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The rise of Middle Eastern editions out of Dubai Watch Week; the watch and jewellery industry’s sustainability efforts still leave ‘much to be desired’; watchmakers find harmony with musical partners; how traceability became the gold standard; Leonardo DiCaprio backs sustainable watch start-up; Montblanc underlines its luxury credentials
Collaborations are tapping into the rhythmic, mechanical and aesthetic properties of timepieces
New bejewelled writing instruments aim to reinforce the brand’s identity in other product categories
The jeweller’s partnership with Team GB will provide official mementoes for athletes and souvenirs for fans
Wider shift to formal wear has increased requests for tie pins, lapel pins and brooches
From vegan leather to compostable seaweed, more sustainable options still provide a piece of theatre
The jewellery brand says its family-owned structure gives it the agility to keep ahead of the market
Despite a lack of exposure on screen or on red carpets, designers have found fruitful ways to promote themselves
The high-end camera-maker’s latest collection is priced to compete with the big Swiss brands
The retail showcase’s eclectic approach puts emerging and established brands side by side
Finding a community of fellow enthusiasts for the Italian watchmaker helped the Australian former entrepreneur through difficult times
A world timer made under the auspice of Svend Andersen, whose complications include the thinnest such model ever made
The expanding market is giving designers scope to experiment with different sizes, stones and metals
Pieces featuring Arabic or Hindi numerals, reflecting the region’s cultures, are gaining in popularity with collectors
British group hit by global slowdown in luxury market
What makes British watchmaking so distinctive?
Brand says it is increasingly optimistic about its sales prospects for the Christmas season
Swiss company behind Cartier jewellery brand reports lower than expected sales and profits
Farfetch and Yoox Net-a-Porter suffer as high-end brands boost their online offerings
Several industry names shun sustainability survey despite boards placing higher value on responsible practices
US is the world’s biggest consumer of French brandy but a sharp drop in sales is sobering news for producers
Tightly controlled production and premium positioning are helping maker of Birkin and Kelly bags outshine rivals
Sector’s first brand to top €20bn annual sales must continue to grow while maintaining its cachet
Cognac revenues contract 30 per cent driven by falling American sales and heightened price competition from LVMH
French group says margins will remain under pressure as it spends to revive brands
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