JD Vance hates Europe? Send in the luxury brands

Testing luxury's soft power

In this week’s Dark Luxury news round-up:

• JD Vance hates Europe? Walpole says send in the luxury brands

• Why the not-very-profitable (but still fabulous) Dolce & Gabbana needs a cash injection

• Will LVMH ruin beloved handbag brand Polène?

• Fashion coverage with a side order of homophobia. Well, what did you expect from the red trouser brigade?

• The human cost of…