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Among the UHNW, big-boat buying has been on the slide
Long referred to as “Prada’s little sister”, Miu Miu’s growth is now outpacing Prada’s as it bets on accessories and China
Why the jeweller embarked on an epic European trip
Luxury sector slows after strong post-pandemic spending spree
Spending on high-margin features such as custom paint jobs offsets continued cost inflation
Consumers more choosy as economic weakness and end of revenge buying hits groups from LVMH to Kering
French group helped by strong performance in North America in contrast with rival LVMH
French luxury group has option to purchase full control of Italian fashion house within 5 years
Louis Vuitton owner says economic pressure is weighing on US revenues but sales in China are rebounding
Deal with luxury group will help bridge budget gap for organisers of 2024 games
Billionaire owner Pinault installs key ally at biggest brand with CEO Bizzarri stepping down
Italian luxury group that listed in NY two years ago wants to expand brand in Europe and Asia
Luxury department store targets growth from ultra rich in China
Owner of Cartier falls 9% and drags down rivals following slower sales in sector’s biggest market
Turnarounds are tough — all the more so in a sector dominated by luxury juggernaut LVMH
Watches of Switzerland also reports bumper results as customers’ interest for luxury items remains steady
The latest offerings from Bordeaux have been much praised
Deal at steep price reflects ambition to push into beauty and skincare, say analysts
Tambour redesign starts LV’s shift to boutique horology; old-school painting brushes aside digital rivals; the upward shift of jewellery rentals; how Rolex status symbols fund new artists; pearls turn from symbols of bourgeois elegance to bling for the boys
The company’s new chief executive on giving the brand an iconic product and building on Britain’s history of exploration and adventure
London’s Central Saint Martins continues to foster some of the industry’s most exciting talents, thanks to its ethos of experimentation
Demand is growing for the traditional illustration technique as jewellers and their clients place value on its bespoke look
Brand aims to restore its ‘aesthetic excitement’, signalled by arrival of spectacular yellow rough diamond and emerald
The post-millennium watch-collecting boom was a turning point for Wolf, the British family-run case business
Luxury brands are not only expanding their retail presence in the city but are also drawing on the region’s artisanal traditions
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