The brand’s creative and image director loves snacks, elephants and a round-neck sweater
Despite a rapidly shifting market, the New York fashion brand’s appeal has not waned. Its founders explain why
Minimal, boho, itsy-bitsy or sporty — your quest for great women’s swimwear ends here
Toupees have entered the 21st century
Ryota Iwai shuns sales targets to create beautiful clothes. His strategy is reaping rewards
Bigger and bolder than ever, they’re now making inroads at retail
Rolex, Cartier, TAG Heuer, Bvlgari and Patek Philippe are pushing the dial at this year’s Geneva fair
Luxury slowdown sees return of design classics; unique material gives high-end timepieces extra allure; fine art meets wearable design in Palm Beach; chef Ruth Rogers on kitchen safe jewellery; benefactors keep oldest Swiss horology school ticking
Gem-set timepieces dominate this year’s releases, reflecting high-ticket demand for models made from jewels and precious metals
Chopard’s supply of parts for a Geneva academy is part of industry efforts to nurture next-generation watchmakers
Swiss watchmakers also aim to regrow the market by focusing on classical looking mechanical designs
From the catwalks to the Oscars, the ‘mandarin’ collar is back as a more casual, modern take on tailoring
From peridot to topaz and garnets, vibrant stones are commanding increasingly higher prices
Hand weaving, the use of beads and non-precious metals are among the traditional crafts that add another dimension to contemporary pieces
Artefacts and techniques from antiquity to the Renaissance and Asian empires continue to inspire designers
Less expensive items have long been seen as a means of cultivating customers while maintaining brand prestige
Houses such as Asprey are maintaining their storied history with small teams of artisans and apprentices out of sight of the public
For more than 40 years, Galerie Marzee in the Netherlands has shaped the market and acted as a repository for remarkable pieces
Interest in ancient mythology is attracting buyers and spurring designers to produce pieces with a contemporary twist
The material’s durability, versatility and precision are making pieces increasingly desirable among collectors
The River Café chef loves the irreverent, owning many bold pieces, but also highly personal ones that bring back family memories
An exhibition of pieces from Picasso to Warhol seeks to change perceptions of their status in creators’ bodies of work
Former Richemont CEO on the challenges and opportunities of taking the helm — for the second time — at watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre
Themed soirées are becoming essential tools of persuasion by jewellers courting high-spending clients
The environment is a dominant theme for designers this year, with pieces featuring delicate or endangered flora and fauna
