Core Insights - The global luxury goods industry is seeking a new balance amid structural differentiation, driven by creative innovation, market restructuring, and strategic focus [1] Group 1: Company Performance - Prada Group reported a revenue of €4.07 billion for the nine months ending September 30, 2025, an increase of 8.9% year-on-year, with Miu Miu's sales soaring by 41% [2] - Unilever's Q3 sales exceeded expectations, driven by double-digit growth in beauty brands like Dove, with a total turnover of €14.7 billion, down 3.5% year-on-year [3] - Chanel appointed Sarah Weisz-Pirel as the new communications director, emphasizing the brand's strategic focus on crisis and reputation management [4][5] - Kering's Q3 revenue fell by 10% to €3.42 billion, but the decline is narrowing compared to previous quarters, with North America showing a surprising 3% same-store sales growth [6] - L'Oréal's Q3 sales reached €10.33 billion, a 0.5% increase year-on-year, but still below analyst expectations [7][8] - Hermès reported a 9.6% increase in sales to €3.88 billion, although it fell short of market expectations [10][11] - LVMH is considering selling a 50% stake in Fenty Beauty, reflecting a strategic reassessment of its diverse business portfolio [12] - Ermenegildo Zegna's Q3 revenue grew by 0.2% to €398.2 million, with significant improvement in the Greater China region [13][14] Group 2: Market Trends - Swiss watch exports to the U.S. plummeted by 55.6%, resulting in the U.S. losing its status as the largest export market for Swiss watches [17] - The luxury goods sector is witnessing a shift towards high-end beauty and personal care products, as evidenced by Unilever's strategic focus [3][6] - The appointment of Grace Wales Bonner as Hermès' menswear creative director signifies a cultural and strategic shift towards contemporary aesthetics [16] - The collaboration between Hyatt and Home Inn to enter the long-stay hotel market indicates the growing potential of the business travel segment in China [18][19]