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?
Category: Luxury Goods and Services
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Jewelry in 2023: Big and Small
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?
“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.
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.
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
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
Houses like Bulgari, Cartier and Prada are expanding their factories and adding new product lines.
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How the RealReal Authenticates Items
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
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
Even amid tough times, industry insiders are betting that those who can afford luxury skin care, fragrances and cosmetics will treat themselves.
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Santa Maria Novella Moves Up in the Perfume World
Founded in 1221, the company introduced its first eau de parfum this year.
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Estée Lauder Agrees to Buy Tom Ford Brand
Tom Ford’s high-end fragrances routinely make best-seller lists, and the deal also brings apparel to Estée Lauder, which has been strictly focused on beauty.