Luxury jewellery shines amid market woes
Jewellery performed
strongly for LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE and Kering in the first half
of the year, demonstrating robust appetite for luxury goods in a challenging
market.
LVMH’s jewellery
revenues rose 9 per cent in the first six months of 2026 while second-quarter
figures were up 11 per cent, largely driven by Tiffany & Co and Bulgari.
Tiffany & Co
recorded steady growth from the continued success of its iconic lines, Knot and
HardWear in particular, revealed the group. These were supported by ongoing
retail network renovations, a strong response to the Blue Book 2026 Hidden
Garden high jewellery collection and Natalie Portman becoming the maison’s new
brand ambassador.
Meanwhile, Bulgari saw
sturdy growth in revenues, buoyed by record sales of the Eclettica high
jewellery collection alongside the launch of Bulgari Vimini, and Dua Lipa and
Jake Gyllenhaal being named as new brand ambassadors.
Group revenues reached
€38.6 billion (around US$44 billion) in the first half of 2026, down 3 per cent
on a reported basis but up 2 per cent in organic growth. Business picked up in
the second quarter, with organic revenue growth of 3 per cent. The US and Asian
markets were the primary growth drivers.
“LVMH maintained its
innovative momentum and remained very solid in a geopolitical and economic
environment that remained disrupted, amplified by the conflict in the Middle
East,” the company said.
Kering’s jewellery arm
also reported strong revenues – up 14 per cent in the first half and 15 per
cent in the second quarter of 2026. Kering owns luxury brands Boucheron,
Pomellato, DoDo and Qeelin.
“Performance remained
broad based, with continued strong momentum in Japan, Asia Pacific and North
America,” the group noted.
Record sales were
achieved at Boucheron, thanks to the successful launch of the new Quatre XS
variation of the house’s beloved Quatre Collection. Pomellato also maintained
strong momentum, driven by continued strength in Japan and North America and
sustained demand for luxury collections.
Kering's overall
revenues in the first half were up 1 per cent to €7.22 billion (US$8.23
billion) and 2 per cent to €3.65 billion (approximately US$4.16 billion) in the
second quarter.
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