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 … Read more
In the world of High Jewelry, the most precious asset isn’t just the 10-carat diamond—it’s the hands that set it. Kering has just made a masterstroke in vertical integration by announcing the staged acquisition of the Raselli Franco Group, the “secret weapon” behind some of the most exquisite jewelry on the planet. The Artisan’s Engine … Read more
In a sector where sparkle has long overshadowed sustainability, Kering’s Generation Award x Jewelry is doing something audacious: it’s asking us to fall in love with imperfection, reclamation, and resonance. Think less flawless diamonds, more satellite scraps, fractured opals, and musical leather — each telling a story not just of beauty, but of meaning. The … Read more
When haute eyewear meets Silicon Valley’s brightest minds, the result is something between a design revelation and a tech daydream. At least, that’s what Kering Eyewear and Google are betting on with their newly announced partnership to develop AI-powered smart glasses using Android XR. It’s a match made not in heaven, perhaps, but in an … Read more
When you think of Paris, certain images immediately come to mind: the Eiffel Tower, the Seine, haute couture, and, of course, those iconic streets lined with world-class luxury boutiques. It’s no wonder, then, that Kering, the powerhouse behind brands like Gucci, Saint Laurent, and Balenciaga, is staking an even bigger claim in the heart of … Read more
How the biggest luxury groups identify promising change-making startups and technologies covering fashion, leather goods, jewelry, eyewear and beauty. In the rarefied world of luxury, where timeless artistry meets modern innovation, Kering is making waves once again. The luxury giant has unveiled the “Kering Generation Award X Jewelry”, a groundbreaking initiative that combines the allure … Read more