Qatar is one of the richest countries in the world, ranked by some as the richest in per capita terms, with many Qatari's today drawn to the allure of luxury despite the nation's diplomatic crisis.

​Two of the biggest names in luxury retail are now working together with Farfetch saying on Tuesday that it’s linking up with Harrods and will be the luxury department store’s global commerce platform provider.

Simon Porte Jacquemus opened proceedings at Paris Fashion Week on Monday evening with an intensely coloured collection taking its inspiration from art and the bold colours of the Venetian island of Burano. 

Luxury giant LVMH will build a second eyewear factory in Italy with its partner Marcolin. Once fully operational, the factory will enable the group to produce over 4.5 million pairs of glasses per year.

Hollywood's biggest stars strutted their stuff on the Oscars red carpet Sunday, and a few trends emerged: old school glamour, metallic gowns, lots of pink, trousers on the women. and one stunning gown on a man.

Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana sent out a tight collection at Milan Fashion Week on Sunday, celebrating Italian elegance through a combination of classicism, precise cuts and intricate details. 

Chromatics – and the study of vibrant colors – were at the heart of the latest fluid and elongated collection and runway show of Missoni, staged Saturday night in Milan.

Louis Vuitton has tapped global, contemporary artists to produce limited edition illustrated travel books for Los Angeles and Seoul.

As the rumour mill goes into overdrive about the label being sold, designer Paul Surridge revisited the original Roberto Cavalli DNA, exploring luxury, power and sensuality, all while bringing the brand up to date.

A change of location for Giorgio Armani who presented his latest ideas inside his contemporary art exhibition space Armani/Silos, in Milan. Entitled "Rhapsody in Blue," almost everything came in shades of azure.

Each season in Milan they find a venerable brand to revive, and this season one giving a very good impression of a sturdy renewal is Borbonese 1910.

U.S. Representative Carolyn B. Maloney is fighting to keep fashion alive in New York City now that Amazon's big bucks are officially off the table, releasing a report highlighting the industry's heavy economic impact. 

Versace went to the stock market Friday night in Milan, for a runway show and not a flotation. Referencing all the house's codes and starring two generations of uber models, this was a great performance from Donatella.

​Upscale Australian Department store David Jones, which is the key retailer of high-end European and American brands in its home market, has seen its sales and earnings falling.

Affluent Russians have seen their spending power curbed by low oil prices and sanctions and this affected their luxury spending in the UK and the EU last month, a new report shows.