China’s gold jewellery market stands at about $112 billion. In a market this big, where consumers are already well stocked, what will trigger the next phase of growth? Jewellers in China are betting on innovative manufacturing technologies.

Affected by the turbulence facing the Volkswagen Group and confronted with a challenging market, Porsche is adjusting its strategy and embarking on a slimming-down program.

At 41, Stan Wawrinka is preparing to bid farewell to tennis with “One Last Backhand” on December 19 in Geneva. This sporting and charitable event also highlights a new reality: for champions, stepping off the stage has now become a business—an “economy of farewells”—that opens the first act of a second career in the business world. Luxury Tribune met with Stan Wawrinka at his partner Nespresso’s booth during the Montreux Jazz Festival.

As the global acoustic piano market continues to shrink, Steinway is shifting its business model toward value, technology and cultural luxury. With Spirio, limited editions and a certified pre-owned programme, the company now appeals as much to affluent music lovers as to professional pianists.

Away from the spotlight of the Piazza Grande, another festival is taking place. Private dinners, encounters with stars, impromptu conversations and fundraising: since 2008, the Leopard Club has established itself as one of the places where cinema, business and high society intersect. But behind the glamour, its mission is far more strategic.

The Rencontres de la Photographie draws the world’s elite of the photography world to Arles. In recent years, major luxury houses—from Louis Vuitton to Guerlain—have realized that the city is the only place in France where culture, money, and desire intersect without (almost) ever clashing.

A paradise for high-end tourism, St. Moritz continues to embody Alpine excellence. Just ten kilometers away, Sils Maria cultivates a different vision of luxury: more discreet, more cultural, and more contemplative. The recent opening of the Chesa Marchetta hotel illustrates this profound evolution in the Engadine, where the experience has become just as important as prestige.

Thanks to a targeted innovation and sustainability strategy, the Portuguese footwear industry is establishing itself as one of the most dynamic hubs in Europe. From leather to bio-based rubber, Portugal is paving the way for responsible and competitive production.

Lisbon Fashion Week, an event with strong growth potential and still little known, highlighted emerging talents to watch closely, whose focus remains primarily on sustainability, innovation and manufacturing know-how.

As COP 30 began on Monday in Belém, Brazil, the climate emergency also calls for rapid action to address the environmental impact of the textile industry. To this end, every year, the Textile Exchange Conference brings together all the players in the sector. This year, in Lisbon, Portugal, the theme was ‘Shifting Landscapes’.

The luxury hospitality industry recently appears to be making a decisive shift toward a more sustainable approach. Far from being a mere marketing strategy, these hotels – though still rare worldwide – are rising to the challenge of 360-degree sustainability.