Nick Kostov

Paris

Luxury and fashion for @WSJ in Paris/Co-author BOUNDLESS: The Rise, Fall and Escape of Carlos Ghosn. Available here: https://t.co/ScfyNKgH3h

Articles

Gucci Owner Picks Auto Executive for One of Global Luxury’s Top Jobs

1 week ago | wsj.com | Nick Kostov

Renault’s Luca de Meo faces a ‘titanic challenge’ at Kering, analyst saysPARIS—Francois-Henri Pinault, the billionaire heir who spent two decades transforming Kering into a luxury powerhouse, is stepping back as chief executive, hoping an auto-industry veteran can pull Gucci and Saint Laurent out of a slump. Kering is set to name outgoing Renault chief Luca de Meo as CEO, people familiar with the matter said.
欧洲奢侈品的高贵身价面临关税考验

1 month ago | cn.wsj.com | Nick Kostov

长期以来，欧洲奢侈品牌一直凭借其产地的神秘感来销售昂贵的手袋。如今，贸易战正在考验在阳光普照的西班牙小镇乌夫里克等地生产这些产品的价值。多年来，乌夫里克的作坊一直为香奈儿(Chanel)、路易威登(Louis Vuitton)等品牌大量生产皮具，雇用了该镇16,000人口中约四分之一的人。一座巨大的制鞋撬棒(patacabra)雕像矗立在通往镇上的道路旁边，这是一种用于皮革塑形和抛光的木制工具。Copyright ©2025 Dow Jones & Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. 87990cbe856818d5eddac44c7b1cdeb8
Tariffs Are Challenging the Cachet of Luxury Goods From Europe

1 month ago | wsj.com | Nick Kostov

The trade war has turned a spotlight on the artisanal clusters behind glamorous goods, inviting fresh scrutiny of one of the industry’s key selling pointsMaking luxury leather goods involves a sequence of precise, hands-on steps. Workers at the Don Puro workshop in Ubrique focus on different parts of a product. UBRIQUE, Spain—Europe’s luxury brands have long sold pricey handbags based on the mystique of where they’re made.
Tariffs Are Challenging the Cachet of Luxury Goods From Europe

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Nick Kostov

"This Rich Scumbag Is Completely Disassociated With The Average American Experience" — People Have A LOT To Say About The Secretary Of Commerce's Latest Statement On Tariffs, And It's Brutal"Gotta love billionaires telling everyday Americans they’re not actually feeling the pain of high prices." If you didn't know, President Donald Trump (a billionaire) appointed Howard Lutnick (another billionaire) to be Secretary of the Department of Commerce, aka his head advisor on all things …
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou makes ‘kill off’ joke as future unclear

1 month ago | theaustralian.com.au | Nick Kostov |Jack Quail |Greg Sheridan |Gemma Tognini

News Sport NetworkAnge Postecoglou is yet to discuss his future with chairman Daniel Levy as the Tottenham manager waits to discover if he will be sacked despite winning the Europa League. Postecoglou led Tottenham to their first silverware in 17 years with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in Wednesday’s final in Bilbao. The north London club’s first European trophy in 41 years also secured qualification for next season’s Champions League.
The Prince, His Money Manager and the Corruption Scandal Rocking Monaco

1 month ago | wsj.com | Nick Kostov

By Nick Kostov | Illustration by Nicolás Ortega for WSJ. Magazine TUCKED ONE STREET behind Monte Carlo’s historic harbor, which is famously dotted with champagne bars and anchored by the storied casino that was the backdrop to multiple James Bond films, the Monaco police station may be the most unglamorous building in one of the world’s most glamorous settings.
LVMH Sales Slide Amid Trade War Fears

2 months ago | wsj.com | Nick Kostov

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton reported a drop in first-quarter sales, as mounting trade tensions and faltering Chinese demand weighed on the world’s largest luxury group. LVMH’s fashion and leather goods division—home to Louis Vuitton and Dior, and which accounts for nearly half of group sales—posted a 5% decline over the first three months of the year, missing analyst expectations of a 1% decline.
French Former Spy Chief Known as ‘The Shark’ Convicted Over LVMH Dealings

Mar 7, 2025 | wsj.com | Nick Kostov

PARIS—France’s former top intelligence official, Bernard Squarcini, was found guilty Friday of illegally taking advantage of his networks to serve private interests, including those of luxury giant LVMH MC -3.22%decrease; red down pointing triangle and its chairman, Bernard Arnault.
French Police Probe Twin Blasts in Russian Consulate Compound

Feb 24, 2025 | msn.com | Nick Kostov
French Police Probe Twin Blasts in Russian Consulate Compound

Feb 24, 2025 | wsj.com | Nick Kostov |Kate Vtorygina

French police are investigating two explosions in the garden of the Russian Consulate in the southern city of Marseille, after three plastic soda bottles were thrown into the building’s compound. No injuries were reported from the blasts when two of the three projectiles exploded on Monday morning, a third remained intact.