Luxury Goods and Services

August 10, 2022

Fear of Theft Has Some Watch Fans Leaving Their Best at Home

Police in London and Los Angeles report rising numbers of robberies involving expensive timepieces. For the last six months, Troy Barmore has left a precious keepsake […]
August 10, 2022

A Parisian Jewelry House Breaks the Mold with a New Watch

Mellerio dits Meller, founded in 1515, introduces its first mechanical timepiece. PARIS — Mellerio dits Meller has been creating jewelry and precious objets d’art since the […]
July 22, 2022

Want a New Watch? Put Your Name Right Here.

Waiting lists are becoming more common, and everyone has a different opinion on the reason. Luxury watch brands have always liked the concept of a waiting […]
July 22, 2022

In Watches, a Purple Craze

TAG Heuer, Hublot and Seiko are just a few of the brands that are now using a color once reserved for royalty. According to the color […]
July 4, 2022

Pearl by Pearl, She Built a Jewelry Career

The stringing, repair and redesign of pearls are a deeply held passion for Renata Terjeki, one of the few remaining artists of her kind. LONDON — […]
July 4, 2022

Jewelers Court the Superrich

Luxury brands double down in a strategic shift toward the biggest of the big spenders. PARIS — After a year of exceptional growth at Chanel, the […]
June 14, 2022

They Made Watchmaking History. Or Did They?

Creating a “first” in the realm of timepieces can propel a brand to new heights. But it can be hard to parse which company broke which […]
June 7, 2022

In Struggling Murano, a Design Intervention

The Venetian island, famous for its glass, has long been on the wane, but 700 years of expertise is a terrible thing to squander. This article […]
June 1, 2022

Dior Sauvage Is Still Using Johnny Depp in Its Ads

Luxury brands were once notoriously averse to controversy, but the verdict is still out on whether Mr. Depp’s case hurt or helped sales. In 2008, Sharon […]
April 3, 2022

What’s Next for Stainless Steel Sports Watches

After more than five years, you might think the buying frenzy would be waning. But you’d be wrong. Unlike the fashion world’s blink-and-you-miss-it product cycle, the […]