Montblanc

An Italian union is seeking to hold Richemont legally accountable for alleged workers’ rights violations at a Montblanc supplier, as scandals linking brands like Dior, Armani, Valentino and Loro Piana to sweatshops draw more scrutiny to the sector’s sourcing practices.

Brushes for makeup, hair, and even serum (really) are poised to go big in 2025.

Amplified by a potential power shift from landlords to retailers and the need to seamlessly embed digital, companies will need to make tough choices to improve their return on investments.

The influential fashion blogger is also collaborating with Montblanc on a limited-edition collection of women’s handbags, a new category for the brand.

The Richemont-owned brand is introducing a line of Timewalker sports watches with a mountain-climbing theme this year, sharpening its focus on the €4,000 to €6,000 price range.

The company hopes to attract a mix of loyalists and also millennials who aren't necessarily accustomed to wearing anything on their wrists but who might try out a unique-looking smartwatch.

This week, WME IMG appointed Mark Shapiro and Ioris Francini as co-presidents of the company, and David Schulte has been named president at the Row.

Luxury brands Cartier and Montblanc won a UK court ruling that orders Internet providers to block websites selling counterfeit goods including watches and pens.

The Swiss organizer of an annual Hong Kong watch fair and some of the exhibiting brands are considering holding the event every other year amid declining sales in the industry’s largest market.

Several luxury watchmakers have jumped on the wearable tech bandwagon.