Andy Murray and Roger Federer have taken stakes in clothing disrupters that are growing demand for apparel by using innovative designs
Despite the sense of uncertainty and geopolitical tension around the world, the market for high jewellery remains buoyant; palladium proves its worth as a lighter metal option; the Seiko that secretly went into space; the business of friendship bracelets
Keenly priced offerings that embody the design values of high-end pieces are a fast-growing and lucrative segment
Unique shapes and a perceived rarity value have led to premium prices for high-end pieces
Swifties following their idol’s Eras Tour have bonded — and created fledgling businesses — with friendship bracelets
The Dublin-based glove designer likes to wear mementos of big occasions in her professional and personal life every day
The latest rugged luxury model of the kigumi-inspired watch combines hand-finishing with high-tech metals
Long superseded by digital technology, older mechanical pieces are attracting collectors for their history and aesthetics
The two houses have been praised for their horological creativity in a market many critics say is lacking that
Necklaces based on the military symbol have proved enduring as statements and for their scope for bespoke creations
A youthful and increasingly diverse clientele seeking timeless, feelgood pieces is driving growth, as more brands enter the market
Ecommerce can provide resilience in a rocky retail landscape but requires a clear strategy and a decent budget
Industry bodies are struggling to agree on the terms ‘recycled’ and ‘reprocessed’, creating confusion among consumers
Seasonal pop-ups and concept stores look to lure wealthy customers in a relaxed mood and even attract new ones
Designers are seizing on falling prices for the metal, as well as the creative possibilities of its whiteness and low density
A wealthy clientele in this rural region of southern England is a fast-growing market for independent designers
An innovative alloy developed in the UK has properties that make the metal easier and cheaper to work with
Men’s outfitters that can whip up a bespoke two-piece in a day or so are legion in HK. But an upcoming set of tailors who favour quality over speed insist on taking their time . . .
Seven tastemakers set the scene for a meal to remember
Why don’t more people know about the antiques dealer turned interior designer? Forty years after his death, his offbeat aesthetic is a rich seam of inspiration for those who do
The writer and celebrated gardener loves begonias, Botticelli’s Primavera and birds of paradise
The brand has unveiled a new version of the chronograph astronaut William Pogue slipped into his pocket for a 1973 mission
Be a headline act this summer
A brand that fell out of fashion in the 2000s has become one of the US market’s strongest performers
Stylish, sustainable sunglasses
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