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.

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.

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.

Luxury resale platform Vestiaire Collective is partnering with British fashion label Burberry in support of a circular economy. Per the announcement, secondhand shoppers in the United States and United Kingdom can now trade in preloved Burberry pieces via the brand's new Vestiaire Collective-backed platform. The launch arises by way of the digital leader's Resale as a Service (RaaS) program, first introduced in 2021.

LVMH’s Fondation Louis Vuitton is presenting a major exhibit. From Oct. 18, 2023, to Feb. 4, 2024, the organization is hosting a retrospective dedicated to American artist Mark Rothko, the first to arrive in France since 1999. Comprised of some 115 works, the event will encompass the famed creative's entire career, in turn submerging Louis Vuitton deeper into the world of luxury as the house's institute reflects on a powerful force of culture.

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.

French fashion house Louis Vuitton is placing a re-imagined purse in the hands of four current brand ambassadors. The brand's rereleased “GO-14" handbag receives a boost from actors and ambassadors Léa Seydoux, Deepika Padukone, Jung Ho-yeon and Elaine Zhong as part of the company's new fall/winter 2023 womenswear campaign. Debuting on the runway nearly a decade ago in creative director Nicolas Ghesquière’s first show for the French fashion house, the style returns as stars travel around Paris on foot, by bike and in a Porsche, sporting Louis Vuitton's latest delivery on the go.

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.

Luxury resale platform The RealReal is making an announcement on National Consignment Day. In honor of the annual observance, this year falling on Oct. 2, the company is launching "Consign Commitment," calling on consumers to create a habit of selling at least one in five closet items from now on. For the good of the planet, the pledge invites its community to consider implementing the sustainable lifestyle change when it comes to their wardrobe.

Spanish fashion label Loewe is out with a colorful campaign that celebrates a new generation of scents. Starring French-Congolese actor and brand ambassador Stéphane Bak, Spanish actor Úrsula Corberó and American actor Greta Lee, new advertising for the brand's Botanical Rainbow perfume collection examines the emotionality of natural phenomena, all while revealing the Aire Anthesis unisex fragrance. Through heartfelt expressions and intimate footage of the talents interacting with plant life, water and other elements, the luxury brand is linking its scents to Earth in this rollout of a fresh era.

Taking place in its home city next year, French luxury conglomerate LVMH is looking forward to a major global competition. As the premium sponsor of the 2024 Olympics, the group is activating via the “Crafting Dreams” campaign, offering shows of support for athletes who will participate. With billions of people poised to watch The Games in person or on television, LVMH is doubling down on a deeply held value that it shares with the sporting event: the excellence of French achievement.

Through a luxury design lens, British fashion label Burberry is taking a look at the Commonwealth’s rugged and diverse landscapes in the latest advertising effort. For the winter 2023 campaign, style signatures of the United Kingdom are on full display, including plaid, rubber boots and outwear. In this first collection dreamt up by creative director Daniel Lee, who took the helm at the beginning of the year, Burberry’s handle on heritage is celebrated against the backdrop of the most northern reaches of Britain.

Secondhand luxury seller Fashionphile is out with the 2023 Ultra-Luxury Resale Report. The findings indicate that by 2027, the respective global market will reach $350 billion, a figure worth nearly double 2022’s total. This exponential growth reflects consumers’ shifting philosophies as they increasingly embrace the circular economy, bringing it into their wardrobes and making platforms like Fashionphile particularly well-positioned for the world ahead.

British fashion label Burberry is celebrating culture in the United Kingdom. The brand is continuing to honor all corners of its home country, selecting one of the nation's most expansive cities and sourcing inspiration for a new project from its landscape, history and communities. Working with British artist Keith Khan, Burberry is unveiling a bespoke textile series created for each of the wards in Leeds, England, ahead of a major regional festival.

Italian cashmere label Loro Piana is out with a mindful release. Launched this month, the brand's latest Re-Cashmere drop combines recycled and undyed goat wool, embarking on an inclusive approach to sustainability. Through the use of reclaimed materials, gender-neutral styles and timeless designs, the “LORO” capsule collection brings together the appeal of conscious consumption and luxury’s heritage promise of longtime wearability.

French fashion house Chanel is sitting down with a leader in the arts for a new edition of a contemporary content series. On the latest episode of “In the Library” episode — the brand's digital sequence asks its ambassadors and affiliates to present their favorite books and authors — French Senegalese director and screenwriter Ramata-Toulaye Sy discusses her relationship to reading, shining a light on great works of African American literature. Ms. Sy reveals how books and femininity are connected, all while wearing treasured fashion pieces from Chanel, a brand that has dressed women for over a century.