Armani Heirs Consider a Public Listing
The future ownership of Giorgio Armani's fashion empire is becoming clearer as the late designer's heirs reportedly favour an eventual stock market listing over a complete sale to another luxury group. Reuters reported on 5 November that the heirs were considering an initial minority stake transaction while preserving the possibility of a public...
Martine Rose Takes Creative Control at Balenciaga
British designer Martine Rose has been appointed creative director of Balenciaga, marking another significant leadership change at one of the world's...
Rhode Helps Lift Prestige Beauty Ambitions
The boundary between mass-market cosmetics and prestige skincare is becoming increasingly attractive to beauty groups. E.l.f. Beauty has raised its...
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Beyond Abstinence: ZENO and the Pleasure of the Alcohol-Free Glass
There are moments when the ritual of wine matters as much as the wine itself: the pause before a first sip, the shape of a glass in the hand, the way a meal opens differently when something...
Pol Ltd and the Freedom to Touch an Idea Sooner
Pol Ltd and the Freedom to Touch an Idea Sooner
In luxury and premium design, a surface is never only a surface. It is the first impression under the hand, the difference between ordinary finish...
The Martin Moore Story: Where Kitchen Craft Finds a Wider Expression
The Martin Moore Story: Where Kitchen Craft Finds a Wider Expression
In 1975, Martin and Barbara Moore were renovating their Victorian home when they encountered a problem that was at once ordinary and oddly difficult...
The British Skincare Brand Built on Science and Gold
The British Skincare Brand Built on Science and Gold
Before SCR Gold became one of Cetuem Cosmetics’ signature ranges, it began with a more private observation. After a period of intense stress,...
MWA Projects and the Discipline Behind Premium Commercial Space
MWA Projects and the Discipline Behind Premium Commercial Space
The pressure on commercial interiors has become harder to separate from the pressure on the organisations that occupy them. Offices are expected to...
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Geneva Jewellery Sales Spotlight Historic Craftsmanship
Collectors in Geneva are being offered a closer look at jewellery whose appeal extends well beyond the value of precious stones. Christie’s has...
Sculptural Jewellery Finds Wider Fashion Recognition
Sculptural fine jewellery is attracting increasing attention within luxury fashion, as designers who approach precious metals and gemstones as...
ECCO Closes Factories Amid Global Restructuring
Danish footwear manufacturer ECCO has ceased production at its Vietnamese factory and is closing a separate facility in Portugal, affecting thousands...
BMW Profits Fall Amid Chinese Slowdown
BMW has reported an 11% decline in third-quarter pretax profit and sharply reduced its annual profitability outlook, as weaker demand in China and...
Ferrari's Electric Luce Sells Out Early
Ferrari has confirmed that its first fully electric supercar has sold out its planned 2027 allocation, suggesting stronger demand than expected for a...
Bal Harbour Completes Major Luxury Expansion
Miami's Bal Harbour Shops has completed a major expansion that will accommodate dozens of additional luxury boutiques and restaurants, reinforcing...
Cartier Recasts Evening Bags As Jewellery
Cartier is drawing renewed attention to its Soir collection of limited-edition evening bags, bringing gemstone settings and traditional jewellery...
De Beers Diamond Crisis Threatens Botswana
For more than a century, De Beers helped define the diamond as an enduring symbol of rarity, romance and wealth. Today, the company faces a far less...
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Estée Lauder Raises Luxury Beauty Outlook
While much of the luxury industry faces cautious spending and weaker demand, prestige beauty is proving more resilient. Estée Lauder has raised its...
Gucci Unveils Paris Flagship Amid Turnaround
On Paris's Avenue Montaigne, Gucci is unveiling a new expression of Italian luxury. Its redesigned flagship, opening on 30 October, places...
Audi Cuts Forecast As China Weakens
Audi has lowered its financial expectations for 2026 as weakening demand in China and growing pricing pressure challenge the German luxury carmaker's...
French Retailers Face Troubled Christmas Trading
France's luxury retailers are preparing for a difficult Christmas shopping season as weeks of protests and violent disturbances disrupt major retail...
Sotheby's Opens New Dubai Collectors' Gallery
Sotheby's has opened a new gallery in Dubai's International Financial Centre, bringing rare watches, fine jewellery, designer handbags and...
Berluti Reimagines Luxury Hospitality in Tokyo
French luxury house Berluti has opened an invitation-only space above its Tokyo flagship, experimenting with a more personal approach to customer...
Aston Martin Reveals Open-Top Valhalla Hypercar
Aston Martin has unveiled an open-top version of its Valhalla hybrid supercar, promising the same 217mph maximum speed as the coupé while offering...
Bucherer Expands Its Rolex Retail Control
Rolex-owned jewellery retailer Bucherer is taking control of another branded boutique in the United States, extending its influence over watch...
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Celine Finds Fresh Momentum Under Rider
Celine is seeing renewed demand for accessories under creative director Michael Rider, offering a bright spot for the LVMH-owned fashion house as the...
Electric Range Rover Sport Faces Test
The fully electric Range Rover Sport is drawing attention for how closely it preserves the road manners and off-road character of its petrol-powered...
China Downturn Wipes €251bn From Luxury
Europe’s leading luxury houses have lost a combined €251 billion in market value this year, as weaker spending in China undermines hopes of a sector...
French Riots Strike Luxury Retail
At Louis Vuitton’s Place Vendôme boutique, reinforced windows held against an attempted break-in. Elsewhere, the protection failed. Stores belonging...
Luxury Houses Join Art Basel Paris
Under the Grand Palais glass roof, the conversation at Art Basel Paris will move between paintings, couture and watchmaking. As the fair returns from...
Vintage Accessories Find Their Next Admirers
The horn handle of a Saint Laurent Mombasa, the familiar silhouette of a Fendi Spy: bags once synonymous with a particular fashion moment are finding...
BMW Widens US Luxury Sales Advantage
BMW has extended its lead in the American luxury car market, with stronger US sales offsetting some of the pressure from falling global deliveries....
Gucci Lawsuit Tests Luxury’s Authenticity Promise
The attraction of a discounted Gucci handbag rests on a simple understanding: the price may change, but the object’s authenticity does not. A lawsuit...