LVMH is exploring sales of brands including Marc Jacobs and Fenty in one of the biggest pullbacks in its history
I know it’s ridiculous to pay £32 for shower gel, but not all luxuries are frivolous
Paris-based group in talks with its investors amid slump in high-end market
LVMH’s billionaire boss says luxury group’s recovery hinges on the conflict being resolved quickly
169-year-old luxury hat producer Borsalino plans to open its first store in Shanghai
Many brands yanked up prices. Then millions of customers left
Rolex, TAG Heuer, Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet and Hermès lead the charge in Geneva
New chief says luxury group is at a ‘turning point’ as he lays out plans to boost profit and reduce dependence on Gucci
There is a tricky balance to strike between exclusivity and scale
Birkin bag maker falls short of forecasts, capping tough first quarter for sector
Sales at luxury group’s key brand tumble 8% in first quarter as Iran war takes toll on industry
UK carmaker tests limits of the market with its personalised vehicles for the super-rich
US and Israel’s war on Iran dents sales growth at world’s biggest luxury group
Start-ups lend an optimistic air to this year’s Watches and Wonders fair; gaming nostalgia gets the luxury treatment; Audemars Piguet bets on rare craftsmanship; photobook documents the life of a clock-repair shop
One of the world’s best-known wristwatches toasts a landmark year
Jewellers are rethinking designs to help keep costs in check and maintain their appeal with clients
When dial names want scaled-up famous pieces, specialist suppliers offer discretion and expertise — in one case, fuelling watchmaking ambitions of its own
New chief executive wants to increase investment given concentration of wealthy potential clients in the Gulf
The label’s ‘high-end quality at accessible prices’ ethos is resonating with shoppers disillusioned with top luxury houses
Italian group looks to sustain sales boom with bespoke designs including latest vessel built around a living tree
Stefano Gabbana will remain in creative roles after stepping aside from management
Premium manufacturers keep delivering to lucrative customers despite sea freight disruption
A ‘palate cleanser’ after chains and charms, bohemian cord necklaces have become the style set’s go-to accessory
Savvy buyers and a vast supply of high-end clothes have propelled discount chain’s owner TJX into retail’s big league
New chief Michael Leiters is seeking ways to revive carmaker after 93% plunge in profits last year
