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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Top 7 Emerging Luxury Fashion Designers to Watch in 2026
In Bogotá, a new generation of designers crafts meticulously finished garments and accessories.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 min read
Sustainable Fashion Brands Struggle to Meet Goals in 2026
Everlane, a clothing brand founded on 'radical transparency' and lauded for its significant sustainability achievements, now faces a reported $90 million debt and eviction proceedings, according to Th
Aug 18, 2026 · 3 min read
AI Images Challenge Luxury Fashion Quality, Brands Are Divided.
Gucci ignited a fierce debate and immediate backlash after releasing surreal campaign images for its Milan Fashion Week 2026 show, later revealed as entirely AI-generated, according to Vogue .
Aug 17, 2026 · 3 min read
Frasers Group Buys Harvey Nichols, Signaling Retail Shift
Luxury fashion retailer Harvey Nichols reported a near $142 million loss after tax for the year to March 2025.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Songmont and Cafuné Lead Chinese Luxury Handbag Brands' Global Rise
Overseas consumers are so eager for Songmont bags that they pay nearly double the domestic price through 'reverse daigou' agents.
Aug 16, 2026 · 2 min read
Premium Brands Embrace 'Less Is More' for Sustainable Growth
While many luxury brands chase sales with discounts, The Row, a cult brand known for its $1,000 t-shirts and anti-trend stance, is leading a 'minimalism 2.
Aug 16, 2026 · 3 min read
Luxury fashion's creative collapse looms as innovation falters in 2026.
Despite its opulent facade, the luxury fashion industry currently appears so creatively listless and rudderless that it resorts to superimposing meaning from other cultural disciplines.
Aug 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Luxury Fashion's New Status: Exclusive Access Trumps Ownership
The St. Regis hotel in Chicago now offers guests a $650 Drake's necktie, pocket square, baseball cap, and silk-blend bandana to keep. This blurs the line between a luxury stay and a high-end shopping
Aug 14, 2026 · 3 min read
Gatsby's Clothier Expands Personalized Luxury Menswear
Gatsby's Clothier, a 75-year-old bastion of bespoke tailoring, just announced a $50 million investment.
Aug 13, 2026 · 4 min read
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