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Six contemporary artists took up the challenge to reinvent the classic Capucines bag
The complex $295,000 piece takes 320 hours to assemble
India’s rising middle class offers next big prize for luxury groups; Chinese national pride gives chance for homegrown brands to shine; US jewellers suffer closures as ecommerce bites; fast fashion and oversupply dent value of amber; British politician Robert Halfon on his favourite watches; Parmigiani Fleurier’s pivot to Asia; Japanese pearl house Tasaki targets European markets
In Madrid, creatives and chief executives discussed how to get ahead in an age of disruption
In her first interview since taking over jewellery at the luxury house, Francesca Amfitheatrof talks about the adventure ahead and the artists who inspire her
Pop star will launch a new line of luxury clothing, footwear and accessories named Fenty
From Burberry Bespoke to Gucci DIY, brands are offering customers more ways to stand out
Hundreds of millions of euros pledged to restore ancient cathedral
Reconstruction fund reaches €700m after big donations from Pinault and Arnault families
Campari chief predicts dealmaking will rise as the benefits of scale start to outweigh dynastic pride
Stéphane Bianchi brushes off pressure of taking over from watch industry showman
Nicolas Ghesquière wanted his Pompidou collection to be challenging. He succeeded
Kering is staging more co-ed shows while LVMH is keeping the sexes separate. Why?
A new biography traces the designer’s extraordinary 30-year career at the fore of fashion
Luxury goods group’s eye-catching results bolster optimists’ view on future sales
Luxury house yet to feel effect of Chinese economic slowdown or US-China trade war
Long-term Dior stalwart Kris Van Assche has moved to the most exclusive of luxury houses. He describes his vision for the brand
An intimate dinner at the Musée Picasso? Companies are cashing in on a desire for memorable experiences
French group’s latest shopping spree does not rule out further purchases
Deal for owner of Venice’s Hotel Cipriani is latest push into ‘experiential’ luxury
Landscape shifts for a nation known for its entrepreneurial energy and self-made tycoons
LVMH, Kering and Richemont dominate, but fears of trade war hit record valuations
French group throws open doors to showcase its artisans at work
