This section covers the business side of the luxury industries, looking at style in its business context and analysing trends in people’s consumer and lifestyle habits.
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High-end H Moser’s tie-up with playful upstart Studio Underd0g is not its first poke at the industry
This is the first mechanical timepiece that can set daylight saving for world timezones with a press of the crown
The Australian has a fascination for pilot watches and what they signify as pieces of history
Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Bonhams are following Phillips into swisher sites, with architect-designed buildings that allow for different sales formats
Exhibitions, commissioning local artists and educational ventures are gaining currency with consumers
A wealthy local clientele looking for one-off designs has boosted the sector, and now word is spreading internationally
Goldsmiths’ Fair presents the rich variety of approaches to the technique in contemporary jewellery
Venerable Scottish auctioneer appoints experienced specialist to lead newly-formed department
A British Museum show traces the trade network for gems more than a thousand years ago
From zealous customs officials to hallmarking rules, shows are becoming a hurdle too far for some British makers
The UK’s oldest company has repurposed its south Wales plant to extract precious metals from discarded electronics
CEO appointment and change of design tack marks a fresh start for the industry stalwart
Brands hope air of exclusivity can convert high-spending clients to collectors
The musician turned physicist collaborates with IWC to help explain its first secular perpetual calendar — and time itself
The founder of sustainable clothier ELV Denim wants to keep important mementos in the family
The designer known for Tiffany’s most iconic pieces also dedicated two decades to charity and restoration projects
Pieces from break-ups can be repurposed to signal a fresh start
Increased footfall of American clients in France gave both jewellers the confidence to expand in the US
The jeweller is collaborating with Oxford university and hopes to standardise jade testing
The chief executive of the smallest jeweller in the LVMH stable talks about making an impact with limited resources
As consumer-facing events in Dubai and Geneva grow in popularity, organisers are now seeking to tap Italy’s strong market
King Charles III granted the first batch in May but more than 500 companies are still awaiting a decision expected to come this month
Rolex reaffirms its long-term commitment to the vintage race event while the future of its F1 sponsorship is in doubt
The latest version of the titanium black piece commemorates the 50th anniversary of another, albeit four-wheel, design classic — the Porsche 911 Turbo
A tie-up between Birmingham businesses and a local university illustrates the need to plug the skills gap and attract young trainees
