A lighthearted watch can act as “a real tonic in a kind of glum time,” one collector suggested. Richard Mille may top the trend with his million-dollar Smiley model.
Category: Luxury Goods and Services
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Watch Designers Want to Make You Smile
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Chanel Brings Its First Runway Show to Africa
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:The French brand brought its Métiers d’Art show to Dakar.
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In China, Luxury Shopping Faces Ongoing Headwinds
The New York Times – Business:China’s zero-Covid policy has weighed heavily on the high-end market in 2022. In the wake of recent protests, is a recovery in sight?
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Jewelry in 2023: Big and Small
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Statement cuffs and tiny pieces for piercings are among the styles that retailers expect shoppers to gravitate toward in the year ahead.
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What Makes Jewelry Valuable? The Gold or the Artistry?
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:“People used to scoff at wood or glass or bronze in fine jewelry, but now it’s more accepted,” one gallerist said.
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To Get the Best Perks at the World Cup, You Have to Be a V.V.I.P.
The New York Times – Sports:If you desire truly cushy treatment, it’s not enough to be a V.I.P. What you want is to be a V.V.I.P., sipping free cognac and rubbing elbows with the emir.
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Saw It? Loved It? Personal Shoppers Can Get It Anywhere in the World.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Several personal shopping services aim to get their clients exactly what they want, by plane, train or automobile.
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Billions of Dollars at Stake in a Puzzling Holiday Shopping Season
The New York Times – Business:It promises to be unpredictable, with retailers and consumers still figuring out how much will be spent and on what kinds of goods.
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Shaking Off the World’s Worries, Jewelry Focuses on Growth
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Houses like Bulgari, Cartier and Prada are expanding their factories and adding new product lines.
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How the RealReal Authenticates Items
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Dominik Halás, 29, is entrusted by the company to authenticate vintage clothes — many of which are older than he.
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Jean Arnault Debuts New Louis Vuitton Watch Prize
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Jean Arnault, the 24-year-old son of the luxury goods titan Bernard Arnault, is introducing a new watchmaking prize from Louis Vuitton.
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Luxury Beauty Brands Offer ‘Very Spectacular’ Holiday Gifts
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:Even amid tough times, industry insiders are betting that those who can afford luxury skin care, fragrances and cosmetics will treat themselves.