London prime shop rents leap 9% in last quarter of 2015
Luxury retailers battle for prime central sites in trend towards operating fewer but more high-profile stores
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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. … Read more
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 … Read more
Through the Looking Glass: SWAN Beauty and the Rise of the “Living” Vanity
As someone who has chronicled the beauty industry for over two decades, I’ve seen countless “revolutionary” gadgets end up in the graveyard of forgotten bathroom drawers. But the launch of the SWAN Beauty Mirror feels different. It isn’t just a mirror; it’s a high-tech ecosystem that effectively puts a celebrity glam squad and a dermatologist … Read more
The Journey Of Military Technology From the Battlefield To The High-End Boutique
From Battlefield to Boutique: Military Innovations in the Luxury Market (2025) The transfer of technology and concepts from military and defense sectors to the civilian, and more specifically, the luxury market, is a long-standing trend. In 2025, this cross-pollination continues, manifesting in subtle yet significant ways, driven by advancements in materials, data security, and intelligent … Read more
Printemps Has Made Crypto Shopping As Smooth As Its Curated Cashmere
Printemps, the iconic French department store synonymous with Parisian elegance, has leaped into the digital future—crypto wallet in hand. As the first European luxury department store to embrace cryptocurrency payments, Printemps is proving that innovation and tradition can make a chic pairing. Thanks to a savvy collaboration with Binance Pay and French fintech trailblazer Lyzi, … Read more