Kering Reportedly Looking to Buy Richard Mille

Luxury conglomerate Kering is reportedly in talks with independent watchmaker Richard Mille to acquire his manufacture...

By Adrienne Faurote

Harry Winston Reportedly Looking To Sell His Business

The watch industry is buzzing as reports surface that famed retailer Harry Winston is in talks with  luxury groups to sell the watch and jewelry portion of his eponymous line. Reuters has reported that the move is likely a restructuring, to allow Winston to focus more time on his company’s mining ventures. Last month the […]

Richemont CEO tells Europe to Shape Up

Europe is at risk of becoming nothing more than a tourist attraction for wealthy Chinese if it does not reform, head of luxury goods group Richemont Johann Rupert said. Rupert, the South African chairman and chief executive of Richemont told a results conference call on Wednesday that a few years ago he had said, “If […]

Haute Time Sits Down With Sowind Group CEO, Michele Sofisti At Basel World For An Exclusive Interview

At Basel World, I got the opportunity to sit with Michele Sofisti, CEO of Sowind Group. As Haute Time readers know, PPR recently purchased a controlling stake of Sowind Group and Michele is now in charge of running the brands Girard-Perregaux, JeanRichard, and Gucci Timepieces. Haute Time wanted to take the opportunity to sit down […]