After weeks of destination shows for press and hand-picked high jewelry clients, Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris saw a shower of diamonds across Place Vendôme and some of the city’s most luxe hotel suites, with the latest fine and high jewelry offerings from the big jewelry houses.
Against the backdrop of increasing competition between the two largest players — Cartier and Tiffany — plus newcomers, the sector is expanding, bringing new opportunities.
Couture-inspired high jewellery featured in these striking new collections, from Dior’s braid trims and transposed print florals to a magnificent ribbon cuff seven years in the making from Cindy Chao.
The rich keep spending. Luxury goods maker Hermes International’s stock soared Friday after the company reported sharply higher profit and revenue despite global recession fears.