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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The British watchmaker’s low-cost chiming timepiece with a Swiss-made base movement
Alliance of British Isles-based horologists hopes the inaugural event will be repeated annually
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
As pandemic-initiated relocation of spending by customers away from main cities continues, houses concentrate on regional outlets
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
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
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
Several industry names shun sustainability survey despite boards placing higher value on responsible practices
The Hollywood actor says the Swiss timepiece maker’s eco-innovative practices are an exemplar for the watch industry
Brands that play up their heritage are creating interest in new pieces as well as old
Local auction houses report an increasingly affluent and younger audience as rare OAK collection heads to Asia
The UK’s only remaining thoroughfare dedicated solely to watches and jewellery helps the city keep its position as the top centre for retail spend outside London
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