Luxury Goods and Services

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 […]
March 29, 2022

In Watches, What Does Luxury Mean Now?

Gen Z buyers, for whom inclusivity, sustainability, transparency and traceability are not negotiable, already have changed the way brands do business. Until recently, most luxury watchmakers […]
March 24, 2022

Why Are Rolex Watches Even More Expensive Right Now?

It is difficult to buy a new Rolex these days. And the secondary market is booming into the stratosphere. A year ago, pre-owned 18-karat-gold Rolex Cosmograph […]
March 24, 2022

Why Are Rolex Watches Even More Expensive Right Now?

It is difficult to buy a new Rolex these days. And the secondary market is booming into the stratosphere. A year ago, pre-owned 18-karat-gold Rolex Cosmograph […]
March 9, 2022

No Ikea Shelves, No Levis: The Retailers Pulling Out of Russia 

Since the invasion of Ukraine began, the increasing financial and reputational risks of doing business in Russia are leading Western brands to halt operations. On Monday, […]
March 9, 2022

No Ikea Shelves, No Levis: The Western Retail Exodus From Russia Is On

Since the invasion of Ukraine began, the increasing financial and reputational risks of doing business in Russia is leading Western brands to halt operations. On Monday, […]
March 8, 2022

Vintage Watch Dealer Goes Her Own Way

Last year, Zoe Abelson left Hong Kong and the security of a full-time job. Now, based in New York, she searches for the watches of her […]
March 8, 2022

A Watch Brand Is (Quickly) Reborn

It took new management only six months to introduce a watch at HYT, a quirky brand that uses fluorescent liquid to indicate time. When it was […]