Global consulting firm Deloitte has released its annual report titled “Fashion and Luxury Private Equity and Investors Survey 2024.” In 2023, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the fashion and luxury market increased to 358 from 292 transactions in 2022, with clothing and accessories seeing the most significant growth of 28 transactions. Conversely, the watch and jewelry sector saw a decrease of three transactions, cosmetics dropped by eight, and indoor design fell by 23. Most transactions were financed through senior debt, primarily for acquiring majority stakes. Fifty-eight percent of investors expect valuation multiples to remain stable, while 17% anticipate an increase. Key uncertainties facing investors include the slowdown of the Chinese market (68%), macroeconomic uncertainty (55%), potential supply chain disruptions (45%), and the upcoming US elections (21%).