Designers have been feeling crafty lately. Over the last year, runways were dotted with artisan handiwork that came in the form of odd embellishments: modern quilting and, perhaps most visibly, crochet. Jonathan Anderson showed his affinity for grandmother’s knits at his Fall 2017 menswear show, while Jeremy Scott wove colorful body-hugging dresses for Resort 2017. Read More →

The rising popularity of contemporary pearl jewellery designs is driving the demand for Tahitian pearls in Greater China. According to the Tahitian Pearl Association in Hong Kong (TPAHK), positive market response at international trade fairs, coupled with good auction sales, is indicative of buyers taking a more optimistic stance with regards to demand. “Tahitian pearls Read More →

French luxury group Kering reported a strong first-quarter performance in 2017, with high-end brands including Gucci and Boucheron contributing substantial growth. Consolidated revenues rose 31.2 percent to €3.57 billion (around US$3.89 billion), driven by double-digit growth across all product segments and geographic regions, except Japan, the group announced. Sales from the group’s watches and jewellery Read More →