Switzerland is home to some of the world’s largest gold refineries, thanks to its strategic industrial and technical expertise. In this second instalment of our series on gold, Luxury Tribune takes us behind the scenes at Argor-Heraeus in Mendrisio, at the heart of an industry where refining expertise, metal traceability, the securing of more responsible supply chains and geopolitical issues are closely intertwined.

China’s private wealth is changing hands and character at the same time. The founders who built it are aging into succession, while a new generation is building fortunes through consumer brands. Luxury will have to negotiate with both.

As a global gold hub, Switzerland handles more than half of international gold production and enforces some of the most stringent standards for refining, traceability, and the control of precious metals. As part of a series of exclusive articles on gold, Luxury Tribune offers, in this first part, an in-depth look at this unique system that makes the Swiss hallmark a true passport to international markets.

With the Maybach Ocean Club, Mercedes-Benz is expanding its world of luxury beyond the automotive world. This 155-meter yacht, conceived as a floating private club, combines condominium ownership, high-end hospitality, and community. This lifestyle strategy also extends to luxury residences and Mercedes-Benz Places Binghatti City in Dubai.

This Monday, 26 October, the Le Brassus-based manufacturer is launching its platform for certified pre-owned watches. Long-awaited, it provides a secure system for the resale or purchase of the brand’s watches, authenticated and verified by Audemars Piguet. This launch comes as LuxeConsult’s latest report estimates the secondary market will be worth CHF 23 billion by 2025.

Long confined to the upmarket neighbourhoods of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, the Brazilian luxury sector is expanding in scale and, above all, in geographical reach. From Trancoso to the Lençóis Maranhenses, from the coast of Ceará to Alagoas, hotels, designer residences and private villas are catering to a wealthy clientele in search of nature and exclusivity. In their wake, Brazilian fashion, jewellery and beauty brands are also asserting their international ambitions.

He is the Swiss artist on the rise. His work expresses ecological chaos through pieces that are both poetic and technological. This non-activist approach launched his international career and led to a fruitful collaboration with Ruinart in 2025.

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.