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 luxury hotel sector has been investing in the construction of villas within 5-star establishments and palaces for several years. This strategy, already successfully tested in the Caribbean and Asia, is now extending to the French Riviera to meet the expectations of its wealthiest customers.

Indian luxury fashion brands are now able to export and attract investors. High-quality Indian handicrafts, recently given pride of place by Western luxury brands, are now finding a way to expand thanks to local fashion houses.

«Daigou», the Chinese reselling market of products bought abroad by private individuals, impacts luxury due to its opaque networks and prices. The lack of traceability generates risks of counterfeiting and strong image damage.

India is the world’s third-largest car market, but the growth potential of the luxury car segment in the country is still far below what it could achieve. Several factors are holding back this growth. Let’s take a look at a complex market with enormous growth potential.

According to the 9th edition of Altagamma Consumer and Retail Insight, the wealthiest customers in the luxury market will increase their spending by 2024. Out of 370 million high-end consumers, 20 million will be very active. China will lead this trend with strong local demand, followed by the United States, while Europe will be notably more cautious.

The new generation is reshaping the hospitality landscape, bidding farewell to ostentation and stuffy luxury in favor of a more personalized and relaxed style. In 2023, the number of rooms in lifestyle hotels has doubled worldwide (reaching a total of 480,000) compared to the pre-pandemic reference year of 2019.

The 2023 Cartier Women’s Initiative (CWI) gathered 32 female entrepreneurs from five continents last May in Paris, among many celebrities, including Amal Clooney and Mélanie Laurent, and many businesswomen in the CWI community. According to the fellows, driving systemic change is crucial for creating impact.

Many luxury car brands such as Lamborghini, Mercedes, BMW & Porsche reported their highest-ever numbers in India in 2022. Despite no respite in the country’s high taxes on imported high-end cars, increasingly successful young Indians are spending on luxury goods and services.

The second episode of the original Reloading Luxury series produced by Luxury Tribune explores the industrial and creative forces in place at Audemars Piguet. This new podcast is a deep dive into the reality of those who secretly drive innovation at one of the most coveted luxury brands in watchmaking.

On August 10, Tapestry announced that it had acquired Capri Holdings for $8.5 billion, positioning itself as a new luxury goods titan in the face of LVMH and Kering. The merger strengthens the holding’s presence in the European market. On a broader level, the buying fever that is sweeping through all luxury groups is synonymous with the need to diversify in the face of one crisis after another.

Saudi Arabia has been experiencing a breath of fresh air in recent years, driven by a clear and well-defined objective: to achieve the Vision 2030 project. This deadline aims to mark the country’s departure from its economic dependence on fossil fuels and symbolize its opening to the world. Culture and contemporary art serve as key mediums for exerting impactful soft power.

According to the Montreux Jazz Festival (MJF) director, artistic and client experiences, rather than capacity, must be increased. Exporting the festival, increasing the MJF brand and cultivating emerging talent are also part of the equation.

Following the appointment of Ilaria Resta as the new CEO of Audemars Piguet, François-Henry Bennahmias reflects on his leadership tenure that has left an indelible mark on the brand.

Hermès watchmaking has known a much-envied growth for several years, just like all the crafts of the group. Guillaume de Seynes, general manager of the Hermès Maison and member of the founding family, explains the reasons for the success, which has been long awaited. Today, he announces a significant extension of the watchmaking manufacture in Noirmont, Switzerland.