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Inside the Vogue Business Global Summit at Château de Chantilly: The Future of Luxury Is Changing
Luxury is changing. And nowhere was that shift more visible than at the Vogue Business Global Summit held at the breathtaking Château de Chantilly in France.
For several days, one of the most historic and artistically significant estates in Europe became the meeting point for global leaders in fashion, beauty, technology, media, and culture. Surrounded by centuries of history, the summit explored one central question: what does luxury truly mean to the modern consumer?
The experience itself felt almost cinematic. The opening gala evening began with an elegant cocktail reception followed by dinner inside the château’s iconic Salle de Peinture, home to masterpieces by Delacroix, Poussin, Botticelli, Raphael, Ingres, and other legendary artists from what is considered the second largest collection of antique paintings in France after the Louvre.
Candlelight reflected against historic artwork while harp music echoed through the gallery, creating an atmosphere suspended somewhere between history and the future. But beyond the beauty of the setting, it was the conversations themselves that made this summit so impactful.
Compared to previous luxury discussions held in global markets such as Dubai, this year’s dialogue felt far more introspective. The focus was no longer simply on growth, expansion, or visibility. Instead, leaders across industries spoke about emotional connection, authenticity, consumer psychology, trust, and the changing definition of value itself.
One of the strongest moments came during the conversation between Francis Belin, CEO of MyTheresa, and Hilary Milnes, Executive Editor of Vogue Business. Belin summarized today’s luxury consumer perfectly: “People don’t want discounts. They want great assortment, great curation. They want convenience.”
That statement captured the evolution happening across the luxury market today. Consumers are no longer only purchasing products. They are seeking identity, emotional resonance, belonging, experience, and meaning.
Other powerful discussions explored the future of beauty, fashion, and technology. Melinda Farina of Beauty Broker, Anne Troussicot of Estée Lauder Europe, and Agnès Brisouad of Rephrase discussed the growing movement toward holistic beauty and wellness from within. Stefano Rosso and Meryll Rogge spoke about creativity and the future direction of fashion houses, while AI conversations led by Lisa Yamner of Daydream and Charlie Smith of Nothing explored how technology is transforming branding, communication, and consumer interaction itself.
One of the summit’s most memorable voices was designer Willy Chavarria, who spoke about emotional authenticity and cultural connection in fashion: "People want to be recognized for what they feel. They want to connect with a message that touches them deeply.”
He also reflected on how the future of fashion extends far beyond clothing itself: “My crossover into music, film, art, food… all of those things are really the future of fashion because it is the experience people want. There are only so many clothes people can consume.”
That idea perhaps defines the new era of luxury better than anything else. The future of fashion is no longer only about garments or logos. It is about creating worlds, emotions, experiences, and authentic human connection.
At Icetime Luxe, these conversations resonate deeply with our own vision of luxury. True luxury today is not simply about ownership. It is about curation, storytelling, atmosphere, craftsmanship, identity, and how a brand makes people feel.
The Vogue Business Global Summit at Château de Chantilly was not only an extraordinary event. It was a glimpse into the future of luxury itself.
By Stella Sabina Channa
