Art & Design
Milan Design Week 2026: How Luxury Has Transformed Design into a Cultural Experience
For over six decades, major Italian design firms were the ones mostly driving the conversations each spring in the Lombard capital. Today, leading luxury brands such as Hermès, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Baccarat, Miu Miu, and Loro Piana are jostling for attention during Salone del Mobile, the most important annual design event.
Opinion
Why Japan Attracts Global Luxury Brands and Investment Capital
L Catterton, the investment fund affiliated with the LVMH group, is investing 270 million euros in Japan across five local companies. The news, announced last week, leads us to question the strategic value of this decision.
By Eva Morletto
News
Business & Trends
Innovation & Know-How
In 2026, the Market for Rare Leathers Remains a Complex and Ambiguous Industry
In the world of luxury, few materials embody rarity as much as so-called exotic leathers. Python, crocodile, ostrich, or lizard—these skins are as fascinating as they are controversial. Behind this aura of exclusivity lies a complex global industry, blending specialized farming, regulated trade, and growing ethical concerns.
By Eva Morletto
Style & Experiences
Watches & Jewellery
Guillaume de Seynes, CEO of Hermès International: “Meeting the public is the reward for our work”
As the Watches and Wonders fair closed its doors on April 20 with a positive outcome and increased attendance, Guillaume de Seynes, CEO of Hermès International (upstream division and equity investments), outlines the measures taken by the brand to reverse the downward trend in its watchmaking division, which has struggled to regain the strong momentum of the post-Covid years.
Sustainability
Sustainability
From Workshop To Tech: The Revolution Of ‘Made in Portugal’ Footwear
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.