Welcome to The Weekly Edit, your curated digest of the latest in the world of luxury. Each week, WLCC brings you a handpicked selection of industry news, insights, and stories influencing the future of high-end fashion, design, travel, real estate, and beyond. Consider this your insider’s guide to the latest in luxury.
After A Weak Year, HSBC Forecasts 2026 Growth in Luxury
After a challenging year, HSBC believes luxury brands are turning a corner, forecasting stronger performance from late 2025 into 2026. Sales across its coverage are expected to climb 3% in the second half, helped by recovery in China, easier comparisons in Europe and Japan, and launches at more accessible prices. Hermes was downgraded to Hold as growth looks limited, while LVMH and Kering were upgraded to Buy with higher price targets. HSBC highlighted Dior’s rebound, cost measures, and new leadership at Kering as key drivers, stressing that investors should track sales momentum over valuations or margins.
Via: Investing.com
Luxury Takes the Court: Fashion Shines at the US Open
At the 2025 U.S. Open, luxury fashion has made a striking serve, joining the athletic legacy of Nike and Adidas. High-end brands like Gucci, Miu Miu, Burberry, Dior, and Bottega Veneta are now prominently partnering with players (Coco Gauff, Jannik Sinner, Lorenzo Musetti, Jack Draper, Stefanos Tsitsipas, and Zheng Qinwen), blurring the lines between sport and style. Tennis’s prestige, global reach, and individual star power make it a rich marketing opportunity for luxury labels seeking both elite and aspirational consumers. As a result, courts are emerging as vibrant stages where fashion and competition intersect.
Via: Yahoo Sports
Spotlight on France’s Nautical Powerhouse: Cannes Yachting Festival 2025
The Cannes Yachting Festival, running September 9th to 14th, 2025, remains a must-attend industry event, showcasing over 700 vessels from 5–50 meters and drawing roughly 55,000 visitors to Vieux Port and Port Canto. Established in 1977, the festival reflects the global superyacht market, which generated €5.9 billion in 2023, with nearly 90% of yachts over 30 meters built in Europe. Highlighted innovations include the first Pershing GTX70 model, new entries from Beneteau, Ferretti Yachts, Jeanneau, Prestige, Lagoon, and the Allures Horizon 47. In France’s Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region, the yachting industry contributes around €1 billion in turnover and supports over 10,000 jobs.
Via: Luxury Tribune
Sotheby’s Launches Luxury Auction Week in Abu Dhabi
Sotheby’s is set to debut its inaugural Collectors’ Week in Abu Dhabi this December, signaling a major expansion into the Gulf’s luxury market. The four-day event from December 2nd to the 5th it will showcase an exceptional selection of high jewelry, rare watches, collector cars, real estate, and museum-quality art, appealing to ultra-wealthy regional and international collectors. Iconic pieces, including rare diamonds, bespoke timepieces, and exclusive supercars, will headline the auctions, reinforcing Sotheby’s reputation for curating exceptional objects of desire. The event also reflects Abu Dhabi’s growing cultural prominence and strategic investment in the global luxury ecosystem, positioning the city as a premier destination for elite collectors.
Via: Gulf News
Soho House Transitions to Private Status with $2.7 Billion Acquisition
Soho House & Co has agreed to a $2.7 billion acquisition led by MCR Hotels, marking its return to private ownership. The four-day event, hosted at the St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort, will feature high-jewelry, rare timepieces, collector cars, real estate, and museum-quality art, with highlights including a 31.86-carat pink diamond (The Desert Rose), a rare Rolex Daytona (Oyster Albino), a 2010 Aston Martin One-77, a Pagani Zonda 760 Riviera, and even competition McLaren chassis tied to the F1 Grand Prix. The auction aligns with Abu Dhabi’s cultural ascendance and ADQ’s minority stake in Sotheby’s, targeting ultra-affluent regional and global collectors.
Via: Luxury Tribune, Soho House
Chanel and Dior Preview New Designers at Venice Film Festival 2025
At the 2025 Venice Film Festival, fashion took center stage as Chanel and Dior previewed creations from their newly appointed designers ahead of official Paris debuts. Jonathan Anderson, Dior’s new creative director, unveiled more than a dozen looks, including a deconstructed minidress and a navy gown. Chanel’s Matthieu Blazy teased his vision with understated white trousers and a blouse adorned with shimmering CC buttons. Using Venice’s red carpets and gondolas as backdrops, both houses signaled a shift in strategy, soft launching collections through Hollywood glamour before the runway.
Via: The Guardian
Are Consumers Fed Up with Price Increases?
This webinar explores how ongoing price hikes affect consumer behavior, loyalty, and perceptions of value. It will address shifting spending habits, the psychology of pricing, and strategies for brands to sustain trust in a climate of rising costs.
About the Speaker: Alexandre Ferragu, professor of Marketing and Luxury Marketing, brings expertise in business development, strategy, and retail. With deep experience in branding, e-marketing, and leadership in the luxury watch and retail sectors, he provides practical insights for professionals navigating market challenges.
Details: Free for WLCC Members | Online | 11 September 2025 | 12PM NY | 5PM London | Register now: https://worldluxurychamber.com/events/are-consumers-fed-up-with-price-increases/
The Phygital Conference – LUXperience(s)
Organized by Luxus+ Club in partnership with IFOP, Valtech, ISG Luxury Program, and Paris Packaging Week, LUXperience(s) is the phygital conference dedicated to new experiences in luxury. At the heart of the program: the exclusive presentation of a major international study conducted by IFOP x Luxus+ with 4,500 luxury consumers across 7 countries. Keynotes and round tables will bring together leading voices from Louis Vuitton, Accor, LVMH, IFOP, Valtech, ISG Luxury Program, and more, to explore the shift from ownership to experience.
Details: Paris, France | Live & In person | 2 October 2025 | Book your ticket: https://worldluxurychamber.com/events/luxperiences/
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