Are things looking up for the luxury sector?

LUXURY INSIGHTS | October 26, 2025
Timeless insights for luxury brands.

The luxury industry has reported polarized growth all year, with certain sectors holding firm and others reflecting a depression that echoes our global uncertainty.

Hermès and Prada sales remain healthy, for example, quiet luxury is thriving, and a rebound in Chinese luxury consumerism has set a new tone of hope for the year ahead…

01. INSIGHT

The luxury sector is currently embracing an exciting phase of transformation and opportunity.

Fueled by growth in select sectors and increased consumer engagement from younger clientele, luxury brands have newfound optimism. The leading brands are now directing their efforts towards innovation, as they pave the way for the future of luxury consumerism.

High-end jewelry, experiential hospitality, and sustainable luxury are already enjoying an upswing, and the rekindling of luxury interest in Asia has prompted analysts to rethink their previous predictions in favor of brighter year-end statistics.

Now is the time for brands to unite their values with forward-looking strategies that emphasize sustainability, digital integration, and cultural relevance, because brands that successfully navigate evolving consumer values and deliver tailored, meaningful connections continue to outperform. 

The future of luxury lies in its ability to redefine exclusivity through purpose-driven storytelling and immersive experiences that go beyond the product itself, steering the market into a new era of resilience and creativity.

02. INSPIRATION 

“Despite short-term volatility and mounting economic challenges, the luxury sector remains underpinned by strong fundamentals and resilience. 

The current positive momentum in select luxury segments and regions points toward a gradual but sustainable recovery, fueled by a growing cohort of younger consumers and expanding wealth globally. 

Brands that anchor themselves in quality, creativity, and authentic consumer engagement are best positioned to navigate uncertainty and emerge as leaders in this evolving market landscape.”

— Claudia D’Arpizio

03. INTENTION

Have you been playing it safe during this wave of uncertainty?

Perhaps it is time to look ahead, innovate, and prepare for a brighter future.

Remember, luxury is aspirational and aspiration lives eternally within us all.

Make it an optimistic week,

Luxury Brand Communications Strategist
Creator & Author of Luxury Insights 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Camilla Carboni is the silent partner behind many of the world’s most sought-after brands. She offers Luxury Brand Consulting, Auditing, SEO, and Copywriting to established and emerging luxury brands across the globe.

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