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Brit Gala? British Museum Hosts Met-inspired Fundraising Ball

Supermodel Naomi Campbell and rocker Mick Jagger were among the attendees at the British Museum's inaugural fundraising ball on Saturday, a glitzy event touted by some observers as London's answer to New York's Met Gala.

International Business Times

Inside the 'British Met Gala': What It Is, Who's Invited, Where It's Held and Why It Matters

British Museum to host an exclusive fundraising ball on 18 October 2025, aiming to match the scale of the Met Gala.

International Business Times UK

Brexit sends Brits to Europe for Louboutins in a blow to UK luxury

British shoppers are heading to Europe for ‘cheaper’ luxury, while the UK loses its competitive edge as the only major destination with no VAT-free shopping for international visitors.

Euronews

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It could set the industry back 50 years: fashion braces for impact of Trump tariffs

From farmers to designers, the entire supply chain will be hit – but it is unclear what duties apply to a finished product

The Guardian - UK

Challenges: Why a host of luxury retailers are feeling the chill during this Winter

The post-Christmas retail reporting season is well underway, and the City has observed two clear trends. There are grocers cheering solid festive growth with sales warmed by huge appetite for pigs in blankets, turkeys and party food, and then there are some luxury brands that have given updates- during the…

Evening Standard

Luxury sector calls on the Chancellor for 'modern, digital tax-free shopping scheme'

Pressure has been piled on the Chancellor ahead of his Autumn Statement by Britain's luxury goods industry, which called for the return of a tax-free shopping scheme as London retailers warned tourists are heading to rival European cities for shopping sprees.

Evening Standard

London Fashion Week will be a success but designers hit by loss of VAT-free shopping

September 2023’s London Fashion Week boasts a line-up of 137 brands

Evening Standard

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Luxury goods sector sounds alarm over hit from loss of VAT-free shopping

Walpole’s Helen Brocklebank said: “The case for ending the tourist tax grows daily”

Evening Standard

Luxury London: Various sectors and companies concerned about tourist tax

Helen Brocklebank has no doubts about the capital’s status on the global luxury stage. “London is unbeatable,” she says simply.

Evening Standard

Royal Warrant holders: Companies vie for majestic sales growth and wait to hear who will be grantors

There are around 800 Royal Warrant Holders, including firms in the fashion and food sectors

Evening Standard

London’s upmarket retailers upbeat ahead of Chinese tourists returning

London retailers are hopeful there will be more high-spending shoppers returning this year, writes Joanna Hodgson

Evening Standard

Luxury goods boom in Britain as super-rich youngsters buck the recession

Rich kids of Insta use strong dollar to fuel sales of brands such as Burberry, Louis Vuitton and Gucci

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