Latest Stories WWD Weekend
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Original Hermès Birkin Bag Fetches $10.1 Million at Paris Auction
Sotheby’s said the carryall, owned by its namesake Jane Birkin, is the most valuable handbag ever sold at auction.
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Why More Luxury Chinese Home Brands Are on the Horizon
Industry leaders in China anticipate an uptick in luxury design brands as a new cultural renaissance unfolds.
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Elie Saab to Bring Its Maison World on the Sea With First Yacht Project
The brand is collaborating with historic shipyard Maiora on the development of the 42 Exuma yacht.
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EXCLUSIVE: Stella McCartney, Cameron Diaz and Katherine Power Say ‘Cheers’ With New Avaline French Rosé
McCartney has designed the label for Avaline’s new summer wine, and said the collaboration was born from her long-term friendship with Diaz “and celebrating each other’s creativity.”
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In ‘Semele,’ Heartbreak Is Dressed Up in Lace and Diamonds
The costume designer Annemarie Woods worked with the Royal Opera’s Oliver Mears to bring power and hierarchy to the stage.
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The Best Swimwear Brands That Fashion Insiders Always Pack for Summer Vacation
Plus, save big on top styles with exclusive WWD discount codes this weekend.
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Oliver Zeffman Is Conducting the Queer Side of Classical Music
The founder of “Classical Pride” is taking the music of Leonard Bernstein, Camille Saint-Saëns and Tchaikovsky on tour, from London’s Barbican Centre to the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles.
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Welcome to Can Nikita, an Oasis Made of Love in Ibiza
The building is a 19th-century finca surrounded by nature and ideal for a luxurious retreat.
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Bakeries Are the New Pubs in London
The city has become a speed-dating playground for sugar confections with an influx of independent bakeries and patisseries.
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How Jimena Garcia Gives Clients a Fresh Pair of Eyes
The brow artist, based in New York’s SoHo, parlays her fine art training into her brow and lash services for her clients.
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Soundbody Hamptons Combines Fitness and Mindfulness at New Flagship
The new studio offers Pilates, heated mat sculpt and mat Pilates classes, sound healing, meditation and more.
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Chef Michael Anthony Brings Seasonal Sophistication to Lex Yard at the Revamped Waldorf Astoria
The signature restaurant of the newly renovated Waldorf Astoria blends Art Deco elegance with a seasonal, ingredient-driven menu designed to win over New Yorkers and visitors alike.
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Fragonard Opens New Museum in Arles Dedicated to Local Costume and Fashions
The Arles-based museum’s inaugural “Collections-Collection” exhibition gives a comprehensive overview of Provençal fashions since the 18th century.
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In Luxembourg, a Historic Residence Opens Doors to the Present
Following a five-year, 40-million-euro renovation, luxury hotel Villa Pétrusse is keen to give visitors a taste of the elusive local culture.
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Luxury Resort Architect Develops ‘Y Le Yacht’ Concept With New York in Mind
The intercontinental creative is working to finance the development of the $50 million electric-powered luxury boat.
