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 Impact of Tariffs on the Luxury Industry: A Deep Dive into Global High-End Markets

Tariffs have long been a tool of economic policy, used to regulate trade, protect domestic industries, and at times, retaliate in geopolitical disputes. However, their impact on the luxury industry—a sector that thrives on cross-border commerce, global brand prestige, and exclusivity—can be particularly pronounced. From high fashion to luxury automobiles, fine wines to five-star hospitality, … Read more

Lacquered Butterflies: The Continuous Metamorphosis of Japanese Traditions

In the realm of high jewelry and fine art, a unique fusion between French elegance and Japanese tradition has been flourishing for nearly half a century. The esteemed French maison Van Cleef & Arpels, with a storied history that stretches back to its founding in 1906, has woven a deep and intricate bond with the … Read more

Unlocking the Stars: Zodiac Signs and Entrepreneurial Spirit

The realm of entrepreneurship is a universe of innovation, risk-taking, and uncharted territories. While success in the business world depends on a myriad of factors, including dedication, skill, and opportunity, some astrological enthusiasts believe that certain zodiac signs possess inherent qualities that align well with the entrepreneurial spirit. Could your birth date potentially predict your … Read more

Unleashing the Zodiac: Creative Academy and Master Ceramist Tonino Negri Reimagine Zodiac Signs in Contemporary Design

The Creative Academy’s Zodiac exhibition: 12 unique pieces conceived by Creative Academy students and realised by Master Ceramist Tonino Negri. From the celestial vault to the Sala Azzurra at Palazzo Litta, to the Van Cleef & Arpels boutique, the signs of the zodiac took shape and tell timeless stories. Zodiac: twelve design objects conceived by … Read more

Protecting the Sparkle: How Luxury Brands Are Joining Forces to Fight Counterfeiting

Unmasking the Fakes: How High-End Brands are Taking on Counterfeiting. The last year Intellectual Property Crime Threat Assessment, produced jointly between Europol and the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), reveals that the distribution of counterfeit goods has been thriving during the COVID-19 pandemic. The health crisis has presented new opportunities for trade in counterfeit … Read more