Luxury brands

Naomi Campbell and Omar Cherif Machichi chose Athens, specifically the Athenian Riviera, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their company OC Travel LA. The glamorous event took place at the renowned Island venue, with guests from the fashion world, international jet-setters, and Greek elites in attendance.

A few days ago, 52-year-old Lucas Ncipe, assistant general manager of the Canadian diamond mining company Lucara, received a phone call from one of his engineers working at the Karowe mine in Botswana. “We found something incredible,” was the phrase he heard. He almost dropped the phone when he realized what it was about: the second-largest diamond in the world, weighing 2,492 carats.

At the Paris Olympics, the medals will be presented on Louis Vuitton trays, covered with the house’s signature Damier canvas. LVMH, a leading partner of the Paris Olympics, unveiled the design on Tuesday. They also revealed 1920s-inspired uniforms for the 515 volunteers selected by the Paris 2024 organizing committee to present the medals.

Fashion leader Gucci is expanding its presence in Greece with the opening of a new boutique in Athens. 

Situated at the Astir Marina, a luxury complex, the space spans over 178 square meters and carries a wide selection of men's and women's handbags, accessories, shoes, ready-to-wear and Gucci beauty.

It also carries luxury travel items from Gucci Valigeria.

From the diamond Patek Philippe, to Krayon's glowing aurora borealis-inspired green, the colour green is taking over the watch industry

PARIS - Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said on Tuesday in Paris he hoped French luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton would open an office in Belgrade by 2026 and noted that the move would be significant for the Serbian economy and tourism industry.

Animal activists have fashion brands squarely in their sights this Milan Fashion Week, hoping to pressure Italian brands Max Mara and Fendi to give up fur in future collections.

An activist from PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) stormed the Fendi runway on Wednesday brandishing a sign saying, "Animals are NOT clothing."

Haute couture week in Paris showcases the fashion world's most elite outfits - one-off, made-to-measure creations that the labels hope will adorn red carpets and high society events around the world.

As Paris Couture Week drew to a close, Fendi offered a hypnotic blend of minimalist futurism and homage to the legendary Karl Lagerfeld.

The shows were barely over in Milan but the fashion crowd had already shifted to Paris on Jan. 16, with Pharrell Williams hinting at a cowboy theme for his opening day show for Louis Vuitton.

Tennis legend Serena Williams told a glittery fashion industry audience how fashion became a favored mode of expression as she grew up in the public eye, with the tennis court serving as her runway.