15th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève. Greubel Forsey takes home the “Aiguille d’Or” Grand Prix

Watchmaking excellence and creativity were celebrated on Thursday October 29th in the Grand Théâtre de Genève at the prize-giving ceremony for the 15th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie (GPHG). Created in 2001 as an annual salute to the excellence of international horological creations, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève contributes to spreading the reputation of this art … Read more

Forget fashion shops: how designers embraced art exhibitions

In fashion, it’s all about the blockbuster exhibition, with multiple fashion houses staging their own exhibitions. Is it more than mere vanity?

Hermès and Jane Birkin resolve spat over crocodile handbags

Actor withdrew name from product after Peta video showed cruelty at slaughter farm, which French luxury fashion house says was isolated incident

Apple Watch Hermès – a new expression of Apple Watch

“Apple and Hermès make very different products, but they reflect the deep appreciation of quality design.” Apple introduced Apple Watch Hermès, a new collection of Apple Watch in stainless steel with finely crafted leather bands in distinctive styles from Hermès, including the Single Tour, Double Tour and Cuff. “Apple and Hermès make very different products, … Read more

Behind the curve, the closed world of haute couture calls in the geeks

Fashion has been wary of high tech, but the Apple Music boss’s defection to a luxury house hints at a rethink

Jane Birkin handbags Hermès – but can she get her name back?

The 1960s chanteuse wants to ‘debaptise’ the Birkin Croco bag, while an increasing number of celebrities are trademarking their names, lest fashion houses beat them to it