Tag: Kering
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The Revolving Door Spins Again: Reading Kering’s Creative Exits
Two creative directors out in one week. The designers are the headline; the operating model is the story. In luxury, a creative director leaving is the equivalent of a CEO resigning, except it comes with a promise of a successor “soon” and a week of rumors. This October, Kering produced two of them. What Happened…
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The Art of the “XS-sive”: Why Boucheron is Shrinking its Icon to Grow its Legacy
IN THE HUSHED ATELIERS of 26 Place Vendome, greatness is usually measured by the gram. But Boucheron—the jeweler that famously refuses to play by “stuffy” rules—is proving that the boldest statements come in the smallest packages. Enter the Quatre XS: a condensed, high-voltage reimagining of the Maison’s most graphic signature. THE ANATOMY OF A MINIATURE…
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How Kering is creating a sizeable platform for future growth in jewelry
In the world of High Jewelry, the most precious asset isn’t just the 10-carat diamond—it’s the hands that set it. Kering has just made a masterstroke in vertical integration by announcing the staged acquisition of the Raselli Franco Group, the “secret weapon” behind some of the most exquisite jewelry on the planet. The Artisan’s Engine…
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The 14-Day Luxury Briefing: Boardroom Coups, Five-Story Flagships, and the Future of Connection
In the fast-moving world of high-end fashion and lifestyle, two weeks can feel like a century. We’ve seen a whirlwind of activity that signals a fundamental shift in how the world’s most prestigious houses operate—moving away from selling objects and toward building entire ecosystems. From LVMH’s aggressive pivot into high-end hospitality to Dior’s architectural floral…
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What is the true cost of luxury when tariffs threaten to disrupt timeless traditions?
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in Art, Automotive, Aviation, Beauty, Best Of Luxury, Business, Cigars & Spirits, Design, DRIVE, Fashion, Gifts, Gourmet, Hi Tech, Holiday, LUST, Pets, Real Estate, SHELTER, Sport & Health, Watches|Jewelry, YachtsCan the new titans of luxury navigate a frontier marked by tariffs and tradition? In a world where trends move faster than a Lamborghini, the landscape of luxury is undergoing a profound transformation. The old pillars of status and exclusivity are shifting, giving way to a new architecture built on purpose, human connection, and a…
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Digital Visions: Kering and Google’s Smart Glasses Play with Fashion, Function, and the Future
When haute eyewear meets Silicon Valley’s brightest minds, the result is something between a design revelation and a tech daydream. At least, that’s what Kering Eyewear and Google are betting on with their newly announced partnership to develop AI-powered smart glasses using Android XR. It’s a match made not in heaven, perhaps, but in an…