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Astrid Wendlandt
31 May 2026
The luxury sector, once immune to any crisis, has entered a new era. The spectacular growth, job creation and accumulation of wealth the sector enjoyed in the past forty years is done. Times have changed. The affluent spend their money differently and on other things than Western luxury goods, particularly in key markets like China. The aspirational consumer is no longer interested in splurging on an overpriced luxury item of dubious quality and ethics, preferring instead to spend money on experiences, wellness and staying in shape.

Investors have already factored in this structural change when evaluating luxury stocks and brands.
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Luca de Meo told investors at the annual shareholders’ meeting (AGM) on Thursday that Kering had become a more focused, integrated and efficient group since he became CEO in September. The former Renault boss also explained some of Gucci’s recent initiatives such as a tie-up with Alpine Formula One and its €10 million show on Times Square in New York earlier this month.
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