The uncertainty over the future of the American apparel industry intensified after the trade war erupted. Since most clothing retailers depend on Chinese imports to source their materials, the latest round of tariff is bound to impact their businesses negatively. Meanwhile, the reports of a possible trade truce between the US and China have brought … Read More →
Weekly online retail sales showed a maximum uplift of over 42 percent and a 35 percent rise in website visitors in the Middle East during Ramadan, according to new figures. Criteo, the commerce marketing technology company which has released data that reflects consumers’ online spending behaviours during the holy month, said the highest rise in … Read More →
Peacocks in ruby setting (left) and peacocks on a pendant Peace is a necessary pre-requisite for the development of art and craft. Nowhere is it more obviously evident than in the workmanship of jewellery. In the context of India, it’s in the South. It is said that peace is a necessary pre-requisite for the development … Read More →
When it comes to fine jewellery, Italy is enjoying another renaissance. Three young designers are mining the country’s past for inspiration, leading to a contemporary reimagining of both medieval themes and antiquity. In the Testaccio rione of Rome, British expat Joanne Burke makes her quirky miniature sculptures by hand. ‘The symbol of the masculine and … Read More →
At a time when global luxury markets are struggling to attract customers to keep their exports afloat, silverjewellery exports from India grew exponentially over the past five years. India’s silver jewellery exports quadrupled since financial year 2010-11 because of rapid shift in consumer preferences in favour of contemporary designs of gemstone-studded ornaments. Data compiled by … Read More →