This section covers the business side of the luxury industries, looking at style in its business context and analysing trends in people’s consumer and lifestyle habits.
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Celebrity fashion is fuelling a trend for unusual timepieces, from pendants to chokers and anklets
A tourbillon record breaker is the latest model in a three-way tussle for ultra-thinness
The British watchmaker’s low-cost chiming timepiece with a Swiss-made base movement
In-house courses and collaborations with educational institutions are aimed at teaching métier skills to school children
Alliance of British Isles-based horologists hopes the inaugural event will be repeated annually
The DIY clock containing 233 components beat high-end creators at the industry ‘Oscars’
Pieces featured onscreen generate demand from fans of dramas such as ‘The Crown’ and ‘House of the Dragon’
So-called precious coral lives in different ecosystems, and in much deeper and colder waters than shallow reef coral
Gérald Genta’s brand to exhibit again after 40 years at the fifth edition of the annual showcase, now part of an expanding watch show calendar
Mayfair brands promote their history and longevity for an additional competitive edge
The LA-based jeweller has always perceived people’s character based on their timepiece
Former marketing manager donates prototype handed to him by the F1 driver before 1994’s fatal race
Tools provided by a government-funded project will allow the group to put pressure on brand partners and supply chain to reduce carbon emissions
As pandemic-initiated relocation of spending by customers away from main cities continues, houses concentrate on regional outlets
New bejewelled writing instruments aim to reinforce the brand’s identity in other product categories
Collaborations are tapping into the rhythmic, mechanical and aesthetic properties of timepieces
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
Certification of small-scale miners provides ethical reassurance but consumer demand for low prices creates pressure
Swiss industry-standard training in Greater Manchester aims to help plug a gap of thousands of workers and improve customer service
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