Sarah Maisey

Indian designer Manish Malhotra is readying to make his debut at Paris Haute Couture Week on Wednesday. He will become only the fourth Indian designer invited to join the world's most prestigious fashion body. Rahul Mishra was the first, paving the way for his countrymen when he joined the fashion week in January 2020, becoming the first-ever Indian designer to be invited.

Sotheby's is bringing a new online auction to Abu Dhabi, with bidding now open until July 10. The Abu Dhabi Collectors’ Edit: Materiality sale explores how exceptional materials unite some of the world's finest luxury objects. Featuring more than 30 lots with a combined estimate of $6.6 million to $9.7 million, items include watches, loose gemstones, jewellery, a Birkin bag and even a Bugatti, celebrating the craftsmanship that transforms rare materials into highly coveted creations.

French luxury house Chanel announced on Thursday that it has purchased Charvet, the world's oldest shirtmaker. Founded by Joseph-Christophe Charvet in 1838, the brand is widely regarded as the world’s first specialist shirtmaker. While the storefront is in Paris's famed Place Vendome, the Charvet atelier is in Saint-Gaultier in central France.