Dior
Dior is a major force in luxury jewellery, with high-profile collections and creative direction that influence design and retail across the UK trade. From high-jewellery launches and fashion-led ranges to flagship openings and strategic brand initiatives, Dior’s activity reflects key trends in consumer demand, sourcing, and pricing. Jewellery Focus reports on Dior’s developments with expert analysis tailored to jewellers, designers, and suppliers, helping trade professionals stay informed on one of the most influential names in the global jewellery industry.
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Jan- 2022 -14 JanuaryRetailers
Dior launches ‘La Rose Dior’ collection
Dior has launched a new collection, ‘La Rose Dior’ which was inspired by Christian Dior’s garden in Milly-la-Forêt. The nine-piece collection aims to bring together rose gold and diamonds on “delicate” necklaces, stud earrings and rings. The mono-earring appears as a stud or in a motif that stretches from the…
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Dec- 2021 -8 DecemberUncategorized
The future of luxury jewellery
Keeping up with the changing moods and values of consumers can be a challenge for jewellery businesses, particularly since the pandemic acted like an accelerator for changes in consumer buying habits and values. Dr. Federica Carlotto, Program Director for the MA in Luxury Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London,…
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Nov- 2021 -10 NovemberRetailers
Dior Joaillerie unveils new ‘Rose de vents’ collection
Dior Joaillerie has unveiled the Rose des vents collection which features campaign shots of model Cara Delevingne. The collection includes a series of necklaces in yellow gold associated with malachite or mother-of-pearl, as well as pink gold versions featuring opal or onyx. Also included is an impodiamond-set white gold medallion…
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Mar- 2021 -16 MarchRetailers
Mappin & Webb reveals new Susan Caplan collaboration
Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb have announced a new collaboration with Susan Caplan, the curator of luxury vintage jewellery. At launch, The Susan Caplan Collection for Goldsmiths and Mappin and Webb will be made up of 28 pieces from luxury jewellery brands such as Chanel, Dior and Givenchy dating back…
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Nov- 2020 -4 NovemberDesigners
Jennifer Gibson jewellery partners with Selfridges
Jennifer Gibson Jewellery announced it has partnered with Selfirdges as part of the retailer’s Project Earth campaign, with the brand putting together exclusive vintage jewellery collections for Selfridges’ London, Manchester Exchange Square and Birmingham stores. Gibson has put together a 31-piece edit for the project, in collections that are a…
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Oct- 2020 -19 OctoberDesigners
Daniella Draper awarded with Positive Luxury’s Butterfly Mark
Daniella Draper has been certified with The Butterfly Mark award by Positive Luxury. The Butterfly Mark is an accreditation that celebrates brands that meet the highest standards of verified innovation and environmental performance, and offer transparency at points of sale and equipping consumers to make “more informed purchasing decisions”. The…
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Sep- 2020 -11 SeptemberRetailers
LVMH plans counter lawsuit against Tiffany & Co
LVMH has announced it plans to file a counter lawsuit against Tiffany & Co after the collapse of a takeover deal. Tiffany & Co filed a lawsuit against the company after LVMH cancelled its proposed $16.2bn (£12.4bn) acquisition of the French luxury retailer earlier this week. The initial lawsuit was…
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Jun- 2020 -4 JuneCoronavirus
LVMH retreats from Tiffany takeover
Luxury powerhouse LVMH has announced that it will no longer go ahead with its proposed takeover of Tiffany & Co in light of “recent market rumours” amid the pandemic. LVMH had initially announced a “definitive” agreement with the luxury jewellers last November, whereby it outlined its intention to acquire the…
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Apr- 2020 -15 AprilAnalysis
Covid-19 & designer watches: The impact of the outbreak
The coronavirus outbreak has caused widespread devastation across the entire globe. Not only are the numbers of cases and deaths caused by the COVID-19 virus already in the tens of thousands, but industries and societal constructs are continuing to struggle as a result. One such industry to suffer the consequences…
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Nov- 2019 -25 NovemberCurrent Affairs
Louis Vuitton buys Tiffany for $16bn
Louis Vuitton (LVMH) has announced a “definitive” agreement with Tiffany and Co., whereby it will acquire the luxury jewellers for $16bn (£12.5bn), or $135 (£105) per share in cash. This is higher than the original offer, which proposed that each share was bought for $120 (£93), valuing Tiffany’s overall business…
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