This section covers the business side of the luxury industries, looking at style in its business context and analysing trends in people’s consumer and lifestyle habits.
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CEO appointment and change of design tack marks a fresh start for the industry stalwart
The founder of sustainable clothier ELV Denim wants to keep important mementos in the family
Pieces from break-ups can be repurposed to signal a fresh start
The jeweller is collaborating with Oxford university and hopes to standardise jade testing
The chief executive of the smallest jeweller in the LVMH stable talks about making an impact with limited resources
As consumer-facing events in Dubai and Geneva grow in popularity, organisers are now seeking to tap Italy’s strong market
King Charles III granted the first batch in May but more than 500 companies are still awaiting a decision expected to come this month
The latest version of the titanium black piece commemorates the 50th anniversary of another, albeit four-wheel, design classic — the Porsche 911 Turbo
A tie-up between Birmingham businesses and a local university illustrates the need to plug the skills gap and attract young trainees
Keenly priced offerings that embody the design values of high-end pieces are a fast-growing and lucrative segment
Unique shapes and a perceived rarity value have led to premium prices for high-end pieces
Swifties following their idol’s Eras Tour have bonded — and created fledgling businesses — with friendship bracelets
The Dublin-based glove designer likes to wear mementos of big occasions in her professional and personal life every day
Long superseded by digital technology, older mechanical pieces are attracting collectors for their history and aesthetics
The two houses have been praised for their horological creativity in a market many critics say is lacking that
Necklaces based on the military symbol have proved enduring as statements and for their scope for bespoke creations
A youthful and increasingly diverse clientele seeking timeless, feelgood pieces is driving growth, as more brands enter the market
Ecommerce can provide resilience in a rocky retail landscape but requires a clear strategy and a decent budget
Industry bodies are struggling to agree on the terms ‘recycled’ and ‘reprocessed’, creating confusion among consumers
Seasonal pop-ups and concept stores look to lure wealthy customers in a relaxed mood and even attract new ones
Designers are seizing on falling prices for the metal, as well as the creative possibilities of its whiteness and low density
A wealthy clientele in this rural region of southern England is a fast-growing market for independent designers
An innovative alloy developed in the UK has properties that make the metal easier and cheaper to work with
The brand has unveiled a new version of the chronograph astronaut William Pogue slipped into his pocket for a 1973 mission
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