L’Oréal Steals French Stock Market Crown From LVMH
The cosmetics group became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has claimed the top spot at the end of a trading day.
luxury / Jewellery
Sports
Controversy Won’t Stop Brands From Doubling Down on the WNBA
The league is set to announce a new partnership with Brooklyn-based demi-fine jewellery brand Catbird, its first official jewellery partner, proving that despite recent controversies, the WNBA remains an attractive partner for fashion.
Controversy Won’t Stop Brands From Doubling Down on the WNBA
The league is set to announce a new partnership with Brooklyn-based demi-fine jewellery brand Catbird, its first official jewellery partner, proving that despite recent controversies, the WNBA remains an attractive partner for fashion.
Luxury
Diamond Scandal in Vietnam Rattles Gem Industry
The discovery of what appears to be Vietnam’s biggest-ever diamond smuggling network has shaken gem buyers.
Diamond Scandal in Vietnam Rattles Gem Industry
The discovery of what appears to be Vietnam’s biggest-ever diamond smuggling network has shaken gem buyers.
Luxury
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
Will Jewellery Help Shape Luxury’s Winners?
As weak appetite for handbags and geopolitical tensions weigh on fashion sales, luxury groups are leaning on high-performing jewellery to help boost growth and steady profit margins.
Luxury
Japanese Shoppers Are Driving Up Jewellery Sales to a Record
Sales of gems, precious metals and artwork at Japan’s department stores climbed 19 percent in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier to $2 billion.
Japanese Shoppers Are Driving Up Jewellery Sales to a Record
Sales of gems, precious metals and artwork at Japan’s department stores climbed 19 percent in the first half of 2026 from a year earlier to $2 billion.
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Luxury
Jewelmaxxing at Couture Week
Soaring appetite for high-end jewellery was on display during Paris’ Haute Couture Week with top names including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès showcasing some of their biggest and boldest collections yet.
Jewelmaxxing at Couture Week
Soaring appetite for high-end jewellery was on display during Paris’ Haute Couture Week with top names including Chanel, Van Cleef & Arpels and Hermès showcasing some of their biggest and boldest collections yet.
Luxury
Jessica McCormack: How a Challenger Is Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
The London-based independent jewellery label, which sells high-end pieces for everyday wear, has boosted sales by leveraging jewellery as a means of self expression. Chief executive Leonie Brantberg details in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ the brand’s strategy and expansion plans.
Jessica McCormack: How a Challenger Is Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
The London-based independent jewellery label, which sells high-end pieces for everyday wear, has boosted sales by leveraging jewellery as a means of self expression. Chief executive Leonie Brantberg details in our latest report ‘Face to Face With Luxury Clients’ the brand’s strategy and expansion plans.
Luxury
Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.
Face to Face With Luxury Clients
After a prolonged slowdown, luxury is gradually returning to growth, led by the US and China. Drawing on a survey of more than 2,000 clients and dozens of interviews across both markets, The Business of Fashion and McKinsey & Company find in the latest edition in our State of Fashion series a base of customers with increasingly distinct local preferences that nonetheless share an overarching desire for emotional connection.
Partner Content
Inside Hearts On Fire’s Plan For a New Era of Diamond Jewellery
As Hearts on Fire celebrates its 30th anniversary, global president Rita Maltez unpacks the brand’s multi-year transformation from a diamond wholesaler into a fine jewellery specialist with a clear strategy to tap into the Asian market.
Inside Hearts On Fire’s Plan For a New Era of Diamond Jewellery
As Hearts on Fire celebrates its 30th anniversary, global president Rita Maltez unpacks the brand’s multi-year transformation from a diamond wholesaler into a fine jewellery specialist with a clear strategy to tap into the Asian market.
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Luxury
Chanel Taps Cartier Veteran to Lead Next Era of Jewellery Design
Marie-Laure Cérède, who led the studios of both Cartier and Harry Winston in roles spanning jewellery and watchmaking, will ‘bring a new perspective to the Chanel codes’ as interest in the French couture giant surges.
Chanel Taps Cartier Veteran to Lead Next Era of Jewellery Design
Marie-Laure Cérède, who led the studios of both Cartier and Harry Winston in roles spanning jewellery and watchmaking, will ‘bring a new perspective to the Chanel codes’ as interest in the French couture giant surges.
Luxury
How Challenger Brands Are Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
As jewellery continues to outperform the wider luxury market, a wave of independent labels is muscling in on territory traditionally dominated by the biggest players, building brand authority through art fairs, flagship stores and high jewellery offerings.
How Challenger Brands Are Seizing the Jewellery Opportunity
As jewellery continues to outperform the wider luxury market, a wave of independent labels is muscling in on territory traditionally dominated by the biggest players, building brand authority through art fairs, flagship stores and high jewellery offerings.
Luxury
Richemont Sales Soar as Cartier Outpaces Rivals
The Swiss group’s jewellery brands gained further market share on the back of continued demand in the US and Chinese interest in new product lines at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Richemont Sales Soar as Cartier Outpaces Rivals
The Swiss group’s jewellery brands gained further market share on the back of continued demand in the US and Chinese interest in new product lines at Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels.
Luxury
As De Beers Bid Deadline Looms, Botswana Pushes for Control
The government of Botswana — which owns 15 percent of the iconic diamond firm — is seeking to boost that stake beyond half the company.
As De Beers Bid Deadline Looms, Botswana Pushes for Control
The government of Botswana — which owns 15 percent of the iconic diamond firm — is seeking to boost that stake beyond half the company.
The News in Brief
Authentic Brands Targets Creator Economy, Eyes Public Offering
The licensor could pursue an IPO as early as the first half of next year.
Vogue Mexico and Latin America Editor-in-Chief Karla Martinez de Salas to Step Down
The industry veteran is joining Latino-focused media platform Avance Global to establish a new lifestyle brand that will span fashion, design, travel, food, culture and entertainment.
Prada Revamps Milan Flagship to Cater to Top Clients and New Shoppers
The group is hoping the renovated eight-level complex can generate €100 million in annual revenue, chief executive Andrea Guerra told Reuters.
JD Sports Names New North America CEO, Chief Marketing Officer
The sneaker retailer is shaking up its North American leadership as it looks to reverse soft sales and an extended slump in the stock market.
Top Africa Clothes Retailer Pepkor Sinks on Earnings Outlook
Shares in the South African discount clothing retailer fell the most in more than three years, as an expansion into banking weighed on profit forecasts.
Kimberly-Clark Prepares Asset Sales to Win EU Nod for Kenvue Deal
The US consumer goods giant is preparing concessions to address EU antitrust concerns about its bid for Tylenol maker Kenvue that could help it win approval for the $40 billion deal, sources told Reuters.
Kevin.Murphy Appoints New CEO
The Australian hair care brand has named Elisa Fischer its new global chief executive as it looks to push deeper into international markets.