A debate over use of traditional Chinese symbols has cropped up after a court ordered a Chinese tea chain to pay the French luxury brand Louis Vuitton $1.5 million over copyright infringement claims.

Pharrell Williams has sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer over a giant wave at Paris Fashion Week.

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière built a fake mountain range inside the Louvre and sent models climbing through it.

At Paris men's fashion week, many designers are taking familiar silhouettes and making them perform.

Pharrell Williams opened a celebration year for Louis Vuitton’s monogram — marking the house’s 130th anniversary of its most recognizable signature — with a Fall-Winter 2026 men’s show that was equal parts brand pageant and movie set.

Fans have jammed the gates of the Louvre for the Louis Vuitton show at Paris Fashion Week.

The power of celebrity is the one trend that defined the fashion season in Paris.

The birds scattered in every direction as the first drumbeat thundered across the plaza outside Paris’s Centre Pompidou, heralding the start of Pharrell Williams’ latest Louis Vuitton spectacle.

Just days after an unexploded World War II bomb near Paris’ Gare du Nord briefly stole headlines, a different kind of spectacle unfolded across the street: Louis Vuitton’s fashion show extravaganza Monday evening.

Celebrities including Bradley Cooper squeezed into Louis Vuitton as the brand transformed the Louvre’s historic heart into a stunning stage for Paris Fashion Week.

These may be the most luxurious Olympics ever.

Louis Vuitton has unveiled its latest fashion designs at Barcelona’s Park Güell in an homage to one of Antoni Gaudí’s architectural masterpieces.

This year’s red carpet season failed to disappoint, fashion-wise.

America Ferrera stunned in sparkly Barbie pink on the Oscars red carpet Sunday in Los Angeles.

In a cinematic homage blurring fashion and film, Chanel transported its audience at Paris Fashion Week to a fictional Deauville for its latest showcase.

At Paris Fashion Week, Pharrell Williams unveiled his sophomore collection for Louis Vuitton, a stunning fusion of Americana and Native American influences.

Taylor Swift stunned in liquid acid green as the fashion parade that marks awards season kicked off Sunday in Beverly Hills at the Golden Globes.

Louis Vuitton dazzled Paris as the latest collection from women's creative director Nicolas Ghesquière swirled epochs and emotions.

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Louis Vuitton has transformed a bridge spanning the Han River into a massive runway for its latest collection.

Earthy scents pricked guests’ noses as they entered the venue for Stella McCartney: A manege.

Louis Vuitton has named multitalented singer-songwriter-philanthropist Pharrell Williams as creative director of its menswear division.

Singer Rosalía stunned guests at Louis Vuitton’s dreamlike menswear show in Paris with a surprise reveal in shades and hooded jacket atop a vintage 1980s yellow saloon car.

The company that makes Jack Daniel’s is howling mad over a squeaking dog toy that parodies the whiskey’s signature bottle.

The funfair lights at Louis Vuitton sere shining as brightly as the starry front row for the vibrant and infectious spring collection from Nicolas Ghesquiere that capped Paris Fashion Week.

When Scott “Kid Cudi” Mescudi recorded the bulk of his new album, the melodic rapper wanted to visually highlight the songs without depending on short music videos.

Abner Mares is a former three-division world champion who has practically set the blueprint for a champion boxer moving intelligently to the next stage of his life.

Loewe thrust Paris Fashion Week into a bleak and dystopian vision of the future.

He may have died in November, but Virgil Abloh lives on at Paris Fashion Week in a high-energy runway spectacular for Louis Vuitton menswear.

Dawn Staley and Geno Auriemma hugged at midcourt after South Carolina ended UConn’s undefeated run in NCAA championship games.

Patrick Demarchelier, the French-born photographer known for his high fashion images of Princess Diana, top models and celebrities, has died.

From the dizzying heights of the Pompidou Center to the lofty halls of the Musee d’Orsay, Paris fashion houses showed off the city’s most monumental art spaces on Monday as they nearer the finish line of ready-to-wear collections.

Dior’s affirmed feminist designer Maria Grazia Chiuri used the male gaze, as reflected in female oil portraits across the centuries, to make a fashion statement on female empowerment and subjugation.

Eileen Gu turned the Beijing Olympics into her own personal playground.

She is an exceptional athlete who has already won gold and silver in the Beijing Olympics.

Samsung is trying to reclaim lost ground in the coveted high end of the smartphone market with a new lineup of Galaxy S models designed to appeal to consumers who are increasingly sharing videos of their antics on TikTok, Facebook, YouTube and other popular apps.

Henrik Lundqvist became the 11th player to have his number retired by the New York Rangers when a banner with his name and No. 30 was raised to the rafters at Madison Square Garden on Friday night.

Dior took over Paris’ iconic Place de la Concorde for its menswear show whose theme was none other than the city of Paris itself.

Louis Vuitton has pulled out the stops to present the final collection of Virgil Abloh, the house’s first African-American designer who died in November after a two-year battle with cancer.

A spattering of Paris Fashion Week menswear shows began in earnest this week for the fall-winter season as French government restrictions have seen many relegated to an online-only presence.

Federal prosecutors say a South Florida man tried to obtain more than $4.2 million in COVID-19 relief funds by filing false loan applications.

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The over-the-top parties and star-studded shows surrounding Miami’s Art Basel wrapped up this weekend with performances by Rosalia, Lizzo, Cardi B and rocker Lenny Kravitz.

Prosecutors and retailers are pushing back on assertions by California’s governor and attorney general that they have enough tools to combat shoplifting and other retail thefts.

The official Art Basel show is back in Miami with all its eccentric glory, a dizzying list of celebrity attendees and dozens of spin-off shows already generating buzz, including a 10-year-old child painter and a $4 million Banksy sale.

Louis Vuitton has staged its first ever U.S. fashion show in Miami, showcasing the collection of designer Virgil Abloh just days after his death.

Designer Virgil Abloh, a leading fashion executive hailed as the Karl Lagerfeld of his generation, has died of cancer.

Authorities and witnesses say about 80 people, some wearing ski masks and wielding crowbars, swarmed a department store in the San Francisco Bay Area, stealing merchandise before fleeing in dozens of cars.

Atlanta rapper Young Thug says that an apartment concierge let an unknown person take his Louis Vuitton bag holding jewelry, money and about 200 unreleased songs.

The custom suits BTS wore for their Grammy Awards performance earlier this year are among the items that will be sold at an auction benefitting the Recording Academy's MusiCares charity.

Chanel brought Paris Fashion Week to its final day with a runway show that illustrated how designers and the people they dress want to look to the future with optimism.

Paris Fashion Week is back after a coronavirus-related hiatus.

Paris Fashion Week is back after a coronavirus-related hiatus.

Chinese prosecutors say Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been arrested on suspicion of rape.

Beijing police say the Chinese-Canadian pop star Kris Wu has been detained on suspicion of rape.

Vatican prosecutors have alleged a jaw-dropping series of scandals in the biggest criminal trial in the Vatican’s modern history.

A popular Chinese-Canadian singer, Kris Wu, has lost endorsement deals for at least 10 brands including Porsche and Bulgari after a teen-ager accused him of having sex with her while she was drunk.

The pandemic is far from invisible at Cannes.

A few years ago, a star athlete dropping out of a major tennis tournament over mental health issues might have been seen as a sign of weakness.

A federal prosecutor says the case against a former young Massachusetts mayor is one about “lying, stealing cheating and shakedowns.”.

Red carpet glam was back Sunday at the Oscars with lots of award-worthy gold, bright white and red looks.

Federal prosecutors say a central Florida couple tried to obtain more than $5.8 million in coronavirus relief funds by filing false loan applications.

And they were ready, style wise, as the Globes split hosts, with Amy Poehler at the Beverly Hilton and Tina Fey at the Rainbow Room in New York. Backstage after the show, Sudeikis told reporters he owns a multitude of hoodies but chose the one emblazoned with “Forward” on the front and “Listen + Lead” on the back as fitting for the unusual night. “I wanted to feel festive and go for it,” she told NBC. Sarah Paulson held her little black pooch on screen and Emma Corrin's fluffy white cat grabbed a moment for itself. AdLydia Marks, a New York set decorator, told The Associated Press the evening's technical challenges were many.

FILE - Rihanna poses as she unveils her first fashion designs for Fenty at a pop-up store in Paris, France, on May 22, 2019. LVMH Mot Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the worlds largest luxury group, has put Rihannas Fenty fashion collection on hold. The move, confirmed by LVMH Wednesday, comes nearly two years after the fashion conglomerate announced the collaboration with the pop artist and business mogul. (AP Photo/Francois Mori, File)NEW YORK – LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s largest luxury group, has put Rihanna's Fenty fashion collection on hold. AdBusiness of Fashion first reported the news on LVMH's pause of Fenty fashion collection.

The plan follows the results of a study that ended in late 2020 commissioned by Sephora that took an in-depth look at racial bias in the U.S. retail shopping experience. The company revealed its plan as it released findings of a study it commissioned that took an in-depth look at racial bias in the U.S. retail shopping experience. It found that two in five U.S. retail shoppers have personally experienced unfair treatment on the basis of their race or skin tone. The issue of racial bias has taken on more importance for companies in the wake of nationwide protests over police brutality last summer after the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. As part of the plan, Sephora, a division of LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, plans to double the assortment of Black-owned brands to 16 by the end of the year.

In a statement on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, Rajan Zed, president of the Universal Society of Hinduism, called on Louis Vuitton to pull a yoga mat made partly from cowhide leather, saying the mat is "highly inappropriate" to practicing Hindus who regard cows as sacred symbols of life. Paris-based Louis Vuitton did not immediately respond Tuesday to messages from The Associated Press seeking comment. The company's yoga mat, made mostly of canvas with leather details and a cowhide carrying strap, retails for $2,390 online. In an email to AP, Zed called on Louis Vuitton executives to apologize and adhere to its corporate code of conduct, which includes commitments to ethical and social responsibility. In August, online home goods giant Wayfair pulled a towel depicting the Hindu deity Lord Ganesha after the coalition objected.

NEW YORK – Sephora will be replacing all cosmetics areas at Kohl's with 2,500 square foot shops, starting with 200 locations in the fall of year. Earlier this month, Target said it would be opening Ulta Beauty shops in more than 100 stores next year. J.C. Penney said its developing its own cosmetics area to replace Sephora when that agreement ends. Rougeot said Sephora was attracted to Kohl's because of its network of 1,100 stores, mostly outside of malls. The Sephora shops, which will feature about 100 brands, will be at the front of Kohl's stores.

Across Europe, governments are reopening their economies as they get a handle on a second virus surge, but only gradually, and partially. Vast cobblestone plazas stand empty this festive season instead of hosting Christmas markets that usually electrify historic cities. The reopening won’t be enough to make up for sales lost during the pandemic - but reflects the glimmer of hope that forecasters are starting to see in the global economy. It predicts the global economy will shrink about 4.2% this year and rebound by the same rate in 2021 before growing 3.7% the following year. Across Europe, governments are reopening their economies as they get a handle on a second virus surge – but only gradually, and partially.

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. – LeBron James’ popularity, even in his 17th season, cannot be argued. Herro, according to the NBA, saw the biggest increase in followers added — 41% — among all players during the conference finals. Herro became the first player born in the 2000s to play in the NBA Finals when he checked in during the first quarter of Game 1. FAMOUS FANSFormer President Barack Obama was among those in the “virtual” crowd of fans for Game 1 of the NBA Finals. A slew of players with NBA championships also were on the big screens, including Shaquille O’Neal and Dwyane Wade.

The luxury goods giant is ending its takeover deal of luxury jewelry retailer Tiffany & Co., citing in part the threat of proposed U.S. tariffs on French goods. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS It's an ugly spat for such a glamorous industry: French luxury powerhouse LVMH and U.S. jeweler Tiffany & Co. are blaming each other for the collapse of what would have been the sector's biggest-ever buyout deal. Tiffany sued to enforce the deal, and on Thursday LVMH lashed back. LVMH criticized Tiffany for issuing dividends even as it was losing money, and Tiffanys performance in the first half of this year was significantly worse than that of other LVMH brands during the period. LVMH, had thought the deal would strengthen its position in high-end jewelry and in the U.S. market.

FILE -- In this Jan. 17, 2020 file photo, designer Kim Jones accepts applause after the Dior Homme Mens Fall/Winter 2020-2021 fashion collection presented in Paris. Rome fashion house Fendi announced Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020 that Kim Jones is taking over from the late Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections. Jones will take on the Fendi duties while staying on as artistic director of Dior Homme. (AP Photo/Francois Mori)ROME Rome fashion house Fendi announced Wednesday that Kim Jones is taking over from the late Karl Lagerfeld as creative director of haute couture, ready-to-wear and fur collections. Jones will take on the Fendi duties while staying on as artistic director of Dior Homme, another house in the Paris-based luxury goods empire of LVMH chief Bernard Arnault.

FILE - In this Feb. 26, 2020 file photo, models wear creations for the Kenzo fashion collection during Women's fashion week Fall/Winter 2020/21 presented in Paris. The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus, File)PARIS The coronavirus pandemic has instilled extra unpredictability into the already fickle Paris Fashion Week. No one from the public will be allowed to see the clothes in person at all, in fact, during this on-screen-only version of fashion week that starts Monday. The new digital Paris Fashion Week calendar isn't bad for everyone.

Knock-off makeup and skincare products arent just illegal, they actually can be dangerous. These fake either make up products or skincare products can have urine, human feces, animal feces, arsenic, lead, mercury, said Dr. Daniella Fisher, an anesthesiologist. Stay away from resale sites, but counterfeit products are also sold by places like Amazon and large retail stores. And certainly, if they think its fake, like it has a funny smell, or its got a funny consistency, said Fisher. Note the expiration date on all of your makeup and skincare products as expired makeup can also start to harbor bacteria.

Louis Vuitton's logo is known the world over, and now its luxury products are finding their way inside video games. (CNN) - Louis Vuitton's logo is known the world over, and now its luxury products are finding their way inside video games. It's part of a new deal announced Monday, the latest in a growing trend of luxury brands teaming up with video games as they seek to find new digital audiences. While more luxury brands are now looking to video games as potential partners, it's still a recent trend. "I'd be more concerned with tarnishing the video game brand, if you consider the video game to be a brand.