Cristina D’Agostino

The microbiome—the ecosystem of microorganisms living on the skin and in the gut—has become an inexhaustible source of innovation for major beauty and even fashion groups. Among them, Shiseido, L’Oréal, and Coperni are all harnessing its potential.

The new major exhibition scheduled at the Costume Institute of the Met-Metropolitan Museum of Art will have Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sánchez Bezos as its main donors. Entitled “Costume Art,” it will open on May 10, 2026, and run until January 10, 2027. It will set the tone for the upcoming Met Gala, scheduled for May 4, 2026.

Hong Kong’s moderate economic growth and rising tourist numbers in 2025 signal the return of its attractiveness. While the watch industry remains cautious, the high-end segment is regaining momentum. Audemars Piguet chose to celebrate its 150th anniversary there last September.

The latest Deloitte report on the Swiss watch industry reveals a generational shift in behaviour and a significant drop in the number of consumers surveyed who declared that they wear a traditional watch. Smartwatches dominate, especially on women’s wrists and among younger generations.

Seven years of development. That is how long it took the teams at Vacheron Constantin to craft the masterpiece that today seals the brand’s quest […]

After acquiring Swiza in June 2024, the Watches Division of the LVMH group announced it had acquired a minority stake in Swiss watchmaker La Joux-Perret. This watch supplier, owned by the Japanese group Citizen, already supplies movements for the TAG Heuer and Tiffany & Co. brands.

The Spanish Puig Group, based in Barcelona, posted turnover of €1.297 billion in the third quarter, up +6.1% on a like-for-like basis and +3.2% on a reported basis, bringing the nine-month increase to +7%. The group’s financial performance confirms the importance and dynamism of its portfolio of brands in a still difficult economic environment.

The 82nd edition of the Venice International Film Festival shone through its engaged selection, exemplified by the Silver Lion awarded to Kaouther Ben Hania (The Voice of Hind Rajab). For jeweler Cartier, now a partner for the fifth consecutive year, the festival offers a dream stage: to defend freedom and the universality of creative languages. And to anchor its aesthetic ideal deep in the collective unconscious.

The former CEO of Audemars Piguet is finally revealing the project that has kept him busy for more than a year. François-Henri Bennahmias is launching a group made up of seven entities, spanning watchmaking, fashion, jewelry, lifestyle, and services. With The Honourable Merchants Group, he wants to revolutionize the world of business and investment.

Present in Lugano, Switzerland, since the 1960s, Hermès celebrated the reopening of its store in Lugano, Via Nassa, yesterday, 20 November.

Despite declining quarterly results, the Saint Laurent brand is capturing consumers’ attention and ranks first in the Lyst index for the third quarter of 2025. Miu Miu loses its leading position, while Alaïa and Loewe fall six places.

Total sales of second-hand watches rose sharply worldwide in the third quarter compared to the previous quarter. The EveryWatch platform report points to the impact of US customs tariffs, rising prices for new watches, and the growing appeal of certification programs.

The 2026 edition of Watches & Wonders, to be held at Palexpo in Geneva from 14 to 20 April, will see several major changes. Montblanc is leaving the show, while other brands such as Audemars Piguet are making a comeback.

While Audemars Piguet is in Hong Kong for its 150th anniversary celebrations, Luxury Tribune was able to ask Ilaria Resta about the rumours of her departure.