Van Cleef & Arpels

Cartier owner Richemont has two attributes that make its recent sales performance particularly sparkling, writes Andrea Felsted.

This September, BoF and TikTok co-hosted an intimate roundtable with executives from the likes of TikTok, LVMH, Calvin Klein, Fendi, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and E.l.f. Beauty, to discuss how brands can effectively build digital intimacy with their communities and drive commercial results.

Just like post-boom Tokyo in the 1990s, the Chinese are embracing value for money and mix-and-match. That’s bad news for Europe’s fashion empires, writes Shuli Ren.

The Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels owner is reshuffling its top management team once again amid wider succession planning.

‘Paris will probably be slow,’ said Cartier CEO Cyril Vigneron.

The management shakeup was announced as the Cartier owner reported mixed sales results including an unexpected turnaround in the US.

In response to heightened consumer desire for jewels that sparkle, small fine jewellery brands are finding success leaning into higher price points and more bespoke services catering to high-spending clientele.

China’s jewellery market is surging double-digits but in the face of growing competition from local players some international brands are only seeing subdued returns.

This week, with luxury in the spotlight, everyone will be talking about Burberry and Richemont's annual results.

For years, the Swiss luxury group has lagged rivals in fashion and tech, and now finds its dominance in hard luxury under threat. What is chairman Johann Rupert’s end game?