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The year 2023 saw a resurgence in the art, fashion, and culture worlds, with events like Beyoncé and Taylor Swift's record-breaking tours and the success of Greta Gerwig's "Barbie" movie.
The luxury fashion market continued to be dominated by conglomerates like LVMH, Kering, and Richemont. Museums and collectors faced pressure to return objects with questionable origins, leading to several high-profile art restitutions.
The trend of "quiet luxury" emerged, emphasizing understated elegance and simplicity. The entertainment industry faced challenges, including strikes by actors and writers and legal action against NFT creators.
Auction sales were sluggish, but some lucky thrift shoppers found valuable treasures.
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