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Noëmie Leclercq

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China, United States
The truth behind the TikTok campaign exposing luxury sector's 'Made in China' secrets

With the US and China locked in an escalating tariff war, social media has been awash with videos purporting to reveal the Chinese subcontractors behind some of the West's best-loved luxury brands. A highly coordinated influence campaign?

Subscribers only Entourage 17.04.2025

China, United States
Tiffany's caught in crossfire of US-China trade war

The American jeweller now owned by LVMH finds itself on the front line in the trade war between Washington and Beijing.

Free access Houses 17.04.2025

France
Marine Le Pen's Gérard Darel handbag is causing a problem for the brand

The leader of France's right-wing Rassemblement National party is loyal to the Gérard Darel brand, but the publicity she is giving it is hampering its efforts to attract a younger clientele.

Subscribers only Entourage 17.04.2025

Spotlight | Europe, Tunisia
A Max Mara coat for €150: Tunis underground designer goods market brings European resellers flocking

The Tunisian factories that make clothes and accessories for Celine, Max Mara, Longchamp and others sell a percentage of their wares locally at rock-bottom prices. But some unscrupulous retailers are smuggling the goods into Europe and selling them second-hand with a high markup.

Subscribers only Entourage 10.04.2025

Discount designer goods are winding their way from Tunis to second-hand luxury sites in Europe.

China, United States
China may open counterfeit floodgates in retaliation for US tariffs

China is mulling giving free rein to counterfeiters, particularly those which target US luxury brands, in response to Donald Trump's harsh new tariffs. Russia had a similar reaction two years ago in response to US support for Ukraine.

Free access Entourage 10.04.2025

Front Row | United States
Luxury ‘dupe' king Steve Madden expands in Europe

Steve Madden has made a name for himself in the United States by selling imitations of luxury leather goods made by the company that bears his name. He is preparing to expand in the European market.

Subscribers only Entourage 03.04.2025

US designer and fashion world disruptor Steve Madden is setting out to conquer Europe.

France
In police custody for Go Sport, Michel Ohayon faces further problems at the Sheraton Roissy

Remanded in custody on the evening of 2 April over his management of the now shuttered Go Sport brand, the French businessman is in parallel fighting to retain control of Financière Immobilière Bordelaise, which manages his luxury hotels and is currently in receivership.

Subscribers only Entourage 03.04.2025

France, Monaco
Bulgari loses legal battle against APM Monaco

The Roman jeweller Bulgari, which has been bought by LVMH, is in court proceedings with APM Monaco, which it accuses of counterfeiting and whose social media accounts it has had suspended. The small Monégasque brand considers Bulgari's methods abusive and unfair.

Subscribers only Houses 03.04.2025

France
Brands upset over Collector Square at Le Bon Marché Paris department store

The Collector Square consignment platform, which has just launched a permanent space in the iconic Paris department store offering second-hand leather goods, has not got a unanimous welcome from the luxury houses.

Subscribers only Entourage 27.03.2025

France
Saint Laurent struggles to secure ruling against Turkish alleged counterfeiter

Kering recently launched court proceedings against an Istanbul textile firm it accuses of fakery, but the lack of cooperation from local authorities is making the task difficult.

Subscribers only Houses 27.03.2025

European Union, France
Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

Louis Vuitton launched legal proceedings in France against the fast-fashion brand known for its cheap copies of designer goods. But given Steve Madden operates throughout Europe, a French judge has referred the matter to the EU's top court to determine jurisdiction.

Free access Houses 20.03.2025

France
Eco-organisation Refashion under fire over 'repair bonus' scheme

Management of the textile industry's ecological body, which has annual funding totalling more than €100m, is being widely challenged by fashion houses and the French authorities. Most complaints concern the "repair bonus" scheme it set up less than two years ago.

Subscribers only Entourage 20.03.2025

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Noëmie Leclercq

China, United States
The truth behind the TikTok campaign exposing luxury sector's 'Made in China' secrets

China, United States
Tiffany's caught in crossfire of US-China trade war

France
Marine Le Pen's Gérard Darel handbag is causing a problem for the brand

Spotlight | Europe, Tunisia
A Max Mara coat for €150: Tunis underground designer goods market brings European resellers flocking

China, United States
China may open counterfeit floodgates in retaliation for US tariffs

Front Row | United States
Luxury ‘dupe' king Steve Madden expands in Europe

France
In police custody for Go Sport, Michel Ohayon faces further problems at the Sheraton Roissy

France, Monaco
Bulgari loses legal battle against APM Monaco

France
Brands upset over Collector Square at Le Bon Marché Paris department store

France
Saint Laurent struggles to secure ruling against Turkish alleged counterfeiter

European Union, France
Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

France
Eco-organisation Refashion under fire over 'repair bonus' scheme

United Kingdom
The hottest picks: burglars' favourite luxury watches

Front Row | France, United States
Vidyuth Srinivasan automated the fight against fakes

China, France
How luxury fragrances end up on Shein

Spotlight | France
Avenue Montaigne luxury stores battle for storage space

France
Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

France, United States
Luxury sector struggles to rid Instagram of counterfeiters

United States
Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

Turkey
Instagram bans Cumaliibags counterfeiter

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The geopolitics of fake goods

Brands brave the Wild West of the second-hand market

From the Martinez to Claridge's, hostilities rage between five-star hotel mogul Paddy McKillen and Qatar

Noëmie Leclercq

China, United States The truth behind the TikTok campaign exposing luxury sector's 'Made in China' secrets

China, United States Tiffany's caught in crossfire of US-China trade war

France Marine Le Pen's Gérard Darel handbag is causing a problem for the brand

Spotlight | Europe, Tunisia A Max Mara coat for €150: Tunis underground designer goods market brings European resellers flocking

China, United States China may open counterfeit floodgates in retaliation for US tariffs

Front Row | United States Luxury ‘dupe' king Steve Madden expands in Europe

France In police custody for Go Sport, Michel Ohayon faces further problems at the Sheraton Roissy

France, Monaco Bulgari loses legal battle against APM Monaco

France Brands upset over Collector Square at Le Bon Marché Paris department store

France Saint Laurent struggles to secure ruling against Turkish alleged counterfeiter

European Union, France Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

France Eco-organisation Refashion under fire over 'repair bonus' scheme

United Kingdom The hottest picks: burglars' favourite luxury watches

Front Row | France, United States Vidyuth Srinivasan automated the fight against fakes

China, France How luxury fragrances end up on Shein

Spotlight | France Avenue Montaigne luxury stores battle for storage space

France Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

France, United States Luxury sector struggles to rid Instagram of counterfeiters

United States Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

Turkey Instagram bans Cumaliibags counterfeiter

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Glitz on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

China, United States
The truth behind the TikTok campaign exposing luxury sector's 'Made in China' secrets

China, United States
Tiffany's caught in crossfire of US-China trade war

France
Marine Le Pen's Gérard Darel handbag is causing a problem for the brand

Spotlight | Europe, Tunisia
A Max Mara coat for €150: Tunis underground designer goods market brings European resellers flocking

China, United States
China may open counterfeit floodgates in retaliation for US tariffs

Front Row | United States
Luxury ‘dupe' king Steve Madden expands in Europe

France
In police custody for Go Sport, Michel Ohayon faces further problems at the Sheraton Roissy

France, Monaco
Bulgari loses legal battle against APM Monaco

France
Brands upset over Collector Square at Le Bon Marché Paris department store

France
Saint Laurent struggles to secure ruling against Turkish alleged counterfeiter

European Union, France
Steve Madden 'dupes' case heads to EU court of justice

France
Eco-organisation Refashion under fire over 'repair bonus' scheme

United Kingdom
The hottest picks: burglars' favourite luxury watches

Front Row | France, United States
Vidyuth Srinivasan automated the fight against fakes

China, France
How luxury fragrances end up on Shein

Spotlight | France
Avenue Montaigne luxury stores battle for storage space

France
Hermès scores small victory in battle against scarf knock-offs

France, United States
Luxury sector struggles to rid Instagram of counterfeiters

United States
Hermès ramps up its defences as copycat bags continue to crop up stateside

Turkey
Instagram bans Cumaliibags counterfeiter