‘We always approach watchmaking through the eyes of a jeweller,’ says Drici. ‘We don’t see a case with a dial, but rather a complete object where the case and dial merge.’ That said, these miniature artworks have a purpose – to tell the time accurately – and the additional space that a stone-set dial needs...
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Arket continues to expand in Switzerland
Translated by Cassidy STEPHENS Published Jun 4, 2024 In addition to preparing for its launch on the Irish market, Arket is also pushing ahead with its expansion in Switzerland. Following the opening of the first store in Zurich in 2023, the H&M Group lifestyle brand is now expanding its presence in Switzerland as planned with...
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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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Watches of Switzerland Group to buy Roberto Coin’s US ops
Italian jewellers are clearly in fashion. Just a day after Richemont announced it’s buying Vhernier, UK-based Watches of Switzerland Group had its own big news — it’s buying Roberto Coin Inc (the American arm of the Italian brand) for $130 million. Roberto Coin It said it’s a “significant milestone in the group’s luxury branded jewellery...
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Chanel heir becomes Switzerland’s richest resident, Bilanz Says
By Bloomberg Published Nov 25, 2023 Chanel heir Gerard Wertheimer became the richest Swiss resident after the post-pandemic boom in luxury goods boosted his wealth to as much as 42 billion Swiss francs ($47.6 billion) last year, according to Bilanz magazine. See catwalkChanel – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Paris – © Launchmetrics Wertheimer, who controls...
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Swiss watch brands making time for India – ET Retail
Representative image GENEVA: Swiss watchmakers are increasingly turning their sights towards India thanks to a new free trade agreement that is due to gradually open the doors for luxury timepiece exports. While some brands are already in the starting blocks, others are waiting to see whether India will become a new land of plenty. “India...
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Luca Faloni debuts in Switzerland, opens Zurich store
London-based fashion and accessories brand Luca Faloni has taken its first step into the Swiss market with the opening of a boutique in Zurich. A Paris boutique is also planned for this year. Luca Faloni The company said the Zurich store — which is “strategically positioned in the historic Storchen quarter” is a milestone in...
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Hilton partners with Small Luxury Hotels of the World
Hilton unveiled an exclusive partnership with Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH), with Hilton CEO Chris Nassetta calling it “a perfect combination” during the company’s Q4 earnings call on Wednesday. “This partnership will meaningfully expand our luxury distribution, as we expect to add the majority of their over 500 hotels to our system,” Nassetta...
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