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Luxury

Opinion: Cartier Is Becoming Gen Z’s Rolex With Help from Taylor Swift

Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.

Luxury

Opinion: Cartier Is Becoming Gen Z’s Rolex With Help from Taylor Swift

Young buyers are increasingly opting for smaller, dressier timepieces, boosting Cartier-owner Richemont’s sales, says Andrea Felsted.


Luxury

Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Their Future

The sector is facing double-digit sales declines and a crisis of relevance. ‘A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication… but culture has to constantly reinvent, otherwise it can disappear,’ said former Cartier boss Cyrille Vigneron.

Luxury

Swiss Watchmakers Battle for Their Future

The sector is facing double-digit sales declines and a crisis of relevance. ‘A watch has become a cultural object of sophistication… but culture has to constantly reinvent, otherwise it can disappear,’ said former Cartier boss Cyrille Vigneron.


Luxury

Luxury Retailers Hope For Boost in London, Milan as Shoppers Avoid Paris Olympics

‘Paris will probably be slow,’ said Cartier CEO Cyril Vigneron.

Luxury

Luxury Retailers Hope For Boost in London, Milan as Shoppers Avoid Paris Olympics

‘Paris will probably be slow,’ said Cartier CEO Cyril Vigneron.


Sustainability

Why LVMH Is Betting on Lab-Grown Diamonds

For years, luxury’s biggest jewellers have dismissed synthetic diamonds as inauthentic. But an investment by LVMH’s venture fund in lab-grown diamond company Lusix suggests this calculus may be changing alongside consumer interest in ethical and sustainable products.

Sustainability

Why LVMH Is Betting on Lab-Grown Diamonds

For years, luxury’s biggest jewellers have dismissed synthetic diamonds as inauthentic. But an investment by LVMH’s venture fund in lab-grown diamond company Lusix suggests this calculus may be changing alongside consumer interest in ethical and sustainable products.


China

The Battle for China’s $100 Billion Jewellery Market

International brands, domestic giants and unbranded jewellers are vying for a slice of China’s jewellery market, which is poised for double-digit growth.

China

The Battle for China’s $100 Billion Jewellery Market

International brands, domestic giants and unbranded jewellers are vying for a slice of China’s jewellery market, which is poised for double-digit growth.


Luxury

Cartier: Selling Timelessness in Times of Change

Cartier transcends generations, geographies and genders, says the brand’s chief executive Cyrille Vigneron, but staying relevant in the choppy waters of the post-pandemic jewellery market demands iconic, classic designs.

Luxury

Cartier: Selling Timelessness in Times of Change

Cartier transcends generations, geographies and genders, says the brand’s chief executive Cyrille Vigneron, but staying relevant in the choppy waters of the post-pandemic jewellery market demands iconic, classic designs.


News & Analysis

Dusting Off Cartier on Fifth Avenue and Beyond

Cartier chief executive Cyrille Vigneron discusses his vision for the world-famous jeweller, starting with the re-opening of its historic New York mansion.

News & Analysis

Dusting Off Cartier on Fifth Avenue and Beyond

Cartier chief executive Cyrille Vigneron discusses his vision for the world-famous jeweller, starting with the re-opening of its historic New York mansion.


News & Analysis

Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs

Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.

News & Analysis

Richemont Co-CEO Fornas to Retire as Cartier Cuts Jobs

Richemont's co-chief executive officer Bernard Fornas will retire as the jewellery maker is in the midst of a job-cut plan at its top watchmaking brands, including Cartier, Vacheron Constantin and Piaget.


Workplace & Talent

Power Moves | Cartier CEO, Public School's First President, Menswear Designer Shuffle

BoF compiles the most important professional moves of the week.