Category: Watches|Jewelry
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The Luxury Dispatch: Your Fortnightly Briefing on the High-End Horizon
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in Art, Automotive, Aviation, Beauty, Design, DRIVE, ESCAPE, Fashion, Gifts, Gourmet, Hi Tech, Holiday, LUST, Real Estate, SHELTER, Sport & Health, Watches|Jewelry, YachtsIf the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof…
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Horology’s Cold Shower: The 2026 Wrist Dispatch
The Wrist Dispatch: Watches & Wonders 2026-LVMH-Richemont-The Independents-The Reckoning There is a peculiar ritual that plays out in April in Geneva at Watches & Wonders 2026. Men in navy blazers and women in silk scarves gather under the vaulted glass of Palexpo to collectively agree that mechanical watchmaking is, once again, having its greatest moment.…
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The $1,000 Illusion: A provocative study into why your full closet is lying to you
In the high-stakes world of premium fashion, we often talk about “investment pieces” and “timeless silhouettes.” Yet, the reality inside our dressing rooms tells a different story. Vestiaire Collective — the global leader in curated pre-loved luxury and a pioneer in the circular fashion economy—has just released a provocative study that challenges why we feel…
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From Fifth Avenue Deals to AI Gems as Kering Future Proofs Its Portfolio
Kering is quietly sketching out its next luxury chapter, and the latest announcements draw a clear picture: heavier bets on jewelry, deeper roots in sustainability and innovation, tighter control of the value chain, and sharper financial discipline on prime real estate. At the same time, there’s a sensitive leadership transition underway at Bottega Veneta. The…
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Beauty Wins and Watches Lose as Chinese Shoppers Get Picky with Their Purses
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in Art, Automotive, Aviation, Beauty, Business, DRIVE, Fashion, Gifts, Gourmet, Hi Tech, Holiday, LUST, Pets, Real Estate, SHELTER, Sport & Health, Watches|Jewelry, YachtsChina’s personal luxury market spent 2025 in a state of “recalibration,” which is essentially corporate-speak for everyone collectively deciding to stop panic-buying handbags and start asking if that fifth leather tote is actually worth the price of a small car. According to the latest deep dive from Bain & Company, the market contracted by about…
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30 Big Luxury Stories Shaping 2026 – With A Raised Eyebrow And A Smile
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in Art, Automotive, Aviation, Beauty, Business, Cigars & Spirits, Design, DRIVE, Fashion, Gifts, Gourmet, Hi Tech, Holiday, LUST, Pets, Real Estate, SHELTER, Sport & Health, Watches|Jewelry, YachtsEvery decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all…