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Opinion: Can Jewellery Continue to Outpace Fashion?

Jewellery has outperformed handbags in recent cycles, but with an unprecedented wave of new fashion designers set to unleash novel products, jewellery brands are set to face serious competition, writes Andrea Felsted.

Opinion: Can Jewellery Continue to Outpace Fashion?

Jewellery has outperformed handbags in recent cycles, but with an unprecedented wave of new fashion designers set to unleash novel products, jewellery brands are set to face serious competition, writes Andrea Felsted.


Richemont Rides Out Tariffs, Gold Prices with Sales Beat

The Swiss group reported sales up 14 percent in its latest quarter, smashing expectations amid “unprecedented” headwinds including currency movements, rising gold prices and US tariffs.

Richemont Rides Out Tariffs, Gold Prices with Sales Beat

The Swiss group reported sales up 14 percent in its latest quarter, smashing expectations amid “unprecedented” headwinds including currency movements, rising gold prices and US tariffs.


The Plan for McQueen

The label founded by Lee Alexander McQueen is ‘not for sale,’ says owner Kering. Instead, the French group is accelerating plans to restructure and reposition the brand after years of losses.

The Plan for McQueen

The label founded by Lee Alexander McQueen is ‘not for sale,’ says owner Kering. Instead, the French group is accelerating plans to restructure and reposition the brand after years of losses.


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.


Antonin Tron to Design Balmain

The founder of Atlein will replace Olivier Rousteing, who parted ways with Mayhoola-backed Balmain last week after fourteen years as the house’s creative director.

Antonin Tron to Design Balmain

The founder of Atlein will replace Olivier Rousteing, who parted ways with Mayhoola-backed Balmain last week after fourteen years as the house’s creative director.


How Much Do We Really Reveal When We Get Dressed?

A new exhibition – with contributions from Chanel, McQueen and Galliano – places 100 looks under the psychoanalytic lens, and suggests that what we wear is the result of a battle in the psyche.

How Much Do We Really Reveal When We Get Dressed?

A new exhibition – with contributions from Chanel, McQueen and Galliano – places 100 looks under the psychoanalytic lens, and suggests that what we wear is the result of a battle in the psyche.


Four Takeaways From the Fall Art Fair Frenzy

Paris is booming amid growing reliance on core collectors and wider market regionalisation. Plus, artists consider Sora 2, YouTube vs Netflix and the Pompidou’s Grand Finale.

Four Takeaways From the Fall Art Fair Frenzy

Paris is booming amid growing reliance on core collectors and wider market regionalisation. Plus, artists consider Sora 2, YouTube vs Netflix and the Pompidou’s Grand Finale.


Report: Kering and Mayhoola to Inject €100 Million Into Valentino

The French group and the Qatari investment fund have agreed to shore up the Italian fashion house’s finances after it breached loan covenants earlier this year, according to a corporate document and two sources familiar with the matter.

Report: Kering and Mayhoola to Inject €100 Million Into Valentino

The French group and the Qatari investment fund have agreed to shore up the Italian fashion house’s finances after it breached loan covenants earlier this year, according to a corporate document and two sources familiar with the matter.


LVMH Nears China Store Openings as Luxury Demand Begins Recovery

Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany and Loro Piana are all slated to open multistory stores in Beijing this December, while Dior is also in talks to open a new location in Shanghai.

LVMH Nears China Store Openings as Luxury Demand Begins Recovery

Louis Vuitton, Dior, Tiffany and Loro Piana are all slated to open multistory stores in Beijing this December, while Dior is also in talks to open a new location in Shanghai.


Is China’s Luxury Market Ready to Rebound?

The short answer is yes — but it won’t soon return to its pre-pandemic growth rates. After two years of turbulence, the market remains shaky, and brands will need to earn every sale.

Is China’s Luxury Market Ready to Rebound?

The short answer is yes — but it won’t soon return to its pre-pandemic growth rates. After two years of turbulence, the market remains shaky, and brands will need to earn every sale.


Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations | The BoF Podcast

The Hong Kong–born, London-based designer joins BoF founder Imran Amed to discuss his path from Hong Kong to London to Paris Couture Week and how he’s building a client-first business that protects creativity while staying commercially viable.

Why Robert Wun Ditched the Wholesale Model for Bespoke Creations | The BoF Podcast

The Hong Kong–born, London-based designer joins BoF founder Imran Amed to discuss his path from Hong Kong to London to Paris Couture Week and how he’s building a client-first business that protects creativity while staying commercially viable.


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.