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Luxury sparkles, yet earnings are sputtering

Samantha Chiew
Samantha Chiew • 13 min read
Luxury sparkles, yet earnings are sputtering
The newly opened Louis Vuitton store, shaped like a cruise ship, in Shanghai, China, on June 28. An unprecedented demand slump in China, combined with the threat of steeper US tariffs, has dealt a significant blow to the luxury industry. Photo: Bloomberg
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Prestige brands face a slump, but experts call it a temporary, cyclical dip

As fashion houses debuted their Fall/Winter 2025 collections in London, New York, Milan and Paris, the spectacle was unmistakable. Designers showcased the season’s boldest textures and retro-futurist silhouettes on catwalks under the watchful eyes of fashion editors, influencers and high-net-worth clients.

Behind the gloss, a quieter reality is emerging. The luxury sector is in a cyclical slowdown, with earnings slipping even among its most celebrated names.

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