Cristina D’Agostino

To keep pace with the ever-growing success of its leather goods and saddlery business, Hermès announced on 22 April that it will establish a tenth hub of expertise in Normandy, and the opening of a new leather workshop in Colombelles in the Calvados department, by 2028. Ultimately, 260 jobs will be created.

The Bulgari brand, part of the French luxury goods giant LVMH, inaugurated on Wednesday 16th April the extension to its jewellery manufacture in Valenza, Italy. Dedicated solely to its own production, the manufacture now covers almost 33,000 square metres and will employ more than 500 new artisans by 2029.

The 2025 edition of Watches and Wonders Geneva will kick off on April 1. Guy Parmelin, the Swiss Federal Councillor for Economic Affairs, will stand alongside Cyrille Vigneron, President of the Foundation Board. This show of support is crucial for the watch industry amid ongoing trade wars between global powers. Over the course of the week, industry stakeholders will closely monitor the prospects of a potential recovery in demand.

The flagship of the LVMH group confirms its presence in the cosmetics segment with the launch of La Beauté Louis Vuitton this autumn under the creative direction of Dame Pat McGrath

In mid-February, Audemars Piguet invited the press and its customers worldwide to Le Brassus to celebrate its 150th anniversary. On this occasion, the brand brought to life some of the key events in its history with a live stage show and unveiled, among other innovations, a new perpetual calendar design protected by five patents.

The flamboyance of the displays and models at the 2025 edition of Watches and Wonders was somewhat unusual.

In a press release issued on Friday 28 March, LVMH announced the appointment of Jean-Christophe Babin as CEO of the Watches Division, effective 1 April 2025. He replaces Frédéric Arnault, CEO of Loro Piana.

On 27 February, TAG Heuer announced that it would become the official partner and timekeeper of the F1 Academy, a championship exclusively dedicated to female drivers.

The Hermès group has announced record results for 2024, with consolidated sales of 15.2 billion euros, a significant increase of 15% at constant exchange rates. Leather goods and saddlery and the Ready-to-Wear and Accessories division are the two sectors that have been the driving force for the group, recording increases of 18% and 15%, respectively.

Despite a complex geopolitical and economic environment, Hermès continues to grow in all world regions. The group’s consolidated revenue amounted to €4.1 billion in the first quarter of 2025, up 9% at current exchange rates and 7% at constant exchange rates.

After 25 years at Richemont and 7 years at the helm of the Panerai brand, Jean-Marc Pontroué announced his departure on Monday, 17 March, on his LinkedIn profile.

Swiss swimmer Noè Ponti (23), a triple world champion and holder of two world records set in Budapest last December, is intensely preparing for the World Championships in Singapore this July. The Omega ambassador reflects on his recent athletic journey, which has profoundly transformed him.

The Bulgari brand has chosen to join forces with a young group of talents based in Switzerland. Harpist, model, actress, skier, prima ballerina, and even Michelin-starred chef: these artists and creators will be called upon to participate in and promote Bulgari events in Switzerland.