Victoria Laurent
Fashion Writer
As a Fashion Writer for The Prestige Edit, Victoria Laurent provides readers with an in-depth look at luxury fashion, couture collections, and high-end trends. Her editorial approach combines detailed runway analysis with a deep appreciation for fashion history and textile innovation. Through her trend forecasting and coverage of designer collaborations, Victoria delivers the essential context readers need to understand the evolving world of haute couture.
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Most Influential Luxury Fashion Brands Setting 2026 Trends
In 2026, while Chanel was crowned the world's 'hottest' fashion brand by the Lyst Index, Hermès quietly retained its title as the 'most powerful' luxury brand, according to Kantar BrandZ 2026 .
Aug 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Indian Gen Z Rewrites Luxury Rules: Loyalty Shifts
India's luxury market expands by 20% annually.
Aug 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Leading European Vegan Fashion & Beauty Brands
In 2023, the European vegan beauty market surged to €2.
Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read
10 Luxury Fashion Artist Collaborations Making a Statement Now
A single Yayoi Kusama x Louis Vuitton Pumpkin bag sold for a staggering $151,200 in 2024, according to Maddox Gallery .
Aug 11, 2026 · 5 min read
Elliott Criticizes Samsung C&T Merger Deal Terms
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management today revealed its 7.
Aug 10, 2026 · 3 min read
Luxury market crisis: Consumer base shrinks, brands miss clients
In the first half of 2026, the luxury consumer base in the Gulf region alone shrank by 15 percent.
Aug 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Luxury Accessories for the Modern Gentleman
An Hermès Birkin bag, often a mere fashion statement, can appreciate in value, outperforming most luxury purchases, according to askmewear .
Aug 8, 2026 · 5 min read
New Luxury Brands Open Doors at North Jersey Mall This Fall
After years of struggling with anchor store vacancies, Paramus's Westfield Garden State Plaza is set to unveil 15 new luxury boutiques, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany & Co.
Aug 8, 2026 · 3 min read
Bespoke Tailoring Gains New Life in India's Luxury Fashion Market
After three decades since its 1991 founding, the Bharat & Reshma Grover label opened a new luxury studio in Mumbai, explicitly offering bespoke menswear designed to redefine "celebration cout
Aug 7, 2026 · 3 min read
Top 8 Luxury Accessories for Your Discerning 2026 Wardrobe
By 2026, the once-niche cocktail watch, typically under 34mm, will be worn daily, shedding its special occasion status and signaling a profound shift in how luxury is defined, according to mostra-stor
Aug 7, 2026 · 5 min read
South Korea's luxury spending: Global leader, precarious future.
In 2022, South Koreans spent an astonishing $325 per person on luxury goods, making them the global leaders in per capita luxury spending, a phenomenon largely fueled by the pervasive influence of K-p
Aug 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Modest Fashion Market Projected to Surpass $90 Billion
Uniqlo, a global retail giant, will launch its first standalone hijab collection in Malaysia on August 17.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4 min read
Top 5 Emerging Chinese Luxury Fashion Brands Redefining Global Style
In 2023, a single collection from the Chinese brand Shushu/Tong sold out within hours on SSENSE.
Aug 4, 2026 · 4 min read
The sustainability of luxury vintage fashion is a myth. Here's why.
In 2024, resale platforms like eBay, Vinted, and Depop captured a staggering 88% of total second-hand spending, dwarfing individual luxury brands' efforts.
Aug 3, 2026 · 3 min read
Emerging Designers Redefining Luxury Haute Couture
A single Iris van Herpen dress, Lot 270, recently sold for €75,000 at auction—five times its highest estimate—marking a new era for haute couture as a collectible asset.
Aug 2, 2026 · 3 min read
8 Top Quiet Luxury Brands for Understated Elegance
In the summer of 2021, The Row transformed a simple khaki linen pant into a coveted item.
Aug 2, 2026 · 4 min read
Middle East luxury: local brands rise, international sales shrink
Sales at Europe's biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a stark contrast to a market projected to double in size by 2030.
Aug 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Quiet Luxury Evolves: Tactile Comfort & Experiences Gain Status
The 'quiet luxury' fashion trend is experiencing some fatigue among buyers in 2026, signaling a deeper shift in consumer values beyond mere superficial aesthetics.
Aug 1, 2026 · 3 min read
What Is Haute Couture's Role in Luxury Fashion Innovation 2026?
Only 4,000 people globally can afford a haute couture garment, some of which require over 1,000 hours of labor, yet this exclusive market is projected to grow to billions.
Jul 31, 2026 · 4 min read
David's Bridal Taps KYNAH for Indian Luxury Market Entry
David's Bridal, known for accessible wedding gowns, is partnering with luxury Indian designer KYNAH.
Jul 31, 2026 · 3 min read