As the watch industry is trying to find its future in ultra-niche and luxury products, a small group of watchmaking brands have the unique power to constantly capture the luxury consumer spend. Fine watches became another investable commodity. But does that make them a good investment? In a world of unpredictable and accelerating change, … Read more
From May 20-22 the LVMH Group will invite the public to visit 40 of its Houses during Les Journées Particulières open days. French multinational luxury goods conglomerate LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE, better known as LVMH, is once again inviting visitors to discover over 50 exceptional sites in France. Some 40 LVMH luxury houses, … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more
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
Forget the runways—Milan is officially trading fabric for gears. From January 19th to 21st, 2026, the seventh edition of LVMH Watch Week will descend upon the Italian fashion capital. After wandering through Dubai, Singapore, and Miami, the luxury conglomerate has chosen Milan to align with the energy of Men’s Fashion Week. This isn’t just a … Read more
The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses … Read more