Geopolitics

3 articles

A symbolic representation of Europe's luxury fashion market grappling with geopolitical shifts, featuring abstract elements of instability and adaptation.

Geopolitical crises reshaping Europe's luxury fashion market by 2026.

For high-end brands like Louis Vuitton and Hermès, sales in Persian Gulf nations have plummeted, forcing an urgent scramble for new markets.

Victoria Laurent·May 27, 2026

Luxury Fashion

Middle East conflicts curb luxury brand expansion, hurting Gucci and Dior

Europe's 10 publicly-traded luxury firms have collectively lost $176 billion in market value since the start of 2026.

Victoria Laurent·April 19, 2026

Ultra-luxury car in a modern Gulf city, representing the region's wealth and the economic threat from geopolitical instability.

Premium Brands

Iran Conflict Threatens Ultra-Luxury Carmakers' Gulf Profits

The escalating Iran conflict is placing the highly lucrative Gulf region profits of ultra-luxury automotive brands under significant threat. This geopolitical instability challenges a long-held bastion of opulent consumer spending.

Sebastian Duval·March 30, 2026