Chanel has taken a stake in MB&F, the latest example of how customer enthusiasm for artisanal timepieces has prompted luxury groups to look for partners.
Category: Compagnie Financiere Richemont SA
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A Celebration of Craftsmanship Draws Watch Brands
Homo Faber, the biennial fair held in Venice, draws independent makers as well as Richemont brands.
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Has the Luxury E-Commerce Bubble Burst?
Some of the biggest names in fashion e-commerce, including Farfetch and MatchesFashion, have imploded. What does that mean for fashion brands, investors and customers?
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Has the Luxury E-Commerce Bubble Burst?
After implosions by Farfetch and MatchesFashion — and with other blowouts possible — the future for online fashion retailers looks uncertain.
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A Behind-the-Scenes Jewelry Designer Takes the Spotlight
Kia Schwaninger, who worked for other brands before starting her own, focuses on precision craftsmanship, style and a dash of emotion.
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Farfetch to Be Acquired by Coupang for $500 Million
The luxury e-commerce platform will narrowly avoid bankruptcy after the buyout from South Korea’s answer to Amazon.
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Has Your Watch Been Lost or Stolen?
Whether a database created by Richemont will actually help curb thefts may depend on how many people use it.
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Can’t Buy the Watch You Want? It’s Partly a Lack of Watchmakers.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:With student enrollments down and retirements rising, Swiss brands worry that growth will stall.