As Davos becomes less selective, billionaires now gather at ultra-exclusive locations, eager to reshape the world. Conferences like Brilliant Minds, Google Camp, and Sun Valley are bound by an unspoken rule of secrecy that unites their participants.

Despite the impact of geopolitical instability on global economies, Africa’s wealthy individuals have demonstrated remarkable resilience. For those with assets exceeding one million dollars, wealth is projected to grow by 65% over the next decade.

In 2024, luxury brands recognize the immense opportunity that the Olympic Games represent for their image. Through ambitious advertising campaigns, OMEGA highlights its role as the official timekeeper for the 329 events, LVMH asserts its status as a premium partner, while other houses fight for the spotlight.

On July 2, IWC announced its partnership with the upcoming Formula 1 film produced by Apple, set for a worldwide release on June 25, 2025. A decade after becoming the official engineering partner of the Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, the Swiss watchmaker is deepening its relationship with motorsport.

Cyrille Vigneron, Chairman and CEO of Cartier, talks about the meaning of commitment and the responsibilities that go with it.

This Thursday, August 22, the first races of the AC75 monohulls are taking place in Barcelona. For four days, the six boats will engage in thrilling duels at sea. Luxury Tribune met up with the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli team, the Italian crew that faced off against Team New Zealand, the winners of the previous edition of the America’s Cup, in the final.

The phenomenon of pricing power, the diversion of the sanctions imposed on Russia and better authentication systems have acted as catalysts for the development of the second-hand market.

The grandest Indian wedding in recent history, that of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant, has concluded. Our Luxury Tribune’s India correspondant Shilpa Dhamija brings exclusive insights from the Indian maisons who made the couple’s big day, one for the books.

A few weeks ago, Mercedes Abramo, Deputy Chief Commercial Officer at Cartier, spoke at an academic conference at EHL about the evolution of experiences in the luxury sector. This was an opportunity for Cartier to announce its partnership with EHL’s new Master in Hospitality Management (MiHM) specialisation in luxury experience management.

By 2050, within two generations, Africa will have 900 million new urban dwellers, about double the population of the European Union. This market is enormous. Its proper development is crucial for the social and economic balance of the planet.

As the luxury market faces a challenging year 2024, burdened by declining demand and purchasing power, the secondary market is experiencing a boom. This surge is primarily driven by the new economic priorities of consumers.

India is one of the fastest growing luxury markets in the world but does it have the right policies and infrastructure to attract major foreign luxury investments? Foreign direct investment (FDI) policy is currently one of the major constraints.

It’s no longer just about having a store; every luxury brand wants a flagship on Manhattan’s most coveted street. Cartier, Tiffany, and Rolex are renovating their buildings, while others are fiercely competing to acquire any available properties, investing hundreds of millions in the process.

In the face of major luxury groups and the increasing acquisition of jeweler workshops by industry giants, the jewelry brand Akillis stands out with its concept of unisex creations, a strategy adopted years ago and currently seeing significant growth. Stéphanie Manon, the brand’s CEO, elaborates.