Luxury Timekeeping: Is the Watch Industry Embracing Tech or Rooted in Tradition? (2025)

The luxury watch industry in 2025 presents a fascinating paradox: a sector deeply revered for its heritage and artisanal craftsmanship is, simultaneously, engaging with cutting-edge technology and artificial intelligence. The latest launches and industry trends reveal not a wholesale abandonment of tradition, but rather a strategic and often subtle integration of tech and AI, aimed … Read more

The Luxury Car Race: A Monthly Snapshot of Innovation

The luxury car industry in the past month has presented a dynamic and somewhat polarized landscape, characterized by a continued drive towards electrification and SUV dominance, alongside shifting consumer preferences and notable industry events. The global luxury car market, valued at USD 584.7 billion in 2025, is projected to see significant growth, reaching USD 1.30 … Read more

Global Luxury Industry: Weekly Overview and Major Events

The luxury industry this past week has continued to grapple with the economic and consumer shifts that have defined the year, but with some notable brand-specific highlights and developments. The overarching theme remains a market slowdown, particularly in key Western markets, but with some brands and regions showing resilience. Key Financial and Market Insights Mixed … Read more

VivaTech 2025: Where Algorithms Meet Artisanal – Implications for the Luxury Industry

The 9th edition of VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and technology gathering held in Paris in June 2025, served as a potent crucible for innovation, offering both glimpses into the future and tangible solutions for the present. For the luxury industry, the event underscored a profound shift: technology is no longer an auxiliary tool but an … Read more

The Winners for the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards: A Starry Night for Fragrance, with a Whiff of Familiarity

The American fragrance world gathered under the golden glow of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for what has become its most anticipated ritual: the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards. The air shimmered with elegance, ambition, and a bespoke scent—”Lincoln in June”—designed exclusively for the evening by none other than Lifetime Achievement honoree Daniela … Read more

A Riviera-Inspired Affair: St. Regis x Vilebrequin Bring Resortwear to the Realm of Legacy Luxury

The latest chapter in the collaboration between St. Regis Hotels & Resorts and Vilebrequin is less of a brand partnership and more of a sun-kissed symphony — where family legacy meets French flair, and where the indulgence of leisure is dressed in custom cabana stripes. In a luxury landscape increasingly dictated by experience over excess, … Read more