Milena Lazazzera

Shops are building on well-established customer bases to offer high-margin products alongside existing lines

Brands see commercial opportunities in shifting from the summer and winter focal points of the calendar

Cities such as London and New York have become springboards to reach buyers looking for cultural authenticity

Richer customers less exposed to inflation are driving brands to target the high end, opening up the mid-market for others

A collaboration between Pomellato and Gucci aims to replicate the success of Boucheron and offset falls in fashion sales

Behind the glitz, individuals scour the globe for treasure worthy of being the soul of high jewellery collections

A string of exhibitions reflects brands’ perceptions of the country as Asia’s ‘safe haven’ for spending

Younger buyers especially are demanding designs that blur the line between accessory and asset

The annual Maastricht fair aims to appeal to more historically curious collectors

With more sapphire case backs and open-worked designs, the movement is no longer just a technical component