{"id":86433,"date":"2025-05-22T17:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T17:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/2025\/05\/22\/impact-of-luxury-price-hikes-in-2025\/"},"modified":"2026-04-20T08:16:26","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T08:16:26","slug":"impact-of-luxury-price-hikes-in-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/22\/impact-of-luxury-price-hikes-in-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Luxury Price Hikes in 2025-2026: What&#8217;s Driving Them and the Impact on Resale Market"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theluxurycloset.com\/uploads\/avif\/products\/full\/luxury-women-chanel-used-handbags-p1156328-003.avif\" alt=\"Chanel Pink Quilted Leather Mini Rectangle Classic Single Flap Bag\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/us-en\/women\/chanel-pink-quilted-leather-mini-rectangle-classic-single-flap-bag-p1156328\">Chanel Pink Quilted Leather Mini Rectangle Classic Single Flap Bag<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think about it: you&#8217;ve saved most of your adult life for a $3,000 <a href=\"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/us-en\/women\/womens-handbags\/brand-chanel\">Chanel Classic\u202fFlap<\/a>. By 2025, you were finally ready\u2014only to find that same bag had blown past five figures and slipped out of reach again. With Herm\u00e8s pricing Birkins like compact cars and bare <a href=\"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/us-en\/women\/womens-handbags\/brand-louis-vuitton\">Louis\u202fVuitton canvas<\/a> ready to cost you as much as a small loan, your coveted dream bag remains just that\u2014a dream.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In 2025, these hikes felt like corporate greed on steroids\u2014but a closer look revealed a calculated pivot. Luxury houses weren\u2019t just covering rising material costs or adjusting for inflation\u2014they were redrawing the velvet rope. By turning aspirational treats into ultra-exclusive assets, they preserve cachet while inflating margins. That felt like a well-thought-out financial strategy.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Only this time, something feels genuinely different.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Boutiques aren\u2019t as packed. Waitlists aren\u2019t moving faster. And headlines are no longer screaming record-breaking growth. Instead, they\u2019re telling a more complicated story\u2014one where prices keep rising, but demand isn\u2019t keeping up the way it used to.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome to luxury in 2026.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theluxurycloset.com\/uploads\/avif\/products\/full\/luxury-women-hermes-new-handbags-p1305761-005.avif\" alt=\"Herm\u00e8s Lindy Mini Gold Finish Etoupe Swift Leather Shoulder Bag\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/women\/hermes-lindy-mini-gold-finish-etoupe-swift-leather-shoulder-bag-p1305761\">Herm\u00e8s Lindy Mini Gold Finish Etoupe Swift Leather Shoulder Bag<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recent results from Herm\u00e8s capture this shift perfectly. The brand reported just <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">5.6% growth in Q1 2026\u2014missing expectations\u2014after an abrupt slowdown linked to geopolitical tensions and declining global tourism<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Sales in key luxury regions softened, and yet<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u2026 <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">prices didn\u2019t budge.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Because here\u2019s the truth:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Luxury price hikes were never just about demand. They were always about control.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1280\">First, Why the Price Hikes Still Haven\u2019t Stopped<\/h2>\n<h3 data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1352\">1. 2025 Was the Year of Tariffs\u2014And the Effects Are Still Unfolding<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1354\" data-end=\"1409\">Trade policies triggered a structural reset in pricing that brands have shown no interest in reversing:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>U.S.\u2013China Phase\u202fII Leather Duties (January\u202f2025).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> An extra 10\u202f% tariff on finished leather goods and watch components entering the United States.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>EU Carbon Border Adjustment (CBAM) Pilot (phased\u2011in from\u202fQ2\u202f2025).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Luxury items with exotic skins, precious\u2011metal casings, or high CO\u2082 footprints now face a reporting\u2011plus\u2011fee regime that will add ~2\u20133\u202f% to landed cost.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Retaliatory GST Surcharges in Australia\u202f(\u202fJuly\u202f2025).<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A 5\u202f% luxury\u2011goods levy on items over AUD\u202f3,000, a direct answer to Europe&#8217;s CBAM rules.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Herm\u00e8s, Chanel, and Louis Vuitton explicitly said: &#8220;We&#8217;re passing it on.&#8221;<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>What happened next:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"2010\">\n<li data-start=\"1795\" data-end=\"1851\">Permanent MSRP <b>(Manufacturer&#8217;s Suggested Retail Price)<\/b> resets, prices never came back down.<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1852\" data-end=\"1897\">Resale ceilings lifted almost immediately<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1898\" data-end=\"1954\">Supply chains shifted to<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0tariff\u2011neutral countries (Vietnam for leather small goods, Switzerland for watch assembly)<\/span>\u2014but savings stayed with brands<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2010\">Regional pricing gaps narrowed to prevent arbitrage. <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The historical 20\u201325\u202f% spread between Paris and New York tags shrunk to single digits as Europe raised prices to CBAM\u2011proof margins and the U.S. embedded tariff costs. <\/span><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1955\" data-end=\"2010\">Investors bought ex\u2011tariff stock. Inventory acquired in low\u2011duty zones (EU duty\u2011free airports, GCC malls) commands instant mark\u2011ups when listed on U.S.\u2011facing resale platforms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Tariffs didn\u2019t just increase costs\u2014they quietly <strong data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2102\">redefined the baseline price of luxury<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><b>2. Global Economic Shifts: From &#8220;Aspirational&#8221; to &#8220;Ultra\u2011Exclusive.&#8221;<\/b><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>The shrinking middle class in the West<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a K\u2011shaped recovery mean fewer &#8220;one\u2011and\u2011done&#8221; aspirational buyers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Surging wealth in GCC and SE Asia<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> lets brands replace volume with margin\u2014fewer units, higher tickets, stronger aura.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Demand elasticity flips<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Higher prices now <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">create<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demand by signaling gated membership.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><i>Luxury has stopped flirting with the top 10\u202f%; it openly courts the top 1\u202f%.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>3.\u202fCurrency Volatility \u2014 USD \/ EUR \/ JPY<\/b><\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2674\">Currency swings created pricing loopholes\u2014and brands shut them down fast.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2674\">A strong USD made Europe a luxury shopping hotspot \u2192 brands raised EU prices<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2601\" data-end=\"2674\">A weak yen turned Japan into a resale goldmine \u2192 brands implemented \u201cshadow price hikes\u201d and purchase restrictions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Brand response? Price harmonization. Major houses like Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Herm\u00e8s have quietly raised EU retail prices by 8\u201312%, bringing them closer to U.S. levels. The goal is clear: kill cross-border price arbitrage, protect brand integrity, and maintain resale discipline.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><b>Yen&#8217;s Weakness and Japan\u2019s Shadow Price Hikes<\/b><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the flip side, Japan\u2019s yen depreciation (trading at multi-decade lows vs the USD and RMB) has made Tokyo boutiques a grey-market goldmine\u2014especially for Chinese daigou shoppers<\/span><b>,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who buy luxury goods overseas to resell them back home for a profit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To counteract this, brands have resorted to:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Shadow price hikes (in-store price adjustments without official announcements),<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restricting bulk purchases and<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b><i>Stock segmentation (limiting high-demand styles to domestic consumers).<\/i><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In essence, Japan becomes a retail fortress, protecting against resale leakage while preserving perceived scarcity in high-demand markets like China.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>Luxury brands operate on global prestige, not local discounts. Currency imbalances distort that image. So when FX swings make one country \u201ccheaper,\u201d brands react fast to preserve pricing parity and prevent region-hopping arbitrage. It\u2019s not just about margins\u2014it\u2019s about protecting the brand\u2019s global ecosystem.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>4.\u202fInflation- Fanning the Flames of Price Hike or Just a Cover-Up<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Raw material, labor, and logistics costs climbed with global inflation, and luxury houses definitely name\u2011check &#8220;higher input costs&#8221; in every earnings call.\u202fBut the numbers don&#8217;t line up:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If inflation alone explained the hikes, you&#8217;d expect low\u2011single\u2011digit MSRP bumps, not Herm\u00e8s tacking on 12\u202f% in Europe or Chanel vaulting the Flap over \u20ac 10k.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What inflation <\/b><b><i>does<\/i><\/b><b> provide is cover.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With consumers already accustomed to paying more for everything\u2014from groceries to airfare\u2014luxury groups can ratchet up prices under the same headline.\u202fBut their real motives are strategic:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Signal Ultra\u2011Exclusivity<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Higher tags create scarcity without slashing production.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Margin Protection<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Price is the only meaningful lever when volume stalls (see Kering, Burberry).<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Tariff &amp; FX Padding<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Inflation rhetoric masks geopolitical surcharges that would otherwise spark outrage.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b><i>Net\u2011net: Inflation sets the stage but is merely a supporting actor.\u202fThe starring role belongs to brand strategy\u2014pricing as a status\u2011gate, a margin guardrail, and an asset\u2011class amplifier.<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h2><b>5. Profit Desperation: 2024&#8217;s Luxury Slowdown\u2014Price Hikes as a Last\u2011Resort Lifeline<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When unit growth stalls, there&#8217;s only one dial left to twist: price.\u202fThat reality hit hard in 2024. Herm\u00e8s was the lone titan, posting double\u2011digit gains\u2014revenue up 13\u202f% and operating profit up 17\u202f%\u2014and it still flexed with January and May hikes simply because it could. Richemont eked out a 4\u202f% top\u2011line lift (thanks almost entirely to Cartier and Van\u202fCleef jewelry), but wafer\u2011thin 2\u202f% profit growth pushed it to &#8220;moderate&#8221; 5\u20118\u202f% price bumps across bracelets and watches. Everyone else was underwater: LVMH slipped 2\u202f% on revenue and 5\u202f% on operating profit, so Louis\u202fVuitton and Dior executed 8\u201110\u202f% back-to-back increases. Kering&#8217;s Gucci\u2011led slump\u2014annual sales falling 13% to \u20ac14.7 billion\u2014forced double\u2011digit lifts for Gucci and Saint Laurent to protect margins. Burberry fared worst, with a 7% revenue drop and a brutal 19% margin hit; the remedy was an immediate 10% surcharge on its trench coats and signature check bags.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><i>In short, Herm\u00e8s hiked because it wanted to; the rest hiked because they had to. Because profit sagged everywhere, 2025&#8217;s big price jumps stopped being a flashy show-off move and became a must-do strategy- the quickest way to calm nervous investors and keep margins alive.\u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n<h1><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2026 Reality Check: Price Hikes Continue\u2014But the Market Pushes Back<\/span><\/h1>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">For the first time in years, luxury brands are facing resistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Herm\u00e8s missed growth expectations<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LVMH reported a <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2% decline<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in its key fashion division<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Kering saw sales drop <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">8%<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">And the biggest disruptor?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not inflation. Not tariffs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \ud83d\udc49 <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Geopolitics and shifting consumer behavior<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What changed in 2026:<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Middle East demand weakened due to the conflict<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tourism-driven luxury sales in Europe declined<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Airport and duty-free retail slowed significantly<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">China\u2019s recovery remained uneven<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The War Effect: A Demand Shock, Not a Pricing Strategy<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Middle East conflict didn&#8217;t cause price hikes\u2014but it exposed their limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sales in the region declined<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Dubai&#8217;s luxury retail traffic dropped sharply<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">European flagship stores saw fewer tourist shoppers<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Duty-free channels took a hit<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Luxury didn&#8217;t raise prices because of the war.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \ud83d\udc49 But the war revealed what happens when <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">high prices meet weaker demand.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In short:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \ud83d\udc49 The <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">volume engine is stalling<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">But instead of lowering prices, brands are holding the line\u2014or pushing higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Big Shift: From Pricing Power to Pricing Test<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2025 was about how high prices could go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2026 is about how much the market can take.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Luxury is now running a real-time experiment:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can prices rise if aspirational buyers step back?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can ultra-wealthy consumers sustain growth alone?<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can scarcity still drive urgency in a slower economy?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Luxury Brands That Have Increased Prices in 2025 and Again in 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th colspan=\"6\">\n<h2><b>Luxury Brands Price Hikes in 2025 and 2026<\/b><\/h2>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Brand\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>2025 Hike<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>2026 Hike<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>New Avg. Ticket<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Corporate Rationale (Justification)<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<h4><b>Reality Check<\/b><\/h4>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Herm\u00e8s<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+7\u202f% (Jan) +5\u20116\u202f% US only (May)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5.6% Q1 (missed targets)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Birkin\u202f25 now ~$13,300+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cExceptional craftsmanship\u201d &amp; tariff offset<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding the line despite geopolitical headwinds, only major brand posting growth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chanel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+9\u202f% (Mar) on Classic Flap; rumors of Q4 raise<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+~10% YTD $10.2K \u2192 $11.3K<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Classic Flap M\/L ~$11,300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cGlobal price alignment\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reintroducing ~\u20ac500 entry items to win back aspirational buyers while flagship prices climb<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Louis\u202fVuitton<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+4\u201110\u202f% (Apr) on canvas; +14\u202f% exotics<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Moderate&#8221; raises for US tariffs<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Neverfull MM $2.300<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cRising costs &amp; savoir\u2011faire investment\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fashion &amp; Leather Goods division posted \u20132% in Q3 2025; brand facing &#8220;quiet luxury&#8221; headwinds into 2026\u201327<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dior (LVMH)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+8\u201310% back-to-back<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selective raises under J. Anderson<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lady Dior MM ~$6,500+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cSavoir-faire &amp; input cost recovery.\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">New creative director Jonathan Anderson showing early positive signals; \u20132% YoY in Q1 2025<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gucci (Kering)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Double-digit to protect margins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Paused \u2014 focus on creative reset<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dionysus ~$3,500+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Brand repositioning&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demna Gvasalia&#8217;s &#8220;La Famiglia&#8221; collection launched Sep 2025; Kering revenue \u201310% in Q3 2025 vs \u201315% in Q2 \u2014 recovery beginning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rolex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+1\u202f% (Jan); +5\u202f% (May) steel sports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+3\u20134% est. steel sports<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Submariner Date ~$11,800<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMaterials &amp; FX\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing gap with secondary market premiums; the grey market still commands 20\u201340% over retail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cartier (Richemont)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+8\u202f% jewellery, +5\u202f% watches (Feb)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+5% est. halo pieces<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Bracelet $8,100+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cMetal volatility\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Richemont&#8217;s &#8220;no sharp hikes&#8221; stance contradicted by stealth bumps across Love and Juste un Clou lines<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burberry<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">+10% immediate trench &amp; check<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Holding \u2014 new CEO J. Schulman focus<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heritage Trench ~$2,800+<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Repositioning as ultra-luxury.&#8221;<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Q3 FY2026 showing improvement under Schulman&#8217;s British heritage narrative after a brutal \u201319% margin hit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note: 2026 figures reflect reported or estimated hikes as of Q1 2026. Sources: brand earnings releases, Bloomberg, WWD, Business of Fashion<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Observations from the Table- Three distinct strategies emerge:<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Herm\u00e8s is holding its pricing discipline (and still growing);<\/li>\n<li>Gucci has actually paused hikes to focus on its creative reset under Demna Gvasalia, and<\/li>\n<li>Brands like Chanel and Louis Vuitton are navigating the contradiction of raising prices while simultaneously reintroducing cheaper entry products to win back lost customers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>The divergence between brands that earned their pricing power and those that borrowed it is now visible in the numbers.<\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_150006\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-150006\" style=\"width: 820px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-150006 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2096EF39-BC7A-4115-AD80-D5FBFB89E1A0.png\" alt=\"Luxury brand revenue trends: 2022\u20132026\" width=\"820\" height=\"860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2096EF39-BC7A-4115-AD80-D5FBFB89E1A0.png 820w, https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2096EF39-BC7A-4115-AD80-D5FBFB89E1A0-286x300.png 286w, https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/2096EF39-BC7A-4115-AD80-D5FBFB89E1A0-768x805.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 820px) 100vw, 820px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-150006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Luxury brand revenue trends: 2022\u20132026<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, the price tags went up. What next? These aren\u2019t just numbers on a receipt\u2014they reshape behavior across the entire luxury food chain. Here\u2019s what happens in the real world after the price surge:<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Waitlist Effect Intensifies \u2014 Selectively<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As MSRPs soar, buyers rush to boutiques hoping to lock in old prices. With production capped, waitlists for Birkins and Classic Flaps stretch longer than ever. Scarcity becomes its own marketing machine. But the effect is no longer universal \u2014 it holds for top-tier trophy pieces while mid-tier demand quietly softens.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sub-Brands Get Their Moment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As Chanel Flaps breach \u20ac11,000 and Herm\u00e8s stretches Birkin tags to small-car territory, savvy buyers explore &#8220;next-tier&#8221; names \u2014 Loewe, Celine, Moynat \u2014 for better value. Lesser-known houses are stepping into the spotlight that the mega-brands have vacated.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Price Anchoring Rewires Perception<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once a Flap costs \u20ac11,300, a \u20ac6,000 bag suddenly feels like a deal. Strategic price hikes don&#8217;t just inflate the price of one item \u2014 they recalibrate what consumers perceive as &#8220;normal,&#8221; nudging even mid-tier buyers further upmarket. It is not an accident, but an architecture of aspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Aspirational Consumers Sit Out \u2014 For Now<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Those saving for a dream bag have hit pause or pivoted. Entry-tier items (LV wallets, Gucci mini bags, Chanel cardholders) absorb relative demand. Some buyers move to alternative brands \u2014 Telfar, Pol\u00e8ne, and quiet-luxury indie ateliers \u2014 as &#8220;loud logo&#8221; fatigue spreads. Others delay.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"luxury-chart-widget\"><\/div>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Resale Effect: Luxury\u2019s Equal and Opposite Reaction<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">There\u2019s a simple way to understand what\u2019s happening to luxury in 2026: <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">action and reaction<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The action is clear \u2014 relentless price hikes across houses like Herm\u00e8s, Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Gucci.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> The reaction? A resale market that\u2019s no longer secondary \u2014 it\u2019s strategic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As retail prices stretch further out of reach, pre-owned luxury doesn\u2019t just become attractive; it becomes <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">financially intelligent<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Every boutique price increase quietly lifts the resale floor, but here\u2019s where it gets interesting \u2014 well-curated resale platforms still offer <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">pricing inefficiencies<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Pieces sourced before hikes, or listed with competitive discounts, often sit below their true market value \u2014 creating a rare window where buyers gain both <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">access and upside<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theluxurycloset.com\/uploads\/avif\/products\/full\/luxury-women-hermes-new-handbags-p1299740-011.avif\" alt=\"Hermes Shoulder Birkin 29 Taupe Evercolor Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag\" width=\"2000\" height=\"2000\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/theluxurycloset.com\/women\/hermes-shoulder-birkin-29-taupe-evercolor-calfskin-leather-top-handle-bag-p1299740\">Hermes Shoulder Birkin 29 Taupe Evercolor Calfskin Leather Top Handle Bag<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What was once considered \u201cvintage\u201d is now repositioned as <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">value<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 and increasingly, <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">value with a margin of safety<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-150009\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-131127-1024x579.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-131127-1024x579.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-131127-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-131127-768x434.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-131127-1536x868.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.theluxurycloset.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot-2026-04-20-131127.png 1631w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From Smart Buying to Strategic Positioning<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2025, resale was a savvy alternative.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> In 2026, it\u2019s becoming a necessity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The shift is structural:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From impulse to intent<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 buyers are timing purchases, not chasing drops<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From access to value<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 ownership matters less than entry price and upside<\/span><\/li>\n<li><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From consumption to allocation<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 luxury is increasingly treated like an asset<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A Birkin isn\u2019t just a bag anymore \u2014 it\u2019s a <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">wearable store of value<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. But even here, the market is maturing. Early signs of softening at the very top signal something important: pricing power, even at its peak, has limits.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The New Mechanics of Value<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Three forces are quietly reshaping the market:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">1. Pre-hike inventory as arbitrage<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Pieces sourced before recent increases immediately gain relative value. The moment a new price hits retail, older stock becomes underpriced by comparison \u2014 especially when offered at a discount on curated resale platforms.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">2. Scarcity beyond production<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Discontinued styles and retired materials now benefit from <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">double scarcity<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 no longer made, and now benchmarked against higher current prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. Global pricing inefficiencies<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> Inventory sourced from lower-tax regions (GCC, EU duty-free, travel retail) carries a built-in margin when resold in high-duty markets. When combined with platform-led deals and pricing strategies, this creates <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">compelling entry points even in a rising market<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Trust Is the New Luxury Currency<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">As resale values rise, so does the risk of counterfeit.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.theluxurycloset.com\/uploads\/avif\/products\/full\/luxury-women-louis-vuitton-new-handbags-p1332826-002.avif\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Authentication is no longer a backend function \u2014 it\u2019s the foundation of the entire ecosystem. The platforms that win won\u2019t just sell luxury; they\u2019ll <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">guarantee it<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> \u2014 while also unlocking smarter pricing through curation, condition grading, and access to pre-hike inventory.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not a Slowdown \u2014 A Recalibration<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Luxury isn\u2019t collapsing. It\u2019s correcting.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">growth \u2192 selectivity<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">volume \u2192 value<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">From <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">aspiration \u2192 exclusivity<\/span><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The brands that <\/span><em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">earn<\/span><\/em><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> their pricing power \u2014 through craftsmanship, control, and genuine scarcity \u2014 will continue to pull ahead. The rest will face increasing scrutiny in a market that\u2019s no longer willing to pay unquestioningly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Real Shift: Timing Over Access<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The smartest buyers in 2026 aren\u2019t the ones walking out of boutiques with the latest release.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">They\u2019re the ones who understand <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">timing<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Buying before the next hike<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Targeting underpriced pre-owned inventory<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Recognizing value before the market reprices it<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Because today, luxury <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">isn\u2019t defined<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> by ownership alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It\u2019s defined by <\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">when \u2014 and how \u2014 you buy<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">With boutique prices climbing and value concentrating in the secondary market, the opportunity is already out there \u2014 often quietly sitting in curated collections where pricing hasn\u2019t fully caught up to retail inflation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A pristine, pre-hike piece \u2014 especially one secured at a relative discount \u2014 isn\u2019t just a purchase. It\u2019s positioning.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>And in this market, the difference between a smart buy and a missed opportunity is simply timing.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Frequently Asked Questions: Luxury Price Hikes &amp; Buying Smart in 2026<\/span><\/h2>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How is the ongoing geopolitical conflict affecting luxury prices in 2026?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Middle East conflict has weakened tourist traffic in hubs like Dubai, softening demand \u2014 but retail prices haven&#8217;t followed. Brands are deliberately holding or raising prices to protect exclusivity and margins. The disconnect between weaker demand and higher boutique tags is precisely what&#8217;s creating opportunity in the resale market right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Why do luxury brands like LVMH, Herm\u00e8s, and Chanel keep raising prices even as sales slow?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Price is the last lever brands can pull when volume stalls. Rather than discount and dilute decades of brand equity, houses like LVMH, Kering, and Chanel prefer to sell fewer pieces at higher prices. When revenue falls \u2014 as it has for LVMH (\u22121%) and Kering (\u221213%) in 2025 \u2014 price hikes protect margins and reassure investors, even at the cost of losing aspirational buyers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is 2026 a good time to buy luxury bags in Dubai?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Counterintuitively, yes. Rising boutique prices, softer demand, and pre-hike inventory still available on the secondary market create a rare buying window. The gap between a retail price hike and resale prices catching up is historically short \u2014 buyers who move during that window consistently get the better deal.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Where can I find luxury bags at a discount in Dubai in 2026?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Not at boutiques \u2014 retail prices in Dubai reflect the latest global MSRP increases with no exceptions. The opportunity is in authenticated resale platforms like The Luxury Closet, where pre-hike inventory, discontinued styles, and pieces from brands under performance pressure <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are regularly priced<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> below current retail benchmarks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Which luxury categories offer the best value in Dubai right now?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Three stand out: pre-hike iconic styles (Chanel Classic Flap, Herm\u00e8s Birkin) that carry built-in upside the moment the next increase lands; discontinued Louis Vuitton and Dior pieces now benchmarked against much higher current MSRPs; and select Gucci styles, where the brand&#8217;s ongoing creative reset has created temporary pricing anomalies on the secondary market.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Can I still find a pre-hike Herm\u00e8s Birkin or Chanel Classic Flap in the UAE?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">At the boutique, no \u2014 2026 increases <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are already embedded<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> in retail prices, with the Birkin starting at $13,300 and the Classic Flap M\/L crossing $11,300. On authenticated resale platforms in the UAE, pre-hike pieces do still surface. These carry meaningful value, especially given that the next round of increases is a question of when, not if.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Is Dubai&#8217;s resale market more competitive than other markets right now?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Often, yes. Dubai sources luxury inventory from lower-tariff regions \u2014 GCC countries, EU airports, Swiss boutiques \u2014 giving local resellers a structural pricing advantage over markets like the U.S. or Australia that now carry tariff surcharges. Add current demand softness from reduced tourism, and sellers are more flexible on pricing than they&#8217;ve been in years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Do luxury prices in Dubai ever come down after a tourism slowdown?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Never at retail. Brands respond to slower tourism by tightening supply and focusing on top-tier clients \u2014 not discounting. Price relief happens downstream, in resale, where reduced boutique footfall makes sellers more flexible and platforms more competitive. That&#8217;s where the real deals in the UAE luxury market <\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">are found<\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> right now.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Are discounted luxury bags on Dubai resale platforms authentic?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On reputable platforms, yes. A lower price reflects market conditions \u2014 pre-hike stock, motivated sellers, category softness \u2014 not a compromise on authenticity. Look for platforms that offer expert authentication, detailed condition reports, and clear return policies. Avoid unverified peer-to-peer listings, where the risk of counterfeit items is significantly higher.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">What&#8217;s the smartest way to buy luxury in Dubai before the next price hike?<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Four rules: buy before the hike cycle, not after. Prioritize pre-owned and pre-hike inventory over boutique stock. Focus on timeless styles \u2014 Birkin, Classic Flap, Neverfull, Love Bracelet \u2014 that hold value across brand performance cycles. And watch brands under pressure, like Gucci, where market conditions have created temporary resale anomalies that long-term valuations are likely to correct upward.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In 2026, smart luxury buying in Dubai is about capitalizing on the timing gaps created by global disruption \u2014 not chasing access at boutique prices.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Pre-hike pieces in pristine condition aren&#8217;t just rare opportunities \u2014 they&#8217;re financial ones. Explore <a class=\"underline underline underline-offset-2 decoration-1 decoration-current\/40 hover:decoration-current focus:decoration-current\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theluxurycloset.com\">The Luxury Closet&#8217;s<\/a> curated collection of authenticated luxury before today&#8217;s smart buy becomes tomorrow&#8217;s missed opportunity.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sources:\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">fashiondive.com\/news\/hermes-2024-revenue-earnings\/740323\/<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voguebusiness.com\/story\/companies\/lvmhs-fashion-sales-drop-5-in-q1<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lvmh.com\/en\/publications\/lvmh-achieves-a-solid-performance-despite-an-unfavorable-global-economic-environment<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forbes.com\/sites\/aliciapark\/2024\/07\/17\/designer-fashion-houses-are-struggling-in-the-first-half-of-2024-heres-why\/<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">voguebusiness.com\/story\/companies\/richemonts-growth-led-by-strong-jewellery-sales<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pursebop.com\/louis-vuitton-europe-price-increase-2025\/<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">pursebop.com\/hermes-q1-2025-growth-tariffs-and-a-price-increase\/<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">purseblog.com\/hermes\/hermes-price-increase-may-2025\/<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hodinkee.com\/articles\/rolex-will-raise-us-prices-in-response-to-tariffs<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Think about it: you&#8217;ve saved most of your adult life for a $3,000 Chanel Classic\u202fFlap. By 2025, you were finally ready\u2014only to find that same bag had blown past five figures and slipped out of reach again. 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