Princess Diana’s ‘Revenge Dress’ Comes to Auction at Sotheby’s
The black silk evening dress by Greek designer Christina Stambolian could fetch close to $300,000.
Luxury
How rapid change is reshaping the tradition-soaked luxury sector in Europe and beyond.
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.
How AI’s Nouveau Riche Are Spending on Beauty
Silicon Valley is minting new multi-millionaires — and billionaires — at a rapid rate, as tech firms like SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic target huge IPOs. Fashion, travel and wellness are benefitting, but not all beauty companies can capitalise on the boom.
How AI’s Nouveau Riche Are Spending on Beauty
Silicon Valley is minting new multi-millionaires — and billionaires — at a rapid rate, as tech firms like SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic target huge IPOs. Fashion, travel and wellness are benefitting, but not all beauty companies can capitalise on the boom.
EssilorLuxottica Clan’s €40 Billion Rift Grows With Heir’s Exit
The fight over the late Leonardo Del Vecchio’s fortune deepened after the exit of one of his heirs from management roles at the eyewear company he founded.
EssilorLuxottica Clan’s €40 Billion Rift Grows With Heir’s Exit
The fight over the late Leonardo Del Vecchio’s fortune deepened after the exit of one of his heirs from management roles at the eyewear company he founded.
Luxury Sales Plunge in China as Tax Measures Hit Wealthy Shoppers
Global luxury brands face a deepening sales slump in China, as the country’s campaign to tax offshore wealth dampens spending by the country’s richest consumers.
Luxury Sales Plunge in China as Tax Measures Hit Wealthy Shoppers
Global luxury brands face a deepening sales slump in China, as the country’s campaign to tax offshore wealth dampens spending by the country’s richest consumers.
Opinion: The Luxury Chinese Shopper Looks Different Now
The reality is that Chinese shoppers’ spending power on high-end products has peaked, at least for now, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
Opinion: The Luxury Chinese Shopper Looks Different Now
The reality is that Chinese shoppers’ spending power on high-end products has peaked, at least for now, writes Bloomberg’s Juliana Liu.
Why Watchmakers Should Pay Attention to Gen Z
The digitally native generation has been pulled in by nostalgia for vintage mechanical watches, especially unusual designs, but can traditional watchmakers leverage the attention?
Why Watchmakers Should Pay Attention to Gen Z
The digitally native generation has been pulled in by nostalgia for vintage mechanical watches, especially unusual designs, but can traditional watchmakers leverage the attention?
Taylor Swift Wedding-Dress Fever Has Bridal Brands on High Alert
The star's wedding dress remains under wraps, but chains such as David's Bridal are already betting brides will want one just like it.
Taylor Swift Wedding-Dress Fever Has Bridal Brands on High Alert
The star's wedding dress remains under wraps, but chains such as David's Bridal are already betting brides will want one just like it.
How Brands Can Still Win Over Back-to-School Shoppers
Consumers are feeling the pressure of inflation, high gas prices and economic uncertainty this back-to-school season. But they’re still spending on fashion — when brands can prove they’re worth the money.
How Brands Can Still Win Over Back-to-School Shoppers
Consumers are feeling the pressure of inflation, high gas prices and economic uncertainty this back-to-school season. But they’re still spending on fashion — when brands can prove they’re worth the money.
Blazy or Bust: Luxury’s Zero Sum Game
Chanel’s surging sales underscore that the luxury industry’s challenges may be less about demand than desirability.
Blazy or Bust: Luxury’s Zero Sum Game
Chanel’s surging sales underscore that the luxury industry’s challenges may be less about demand than desirability.
How Value Became Watchmaking’s Biggest Trend
As the boom in trophy timepieces cools, a new generation of enthusiasts is fuelling demand for accessible watches that deliver strong design, quality and heritage, made by brands ranging from Casio to Tissot.
How Value Became Watchmaking’s Biggest Trend
As the boom in trophy timepieces cools, a new generation of enthusiasts is fuelling demand for accessible watches that deliver strong design, quality and heritage, made by brands ranging from Casio to Tissot.
Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half
Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.
Chanel Sales Up 16% in First Half
Chanel’s sales are accelerating after returning to growth last year, Bloomberg reported citing an unnamed source. Beauty sales rose 8 percent.
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.
THE NEWS IN BRIEF
Jonathan Cohen Joins J. Mendel as Resident Designer
The New York-based designer is tasked with reviving the 156-year-old luxury fashion house, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in 2018.
Signet Lifts View as Cautious Consumers Splurge on Jewellery
The Jared, Kay and Zales owner raised its outlook for the second time this year as demand for jewellery remains resilient even as shoppers pull back on spending elsewhere.
European Luxury Stocks Face a Tough Second Half, HSBC Says
HSBC analysts downgraded LVMH and Burberry to hold as they said the second half of the year looks harder for soft luxury to navigate.
Longtime McQueen Collaborator Shaun Leane Launches New Label
The boundary-pushing jewellery designer, known for the elaborate pieces he crafted for Alexander McQueen in the 90s, is building a bespoke high jewellery and objects label dubbed 12.
UK’s Top Rolex Retailer Sees Strong Growth Fuelled by US Demand
Watches of Switzerland Group Plc is showing little sign of a summer lull with robust US demand and a pickup in its UK business underpinning expectations for strong revenue growth.
Pieter Mulier Shows First Versace Look on Nicole Kidman
The designer soft-launched his tenure at the Prada-owned label months ahead of his planned runway debut, dressing Kidman for the Los Angeles premiere of ‘Practical Magic 2.’
Kering Names Sabina Belli Italy Chief and New CEOs for Pomellato and DoDo
Charlotte Fournet will head Pomellato and Krizia Cucurachi will lead DoDo as Luca de Meo continues his management reshuffle, tapping insiders for the key roles