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September 30, 2026 · Eva Winterer

Global Fibre Production Hits a Record 139 Million Tonnes, and the Growth Is Fossil

Textile Exchange’s Materials Market Report 2026 shows polyester rising to 82.5 million tonnes while wool slips to 0.7 percent of the world’s fibre. Recycled polyester barely moved. Share ↗ WhatsApp LinkedIn Email Copy link Global …

The dials of Rolex's Four Seasons Daytonas, from Spring to Winter. The four watches raised £37.3 million for charity at Phillips in London on 28 September 2026, about ten times the price Rolex first set for them. Courtesy of Rolex

September 29, 2026 · Eva Winterer

The Four Seasons and the Crown: Rolex Takes Its Daytonas to Auction

Rolex’s Four Seasons auction at Phillips in London raised £37.3 million on 28 September 2026 for four unique gem-set Cosmograph Daytonas, with every franc going to charity. The sale extends Rolex’s control over the life …

Switzerland exported 2.4 billion francs of watches in June 2026, shipping fewer pieces at higher values. | Photo: magnific.com

August 13, 2026 · Eva Winterer

2.4 Billion Swiss Francs and a Narrower Truth: The Swiss Watch Rebound

Swiss watch exports jumped 11.2 percent in June and erased the spring’s losses. Beneath the headline, the recovery stands on two markets and rising metal prices, while a French warehouse supplies the spectacle. Swiss watch …

Luxury supply chain ESG now has a shared reference point. Two fashion chambers, 46 requirements, and one expectation: that what a garment carries can be shown. | Illustration, AI-generated magnific.com

July 24, 2026 · Eva Winterer

Luxury Supply Chain ESG: Franco-Italian Framework Sets 46 Shared Requirements

Luxury supply chain ESG now has a shared reference point. The French and Italian fashion chambers have agreed one set of requirements for their suppliers. Each house remains responsible for its own due diligence, and …

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