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House of Lords peers join retailers to warn of ‘blow’ to business if VAT refunds are scrapped
Watchmaker aims to be more accessible digitally and physically, says its CEO
Ecommerce is booming but any bounceback is unlikely to be big enough to recover lockdown losses
Jewellers see end of run putting coloured stones back in front of collectors’ minds
Israel-UAE tie-up forecast to have ripple effect across worldwide industry
Designer has noticed the ethical fashion conversation reaching a broader audience
How the country meets demand for luxury goods from locals and Chinese tourists
School encourages designers to breathe new life into traditional crafts
The latest model in a series of ambitious designs is based on the celebrated 1978 Arceau case
Emergence of local high-end luxury brands gives hopes of changing perceptions about quality
Exhibitors take their business straight to the biggest driver of the watch market: China
Their unusual artistic works prove more popular overseas than at home
High jewellery clients see investment potential in designer’s sculptural pieces
The hybrid mechanical-quartz system provides a smooth, sweeping hand action that, the maker says, ‘represents the true motion of time’
Designer embeds tribal traditions in a contemporary look
Watches chief expects auctions will become marquee events for just exceptional lots, with the rest sold online or privately
The luxury brand owner cured his greed for all kind of watches and instead focused on ones that carried real meaning
The 16-piece special edition watch pays homage to astronomy by featuring a star-chart decorated dial surrounded by a delicate filigree cage
Young jewellers are turning to interiors to attract customers and raise sales
Repurposing heritage treasures can do wonders for their value but only if done properly
Watch resale platforms come into their own after start-ups appeal to young buyers
Boutique closures have sparked digital innovations in sales that are here to stay
New buyers and high prices force auction houses to make the digital leap
The gift of a vintage Mickey Mouse watch was enough to pull the jewellery designer into a life of hunting for treasures
Luxury houses attempt to balance value and a fair price to lure in younger customers
Smart jewellery can help people with disabilities but funding is needed
Timepieces linked with F1 and other races have increased by up to 40 times since 2010
Tag Heuer’s digital chief sees connected watches as a point of entry to the mechanical models
Ancient antagonists build bridges as treasure finds mount up
Tweaked timepieces popular with public but some original makers cry foul
Watchmakers press on with new releases, despite the coronavirus
The Jimmy Choo shoe designer says jewellery has influenced her work
Pandemic forces rethink of luxury industry after cancellation of fairs
Discovery in Zenith factory attic helps watchmaker claim the first all-black wristwatch title
Founders plan for further expansion in Wuhan and beyond
Switzerland’s largest watchmaker fights for right to keep supplying movements to third parties
Designers and retailers are responding to the growing demand for gem boxes
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