Justine Offredi

Over the decades, Switzerland has established itself as a global benchmark in private education. Intended for the world’s wealthiest families, around fifteen private boarding schools charge some of the highest tuition fees in the world. But beyond academic excellence, what are these families really seeking?

On Monday, in London, where Chanel’s global headquarters are located, the French fashion house honored ten emerging artists from around the world for their visionary spirit in various disciplines. The prize: €100,000 each and a two-year mentoring program.

This weekend, the sale of the unique FFC watch by F.P. Journe, from the collection of Francis Ford Coppola, propelled Phillips Auctions to a historic high, with a record total of $43.5 million. It became the highest-ever watch sale in the United States.

On April 24, French media Business Book GP published its analysis of the 2025 season. In addition to the arrival of Cadillac, valued at more than $450 million, the report reveals a sharp increase in salaries across the eleven teams, totaling €448.2 million. At the same time, the FIA’s stricter rules are causing controversy in the paddocks.

In Australia, the market for animal-wellbeing services has accelerated significantly since the end of the pandemic (+30% since 2021). Moving far beyond simple “pet-sitting,” owners are now turning to daycare centers and hotels that meet luxury standards. For their animals, some are willing to spend several hundred dollars per day. A form of luxury that is quickly becoming the norm in many Australian households.

As every year, the grand watchmaking salon will open its doors at Palexpo in Geneva from April 14 to 20, featuring many new developments. Eleven brands will be making their debut, including Audemars Piguet, which will be making a grand return, while in the city center, a new venue will host the Montreux Jazz Festival for the very first time.

This year, the young brand from the Clarins group chose to collaborate with the iconic Bürgenstock Resort Lake Lucerne to strengthen its presence in Switzerland. The choice reflects an ultra-selective distribution strategy, as explained by its founder, Dr. Olivier Courtin, from the heights overlooking Lake Lucerne.

On Tuesday, LVMH announced the appointment of Pietro Beccari, current CEO of Louis Vuitton, as CEO of LVMH Fashion Group, the French group’s entity that includes its leading brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Celine, and Loewe. He succeeds Sidney Toledano, who has been president for more than thirty years.

Until now present in Switzerland through twenty-four retail corners inside Manor department stores (Maus Frères group), LVMH’s flagship beauty brand has just opened its very first Swiss flagship store in the heart of Geneva. Catherine Spindler made the trip for the occasion and gave an interview to Luxury Tribune.

From February 11 to 15, Zurich will host its very first Fashion Week at the city’s Congress Center (Kongresshaus Zürich). Twenty-five Swiss and international fashion names are expected to attend, along with 800 guests for the opening night on Wednesday. This is a key step in Switzerland’s desire to establish itself on the international fashion scene.

Already owning 85% of the Italian fashion house, the French luxury group announced on Tuesday, alongside its annual results, that it would increase its stake to 94% of the capital, for an additional investment of €1 billion.

With the holiday season fast approaching, Snapchat is capitalizing on a crucial period for the luxury sector by unveiling the “Snapchat Winter Village,” an immersive augmented reality village bringing together three iconic brands for its first edition (December 1-31): Chopard, BOSS, and Lancôme.