fashion houses except for Dior and Louis Vuitton - Michael Burke has drastically reduced his management role.

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French clothing industry body DEFI exhibits lacklustre response to sustainability issues

Speeding up the French fashion industry's transition towards sustainable practices is a key goal of France's DEFI, a public organisation funded through a special tax on French clothing companies. But Glitz.paris can reveal that the discourse during DEFI training sessions has deviated from that aim.

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Chanel bolsters Eres, from Paris to the Emirates

Chanel has begun renovation work inside the building at 40 Avenue Montaigne, in Paris's 8th arrondissement. A small, 36 m2 space will serve to expand the adjacent Eres boutique.

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Fondation Louis Vuitton's 2025 line-up revealed

Just days into the Henri Matisse and Ellsworth Kelly exhibitions, the Fondation Louis Vuitton is already prepping for its next events. We can reveal the names of the artists it has picked out for 2024 and 2025.

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Ritz Paris president relinquishes two directorships

While the Ritz Paris remains the subject of a tug-of-war among the heirs of former owner Mohamed Al Fayed, the hotel's president has just given up a pair of his director roles, hinting at possible changes to come.

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Francky Bendahan, sneakerhead and luxury streetwear consultant

Francky Bendahan, also known as Francky B., a leading light on the Paris sneakerhead scene.© Studio Pachamama

A key mover and shaker in the collector trainer market, Francky B. is also advising luxury brands on tapping into the fast-growing streetwear scene.

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Tapestry defends its merger with Capri using the LVMH-Tiffany example

US luxury group Tapestry's merger with Capri Holdings has been blocked by a complaint from the Federal Trade Commission, concerned about the risk of a handbag monopoly. Tapestry has hit back and accused the regulator of inconsistency, given it authorised a similar merger in the jewellery sector when LVMH bought out Tiffany's.

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