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This week in the metaverse: Hermès declares victory over MetaBirkins NFT collection, Meta wants to open its metaverse to 13 year olds, and Doritos launches a metaverse recording studio

Hermès's win against the creator of the NFT collection MetaBirkins looked bad for the NFT space, but it may not be the worst for projects that are solely artistic in nature.

Fortune

Jury rules artist’s NFTs of ‘MetaBirkins’ violate Hermès’ trademark rights

New York jury rules against Mason Rothschild for selling digital copycat versions of the fashion house’s famous bags

The Guardian - US

Hermès wins lawsuit against creator of NFT MetaBirkins, jury claims NFTs are not protected as art under the First Amendment

The verdict could have broad ramifications for NFTs and the metaverse.

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Are brands protected in the metaverse? Hermès and NFT artist spar in US court

Luxury retailer and creator of Birkin bag says Mason Rothschild’s MetaBirkin project has simply ripped it off and reaped the profits

The Guardian - US

Fugitive Hong Kong Mogul Auctions Up to $2 Million in Luxury Handbags

Joseph Lau Luen-hung is selling 77 rare Hermès bags in the largest single-owner handbag sale ever held in Asia, according to Sotheby’s

Caixin Global

Here's your metaverse roundup for the week, with news from Apple and Hermès

Apple is reportedly working on AR, meanwhile NFTs had a stellar January, and luxury brand Hermès fights an NFT creator in court.

Fortune

Best clogs for women, the unlikely winter favourite that works all year round

The wooden classic is back, and it’s here to stay

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New Hermès line on everyone's lips

Making lipstick is a truly artistic process for Hermès, whose three maestros are behind limited-edition Rouge Hermès.

Bangkok Post

Our Tote Bags, Ourselves

How a humble bag became a humble brag

The Walrus

Searches for Hermès blanket increased 500% after Harry and Meghan trailer

The Hermès Avalon blanket featured in the documentary is sold out – but there are similar versions...

Evening Standard

Searches for ‘Hermès blanket’ increase by 500% after Harry and Meghan trailer

Netflix released the full trailer for ‘Harry and Meghan’ on 5 December

The Independent UK

Small name, big mission

Despite its name meaning small, petit h is on a big mission.

Bangkok Post

‘We like anything with the Harrods name on it’: luxury brands report booming sales

Luxury goods firms report bumper profits as richest customers remain largely untouched by economic crisis

The Guardian - UK

A startup's mushroom 'leather' is so realistic that Hermès used it in $4,200 handbags

One designer says the material is so like real leather that his seamstress couldn't tell the difference.

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Daily Record

Scotland's top supermodel is making waves in the States as top brands pursue signature

The Burundi-born beauty who grew up in Paisley is the sweetheart of the international modelling world

Financial Times

Chaos and Kanye West at Paris Fashion Week

The musician’s show proved controversial — but away from the drama, many designers seemed adrift

The Independent UK

Hermès handbag sells for record-breaking £312,000 at Sotheby’s auction

The 28cm, crocodile-skin bag is described by devotees of the luxury brand as one of the most desirable in the world

Bangkok Post

Apple x Hermès still going strong

F ollowing the announcement of the Apple-Hermès partnership in September 2015, the first collection included stainless-steel watches in two sizes, matched with leather straps from the French luxury house.

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Givenchy, YSL, Glossier and more brands we've been pronouncing incorrectly

Here's how to say them properly

Businessweek

How to Invest in Handbags, the Luxury Asset Most Likely to Hold Value

Forget Berkshire Hathaway. These days, some are turning to Hermès Birkins.

iMore

Apple Watch 40mm vs. 44mm: Which Apple Watch size should you get?

Whether you're getting aluminum or steel, Nike or Hermès; Apple Watch Series 4, 5, 6, and SE models come in two sizes: 40mm and 44mm.

The Guardian - UK

Hermès bags and Picassos: business booms for Britain’s posh pawnbrokers

Upmarket shops are funding summer spending sprees, while at the other end of the market families pawn valuables to get by

Chronicle Live

New Google study reveals you've probably been pronouncing 25 brands like Nike, Adidas and Hermès wrong

Over the years, many have taken to search engine Google to find out exactly how to pronounce big name brands correctly.

Daily Mirror

OnlyFans model shows off £53k worth of gifts from 'sugar daddies' who love spoiling her

An OnlyFans model has revealed how she has filled five wardrobes with luxury gifts thanks to her sugar daddies who love to spoil the self-proclaimed 'shopaholic'

Radio France Internationale

Luxury goods market on a high, despite conflict, pandemic

Global luxury brands have posted strong results for the first quarter of this year despite global hardships including the conflict in Ukraine, inflation and Covid restrictions in Asia. This comes on the back of an exceptional year in 2021.

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