Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
jewellery
Luxury
Signet Hits Diamond Trade With Refusal to Buy Russian Gems
The move by the largest diamond retailer in the industry’s most important market will create difficulties through the entire global supply chain.
Signet Hits Diamond Trade With Refusal to Buy Russian Gems
The move by the largest diamond retailer in the industry’s most important market will create difficulties through the entire global supply chain.
Global Markets
Gold Near Record High Deters Some Indian Buyers From Jewellery Shopping
Prices in India, the world’s biggest consumer after China, have rallied in the past month in line with the overseas markets as investors sought safe havens following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Gold Near Record High Deters Some Indian Buyers From Jewellery Shopping
Prices in India, the world’s biggest consumer after China, have rallied in the past month in line with the overseas markets as investors sought safe havens following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Luxury
What Will Sanctions Against Russian Diamonds Mean for Jewellery?
The sanctions against the Russian diamonds now have the diamond trade at the centre of the war, and could send jewellery companies reeling.
What Will Sanctions Against Russian Diamonds Mean for Jewellery?
The sanctions against the Russian diamonds now have the diamond trade at the centre of the war, and could send jewellery companies reeling.
Global Markets
Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away
As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.
Rich Russians Spend Big on Luxury to Stop Savings Melting Away
As sanctions take their toll, Russia’s wealthy are turning to luxury jewellery and watches in a bid to preserve the value of their savings.
Luxury
Cartier Lawsuit Accuses Tiffany of Stealing Luxury Jewellery Trade Secrets
According to a complaint filed in a New York state court in Manhattan, Tiffany hired an underqualified junior manager away to learn more about Cartier’s “High Jewellery” collection, where pieces typically cost $50,000 to $10 million.
Cartier Lawsuit Accuses Tiffany of Stealing Luxury Jewellery Trade Secrets
According to a complaint filed in a New York state court in Manhattan, Tiffany hired an underqualified junior manager away to learn more about Cartier’s “High Jewellery” collection, where pieces typically cost $50,000 to $10 million.
Sustainability
Gem Traders Turn to DNA Tracing, Blockchain to Clean Up Supply Chains
Trade in emeralds, rubies and sapphires have been linked to human rights abuses and funding armed conflict, terrorism and military dictatorships. The industry is struggling to find a solution.
Gem Traders Turn to DNA Tracing, Blockchain to Clean Up Supply Chains
Trade in emeralds, rubies and sapphires have been linked to human rights abuses and funding armed conflict, terrorism and military dictatorships. The industry is struggling to find a solution.
Retail
Why Fashion Still Hasn’t Cracked Rental
The recent shuttering of rental start-up Seasons highlights how logistics costs and uncertain cash flow have dimmed the prospects of a once-hot retail concept.
Why Fashion Still Hasn’t Cracked Rental
The recent shuttering of rental start-up Seasons highlights how logistics costs and uncertain cash flow have dimmed the prospects of a once-hot retail concept.
Luxury
Repurposing Family Jewellery Is Becoming a Big Business
A handful of small boutique jewellery companies have recently been focussing on custom pieces that repurpose gemstones, as shoppers look to redesign jewellery they already own or have inherited.
Repurposing Family Jewellery Is Becoming a Big Business
A handful of small boutique jewellery companies have recently been focussing on custom pieces that repurpose gemstones, as shoppers look to redesign jewellery they already own or have inherited.
Retail
Led Group Weighs Sale of Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco, Sources Say
The investor group has started informally sounding out interest from prospective buyers, people familiar with the matter said.
Led Group Weighs Sale of Stake in Jeweller APM Monaco, Sources Say
The investor group has started informally sounding out interest from prospective buyers, people familiar with the matter said.
Luxury
Chanel Showcases French Luxury Crafts at New Atelier Complex
In a sign of the French luxury sector’s booming fortunes, Chanel will on Thursday inaugurate a huge complex of ateliers where artisans from around a dozen accessory suppliers create shoes, embroidery and other handmade crafts.
Chanel Showcases French Luxury Crafts at New Atelier Complex
In a sign of the French luxury sector’s booming fortunes, Chanel will on Thursday inaugurate a huge complex of ateliers where artisans from around a dozen accessory suppliers create shoes, embroidery and other handmade crafts.
Luxury
When High Jewellery Meets Lab-Grown Diamonds
Former executives from Harry Winston and Cartier are betting on recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds to revive a 160 year-old Paris jeweller favoured by Empress Eugénie and Anna Wintour.
When High Jewellery Meets Lab-Grown Diamonds
Former executives from Harry Winston and Cartier are betting on recycled gold and lab-grown diamonds to revive a 160 year-old Paris jeweller favoured by Empress Eugénie and Anna Wintour.
Retail
Pandora Posts Q4 Results Above Forecast
Danish jewellery maker Pandora said on Monday preliminary results showed record sales in the fourth quarter, fuelled by a strong US market.
Pandora Posts Q4 Results Above Forecast
Danish jewellery maker Pandora said on Monday preliminary results showed record sales in the fourth quarter, fuelled by a strong US market.
The News in Brief
Perelel Expands C-Suite, Tapping Rare Beauty’s CMO
Known for its prenatal vitamins, the wellness label has hired Rare Beauty's Ashley Murphy as its chief marketing officer, while Anjelika Temple moves into the chief creative officer role.
Swiss Watch Exports Grow for Fourth Month, Overcoming US Slump
Exports in August were buoyed by China and Japan, despite a sharp decline in shipments to the US.
Alexandre Arnault Joins Nike’s Board of Directors
The LVMH executive joins Nike’s board as the sportswear giant prepares to be removed from the S&P 100 index after nearly two decades.
Matthieu Blazy, Sarah Burton, Haider Ackermann Among Nominees for BFC Designer of the Year
The Fashion Awards ceremony, set for Nov. 30, will also recognise the BFC’s second Vanguard award recipient, recognising emerging British design talent.
Supergoop Announces Chief Commercial Officer
The sunscreen label has appointed former Coty executive Jamie Parker to the newly created role as it gears up to become a “global skin health company.”
Mytheresa Owner’s Sales Rise as Ultra Wealthy Keep Shopping
LuxExperience posted a rise in sales as the luxury multibrand platform’s strategy of catering to the ultra wealthy helped it navigate a difficult environment for high-end fashion.
The Independents Acquires Production Studio Smuggler
The global collective has brought film studio Smuggler under its umbrella to bolster its entertainment capabilities.