Newly appointed President of the Altagamma Foundation, Giovanna Vitelli is determined to strengthen the economic and cultural influence of Italy’s high-end industries. At a time when the global luxury market is entering a phase of normalization, she is placing craftsmanship, heritage, and talent transmission at the heart of her strategy, while championing the creation of an Altagamma Biennale. The initiative aims to unite the leading names of Made in Italy under a shared platform celebrating excellence.

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.

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.

In China, as birth rates hit historic lows, spending per birth continues to rise in the luxury segment. The most obvious evidence: entire floors of prestigious hotels like the Four Seasons are being rented out to provide 24-hour nursing care, postpartum fitness programs, and private chef services. This is a reinvention of an ancient Chinese tradition (zuo yuezi), which is now spreading to the West.

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.

Launched in 2024, the Rolex Series now brings together seven of the world’s most prestigious show jumping competitions. The stakes go far beyond mere competition: the goal is to make the sport spectacular and more appealing to a wider audience, while maintaining the same rigorous standards of excellence. Just a few kilometers from Brussels, the Brussels Stephex Masters may offer one of the most accomplished examples of this blend of top-level competition, hospitality, and the world of luxury.

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.