https://www.scmp.com/rss/322712/feed Be inspired by the luxury world's top CEOs en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Every year at Watches and Wonders – the world’s most important fair for luxury timepieces, held in Geneva, Switzerland – brands ranging from Rolex to Cartier and Patek Philippe vie for attention with extravagant booths showcasing their latest releases. This year though, Panerai stole the show with a buzzy installation that paid homage to its nautical heritage while also being very Instagrammable. Designed and manufactured in-house by the brand, the structure was a reproduction of the historic... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353504/style-edit-panerai-ceo-emmanuel-perrin-watch-brands-maritime-heritage-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353504/style-edit-panerai-ceo-emmanuel-perrin-watch-brands-maritime-heritage-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 14 May 2026 04:24:43 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso American jeweller Tiffany & Co. is rapidly bolstering its physical presence in Asia. Anchored by stand-out store openings in Tokyo’s Ginza district and Taikoo Li Sanlitun in Beijing, the LVMH-owned house may now be as well-known for these stores as for its jewellery – each store is built to resemble a work of art and is inspired, in some way or another, by Tiffany & Co.’s extensive archives and history. The latest addition to its stunning line-up of retail destinations is the new Hong Kong store... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 12 May 2026 02:00:11 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso From Brussels to Beijing to Hong Kong and beyond, few European luxury brands have built as strong a presence in Asia as Delvaux, the world’s oldest luxury leather goods maison. Spearheading much of that formidable growth in the region is CEO Jean-Marc Loubier, who isn’t interested in using stiff economic terms to talk about the business. The long-standing luxury visionary instead refers to consumers as “clients” and reimagines Delvaux’s accessories as architectural icons of the brand’s nearly... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Feb 2026 02:08:17 +0000 Josh Sims Josh Sims Andrea Zagato says that, when you’re 106 years old, you think very carefully before risking your reputation. “It’s a lot of history to protect,” says the CEO of the legendary Italian coachbuilding company that bears his family name. Zagato was founded by his grandfather Ugo in 1919, and would go on to lend its styling skills to the likes of Bugatti, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, Bentley, Aston Martin and Lamborghini; and to make classic versions of the Ferrari 575 GTZ, Alfa Romeo TZ3 Corsa and BMW... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3343459/andrea-zagato-us3-million-capricorn-01-italian-coachbuilder-zagatos-first-hypercar?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3343459/andrea-zagato-us3-million-capricorn-01-italian-coachbuilder-zagatos-first-hypercar?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 18 Feb 2026 22:00:10 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Gregory Kissling was appointed CEO of Breguet in late 2024, the storied watchmaker was getting ready to celebrate its 250th anniversary the following year. A microtechnology engineer, Kissling joined Breguet from fellow Swatch Group brand Omega, where he’d spent 20 years in product development. Established in 1775, Breguet is one of the most prestigious names in high horology. The company’s founder, Abraham-Louis Breguet – who like Kissling was born in the French-speaking Swiss town of... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343136/style-edit-how-breguet-ceo-gregory-kissling-steering-heritage-brand-new-era?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343136/style-edit-how-breguet-ceo-gregory-kissling-steering-heritage-brand-new-era?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 12 Feb 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Remo Ruffini acquired Moncler in 2003, down jackets were utilitarian basics relegated to the back of the closet. Ruffini – back then an under-the-radar entrepreneur from a family in Como’s textile and clothing trade – has been single-handedly responsible for transforming a functional wardrobe staple into a de facto status symbol that is the clothing equivalent of a high-end handbag. The current chairman and outgoing CEO of Moncler, Ruffini didn’t set out to build an empire when he took over... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3342585/how-remo-ruffini-made-moncler-luxury-powerhouse-grenoble-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3342585/how-remo-ruffini-made-moncler-luxury-powerhouse-grenoble-winter-olympics?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 Feb 2026 22:00:16 +0000 Madeleine Fitzpatrick Madeleine Fitzpatrick Born of a passion for exquisite fragrance, the Henry Jacques story began in 1975 near Grasse in southern France, the historical heart of French perfumery. Founder Henry Jacques Cremona was inspired to treat scents as an artistic medium capable of encapsulating memories and emotions. From the outset, he pursued excellence and rarity while developing an encyclopedic knowledge of the finest natural raw materials. His was a vision of sensorial depth and perfection that eschewed mass production. This... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:00:18 +0000 Sumnima Kandangwa Sumnima Kandangwa Noble Panacea, founded in 2019 by Nobel laureate Fraser Stoddart and CEO Céline Talabaza, is a pioneer in science-driven luxury skincare. Grounded in Stoddart’s award-winning chemistry research, the brand’s proprietary Organic Super Molecular Vessel (OSMV) technology enables the encapsulation of active ingredients at the molecular level, enhancing their potency and ensuring precise, targeted delivery. The company’s latest launch, the Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum, is a groundbreaking formula... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335357/style-edit-noble-panacea-ceo-celine-talabaza-science-sustainability-and-women-stem?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335357/style-edit-noble-panacea-ceo-celine-talabaza-science-sustainability-and-women-stem?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 08 Dec 2025 02:00:22 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre It’s been almost two years since Catherine Rénier was appointed CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels after a successful stint as CEO at watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre. She couldn’t have joined at a better time for the jewellery maison. Established in 1906 in Paris, Van Cleef & Arpels is one of the most respected names in high jewellery – but don’t let its long history fool you. Over the years, the prestigious house has maintained its relevance among younger generations thanks to the success of its fine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333067/richemonts-van-cleef-arpels-ceo-catherine-renier-timelessness-and-sustainable-growth-interview?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333067/richemonts-van-cleef-arpels-ceo-catherine-renier-timelessness-and-sustainable-growth-interview?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:14 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre With designer debuts at major brands such as Chanel, Dior, Balenciaga and Loewe, the spring/summer 2026 shows in Paris are going to be the most exciting in a very long time. The highlight of day one of Paris Fashion Week, which began yesterday, was the Saint Laurent show, which as always took place at night right across from a sparkling Eiffel Tower after sunset. Like other brands in the Kering luxury group, Saint Laurent has been going through some changes recently. After former CEO Francesca... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327308/paris-fashion-week-saint-laurent-unveils-biker-jackets-and-ruffled-gowns-and-virgil-abloh-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327308/paris-fashion-week-saint-laurent-unveils-biker-jackets-and-ruffled-gowns-and-virgil-abloh-exhibition?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Sep 2025 03:11:16 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre The well-orchestrated soft launch of Demna’s first collection for Gucci began with a series of portraits taken by Catherine Opie, which were unveiled 24 hours before a much-anticipated event on day one of Milan Fashion Week. The former creative director of Balenciaga, Demna was appointed artistic director of Gucci in March in a very surprising move from Kering, the luxury group behind both labels. While the designer will reveal his full vision for Gucci next season, this collection “marks the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326616/milan-fashion-week-demnas-first-collection-gucci-celebrated-short-starring-demi-moore?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326616/milan-fashion-week-demnas-first-collection-gucci-celebrated-short-starring-demi-moore?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 Sep 2025 02:30:45 +0000 Reuters,Cherry Liu Reuters,Cherry Liu French luxury group Kering has named Francesca Bellettini, 55, as chief executive of Gucci, replacing Stefano Cantino after he spent only nine months at the Italian fashion brand. Placing Bellettini directly in charge of Gucci, which she previously oversaw from Paris as deputy Kering CEO, marks chief executive Luca de Meo’s first major move since taking the helm last week. Bellettini had been deputy CEO in charge of brand development since 2023, alongside Jean-Marc Duplaix, who Kering said... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3326085/who-guccis-new-ceo-francesca-bellettini-who-was-previously-saint-laurent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3326085/who-guccis-new-ceo-francesca-bellettini-who-was-previously-saint-laurent?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:21 +0000 Reuters Reuters Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The designer, known in the industry as “King Giorgio”, died on September 4 at 91 with no children to inherit his fashion empire, which industry analysts value at between €5 billion... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3325406/armanis-will-sets-stage-sale-fashion-empire-surprise-twist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3325406/armanis-will-sets-stage-sale-fashion-empire-surprise-twist?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:48:58 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Italian luxury tycoon Diego Della Valle has been extolling the virtues of “Made in Italy” since he joined his family company back in 1975, when it was an anonymous firm making quality footwear for luxury brands. He eventually turned it into one of the most respected names in luxury: Tod’s. His global ambitions were clear from day one. After fully taking the reins in 1979, Della Valle named the company J.P. Tod’s (later changed to the simpler Tod’s), believing that the English-sounding name would... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3316930/tods-and-schiaparelli-owner-diego-della-valle-impact-trumps-tariffs-eu-ais-inability-replace-true?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3316930/tods-and-schiaparelli-owner-diego-della-valle-impact-trumps-tariffs-eu-ais-inability-replace-true?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Jul 2025 11:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Parisian jewellery house Van Cleef & Arpels took over Dumfries House, one of Scotland’s most beautiful estates, for the unveiling of a fine jewellery collection – of two fine-jewellery collections – Flowerlace and Fleurs d’Hawaï – both inspired by the floral motifs that have always been at the heart of the maison’s visual vocabulary. Van Cleef & Arpels is the principal patron of the gardens and estates of The King’s Foundation, which owns Dumfries House. In recognition of the maison’s support,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316895/van-cleef-arpels-newest-fine-jewellery-collections-flowerlace-and-fleurs-dhawai-take-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316895/van-cleef-arpels-newest-fine-jewellery-collections-flowerlace-and-fleurs-dhawai-take-maisons?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Jul 2025 02:39:45 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter In a world that’s increasingly loud, fast and disconnected, Thai wellness brand Pañpuri offers a tranquil retreat and the chance to slow down. Founded by Vorravit Siripark, Pañpuri taps into 5,000 years of Thai wellness traditions – redefining what it means to feel well, from improving physical health to radically transforming your way of life. Siripark says he loves the gentle, holistic nature of Thai wellness. “It doesn’t force or fix – it restores. It’s about finding the balance between body,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315221/style-edit-discover-thai-wellness-rituals-panpuri-whose-products-draw-traditional-modalities-offer?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315221/style-edit-discover-thai-wellness-rituals-panpuri-whose-products-draw-traditional-modalities-offer?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jun 2025 02:00:13 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng “I have no pressure,” says Jean-Claude Biver, “except the pressure of time [and] the need to be successful. That’s already a lot of pressure, but it’s a positive pressure.” It is hard to imagine that many pressures – including the pressure to succeed – remain for someone like Biver, who almost requires no introduction. In a career spanning half a century, Biver is known for deftly resuscitating several brands you may have heard of. In the wake of the quartz crisis, he bought and revitalised... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3311945/former-tag-heuer-ceo-jean-claude-biver-starting-his-eponymous-luxury-watch-brand-jc-biver-taking?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3311945/former-tag-heuer-ceo-jean-claude-biver-starting-his-eponymous-luxury-watch-brand-jc-biver-taking?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 27 May 2025 06:33:31 +0000 Gloria Tso Gloria Tso It’s nearly 8pm on a Saturday night when I suddenly realise what the hype surrounding Aupen, the viral Singaporean bag brand that counts Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo among its fans, is all about. Upstairs on the second floor of an intimate albeit crowded restaurant, I plop an Aupen purse down on a tiny dinner table, immediately taken aback by how it sits upright perfectly and looks so visually arresting in the process – built to stand up as much as it is built to stand out. Subtle, but... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/entrepreneurs/article/3311555/how-singapore-brand-aupen-took-fashion-world-storm-founder-nicholas-tan-explains-creation-instant-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/entrepreneurs/article/3311555/how-singapore-brand-aupen-took-fashion-world-storm-founder-nicholas-tan-explains-creation-instant-it?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 May 2025 22:00:15 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre If you were to come up with a list of brands that cater to discreet connoisseurs, Italian leather goods house Valextra would be right up there. Founded in Milan in 1937, the house has a loyal following among worldly and cultured luxury lovers who usually discover the brand by chancing upon its Milan store, which has become a destination unto itself for visitors to the city. That “if you know, you know” attitude was a key element of Valextra’s appeal long before those five words became a popular... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3310083/xavier-rougeaux-ceo-valextra-explains-subtle-allure-milan-leather-goods-brand-famous-its-whispered?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3310083/xavier-rougeaux-ceo-valextra-explains-subtle-allure-milan-leather-goods-brand-famous-its-whispered?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 May 2025 04:00:13 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng This March and April, the world once again descended on Geneva for the year’s biggest watch fair, Watches and Wonders. But hanging over the fair were US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on the Swiss watchmaking industry, and brands seem increasingly likely to price up their watches as a result. Nevertheless, we were cheered to spot several stars wearing Rolexes on television recently, or grail watches off screen; Breitling added another aviation-themed vintage brand to its expanding catalogue;... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 08 May 2025 06:00:13 +0000 One of the surprises of a major executive reshuffle at luxury group Richemont last year was the return after more than 10 years of Jérôme Lambert as CEO of Jaeger-LeCoultre, the watchmaker founded in 1833. A veteran of the industry, Lambert is one of the most respected figures in the watch community, always in his element meeting clients, editors and collectors at events such as Watches and Wonders, the annual fair in Geneva to celebrate the latest releases in fine watchmaking. At the latest... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305475/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-jerome-lambert-reversos-enduring-appeal-watches-and-wonders-2025?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305475/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-jerome-lambert-reversos-enduring-appeal-watches-and-wonders-2025?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 07 Apr 2025 06:31:21 +0000 Over the past few decades, there has been significant progress in gender equality globally, with more women holding parliamentary seats, fewer women living in extreme poverty and more legal reforms enacted to close the gender gap. But, despite the progress in some areas, the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Index predicts it will take the world 134 years to reach gender parity. Clearly, there is still much work to be done. At the same time, we are seeing some markets and companies in... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3301049/having-more-women-boards-makes-business-sense-hong-kong-gets-it?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3301049/having-more-women-boards-makes-business-sense-hong-kong-gets-it?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Mar 2025 21:30:07 +0000 In little more than a decade, the LVMH Prize for young designers has become one of the most prestigious and coveted awards in the fashion industry. Former winners and participants include success stories such as the founders of brands Jacquemus, Marine Serre, Setchu and Chopova Lowena. Hugely influential designers such as the late Virgil Abloh, who had his own label, Off-White and who steered men’s fashion at Louis Vuitton, as well as Balenciaga’s creative director, Demna, also entered the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3301393/dior-ceo-and-lvmh-prize-founder-delphine-arnault-coveted-international-award-young-fashion-designers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3301393/dior-ceo-and-lvmh-prize-founder-delphine-arnault-coveted-international-award-young-fashion-designers?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Mar 2025 02:30:07 +0000 Ferragamo chairman Leonardo Ferragamo has a busy few months ahead. A second-generation descendant of the family behind the Florence-based leather goods label, Leonardo started working at the company at the young age of 20 and has been instrumental in expanding Ferragamo’s presence globally, including in Hong Kong and China. He is now tasked with the challenge of appointing a new CEO for the storied Italian house, one of the few independent luxury brands left in a landscape dominated by... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3299072/ferragamo-chairman-leonardo-ferragamo-competing-luxury-groups-lvmh-what-hes-looking-new-ceo-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3299072/ferragamo-chairman-leonardo-ferragamo-competing-luxury-groups-lvmh-what-hes-looking-new-ceo-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 18 Feb 2025 04:00:19 +0000 Rosita Missoni, the matriarch of the iconic Italian fashion house that made colourful zigzag-patterned knitwear high fashion and helped launch Italian ready-to-wear, has died. She was 93. A Missoni statement said Rosita “passed away peacefully on January 1, 2025”, calling her “a visionary figure in the Italian and international fashion world”. Local officials offered condolences on Thursday and recalled Missoni’s ties to the small northern Italian city of Gallarate where the Missoni brand was... https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3293221/rosita-missoni-matriarch-italian-fashion-house-famous-zigzag-knitwear-dies-age-93?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/world/europe/article/3293221/rosita-missoni-matriarch-italian-fashion-house-famous-zigzag-knitwear-dies-age-93?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 Jan 2025 22:34:57 +0000 It’s been another eventful year and enthusiasts, retailers, watchmakers and celebrity collectors never let up for a second. We saw the watch calendar’s biggest fairs grow and return, while auctions expanded in diversity of pieces, theming and, of course, results. Celebrity collectors like John Mayer and Kevin Hart evolved their public tastes and brand involvement, while others made their entry into the arena – Mark Zuckerberg is now known for sporting a new grail piece at almost every appearance... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291003/year-watchmaking-wrapped-24-moments-2024-record-breaking-thinnest-celebrity-watch-spottings-taylor?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291003/year-watchmaking-wrapped-24-moments-2024-record-breaking-thinnest-celebrity-watch-spottings-taylor?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Dec 2024 22:00:09 +0000 Over the past 23 years, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) – supported not just by leading brands and watchmakers but luminaries across all sectors – has striven to celebrate the best in watchmaking. From its humble winning line-up of six watches in 2001, the GPHG grew to become a public interest foundation in 2011. It now comprises an academy of by-invite-only professionals across all segments of the industry: watchmakers, executives, retailers, journalists and more. Each year ahead... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290985/meet-woman-behind-oscars-watchmaking-director-carine-maillard-gphgs-journey-global-recognition?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290985/meet-woman-behind-oscars-watchmaking-director-carine-maillard-gphgs-journey-global-recognition?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:00:09 +0000 French jeweller Van Cleef & Arpels capped a year of remarkable growth in a challenging luxury environment with the unveiling of its latest high jewellery collection, a joyful homage to Treasure Island – the 1883 tale of adventure written by Scottish author Robert Louis Stevenson. The whimsical range is the brainchild of former CEO Nicolas Bos, who earlier this year left the brand to become group chief executive at parent company Richemont, the luxury group behind storied maisons such as Cartier,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3287490/van-cleef-arpels-embarks-treasure-island-adventure-its-new-high-jewellery-collection-blending?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3287490/van-cleef-arpels-embarks-treasure-island-adventure-its-new-high-jewellery-collection-blending?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:52:10 +0000 Earlier this year, luxury group Richemont announced that long-time Van Cleef & Arpels CEO Nicolas Bos would leave his post at the storied Parisian jeweller to become group chief executive, overseeing all Richemont brands and regions. One of the largest luxury groups in the world and the undisputed leader in the hard luxury sector, Richemont is the company behind illustrious names such as Cartier, Jaeger-LeCoultre, Piaget, Vacheron Constantin and Buccellati, to name a few. Bos’ appointment is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3286782/new-richemont-group-ceo-nicolas-bos-his-25-years-van-cleef-arpels-and-now-stepping-oversee-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3286782/new-richemont-group-ceo-nicolas-bos-his-25-years-van-cleef-arpels-and-now-stepping-oversee-cartier?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 16 Nov 2024 21:00:11 +0000 Mia Castagnone Mia Castagnone Italian luxury fashion house Bulgari plans to add to its network of stores in mainland China as it bets on “significant” sales via its online channels to fuel growth. “We have already a very strong position in China, but we believe that we have an opportunity to take the brand to a much bigger level,” CEO Jean-Christophe Babin said at the China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai. While the maker of watches, fragrances, jewellery and leather goods has seen a slowdown this year, Babin... https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3285564/bulgari-ceo-sees-chinese-consumers-fuelling-luxury-growth-economy-improves?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3285564/bulgari-ceo-sees-chinese-consumers-fuelling-luxury-growth-economy-improves?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 07 Nov 2024 06:19:13 +0000 Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg are among the handful of people on the planet with a net worth above US$100 billion. Members of this elite group have amassed 12-digit fortunes by owning huge amounts of stock in some of the world’s most valuable companies. Most are founders and either current or former CEOs, and some, such as Warren Buffett, would be much richer if they didn’t give billions to charity. There may be only 15 centibillionaires, but their combined wealth is around US$2.2... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3282437/15-members-us100-billion-club-net-worths-ranked-amazons-jeff-bezos-and-metas-mark-zuckerberg-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3282437/15-members-us100-billion-club-net-worths-ranked-amazons-jeff-bezos-and-metas-mark-zuckerberg-luxury?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:00:11 +0000 Yuke Xie Yuke Xie Slowing consumption in China and fierce competition from domestic rivals have weighed on the performance of many international consumer brands. And yet a select few, including Lululemon, Adidas, and Ralph Lauren, have managed to outperform their peers and post strong revenue growth in recent months. A key factor driving their success may be a growing polarisation of consumer preferences. Budget-conscious shoppers are seeking greater value for their money, while higher-income consumers continue... https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3279323/how-5-international-brands-are-charting-growth-china-despite-miserly-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/companies/article/3279323/how-5-international-brands-are-charting-growth-china-despite-miserly-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 22 Sep 2024 03:30:13 +0000 Creativity and discovery are always the main attractions of London Fashion Week, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. New designers trying to make their mark and independent labels that have managed to build successful businesses reign in London, unlike other fashion capitals dominated by big luxury groups. Here are some highlights from a few exhilarating days of back-to-back shows and events that did justice to London’s community of fashion designers and creatives. Burberry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Sep 2024 04:00:17 +0000 The year is half over – and the world of high horology has been keeping pace. Key players have made their moves: LVMH acquired a clock maker and joined the Watches and Wonders Geneva Foundation Board, Richemont shuffled its management, and Jay-Z bought into luxury watch marketplace, Wristcheck. Luxury timepieces were spotted on famous wrists at the NBA champions parade, Champions League final, Wimbledon, Paris Fashion Week and more, while some of Sylvester Stallone’s pieces hit the auction... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3269889/7-timepiece-highlights-may-and-june-2024-louis-vuittons-escale-editions-richemonts-movements-jay-zs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3269889/7-timepiece-highlights-may-and-june-2024-louis-vuittons-escale-editions-richemonts-movements-jay-zs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 10 Jul 2024 06:59:03 +0000 When Charles Leung moved from his native Hong Kong to Paris almost two decades ago, to join LVMH-owned jeweller Chaumet, little did he know that one day he would be taking the top job at the illustrious Parisian maison. Founded in 1780 and based in Place Vendôme, the heart of high jewellery making and a focal point for Parisian luxury, Chaumet has a storied history, supplying tiaras to royals including the likes of Joséphine Bonaparte, Napoleon’s wife. After a period of relative dormancy in the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3268403/style-edit-meet-chaumets-new-head-charles-leung-first-asian-ceo-lvmh-brand?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3268403/style-edit-meet-chaumets-new-head-charles-leung-first-asian-ceo-lvmh-brand?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Jul 2024 02:00:18 +0000 Most luxury lovers could only dream of knowing a member of the Arnault family. The fashion dynasty does after all own LVMH – the French conglomerate behind Louis Vuitton, Christian Dior and Tiffany & Co. But Géraldine Guyot-Arnault is herself something of a star in the world of fashion. Now married to Alexandre Arnault – the middle child of LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault’s five children – the young pair can be seen as something of a power couple. So what do we know about the glamorous Géraldine... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267911/who-alexandre-arnaults-fashion-designer-wife-geraldine-guyot-arnault-beyonce-rihanna-and-gisele?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267911/who-alexandre-arnaults-fashion-designer-wife-geraldine-guyot-arnault-beyonce-rihanna-and-gisele?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 25 Jun 2024 21:00:08 +0000 Renzo Rosso is a rarity in the fashion industry: a self-made founder. And not just any founder. He is the man behind Diesel, the denim label that Rosso – born into a farming family in the Veneto region of northern Italy – established at the age of just 23 in 1978. While Rosso is mainly known for Diesel, over the last two decades he has been quietly building Italy’s sole truly global fashion group: Only the Brave (OTB), the company behind brands including Maison Margiela, Marni and Jil... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3265595/how-diesel-founder-renzo-rosso-became-italys-fashion-king-marni-maison-margiela?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3265595/how-diesel-founder-renzo-rosso-became-italys-fashion-king-marni-maison-margiela?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:10 +0000 Venice has long been a place for dreamers. La Serenissima, or the most serene, as the Venetian Republic is often called, is considered a place filled with a magical sense of possibility. It was within this dream world, in the town of Marghera, that Italian high fashion trainer and athleisure brand Golden Goose was born in 2000. The meticulously handcrafted shoes launched at the perfect time, just before the casual streetwear and trainers trends took over the world in the 2010s. Other luxury... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3262883/what-golden-gooses-haus-dreamers-italian-luxury-streetwear-brand-kicked-60th-venice-biennale-opening?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3262883/what-golden-gooses-haus-dreamers-italian-luxury-streetwear-brand-kicked-60th-venice-biennale-opening?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 16 May 2024 06:04:03 +0000 If you do not consider yourself a perfume person, Henry Jacques may just be the fragrance of choice for you. No one grasps the challenge of shopping for a scent that suits your style better than Anne-Lise Cremona, who is both the CEO of French Henry Jacques brand and the daughter of its namesake founder. “In the 90s, the perfume industry completely changed from a more artisanal, very high-end way of making perfumes,” she says. “Suddenly, we had to serve the world somehow. At that time, Henry... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261144/how-henry-jacques-created-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-limited-edition-fragrance-single-rose?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261144/how-henry-jacques-created-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-limited-edition-fragrance-single-rose?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 02 May 2024 08:00:23 +0000 “It’s almost alive,” Nicolaj Reffstrup says of his wife Ditte’s handbag. The accessory, sat on our table and fashioned out of a pebbled leather-like material in a yellow-green hue, is not made with cowhide, but rather biowaste from harvested mango and other fruit. The waste is fermented, “comes out almost as a slime”, and is hardened before undergoing a tanning process, he reveals. This particular model hasn’t been coated so has an oxidised and aptly organic, marbled finish. We’re in an old... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3259292/growing-ganni-meet-couple-behind-denmarks-kooky-sustainable-fashion-brand-ditte-and-nicolaj?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3259292/growing-ganni-meet-couple-behind-denmarks-kooky-sustainable-fashion-brand-ditte-and-nicolaj?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:25 +0000 Kristina Blahnik, CEO of iconic footwear brand Manolo Blahnik and the eponymous designer’s niece, jokes about having a 500-year plan. But a sit-down with the exec suggests there’s truth in the jest. “It’s been 15 years since I officially stepped into the role, but I’ve been lingering around since I was six years old,” Blahnik tells Style, while perched in the business’ spanking-new London headquarters, located a stone’s throw away from her uncle’s design studio. As we speak, the 81-year-old is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3258487/kristina-blahnik-building-uncle-manolo-blahniks-legacy-second-gen-ceo-talks-growing-shoebox-why?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3258487/kristina-blahnik-building-uncle-manolo-blahniks-legacy-second-gen-ceo-talks-growing-shoebox-why?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 11 Apr 2024 02:00:20 +0000 Jeff Bezos and Bernard Arnault are the world’s two richest people, with a combined net worth of around US$400 billion. Arnault, the owner of the luxury goods conglomerate LVMH, is ranked first on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index, with a net worth of US$202 billion. He’s the CEO and chair of the French luxury conglomerate with companies spanning fashion, jewellery, watches, perfume and alcohol, including brands Tiffany & Co and Dom Pérignon. Amazon founder Bezos is ranked second on the index,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/entrepreneurs/article/3256634/jeff-bezos-and-bernard-arnault-compared-two-richest-people-world-are-worth-combined-us400-billion?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/people/entrepreneurs/article/3256634/jeff-bezos-and-bernard-arnault-compared-two-richest-people-world-are-worth-combined-us400-billion?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 25 Mar 2024 10:00:19 +0000 When Matthias Breschan was appointed CEO of Swiss luxury watchmaker Longines in the summer of 2020, the company, the industry and the world at large was in the midst of a lockdown caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. The Austrian-born executive remembers his first day on the job all too well: “My very first working day at Longines was July 1, 2020 – maybe one of the worst days, because almost all our stores in the whole world and points of sales were closed. It was really horrible.” The upbeat... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3255761/style-edit-how-longines-ceo-levelled-watch-brand-eyeing-gen-zs-love-genderless-style-increasing?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3255761/style-edit-how-longines-ceo-levelled-watch-brand-eyeing-gen-zs-love-genderless-style-increasing?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Mar 2024 02:00:11 +0000 Gloria Fung Gloria Fung Despite a staggering GDP last year at just 2.9 per cent in the last quarter of 2023, Malaysia’s economy is projected to expand as much as 4.3 per cent this year, according to the recently published “World Bank Malaysia Economic Monitor: Raising the Tide Lifting All Boats” report. But the sluggish GDP over the past year has done little to dent the net worths of the country’s richest. According to Forbes, the collective fortune of the top 50 wealthiest families and individuals in Malaysia is... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3252414/10-richest-billionaires-malaysia-2024-net-worths-ranked-genting-group-ceo-lim-kok-thay-and-shangri?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3252414/10-richest-billionaires-malaysia-2024-net-worths-ranked-genting-group-ceo-lim-kok-thay-and-shangri?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 20 Feb 2024 02:00:38 +0000 Lynn Farah Lynn Farah Tech bros aren’t the only ones rolling in billions – fashion’s biggest names are a wealthy lot, too. While dressing the world’s stars and dreaming up era-defining styles, plenty of fashion designers have achieved billionaire status during their expansive careers. Because what would the world be like without Armani, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana and Valentino? A lot less fashionable, that’s for sure. So who are some fashion designers with the biggest net worths, according to Forbes? Let’s take a... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3247223/8-richest-fashion-designers-world-net-worths-ranked-us-billionaires-ralph-lauren-and-tom-ford-italys?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3247223/8-richest-fashion-designers-world-net-worths-ranked-us-billionaires-ralph-lauren-and-tom-ford-italys?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Jan 2024 11:00:13 +0000 “I like Star Trek,” admits Denis Flageollet, “but it wasn’t immediately what came to mind – I feel it’s somewhat narrow-minded to assume that.” The founder of independent watchmaker De Bethune is talking to Style in person about what may be his most recognisable creation, the space-age-vibed Dream Watch 5. “I believe watches should open people up to experience different cultures and understand that the shape may resemble a spaceship, but it is more than that in my mind,” he reasons. Accusations... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3246356/history-de-bethunes-singular-approach-watchmaking-founder-denis-flageollet-talks-taking-cues-star?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3246356/history-de-bethunes-singular-approach-watchmaking-founder-denis-flageollet-talks-taking-cues-star?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 28 Dec 2023 06:00:22 +0000 Women who like to dress from the feet up know that they can always rely on the whimsical creations of shoemaker Roger Vivier. No matter the vagaries of fashion – maximalism one day, minimalism the next, and with quiet luxury the trend du jour – the French label founded in 1937 is the go-to brand for shoes that add sparkle, often quite literally. Lavish embroidery, architectural shapes, crystal appliqués, ornamental buckles, vivid colours and shiny materials such as satin are just a few of the... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3245559/roger-vivier-creative-director-gherardo-felloni-his-hands-approach-redefining-womens-footwear-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/fashion/article/3245559/roger-vivier-creative-director-gherardo-felloni-his-hands-approach-redefining-womens-footwear-and?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 23 Dec 2023 05:00:16 +0000 The world’s 25 wealthiest families have had a stellar 2023, according to Bloomberg. Ultra-rich dynasties have added another US$1.5 trillion to their personal fortunes this year, the outlet reported earlier this month. Strong economic growth, cooling inflation and resilient consumer spending have all helped to support their businesses over the past 12 months. Abu Dhabi rulers the Al Nahyans, and the owners of the French luxury fashion house Hermès, have both seen their wealth balloon in 2023,... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245601/who-worlds-richest-family-2023-walmarts-heirs-lost-crown-uae-royals-while-elon-musk-jeff-bezos?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3245601/who-worlds-richest-family-2023-walmarts-heirs-lost-crown-uae-royals-while-elon-musk-jeff-bezos?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Dec 2023 20:00:09 +0000 Swiss luxury watchmaker Breitling AG is making its first major acquisition, buying Universal Genève in an attempt to revive a brand that has faded since its heyday decades ago. The deal marks a turning point for Breitling, which jumped into the top 10 Swiss watch companies by sales in 2022 and is known for aviation-themed chronographs such as the Navitimer, as it becomes a watchmaking group. The company, controlled by Swiss private equity firm Partners Group Holding AG, has been revived under... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245214/why-did-breitling-acquire-universal-geneve-its-first-big-deal-ever-swiss-watchmaker-dropped-us69?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245214/why-did-breitling-acquire-universal-geneve-its-first-big-deal-ever-swiss-watchmaker-dropped-us69?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Dec 2023 02:00:19 +0000 Swiss watchmaker Omega made waves in Hong Kong recently by launching two boutiques on both sides of Victoria Harbour: a four-storey store on Queen’s Road in the heart of the bustling Central district, and a K11 Musea location on the other side overlooking Victoria Harbour. The luxury watch brand celebrated both stores in style: brand ambassador and South Korean superstar actress Han So-hee attended the evening celebrations and toured the K11 location with Omega president and CEO Raynald... https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245065/omegas-ceo-its-2-sprawling-new-hong-kong-boutiques-k-dramas-han-so-hee-model-ayla-sham-yuet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3245065/omegas-ceo-its-2-sprawling-new-hong-kong-boutiques-k-dramas-han-so-hee-model-ayla-sham-yuet-and-more?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Dec 2023 02:00:25 +0000