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Monterey 2026 closed at a record USD 758.3 million, up 75% on last year. But sell-through was flat at 75%: the same proportion of cars sold, at much higher prices. A supply story wearing a demand headline.
Monterey 2026 closed at a record USD 758.3 million, up 75% on last year. But sell-through was flat at 75%: the same proportion of cars sold, at much higher prices. A supply story wearing a demand headline.
Monterey 2026 closed at a record USD 758.3 million, up 75% on last year. But sell-through was flat at 75%: the same proportion of cars sold, at much higher prices. A supply story wearing a demand headline.
Monterey 2026 closed at a record USD 758.3 million, up 75% on last year. But sell-through was flat at 75%: the same proportion of cars sold, at much higher prices. A supply story wearing a demand headline.
Luxury collectibles are now the second-largest revenue stream at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. The houses are not selling watches for the margin, they are buying a client relationship at twenty-five to consign a painting at fifty.
Luxury collectibles are now the second-largest revenue stream at Christie’s and Sotheby’s. The houses are not selling watches for the margin, they are buying a client relationship at twenty-five to consign a painting at fifty.
Combined auction sales at Christie’s, Sotheby’s and Phillips reached USD 6.77 billion in the first half, up nearly 70%. But close to a third came from single-owner collections and lot counts remain below the peak.
Louis Vuitton crowned the FIFA World Cup 2026 final on July 19 at New York New Jersey Stadium, presenting the official Trophy Trunk that carried football’s most coveted prize onto the pitch before Spain defeated Argentina 1-0. For the fifth consecutive tournament, victory travelled in Louis Vuitton. The ceremony, watched by more than a billion viewers, condensed everything the maison has built since 2010: craft, protocol and a stagecraft that no other luxury fashion house currently commands on the world’s biggest sporting stage. Here is what the trunk is, how the ceremony unfolded, and why this partnership matters for luxury branding.
The global appetite for exceptional gemstones continues to flourish as Sotheby’s latest High Jewelry auction in New York delivered remarkable results for some of the world’s most coveted treasures.
While rare colored diamonds attracted significant attention, it was a collection of extraordinary Paraíba tourmalines that captivated collectors and highlighted the growing fascination with rare luxury jewelry among the world’s wealthiest buyers.
Luxury Fashion Brands are built on more than products. They are built on symbols, stories, and creative legacies that transcend generations. Few motifs illustrate this better than Gucci’s Flora, the iconic botanical design that has remained an integral part of the Italian house’s identity for six decades.
As Flora celebrates its 60th anniversary, Gucci has unveiled a dedicated capsule collection and a Riviera inspired campaign set against the glamorous backdrop of Monte Carlo. The celebration highlights how Luxury Fashion Brands continue to transform heritage into contemporary desirability while engaging a new generation of global luxury consumers.
