Cristina D’Agostino

Vacheron Constantin and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York (MET) are joining forces for the transmission and preservation of artistic knowledge.

Yesterday, Tuesday 25 July, the leading luxury goods group announced its results for the first half of 2023. All the businesses achieved double-digit organic sales growth over the half-year, with the exception of Wines and Spirits (-4%), which was impacted by the significant organic decline in cognac and spirits sales (-11%). Group sales amounted to 42.2 billion euros at the end of June.

For its second participation in the Only Watch auction, Bulgari presents a remarkable innovation: the first Octo Finissimo watch entirely made of marble.

Silvio Germann, long been recognized by the three-starred master chef Andreas Caminada, with whom he is associated, is at the helm of the Mammertsberg in Freidorf. This is one of Switzerland’s finest new gastronomic destinations, already endorsed by the watchmaker Hublot, which counts it among its culinary references.

Rolex, whose links with Bucherer date back to 1924, now controls more than 100 points of sale around the world.

In a global art market that remains mainly robust in 2023, despite occasional slowdowns, African art has been experiencing strong demand from collectors both on the continent and abroad. Elana Brundyn, a prominent specialist in African art known for her contributions to the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa (Zeitz MOCAA) and the Norval Foundation, sheds light on this phenomenon.

At the end of May, Cartier unveiled its new high jewelry collection titled « Le Voyage Recommencé » (The Revisited Journey). Set against Tuscany and the Renaissance backdrop, the brand showcased a fresh perspective on its rich array of stylistic expressions. It was an opportunity for the world’s leading jewelry company to demonstrate its unwavering ability to reinvent itself.

In the latest film « Oppenheimer, » Robert Downey Jr. dons a pair of Moscot glasses for his titular role. These vintage accessories tell the story of the Moscot family—a tale of immigration, hard work, and business acumen. Harvey and Zack Moscot, the current custodians of the brand, are nostalgic heirs to the American dream.

The Audemars Piguet watch brand has signed an exclusive partnership with the 1017 ALYX 9SM fashion brand founded by designer Matthew Williams.

The opening of the 4th season of SailGP took place in Chicago last June. Elevated to the zenith of competitive sailing, this championship, now featuring twelve Grand Prix events throughout the year, has become the definitive gathering for the world’s foremost navigators. Rolex, the Presenting Partner, solidifies its commitment by signing on for an additional ten seasons.

Swiss Genius, the Bulgari innovation prize launched in collaboration with online media Luxury Tribune and the Swiss Center for Luxury Research in 2022, unveiled the winners of its second edition in 2023 in Zurich this Tuesday, June 4th. Master’s students from the University of Lugano (USI) in Ticino and the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW) claimed the top three spots in the rankings.

Guillaume Chautru is Head of Gemology at Piaget, a great expert in the field and an occasional reptile breeder. Staying in the shadows for a long time, he now reveals how the brand intends to dazzle the sector once again.