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Counterfeiters
‘Blake', the fake Chanel maker who's also mastered luxury marketing

'Blake' is making fake Chanels but selling an authentic luxury experience out of Guangzhou.© Studio Pachamama

A manufacturer based in China has, in just a few years, built up a sophisticated counterfeiting network that replicates not only bags by the French label, but also the defining hallmarks of the luxury goods trade.

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Maeght family
Gallery heirs fall foul of French anti-money laundering watchdog

The legendary Galerie Maeght in Paris has been sanctioned for failing to take adequate measures to check its clients' backgrounds after selling a work by Marc Chagall to a gallery owner found guilty in 2003 of buying works stolen from the artist's home.

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Pinault family
François Pinault's new lease of life

After taking a step back due to health issues, the Breton businessman is resuming an active role in the empire he built.

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Artemis
Giambattista Valli without Giambattista?

Relations between the Italian fashion designer and the Pinault family's holding company are continuing to sour, in part due to the provisions of his contract, which is due to expire next year.

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Avenue Montaigne
Renovation row on Paris's most glamorous shopping street

In an effort to attract high-end tenants, the bank BNP is set to completely refurbish one of its buildings on Avenue Montaigne. However, this major construction project is affecting the street's heritage and has sparked a public outcry.

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