Olaplex Names New CEO
Christoph Kaul will succeed Amanda Baldwin, who led the hair care label through its acquisition by Henkel earlier this year.
watches
Luxury
Patek Philippe Says Chinese Demand Still Rising
President Thierry Stern said the Chinese were likely buying more at home due to worries about issues such as stricter border controls.
Patek Philippe Says Chinese Demand Still Rising
President Thierry Stern said the Chinese were likely buying more at home due to worries about issues such as stricter border controls.
News & Analysis
LVMH Watch Brands to Attend Baselworld 2019
The outgoing head of its watch division admitted the world's biggest trade show needs to make changes in 2020 and bring prices down for exhibiting brands.
LVMH Watch Brands to Attend Baselworld 2019
The outgoing head of its watch division admitted the world's biggest trade show needs to make changes in 2020 and bring prices down for exhibiting brands.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watchmaker Audemars Piguet to Boost Revenue by Taking Sales Inhouse
The luxury watch brand wants to totally control the distribution of its luxury watches, cutting out third-party multi-brand retailers within three to five years.
Swiss Watchmaker Audemars Piguet to Boost Revenue by Taking Sales Inhouse
The luxury watch brand wants to totally control the distribution of its luxury watches, cutting out third-party multi-brand retailers within three to five years.
News & Analysis
EBay Now Authenticates Luxury Watches
The online seller has expanded its Authenticate programme to include timepieces over $500.
EBay Now Authenticates Luxury Watches
The online seller has expanded its Authenticate programme to include timepieces over $500.
News & Analysis
Report: Swatch Quits Annual Baselworld Trade Fair
The Swiss watchmaker is quitting the annual trade fair, according to a local paper, calling time on an event that has been a fixture of the industry calendar for a century.
Report: Swatch Quits Annual Baselworld Trade Fair
The Swiss watchmaker is quitting the annual trade fair, according to a local paper, calling time on an event that has been a fixture of the industry calendar for a century.
Luxury
Luxury's Giants Look to Extend Their Winning Streak
This Monday, everyone will be talking about LVMH and Kering's upcoming financial results, the Swiss watch industry's rebound and new documentaries about Alexander McQueen and Kevyn Aucoin. Read our Cheat Sheet.
Luxury's Giants Look to Extend Their Winning Streak
This Monday, everyone will be talking about LVMH and Kering's upcoming financial results, the Swiss watch industry's rebound and new documentaries about Alexander McQueen and Kevyn Aucoin. Read our Cheat Sheet.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Half-Yearly Gain Since 2012
Swiss watch exports had their strongest first half in six years, as demand for high-end timepieces rose in Asia and the US.
Swiss Watch Exports Have Biggest Half-Yearly Gain Since 2012
Swiss watch exports had their strongest first half in six years, as demand for high-end timepieces rose in Asia and the US.
Financial Markets
Swatch Reports Highest Profit in Three Years Amid Watch Rebound
Operating income rose 70 percent in the first half to 629 million francs ($628 million).
Swatch Reports Highest Profit in Three Years Amid Watch Rebound
Operating income rose 70 percent in the first half to 629 million francs ($628 million).
Technology
Bits & Bytes | H&M Tests Interactive Mirrors, Luxury Brands Use Apps for Event Spaces
This week, H&M tries facial recognition mirrors in its New York flagship store, while location finding apps become a growing phenomena for luxury brands.
Bits & Bytes | H&M Tests Interactive Mirrors, Luxury Brands Use Apps for Event Spaces
This week, H&M tries facial recognition mirrors in its New York flagship store, while location finding apps become a growing phenomena for luxury brands.
Luxury
Op-Ed | Richemont Is Quietly Becoming a Luxury Internet Powerhouse
Richemont’s Watchfinder purchase is a small deal that means a lot.
Op-Ed | Richemont Is Quietly Becoming a Luxury Internet Powerhouse
Richemont’s Watchfinder purchase is a small deal that means a lot.
News & Analysis
Richemont to Buy Watchfinder as Pre-Owned Watch Market Heats Up
Watchfinder, with about 200 employees, provides a platform to research, buy and sell premium pre-owned watches.
Richemont to Buy Watchfinder as Pre-Owned Watch Market Heats Up
Watchfinder, with about 200 employees, provides a platform to research, buy and sell premium pre-owned watches.
News & Analysis
Swiss Watch Exports Rise as Hong Kong Booms
Swiss watch exports rose 13.8 percent in April to $1.77 billion, while watch exports to Hong Kong swelled 43.4 percent.
Swiss Watch Exports Rise as Hong Kong Booms
Swiss watch exports rose 13.8 percent in April to $1.77 billion, while watch exports to Hong Kong swelled 43.4 percent.
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.