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📣 Chirping This Week 📣

• Armani and Dior Caught in Italy's Fashion Crosshairs🤔

• Champs-Élysées Gets an Olympic Glow-Up⭐️

• Versace Mercury M_VS_03 Trainers👟

• Isha Ambani Piramal in Chanel dress and hat👒

Canary’s special tidbit this week 📩

➡️ The Secret Origin of the Porsche 911🚘

🗞️ Luxury News 🗞️

Armani and Dior Caught in Italy's Fashion Crosshairs! (Business)

Hold onto your designer bags! Canary has caught wind of a scandal that's shaking the very foundations of haute couture. Italy's fashion police are on the prowl, and they've set their sights on none other than Giorgio Armani and Christian Dior! These luxury titans are accused of using suppliers with less-than-luxurious working conditions. It's like finding a polyester thread in your silk Armani suit! Milan's courtrooms are becoming as busy as Fashion Week, with Dior and Armani units already under judicial control. It seems the 'Made in Italy' label might need a bit of ethical polishing! But wait, there's more! The Competition Authority didn't just knock - they stormed the headquarters of these fashion houses. Armani and Dior are singing innocence louder than a soprano at La Scala. They're "fully committed to cooperate," but between you and me, I smell a whiff of damage control in the air. After all, ethical is the new black!

Canary's Clean Beauty Chirp: American Exchange Group Snags Indie Lee! (Beauty)

Hold onto your eco-friendly face masks! A beauty bombshell is set to shake up the clean skincare scene. American Exchange Group has just snagged Indie Lee, the crème de la crème of clean beauty! A brand that's been the darling of the clean beauty movement since 2010, now nestled in the luxurious embrace of AXNY Group. Indie Lee, is no ordinary beauty brand. We're talking high-performance, ethical, and cruelty-free products that make Mother Nature herself blush with pride. And now, it's set to soar even higher! This isn't AXNY's first rodeo in the beauty corral. They've been on quite the shopping spree, snatching up NatureWell, Orlando Pita Play, TXTUR, and Found Active just last year. And for those keeping score, Indie Lee's already gracing the shelves of over 2,000 locations, including the who's who of beauty retail - Blue Mercury and Ulta Beauty. Looks like clean beauty is about to get a whole lot more... ubiquitous!

Dunhill's Athluxury Line Redefines Refined Comfort! (Mens)

A fashion revolution that's about to redefine your travel wardrobe. Dunhill, our beloved bastion of British luxury, is stepping into the world of Athluxury! Simon Holloway, Dunhill's creative mastermind, crafting a collection that's as comfortable as your favorite gym wear but chic enough for a first-class lounge. It's like your athleisure had a love affair with your bespoke suit! The line, launching July 29, is a symphony of wool, cotton cashmere, and wool jersey. Think ribbed cardigans and tailored jogging pants that wouldn't look out of place at the Hurlingham Club. It's about complementing your existing wardrobe with pieces that transition seamlessly from plane to boardroom to après-golf. Dunhill's recent collections have been turning heads faster than a tennis match at Wimbledon. They're even expanding in the U.S., partnering exclusively with Neiman Marcus.

Roche Bobois' Revenue Rollercoaster and Chinese Conquest! (Home Decor)

Roche Bobois, our beloved purveyor of Parisian chic, is riding a financial rollercoaster that's more thrilling than a front-row seat at Fashion Week! A 7.8% dip in first-half revenue, with even the U.S. and Canada feeling the pinch. It's like finding a scratch on your limited-edition coffee table. But fear not, luxury lovers! Roche Bobois is as resilient as a well-crafted armoire. They're eyeing a comeback in the second half, with whispers of matching or even surpassing last year's record-breaking 429.6 million euros. Now, here's the pièce de résistance - Roche Bobois is setting its sights on the Chinese market, darlings. They're snagging a 51% stake in their Chinese franchisee faster than you can say "feng shui"! And let's not forget the Olympic-sized boost coming France's way. With the Summer Games in Paris, Roche Bobois' home turf is set for a golden economic glow. After all, one must always be prepared for an impromptu soirée!

Champs-Élysées Gets an Olympic Glow-Up! (Retail)

The Champs-Élysées, our beloved boulevard of dreams, is getting a facelift that's more dramatic than a Dior runway reveal! 30 million euros poured into renovating the world's most beautiful avenue. It's like giving the Mona Lisa a makeover, but with more croissants and couture! New tenants are flocking in faster than fashionistas to a sample sale, while the existing terraces are primping and preening for their Olympic debut. It's the most extensive makeover in 40 years! But this isn't just any old renovation. This is Paris preparing to dazzle the world for the Olympics. It's like the City of Light is slipping into its finest haute couture for the ultimate global soirée! I suddenly feel the need to book a first-class ticket to Paris. After all, one must always be ready to strut down a freshly polished Champs-Élysées!

Tom Ford's Fashion Carousel Spins Again! (Fashion)

Peter Hawkings, Tom Ford's creative heir apparent, is bidding adieu after less than a year at the helm! A designer who's been with the brand longer than some of us have been legal to drink, suddenly packing up his sketch pad. Whispers in the atelier suggest Zegna Group is eyeing a boost in womenswear sales. Could this mean a stiletto-wearing savior is waiting in the wings? Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels are also shuffling their C-suites faster than you can say "diamonds are forever." Remember when Tom Ford himself waltzed away last year, leaving us all in a $2.8 billion cloud of his signature fragrance? Well, it seems change is the only constant in this glamorous world. Now, if you'll excuse me, I suddenly feel the need to stock up on Tom Ford classics. Who knows what the next creative genius will bring to the runway?

🔥Hottest in Luxury 🔥

Maluma's recently commissioned Jacob & Co. to create a bespoke watch and pendant necklace to celebrate his new album 1 of 1!

Buffalo Trace's invite-Only Whiskey Lounge in Paris!

Jacquemus Les doubles ballerines La Casa!

Loro Piana Extra Large Bale Hobo bag!

Versace Mercury M_VS_03 Trainers!

Prada Printed leather slingback pumps!

🎯Luxury Spotted 🎯

Celebrity chef Bobby Flay wore a sizzling Panerai Luminor Due on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week.

Emma Corrin looks stunning in Custom Nina Ricci Bodysuit for ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ New York Premiere.

Kylian Mbappé who left Paris Saint-Germain earlier this year, signed a five-year contract with Real Madrid on Tuesday with a Hublot Square Bang Unico on his wrist.

Isha Ambani Piramal in Chanel Hat and Dress looking gorgeous for the Vogue India August 2024 cover.

Kiara Advani looked mesmerizing as she made her way to Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant’s Shubh Aashirwad ceremony sporting a bespoke Faraz Manan ensemble.

Ryan Serhant, The real estate mogul wore an elegant Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph to the SiriusXM Studios.

💡Luxury Tidbit 💡

Did You Know? The Secret Origin of the Porsche 911

In the realm of luxury automobiles, the Porsche 911 stands as an enduring icon of performance and elegance. However, its origins are shrouded in a fascinating tale of collaboration and innovation. In the early 1960s, Porsche and Volkswagen, bound by a shared history, embarked on a project that would give birth to this automotive legend.

Ferdinand Porsche, the visionary behind the Volkswagen Beetle, sought to create a luxury variant of his celebrated design. This initiative, known as 'Project 901,' was envisioned as a sophisticated evolution of the Beetle, combining its practical rear-engine layout with opulent features and superior performance.

As the project progressed, it began to diverge significantly from its Beetle roots. The designers and engineers at Porsche infused the project with their unique brand of automotive excellence, blending cutting-edge technology with sleek, aerodynamic styling. In 1963, the culmination of these efforts was unveiled to the world: the Porsche 911.

The 911's rear-engine configuration was a subtle homage to its Volkswagen heritage, yet the car itself was a bold statement of luxury and innovation. It quickly captured the imagination of car enthusiasts and became synonymous with driving pleasure and high performance.

Over the decades, the Porsche 911 has transcended its humble beginnings, evolving into a symbol of automotive prowess and luxury. Its lineage, tracing back to the initial collaboration with Volkswagen, is a testament to the transformative power of visionary design and engineering.

Today, while few may recall its inception as a luxurious iteration of the Beetle, the Porsche 911 remains a revered masterpiece in the world of luxury automobiles, celebrated for its enduring legacy and iconic status.