Key buyers appear to be returning, albeit gradually, while margins have improved
Louis Vuitton owner reports another quarter of growth but warns unpredictable world events may impede recovery
Analysts expect high-end brands to start benefiting from the US’s ‘K-shaped’ economy in 2026
Watchmakers bet big on factories amid downturn; Breguet’s CEO turns anniversary year into a stress-test; how zodiac symbolism travels through luxury; and the gemstone outpacing gold and inflation
The Milan launch event sought to reinforce the conglomerate’s lagging watch division
Brands expect expansion and vertical integration will pay off in the long run
The new CEO used a looming deadline to expose — and fix — the brand’s strategic gap
Brands are taking inspiration from the equine world, as zodiac-themed releases become a recurring commercial tool
A precise technique of colouring jewels features in a modern collection inspired by archival wing designs
A surge in tie-ups is testing consumer patience with brands becoming more selective about who they partner with and why
Lockdowns, land invasions and demand from luxury fashion houses have seen prices grow more than 15 times faster than gold
The annual Maastricht fair aims to appeal to more historically curious collectors
Svend Andersen has made the first watch ever that combines a world time mechanism with a split-seconds chronograph
Will more highly leveraged companies seek bankruptcy protection in 2026?
The couturier, who dressed celebrities including Elizabeth Taylor, led his luxury business for almost 50 years
The HTSI horology expert unveils the most hotly anticipated timepieces and trends in Milan
Slowing demand in China has pushed brands to seek pockets of growth in new markets
Chain sought to be the ultimate retailer in the sector but its collapse suggests plenty of shoppers never wanted it at all
Group also supported by improving China conditions as it sees 11% quarterly sales increase
Retailer has struggled with high debt after acquiring rival Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman
Shoppers in the industry’s biggest two markets opt for domestic alternatives to long-dominant old guard
Archival celebrity fashions, the best-performing colours for resale Chanel bags, plus the most popular Patek Philippe watches for 2026
Gilded department store chain is grappling with heavy debt and angry suppliers
Chief executive of Blackstone-backed German luxury photography group says too much nostalgia is ‘dangerous’
As much as 40% of designer goods were sold at steep markdowns this year, analysts say
