HIGHLIGHTS

NOMINATION

Jonathan Anderson, former creative director of Loewe, has been appointed as the new artistic director of Dior Men, succeeding Kim Jones who departed in January 2025. Anderson, renowned for his innovative and conceptual designs, will unveil his inaugural collection for Dior Men during Paris Men's Fashion Week in June 2025.

HAUTE COUTURE

Duran Lantink has been appointed as the new permanent Creative Director of the iconic fashion house Jean Paul Gaultier. Known for his bold and innovative designs, he brings a fresh vision to the brand. His appointment marks a new chapter in the house’s creative evolution.

FASHION

Dior unveiled its Fall 2025 women’s collection in the historic Toji Temple gardens in Kyoto, Japan, on April 15, 2025, transforming the UNESCO World Heritage site into a runway beneath cherry blossoms. Creative director Maria Grazia Chiuri merged French couture codes with Japanese minimalism, drawing inspiration from Christian Dior’s 1950s collaborations with Japanese artisans.

ECONOMY

Luxury giant LVMH reported a 3% revenue decline in Q1 2025 to €20.3 billion, missing analyst expectations of 2% growth. Its flagship Fashion & Leather Goods division (including Louis Vuitton and Dior) fell 5%, far below projections for stable performance.

AMBASSADOR

Chanel has appointed Bollywood star Ananya Panday as its first-ever brand ambassador for India, marking a significant milestone as the luxury house intensifies its focus on the rapidly growing Indian market. At just 26 years old, Panday embodies a generation characterized by evolving tastes and fiercely independent identities, which Chanel believes resonates deeply with its brand values.

CULTURE

On the occasion of the Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025, CELINE makes a bold artistic and cultural statement by joining the France Pavilion under the auspices of LVMH. To celebrate its 80th anniversary, the Parisian Maison presents the exhibition “CELINE Maki-e”, a contemporary tribute to the ancestral Japanese lacquer art.

A FEW UPDATES

Bulgari has inaugurated the world’s largest high-end jewelry manufacturing facility dedicated to precious materials.

Parfums de Marly and INITIO Parfums Privés have reported a 41% increase in business volume, marking a strong performance for the two niche fragrance houses.

Hermès surpasses LVMH in market value.

Giorgio Armani celebrates 20 Years of Haute Couture with exhibition in Milan.

Anoushka Borghesi has been promoted to become Global Communications Director of Giorgio Armani.

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