https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/322712/feed Be inspired by the luxury world's top CEOs en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When designer and entrepreneur Brunello Cucinelli announced that he would be releasing a documentary about his life directed by Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, it caught many by surprise. Titled Brunello, Il Visionario Garbato (Brunello: The Gracious Visionary), the film combines interviews and real-life footage with re-enactments to show Cucinelli’s childhood and his early days as a striving entrepreneur and designer, long before he became known as the “king of cashmere”. Works of this type... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371733/brunello-cucinelli-director-giuseppe-tornatores-documentary-about-his-life https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3371733/brunello-cucinelli-director-giuseppe-tornatores-documentary-about-his-life Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:09 +0000 Josiah Ng Josiah Ng September is when the weather always cools, and the world of high horology heats up after a summer lull. Geneva Watch Days kicked off the month with a bang, growing to 71 brands and welcoming more than 2,500 visitors this year. As one of the year’s most talked-about watch fairs, it also set the stage for House of Brands to relaunch Gallet. Meanwhile, Bangkok Watch Week represented Southeast Asia as collectors descended upon Thailand to see novelties, meet other enthusiasts and hear brands share... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3370292/5-horology-highs-september-geneva-and-bangkok-watch-fairs-new-rolex https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3370292/5-horology-highs-september-geneva-and-bangkok-watch-fairs-new-rolex Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:11 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre In 2020, Hélène Poulit-Duquesne, CEO of Boucheron, made a bold move in the very traditional world of high jewellery. High jewellery – or haute joaillerie in French – is a very niche segment of the jewellery industry, akin to haute couture in fashion. Think one-of-a-kind creations made with the most precious metals and rarest stones, often requiring years of handiwork. Founded in 1858 and the first jeweller to be based in Paris’ Place Vendôme, Boucheron is known for its unique approach to the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369579/boucheron-ceo-helene-poulit-duquesne-histoire-de-style-and-carte-blanche https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369579/boucheron-ceo-helene-poulit-duquesne-histoire-de-style-and-carte-blanche Mon, 05 Oct 2026 00:00:22 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Frédéric Arnault grew up surrounded by luxury executives and creative directors, and has been exposed to the inner workings of the world’s top luxury brands from a very young age. He is the son of Bernard Arnault, chairman and CEO of LVMH, the world’s largest luxury group and the company behind brands such as Louis Vuitton, Dior, Bulgari and Fendi. The young Arnault spent most of his adult life working at LVMH’s watchmaking division, first as CEO of Tag Heuer and later as CEO of LVMH... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369350/loro-piana-ceo-frederic-arnault-navigating-italian-luxury-brands-complexities https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3369350/loro-piana-ceo-frederic-arnault-navigating-italian-luxury-brands-complexities Thu, 01 Oct 2026 00:00:17 +0000 SCMP Style Reporter SCMP Style Reporter The diamond industry is increasingly being shaped by AI, according to Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group. But it’s not the AI you’re thinking of. “For us, AI stands for ‘authentic individuality’,” he told Style at the Jewellery & Gem World Hong Kong trade show earlier this month. “More and more people want purchases that are as individual as they are – something that’s rare and something you can trace back to where it’s from. You can trust that it’s genuine and is going to hold its value.” This is... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368260/style-edit-de-beers-group-ceo-al-cook-natural-diamonds-desert-hues-and-traceable-luxury https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3368260/style-edit-de-beers-group-ceo-al-cook-natural-diamonds-desert-hues-and-traceable-luxury Thu, 24 Sep 2026 02:00:09 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Italian-born designer Alessandra Rich established her eponymous label in 2010. Since then, she has built a loyal following thanks to her feminine frocks loved by women who want to look pretty but not too precious. Her designs have appeared on red carpets around the world, worn by everyone from Kate Middleton to Natalie Portman. Here, the designer, who is based in Milan and London, shares her favourite finds in the British capital and beyond. Stars of the silver screen I’m obsessed with Alfred... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3361949/style-according-alessandra-rich-worn-natalie-portman-and-princess-kate https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3361949/style-according-alessandra-rich-worn-natalie-portman-and-princess-kate Sat, 01 Aug 2026 08:00:08 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Luxury group LVMH’s jewellery portfolio comprises brands such as Bulgari, Chaumet and Tiffany & Co. but its first jewellery acquisition was a relatively little-known French jeweller named Fred. Founded 90 years ago by Fred Samuel, who moved from Argentina to France at the age of 16 to study jewellery, the brand quickly became known for elegant jewellery for everyday wear. Its sunny aesthetic – informed by Samuel’s Argentinian background and his love for sailing – made the house stand out among... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360637/style-edit-fred-jewellery-ceo-vincent-reynes-90-years-riviera-glamour https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360637/style-edit-fred-jewellery-ceo-vincent-reynes-90-years-riviera-glamour Thu, 16 Jul 2026 02:00:06 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre Italian jeweller Buccellati is one of those “if you know, you know” brands that could only have come out of Milan. Much like the city where it was established in 1919, Buccellati is an acquired taste, a brand for connoisseurs and lovers of the finer things in life. While in recent years Buccellati has experienced rapid growth and increased awareness – especially after being acquired in 2019 by Richemont, the owner of jewellers such as Cartier and Van Cleef & Arpels – the house has managed to... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360600/style-edit-buccellati-ceo-nicolas-luchsinger-italian-houses-handcrafted-jewellery https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3360600/style-edit-buccellati-ceo-nicolas-luchsinger-italian-houses-handcrafted-jewellery Wed, 15 Jul 2026 03:46:37 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre As the CEO and creative director of Pellicano Hotels Group, Marie-Louise Sciò leads three of Italy’s most beloved luxury properties: Il Pellicano in Tuscany, La Posta Vecchia near Rome and Mezzatorre on the island of Ischia. Based in Rome and educated in the US, Sciò is one of the chicest women around and is also the founder of Issimo, an online platform about Italy’s hidden gems. Here she shares her favourite finds from her home country and beyond. What I’m watching, reading and listening to I... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3357991/style-according-marie-louise-scio-ceo-pellicano-hotels https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3357991/style-according-marie-louise-scio-ceo-pellicano-hotels Thu, 25 Jun 2026 22:00:05 +0000 Vincenzo La Torre Vincenzo La Torre When Gildo Zegna started to think about succession planning at the company that his grandfather founded in 1910, he knew he had big shoes to fill: his own. The grandson of Ermenegildo Zegna, Gildo is single-handedly responsible for turning a family-run menswear label that began as a textile mill in Northern Italy into a publicly listed global powerhouse. While Gildo decided to keep things in the family, he came up with an unusual structure by naming his two sons – Angelo and Edoardo – co-CEOs of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3357123/gildo-zegna-past-and-future-his-familys-menswear-label-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3357123/gildo-zegna-past-and-future-his-familys-menswear-label-interview Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:00:10 +0000 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353504/style-edit-panerai-ceo-emmanuel-perrin-watch-brands-maritime-heritage-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3353504/style-edit-panerai-ceo-emmanuel-perrin-watch-brands-maritime-heritage-interview 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3353129/style-edit-tiffany-co-brings-new-york-flair-hong-kongs-lee-gardens 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3343670/style-edit-delvaux-ceo-jean-marc-loubier-brands-living-legacy-and-new-hong-kong-flagship 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3343459/andrea-zagato-us3-million-capricorn-01-italian-coachbuilder-zagatos-first-hypercar https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/lifestyle/design/article/3343459/andrea-zagato-us3-million-capricorn-01-italian-coachbuilder-zagatos-first-hypercar 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343136/style-edit-how-breguet-ceo-gregory-kissling-steering-heritage-brand-new-era https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3343136/style-edit-how-breguet-ceo-gregory-kissling-steering-heritage-brand-new-era 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3342585/how-remo-ruffini-made-moncler-luxury-powerhouse-grenoble-winter-olympics https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3342585/how-remo-ruffini-made-moncler-luxury-powerhouse-grenoble-winter-olympics 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3339958/style-edit-henry-jacques-haute-parfumerie-bespoke-fragrances-les-classiques-de-hj 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335357/style-edit-noble-panacea-ceo-celine-talabaza-science-sustainability-and-women-stem https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/trends/article/3335357/style-edit-noble-panacea-ceo-celine-talabaza-science-sustainability-and-women-stem 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333067/richemonts-van-cleef-arpels-ceo-catherine-renier-timelessness-and-sustainable-growth-interview https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3333067/richemonts-van-cleef-arpels-ceo-catherine-renier-timelessness-and-sustainable-growth-interview 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327308/paris-fashion-week-saint-laurent-unveils-biker-jackets-and-ruffled-gowns-and-virgil-abloh-exhibition https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3327308/paris-fashion-week-saint-laurent-unveils-biker-jackets-and-ruffled-gowns-and-virgil-abloh-exhibition 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326616/milan-fashion-week-demnas-first-collection-gucci-celebrated-short-starring-demi-moore https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3326616/milan-fashion-week-demnas-first-collection-gucci-celebrated-short-starring-demi-moore 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3326085/who-guccis-new-ceo-francesca-bellettini-who-was-previously-saint-laurent https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3326085/who-guccis-new-ceo-francesca-bellettini-who-was-previously-saint-laurent 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3325406/armanis-will-sets-stage-sale-fashion-empire-surprise-twist https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3325406/armanis-will-sets-stage-sale-fashion-empire-surprise-twist 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3316930/tods-and-schiaparelli-owner-diego-della-valle-impact-trumps-tariffs-eu-ais-inability-replace-true https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3316930/tods-and-schiaparelli-owner-diego-della-valle-impact-trumps-tariffs-eu-ais-inability-replace-true 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316895/van-cleef-arpels-newest-fine-jewellery-collections-flowerlace-and-fleurs-dhawai-take-maisons https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3316895/van-cleef-arpels-newest-fine-jewellery-collections-flowerlace-and-fleurs-dhawai-take-maisons 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315221/style-edit-discover-thai-wellness-rituals-panpuri-whose-products-draw-traditional-modalities-offer https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/wellness/article/3315221/style-edit-discover-thai-wellness-rituals-panpuri-whose-products-draw-traditional-modalities-offer 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3311945/former-tag-heuer-ceo-jean-claude-biver-starting-his-eponymous-luxury-watch-brand-jc-biver-taking https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3311945/former-tag-heuer-ceo-jean-claude-biver-starting-his-eponymous-luxury-watch-brand-jc-biver-taking 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/entrepreneurs/article/3311555/how-singapore-brand-aupen-took-fashion-world-storm-founder-nicholas-tan-explains-creation-instant-it https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/entrepreneurs/article/3311555/how-singapore-brand-aupen-took-fashion-world-storm-founder-nicholas-tan-explains-creation-instant-it 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3310083/xavier-rougeaux-ceo-valextra-explains-subtle-allure-milan-leather-goods-brand-famous-its-whispered https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/icons-influencers/article/3310083/xavier-rougeaux-ceo-valextra-explains-subtle-allure-milan-leather-goods-brand-famous-its-whispered 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3309367/7-timepiece-moments-march-and-april-2025-watches-wonders-effects-trumps-tariffs-and-bevy-new 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305475/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-jerome-lambert-reversos-enduring-appeal-watches-and-wonders-2025 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3305475/style-edit-jaeger-lecoultre-ceo-jerome-lambert-reversos-enduring-appeal-watches-and-wonders-2025 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3301049/having-more-women-boards-makes-business-sense-hong-kong-gets-it https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3301049/having-more-women-boards-makes-business-sense-hong-kong-gets-it 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/article/3301393/dior-ceo-and-lvmh-prize-founder-delphine-arnault-coveted-international-award-young-fashion-designers https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/article/3301393/dior-ceo-and-lvmh-prize-founder-delphine-arnault-coveted-international-award-young-fashion-designers 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3299072/ferragamo-chairman-leonardo-ferragamo-competing-luxury-groups-lvmh-what-hes-looking-new-ceo-and https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3299072/ferragamo-chairman-leonardo-ferragamo-competing-luxury-groups-lvmh-what-hes-looking-new-ceo-and 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3293221/rosita-missoni-matriarch-italian-fashion-house-famous-zigzag-knitwear-dies-age-93 https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/world/europe/article/3293221/rosita-missoni-matriarch-italian-fashion-house-famous-zigzag-knitwear-dies-age-93 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291003/year-watchmaking-wrapped-24-moments-2024-record-breaking-thinnest-celebrity-watch-spottings-taylor https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3291003/year-watchmaking-wrapped-24-moments-2024-record-breaking-thinnest-celebrity-watch-spottings-taylor 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290985/meet-woman-behind-oscars-watchmaking-director-carine-maillard-gphgs-journey-global-recognition https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3290985/meet-woman-behind-oscars-watchmaking-director-carine-maillard-gphgs-journey-global-recognition 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3287490/van-cleef-arpels-embarks-treasure-island-adventure-its-new-high-jewellery-collection-blending https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/jewellery/article/3287490/van-cleef-arpels-embarks-treasure-island-adventure-its-new-high-jewellery-collection-blending 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3286782/new-richemont-group-ceo-nicolas-bos-his-25-years-van-cleef-arpels-and-now-stepping-oversee-cartier https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3286782/new-richemont-group-ceo-nicolas-bos-his-25-years-van-cleef-arpels-and-now-stepping-oversee-cartier 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3285564/bulgari-ceo-sees-chinese-consumers-fuelling-luxury-growth-economy-improves https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/china-business/article/3285564/bulgari-ceo-sees-chinese-consumers-fuelling-luxury-growth-economy-improves 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3282437/15-members-us100-billion-club-net-worths-ranked-amazons-jeff-bezos-and-metas-mark-zuckerberg-luxury https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3282437/15-members-us100-billion-club-net-worths-ranked-amazons-jeff-bezos-and-metas-mark-zuckerberg-luxury 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3279323/how-5-international-brands-are-charting-growth-china-despite-miserly-consumers https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/business/companies/article/3279323/how-5-international-brands-are-charting-growth-china-despite-miserly-consumers 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3278805/london-fashion-week-highlights-burberry-and-jw-anderson-simone-rocha-erdem-nensi-dojaka-and-richard 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3269889/7-timepiece-highlights-may-and-june-2024-louis-vuittons-escale-editions-richemonts-movements-jay-zs https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/luxury/watches/article/3269889/7-timepiece-highlights-may-and-june-2024-louis-vuittons-escale-editions-richemonts-movements-jay-zs 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3268403/style-edit-meet-chaumets-new-head-charles-leung-first-asian-ceo-lvmh-brand https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3268403/style-edit-meet-chaumets-new-head-charles-leung-first-asian-ceo-lvmh-brand 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267911/who-alexandre-arnaults-fashion-designer-wife-geraldine-guyot-arnault-beyonce-rihanna-and-gisele https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/entertainment/article/3267911/who-alexandre-arnaults-fashion-designer-wife-geraldine-guyot-arnault-beyonce-rihanna-and-gisele 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3265595/how-diesel-founder-renzo-rosso-became-italys-fashion-king-marni-maison-margiela https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/people/luxury-ceos/article/3265595/how-diesel-founder-renzo-rosso-became-italys-fashion-king-marni-maison-margiela 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3262883/what-golden-gooses-haus-dreamers-italian-luxury-streetwear-brand-kicked-60th-venice-biennale-opening https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/fashion-news/article/3262883/what-golden-gooses-haus-dreamers-italian-luxury-streetwear-brand-kicked-60th-venice-biennale-opening 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261144/how-henry-jacques-created-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-limited-edition-fragrance-single-rose https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/beauty/beauty-news/article/3261144/how-henry-jacques-created-its-2024-collection-de-latelier-limited-edition-fragrance-single-rose 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.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3259292/growing-ganni-meet-couple-behind-denmarks-kooky-sustainable-fashion-brand-ditte-and-nicolaj https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/magazines/style/fashion/trends/article/3259292/growing-ganni-meet-couple-behind-denmarks-kooky-sustainable-fashion-brand-ditte-and-nicolaj Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:00:25 +0000