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A campaign fronted by Ariana Grande is the Austrian crystal maker’s latest effort to build on sales momentum in a slowing market: Revenue grew 4.5 percent in the first half. Swarovski plans to keep blending the codes of luxury and value, while spotlighting its message of ‘joyful extravagance’ to a wider audience, CEO Alexis Nasard says.

Creative director Giovanna Engelbert has rolled out a colourful, more exuberant aesthetic and enlisted fashion heavy-hitters like Steven Meisel and Pat McGrath as the Austrian crystal-maker seeks to return to profitability by boosting its presence in fine jewellery.

Even after China's borders reopen to international travel, holiday-makers will continue flocking to the luxury resorts on this tropical island renowned for duty-free shopping and golden sand beaches.

Leaders in the slow-to-act fine jewellery industry must look beyond sustainability as risk mitigation and embrace the branding opportunity it presents.

This week, the question was more pressing than ever as a US presidential election, which has dominated the divided country’s cultural conversation this year, approached an end.

Chief Executive Robert Buchbauer plans to shrink the lower-margin mass-market business and focus on more expensive jewellery.

Fashion has become a key battlefield for South Korean tech giants like KakaoTalk, which global brands Chanel and Swarovski are tapping to reach one of Asia’s most influential and digitally advanced consumer groups.

Grounding a creative and strategic education in Made in Italy craftsmanship, the course will focus on design, innovation and sustainability.

The German e-tailer said it saw a 27 percent rise in revenue to €2.03 billion.