A shake-up across the high-end fashion sector marks an unprecedented period of change
The value of Paraíba tourmalines is on the rise as fewer quality stones can be extracted from mines
In a rocky, risk-averse retail landscape, diversification and caution have become key to survival
Revelations show industry not immune to questionable practices
With a nod to the upcoming Olympics, some designers were inspired by sport, while others played to their strengths with dramatic shapes and decorative detailing
He was the first fashion designer from the Gulf to show on the Paris Couture calendar — and now has an unexpected new partnership with Riyadh Air
Designer Sonia Petroff lived a spectacular life, mingling with Hollywood actors and creating jewellery for Valentino and Balmain. Her family had no idea
Designer Mary Katrantzou discusses Bulgari’s push into leather goods and accessories
Founder Katherine Power and CEO Philippe Pinatel on the minimalist style that has made the brand a viral hit and an acquisition target
Mother and daughter join artistic director Kim Jones to talk about the forging of a ‘new chapter’ at the luxury powerhouse
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The luxury brand announces the opening of a new creative and cultural residence that promises to take client experience to the next level
The Louis Vuitton chief wants to turn the LVMH-owned luxury brand into a cultural juggernaut
Luxury retail pioneers Adrian Joffe and Carla Sozzani reflect on their radical approach
Leah Hayden Cassidy hopes to challenge gender stereotypes around barbering
The direct-to-consumer ‘It-girl’ brand is opening its first physical store
By opening up its factory to third parties, the British heritage brand hopes to encourage domestic production
Why is it so hard to find tasteful, gender-neutral and accessibly priced kidswear?
Announcement comes a week after his predecessor said he would leave Italian couture house
Creatives share how they conjure up luxury in-store experiences
While others follow the crowd, these creative figures have forged a strong personal look
OTB Group’s latest acquisition and forthcoming IPO is part of the founder’s plans to future-proof the business
Founder Rok Hwang is thinking beyond his latest win as guest designer for H&M
A wave of Japanese designers revolutionised fashion in the 1980s. New talents are emerging — but can they hope for the same global influence?
The ‘geriatric starlet’ helped decorate the homes of nine US presidents before finding fame in her eighties