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High Margin

Interviews on creativity and business in the world of luxury — from fashion and watches to art, wellness, travel and more — from our chief luxury correspondent in Paris.

Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?

The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.

Can Richemont Keep Up Its Winning Streak?

The Cartier owner has been luxury’s most dynamic conglomerate in recent years. But tariffs, high gold prices and a softening US market pose challenges. Plus, Burberry’s moment of truth and a preview of Paris Photo.


Introducing High Margin, a Luxury Newsletter From Robert Williams

Weekly perspectives on creativity and business in the world of expensive things.

Introducing High Margin, a Luxury Newsletter From Robert Williams

Weekly perspectives on creativity and business in the world of expensive things.


Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment

Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.

Kering’s Investor Pullback, Shein vs. France’s Fashion Establishment

Analysts are urging caution on the Gucci owner’s turn-around, while a push into retail by the Chinese ultra-fast fashion giant is ruffling feathers in Paris.


How ‘Perfect’ Makes Magazines Work

Katie Grand says timely, celebrity-fronted zines — celebrating Lily Allen’s album launch, or an exclusive shoot with A$AP Rocky — are fuelling profitable growth for the title the super-stylist launched five years ago.

How ‘Perfect’ Makes Magazines Work

Katie Grand says timely, celebrity-fronted zines — celebrating Lily Allen’s album launch, or an exclusive shoot with A$AP Rocky — are fuelling profitable growth for the title the super-stylist launched five years ago.


Kering Sales, Smash-and-Grab Theft and Paris Art Week

Kering teased a 'drastic' reduction in its store footprint even as a deal with L’Oréal lightens its debt. Plus, early echoes from Paris Art Week, including a knockout Miu Miu initiative.

Kering Sales, Smash-and-Grab Theft and Paris Art Week

Kering teased a 'drastic' reduction in its store footprint even as a deal with L’Oréal lightens its debt. Plus, early echoes from Paris Art Week, including a knockout Miu Miu initiative.


LVMH Returns to Growth (Kind of), MGC’s Next Act

Is luxury’s biggest conglomerate out of the woods? Plus, the case for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment at Fendi, looking ahead to Paris art week.

LVMH Returns to Growth (Kind of), MGC’s Next Act

Is luxury’s biggest conglomerate out of the woods? Plus, the case for Maria Grazia Chiuri’s appointment at Fendi, looking ahead to Paris art week.