International nonprofit Business & Human Rights Resource Centre (BHRRC) is out with new research. According to the fourth edition of the KnowTheChain Apparel & Footwear Benchmark, several brands are falling behind in the fight against forced labor, despite promoting sustainability and social justice progress. Scoring 19 out of 100 on average, supply chain transparency remains a rampant issue across the luxury fashion players studied.

LVMH-owned Champagne maker Veuve Clicquot is pairing sips with train trips this year. Working with LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond, the maison is presenting Solaire Journeys 2024, a series of three international railway adventures. From Andean excursions to routes through Alpine meadows, the brands are embracing slow travel as locomotive voyages pick up steam, befitting the current consumer landscape and shaping the future of experiential luxury.

From Denmark to Norway, prestige is increasingly showing enthusiasm for the north. Luxury companies across categories are pouring resources into Nordic nations, framing them as the setting of fashion campaigns, hosting Arctic automotive retreats and, among other activations, opening five-star hotels in the area. As the international community discovers a love for all things hygge and biophilic, Scandinavia and its trademark trends are proving to be in the midst of defining the landscape of tomorrow.

The prestige industry seems to be upping efforts to include creatives from First Nations communities. As consumers increasingly show support for businesses that share their values, such as social justice and diversity, more and more luxury labels are partnering with Indigenous designers, such as U.S. fashion group Ralph Lauren, which picked Diné textile weaver Naiomi Glasses as the first collaborator for the new Artist in Residence program. Meanwhile, outdoor clothing company Canada Goose is continuing work with Inuk printmaker Saimaiyu Akesuk, hosting a celebratory event at Art Basel Miami and joining ranks with peers in its category that are likewise learning to authentically embrace Native American perspectives at a productional level.

Marriott International-owned hotel and resort chain The Ritz-Carlton is celebrating a festive time of year in two Alpine countries. The brand’s new “A Present to Remember” campaign brings to life the magic of the holiday season and the company’s part to play in it. Making the case for the experiential category of which it is a part, The Ritz-Carlton is painting luxury vacations as the perfect way to treat loved ones this December, making its properties in Vienna, Austria; Berlin, Germany and Wolfsburg, Germany the settings of three merriment-filled videos.

German automaker Mercedes-Benz is hosting adventures in cold-weather climates come 2024. The company will offer consumers the chance to improve their driving skills on the frozen waters of Sweden's Lake Galtisjaure as soon as next year. Professionals will guide those of all experience levels through a series of three to five-day courses, as Mercedes-AMG's Experience on Ice program teaches participants how to safely navigate in winter conditions from the comfort of the brand's luxury models.

Luxury cruise line Silversea is answering the call from affluent travelers for immersive excursions. The company’s Silver Nova ship, which debuted this summer and arrived in the Americas for the first time this month, is now home to an expanded “S.A.L.T.,” or “Sea and Land Taste” culinary program. Including an all-new, interactive Chef’s Table meal experience, the revamp supports Silversea’s quest to conjure up authentic and localized tastes that are tailored to its itineraries.

The New York Times is bringing attention to fashion around the world. Teaming up with Google, the publication is expanding its “Style Outside” column through September 2024, marking the launch of the new installment with a piece on Tokyo street looks through the lens of American photographer Simbarashe Cha. Using the Google Pixel 8 phone, the Emmy-winning creative is exploring apparel and culture, including at the upcoming Art Basel in Miami, an event many in luxury are activating for — the news comes as Mr. Cha is appointed as a staff photographer and visual columnist after two years as a contributor.

The countdown to one of the biggest nights in luxury fashion begins, as The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute shares updates. Announcing next year's exhibition and gala theme as “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion,” the institution is publicizing plans for future programming. The Fifth Avenue art display will go live from May 10 to Sept. 2, 2024, while the department's annual fundraising event is slated for May 6, 2024.

LVMH-owned hospitality group Belmond’s La Samanna hotel is celebrating 50 years. Situated on the lush, Caribbean island of St. Martin, the hotel is making its seasonal return on Nov. 15, just as its anniversary programming rolls out. Between eight renovated private pool villas, immersive experiences, exhibitions, culinary activities and wellness options, guests can expect not only a refreshed look but a slew of festivities to mark half a century of La Samanna.

The Beverly Hills Conference and Visitors Bureau (BHCVB) is celebrating more than 100 years of history. Directed by BAFTA-winning German director Chris Cottam, the city is out with the short film, “The Love Letter.” Filled with cinematic displays of Beverly Hills’ ties to the brightest stars in Hollywood and a legacy of luxury, the release appeals to potential tourists and those wanting a taste of the high life.

Private aviation company VistaJet is introducing a few private aviation "firsts." The travel leader is rolling out a 360-degree initiative that provides wellness solutions before, during and after flights, with biohacking treatments, access to meditation and breathing apps, curated dining and more. The update arrives just weeks after the appointment of industry veteran David Stanley as president of Vista America, launched this month on behalf of United States operators.

French fashion house Dior’s beauty arm is supporting the work of environmental nonprofit (World Wildlife Fund) WWF. The luxury brand is backing biodiversity efforts taking place in North America and Europe which aim to protect lynxes and jaguars – both are keystone species – in two major markets for the company. Funding the restoration of natural corridors in an appeal to contemporary consumers for whom sustainability is top of mind, efforts place the Dior Sauvage fragrance out front as a new campaign goes live.

Champagne brand Perrier-Jouët is bringing attention to the interconnectedness of the planet's ecosystems, and the natural functions that drive the production of the company's products. Out now, “Fill Your World With Wonder” dances with scenes of flowers and futuristic visions of a green future, the new campaign starring French actor and director Mélanie Laurent who takes a stand in supporting sustainable strides. As a well-known environmentalist and recently-appointed “Artisan of Change” for the house, she helps bring attention to Perrier-Jouët’s efforts in regenerative agriculture with the new excerpt.

Italian fashion house Valentino took to Paris Fashion Week to present a new collection. The brand tapped English singer-songwriter FKA Twigs for the spring/summer 2024 show, which took place in the city’s fine arts school, École Nationale Supérieure Des Beaux-Arts. The “Unearth Her” performance reflected the emphasis creative director Pierpaolo Piccioli put on raw materiality, and together, he and the musical talent are establishing Valentino among the ranks of luxury labels embracing fine arts.

Richemont-owned Belgian leather goods house Delvaux is looking to a medieval art genre for a new collection. Norse symbolism emanates throughout the spring/summer 2024 array, the 11 handbags dancing with jewel tones, animal imagery and themes of heraldry. With a special focus on shared mythologies, Delvaux worked with Belgian creator Kasper Bosmans to bring the vision to life, tapping into the surging art market that many luxury fashion labels are likewise moving to benefit from.

Linking up with American infrastructure developer Axiom Space, Italian fashion brand Prada is designing outfits for a milestone mission, slated for 2025. Engineers from the luxury house are collaborating with the systems teams supporting NASA's upcoming Artemis III lunar landing attempt, helping to craft spacesuits with materials and features that will protect astronauts in an extraterrestrial environment. Expected in 2025, the exhibition will mark the first time that a woman steps on the moon -- if completed successfully, she will be wearing Prada.