As the Watches and Wonders exhibition is opening its doors on April 9, Chopard’s co-president takes stock of the brand’s performance. He remains cautious, aligning with industry forecasts predicting a slight decline in demand for 2024. He also raises concerns about the upward trend in overall costs associated with organizing the exhibition at Palexpo.

Eight additional brands have signed up this year to participate in Watches and Wonders Geneva, the event overseen by Matthieu Humair, CEO of the foundation managing its organization, who aims to see it grow by ten more brands in the future. A 15% increase in visitor attendance is anticipated for the 2024 edition.

India’s powerful conglomerate and leading fashion retailer Aditya Birla Fashion and Retail Limited (ABFRL) is a key player for luxury brands looking to establish themselves in India. Exclusive interview with Sathyajit Radhakrishnan, CEO of the group’s international business.

In the tropics, the new El Dorados for luxury brands emerge and dissipate amidst the vagaries of geopolitics and foreign economic interests. But certain countries—such as Brazil—prove to be stable development grounds for global luxury giants.

Renowned as one of the world’s foremost collectors of haute couture, Lynn Wyatt, the wife of oil tycoon Oscar Wyatt, unveils in an upcoming biography fifty years of glamour and wit from a bygone era.

Reinvention to celebrate an icon is a gamble. And, when the jewel embodies timelessness and simplicity, it’s a daring challenge. It is with audacity that Cartier has chosen to reinterpret the Trinity tri-gold jewel, which celebrates its centenary this year.

While bombs keep raining on the people of Gaza, Palestinian artists persist in creating, allowing us, whether through exhibitions in galleries or online, to delve into the rich symbolism of their art.

The world of watchmaking is increasingly embracing recycled steel. But what does “recycling” really mean, and what is its true impact on the planet? Let’s take a closer look at this complex issue, especially in the context of watchmakers.

Cruelty-free and environmental-friendly, innovative plant-based materials made in laboratories have the potential to transform the textile industry for the better, while preserving traditional crafts in the supply chain.

In a concerted effort spanning since 2013, a Swiss initiative has been actively addressing the complex terrain of small-scale gold mining through a collaborative approach between miners and buyers. Amidst reports of positive impact and a tragic incident in an accredited mine, Diana Culillas, Secretary General of the Swiss Better Gold Association, sheds exclusive light on the matter.