From The Straits Times · · 40s
Luxury protests in France
Luxury brands face looting as French protests intensify.
In brief
Luxury brands face looting as French protests intensify. French luxury stores were looted during protests on Oct 17-18, 2026, as economic anger grows. Originally reported by The Straits Times.
Protests in France
Luxury shops in France were attacked during protests with looting at Celine, Hermes, Louis Vuitton and Saint Laurent.
Luxury brands' backlash
Experts said luxury brands helped create their own backlash by making goods widely visible but too costly for most people.
Security measures
LVMH said it had taken 'the appropriate measures' for safety and continuity while France plans tighter security as more protests are expected.
The headline
French luxury stores were looted during protests on Oct 17-18, 2026, as economic anger grows.
