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

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

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

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

Lalique Is Proving That Luxury Is No Longer About Static Displays

Lalique, the legendary French crystal house, is once again redefining luxury with the grand unveiling of Maison D’Artiste, its new flagship in New York City. Nestled within the historic Chopard Mansion on the Upper East Side, this five-story haven is more than just a boutique—it’s an immersive journey through the artistic and design universe of … Read more