Jean-Charles de Castelbajac launches limited edition watch with MB&F

One key test of an artist or designer is whether they have a powerful signature style, which explains the remarkable longevity of Jean-Charles de Castelbajac who on Wednesday launched a limited edition watch with MB&F.  DR A cunning and cool blend of Jean-Charles’ bold colors, iconography and clever collages, the new MB&F watch has been … Read more

Hermès booms globally, reports “outstanding sales” for 2023 and Q4

Ultra-luxury specialist Hermès was upbeat on Friday as it released what it said were “outstanding sales and results” for 2023 as a whole and for the fourth quarter. See catwalkHermès – Fall-Winter2023 – 2024 – Womenswear – Paris – © ImaxTree The company reported revenue up 16% to €13.4 billion for the year and up … Read more

Hermes billionaire’s charity fights his plan to cut inheritance

By Bloomberg Published Dec 20, 2023 Battle lines are hardening in Switzerland’s Valais canton between an aging billionaire heir to Europe’s biggest family fortune and his own charitable foundation.  See catwalkHermès – Spring-Summer2024 – Womenswear – Paris – © Launchmetrics Nicolas Puech, a reclusive fifth-generation descendant of the founder of French luxury giant Hermes International … Read more