Fashion News The billionaire, the gardener and Hermès’ family fortuneBattle lines are hardening in Switzerland’s Valais canton between an ageing billionaire heir to Europe’s biggest family fortune and his own charitable foundation
Luxury news Hermès sales rise as shoppers splurge on BirkinsHermès sales jumped as wealthy shoppers in the US and Europe splurged on the French company’s pricey Birkin and Kelly bags.
Companies European luxury stocks lose $30 billion in one day of tradingShares in Hermes International slumped as much as 5.5 per cent, while LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton dropped around 4 per cent
Fine Arts: Precious gems aplenty at Adam’sAn 18ct gold, diamond and mother of pearl wristwatch by Chopard is first among equals at the December 7 sale