Italian luxury label Valentino is upgrading and internationalising its website and e-shop, adopting cutting-edge technologies and augmented reality to boost customer interaction.

For the first time, the Fashion for Good Museum in Amsterdam is looking at the evolution of fashion shows, and particularly at the innovations that will enable them to become more sustainable.

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council held its first ever ‘GJEPC Connect’ event in Mumbai to increase awareness about its initiatives and promote its activities to boost exports.

The Gemmological Institute of America’s India division has opened a new pearl identification laboratory in Mumbai to offer independent assessment of pearls for the jewellery trade.

Jewellery brand Bulgari has cast Bollywood and international actress Priyanka Chopra Jonas in its latest campaign alongside a number of global names to promote its signature and recently launched collections.

​Etro, the luxury Italian label controlled by the L Catterton fund, has named Marco De Vincenzo as its new creative director. Starting early next month, he’ll be in charge of the women's, men's and home collections.

European retail specialist Thom Trade Italy has launched the men's jewellery collection by Tommy Hilfiger Jewels. The line features items in steel and leather, with prices ranging from €49 to €89.

The Richemont-owned luxury jewelry brand is reaffirming its commitment to gender equality. It has already granted a total of €6 million to female entrepreneurs via this project. 

Hip Hop inspired jewellery brand Hiflyer has launched its first Metaverse collection as it steps into NFTs with a digital-exclusive collection.  

The Central Leather Research Institute, under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, is developing an India specific footwear sizing chart to enable footwear brands to better serve Indian consumers.

The Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council has launched visitor registration and space allocation for its upcoming India International Jewellery Show Premiere 2022, which will take place in Mumbai from August 4 to 8.

The India Gem & Jewellery Awards has opened nominations for its 48th edition which will cover the year 2021 and feature 30 awards in 20 categories, with four new awards added this year.

Luxury giant Chanel on Tuesday reported 2021 revenues that surged 49.6% year-on-year to $15.6 billion. And it's  confident it will deliver another year of solid growth in 2022.

Ralph Lauren Corp forecast full-year revenue above estimates on Tuesday, as demand for its affordable luxury goods from the affluent in the United States and Europe stays strong.

The LVMH-owned brand has launched an ultra-chic pet accessories collection. Its muse is none other than Elvis, creative director Hedi Slimane’s labradoodle. 

Exor, the holding company of Italy’s Agnelli family, said on Tuesday it has appointed Axel Dumas, CEO of French fashion house Hermes , as a non-executive board member, its latest move in the luxury sector.