BIGGER THAN EVER: This year’s Eurovision winner Nemo Mettler, known professionally as just Nemo, will perform in London on Saturday at the Royal Academy as part of fashion label Harri’s latest presentation, WWD has learned exclusively. The nonbinary Swiss singer, known for bold and gender-bending fashion choices, will be wearing “probably one of the biggest...
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Fast deco: The dark side of low-cost furniture and home decor
ADVERTISEMENT Fast fashion has come under the spotlight in recent years with many consumers making an effort to avoid buying cheap, mass-produced clothing. Now, another environmentally damaging market is emerging. Fast deco, as it has been dubbed in a recent report, refers to low-cost furniture and home decorations produced in bulk. Like clothing, they are...
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David Yurman in UK debut with Watches of Switzerland
US jeweller David Yurman has forged a partnership with Watches of Switzerland Group (WOSG) that will see the American brand’s products sold in the UK via WOSG’s Mappin & Webb Regent Street store and online. David Yurman It’s a key step in Yurman’s global expansion plan and starts in July when the Mappin & Webb...
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Now anti-tourist anger spreads to the Swiss – as pretty mountain village bids to introduce Venice-style entry fee for holidaymakers
By Katherine Lawton Published: 19:39 BST, 19 May 2024 | Updated: 19:46 BST, 19 May 2024 A Swiss mountain village is set to introduce a Venice-style entry fee for holidaymakers after becoming overwhelmed with tourists. Lauterbrunnen in the Bernese Oberland has seen a surge in tourism in the warmer months, with some visitors only staying...
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Eurovision 2024 winner Nemo’s crochet bonnet and dress made from recycled bananas leaves The One Show viewers and guest Dominic West lost for words
Eurovision winner Nemo left viewers and guests on The One Show visibly stunned as they showcased their unique sense of style on Friday night. The Swiss star, 24, became the competition’s first non-binary winner on Saturday with their song The Code. And Nemo was invited onto Friday’s installment of The One Show to discuss their...
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Furniture and fashion: Italy always represents high quality and design. The interest of Switzerland and Canada – FIRSTonline
If a turnover of 5,57 billion is estimated for the Swiss furniture market in 2028, in Canada we were the only exporter with sales growing by +12,3% in 2023, of which 95% in the non-luxury sector Il Swiss furniture market presents itself as a dynamic and constantly evolving sector, characterized by a strong focus on...
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Fashion brand Esprit files for bankruptcy in Europe
The Hong Kong-listed group says seven of its businesses in Germany cannot pay their bills and it is “unviable financially to continue the business as it is currently structured in Germany”. ADVERTISEMENT Esprit has filed for insolvency “under self-administration” for seven of its subsidiaries in Düsseldorf, Germany. Esprit Holdings is present in more than 40 countries and...
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Watches of Switzerland says UK sales continue to be hit by tourist tax – TheIndustry.fashion
Rolex retailer Watches of Switzerland has said its UK sales continue to be impacted by “minimal return” from tourist spending due to a lack of VAT-free shopping. However, the group, which also owns the Goldsmiths and Mayors jewellery chains, said it was “cautiously optimistic” about trading over the next year as it posted a growth...
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Opportune time to establish India presence: Swiss watch brand HYT
Why would a high-end Swiss luxury watch brand choose to enter the Indian market to sell just 5–6 watches each year, when they could easily sell their limited production of 150–160 handmade pieces in the US, Europe, or the Middle East, where demand amongst collectors is strong? “We see the Indian market as a maturing...
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Switzerland’s Nemo BREAKS Eurovision trophy just minutes after being crowned the winner
Eurovision winner Nemo broke their trophy just minutes after they were crowned the song contest’s winner during the final on Saturday. The 24-year-old from Switzerland, who is the competition’s first non-binary winner, scored 365 points with the juries and 226 from the public for a total of 591 with their song The Code. After collecting the...
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Eurovision: Switzerland Wins the Most Divisive Song Contest In Competition’s 68-Year History
Swiss performer Nemo has won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest, beating Croatian artist Baby Lasagna, who finished second, in what was perhaps the most divisive competition in its history. The nonbinary singer, representing Switzerland, won with their track “The Code” collecting 591 points from a combination of music industry juries in each participating country and...
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Meet Nemo, Switzerland’s Eurovision 2024 entry
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Switzerland’s 2024 Eurovision entry Nemo is riding high as one of the favourites in this year’s contest. The 24-year-old artist, full name Nemo Mettler, is already known as...