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U.S. fashion brand Ralph Lauren is uplifting a respected Indigenous voice. The company has just unveiled that multidisciplinary artist Ephraim Anderson, known professionally as Zefren-M, is its latest creative collaborator. Working through its Artist in Residence program, launched last year, the Navajo Nation member will produce a clothing capsule under Ralph Lauren's Double RL subbrand that hits select stores beginning on Nov. 7, 2024; a portion of the sales proceeds will benefit nonprofit The Lyndon Foundation Corp, which supports Native American creatives. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3UwUJlB #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #RalphLauren #ZefrenM #RRL #DoubleRL

Hospitality group Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is set to hit the small screen once again. The company has officially partnered with television network HBO and streaming service Max to promote the upcoming third season of “The White Lotus.” Shot at Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui in Thailand, the new episodes will premiere in the first half of 2025 alongside immersive activations at various Four Seasons properties around the globe. Read now: https://bit.ly/3NMaGAO #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #LuxuryResort #FourSeasons #HBO #MAX

The pending merger of two major U.S. luxury groups hit a roadblock last week. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has found success in its fight to stop Tapestry, owner of leather goods maker Coach, fashion label kate spade new york and footwear brand Stuart Weitzman, from purchasing multinational company Capri Holdings Limited. An Oct. 24 decision from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York now bars the accessible luxury giants from joining together – the ruling could ultimately carry greater implications industrywide. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/40irAym #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #FederalTradeCommission #Coach #KateSpade #StuartWeitzman #LuxuryMerger

Following years of ups and downs in the global art market, sales seem to be normalizing once again, according to a new report. Compiled in the Art Basel and UBS Survey of Global Collecting 2024, research shows that H1 2024 median expenditures on art among HNWIs amounted to $25,555, nearly half of 2023’s full-year figures. Despite this, Mainland China continued to defy global trends, with those surveyed in the region investing more than double in art and antiques than any other country. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3UnllFO #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #GlobalArtMarket #ArtBasel #UBS

Germany’s BMW Group is being recognized for its manufacturing expertise. Together, global managing consulting firm Kearney, media company Süddeutsche Zeitung and trade newspaper Produktion named the automaker’s vehicle plant in Regensburg, Germany as 2024’s “Factory of the Year” in the category of “excellent large-series assembly.” The ceremony for the annual award will be held in the spring of 2025. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4e6sDo8 #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #Kearney #BMWGroup

International Hotel Investments (IHI)-owned hospitality brand Corinthia Hotels is opening its first North American property. Unveiled on Oct. 25, the newly reimagined five-star Surrey hotel sits on Manhattan’s Upper East Side at the corner of 76th and Madison Avenue. The 16-story project, owned by leading real estate development and private equity firm Reuben Brothers, sports meticulously accented Art Deco guest spaces designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio, in addition to a debut restaurant, a spa and other luxury amenities. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gAbr62ip #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #CorinthiaHotels #LuxuryHotel #Manhattan

Italian cashmere label Loro Piana is revamping retail grounds in the “90210.” Complete with ready-to-wear, leather goods and accessories, the maison celebrated the reopening of its Rodeo Drive boutique on Oct. 10, 2024, at the Beverly Estate. The West Coast-based salesfloor houses an exclusive rooftop terrace for VIP clients and stocks copies of a branded coffee table book Loro Piana has created alongside luxury publisher ASSOULINE. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/3YD52XJ #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #Assouline #LoroPiana #RodeoDrive

“Off the Cuff” is a Q&A series from Luxury Daily exploring the career paths, current projects and next steps of those shaping the world’s best luxury brands. The interviews feature a Proust-style twist, allowing readers to get to know industry leaders on a personal level. The 13th edition features Nathalie Diamantis, President and CEO of the Americas at Pomellato. In this Q&A, Ms. Diamantis discusses the importance of adaptability and an open mind, elevating the luxury experience, and taking the time to enjoy food and family. Read the full Q&A: https://bit.ly/4fa2cz0 #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #OffTheCuff #LuxuryQandA #Pomellato

British automaker McLaren Automotive Ltd is participating in an initiative grounded in philanthropy. Debuting in light of the Frieze Art Fair in early October, a one-of-one Artura redesigned by British-Nigerian artist Yinka Ilori remains on display at The Peninsula London until Oct. 30 before it heads on a three-month tour, reaching McLaren showrooms nationwide. Charitable organization The Art of Wishes will ultimately auction the supercar off – proceeds will benefit its cause of choice, Make-A-Wish® UK, which grants life-changing experiences to children with critical illnesses. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/40jFsIO #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #McLaren #LuxuryAutomobiles

Secondhand luxury seller FASHIONPHILE is out with the latest edition of its annual industry insights exercise. Released this month, the 2024 Ultra-Luxury Resale Report delves into the current closet trends and spending habits fueling consumer participation in the high-end circular economy. With the luxury secondhand market estimated to grow to nearly $300 billion in the next two years, Fashionphile's findings warn of the heightened prevalence of convincing “super fake” counterfeit goods, rising in conjunction with the scale of the global preowned exchange. Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4e3fKLN #LuxuryDaily #LuxuryNews #Fashionphile #LuxuryResaleReport #LuxuryResale #Fashionphile