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August 2026 — Week 4

Week 4 (Aug 22 – Aug 28) (2026/08/22 to 2026/08/28)

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Fashion & Luxury

2026-08-28T09:30:00.000Z

Swiss Watch Exports Surge as Independent Ateliers Report Unprecedented Collector Waitlists

Geneva's luxury watchmakers are enjoying a rare moment of synchronised strength, with Swiss exports rising sharply even as the most sought-after independent ateliers face waitlists stretching into years. Collectors, dealers and industry executives say the market is being reshaped by scarcity, craftsmanship and a renewed appetite for objects with visible authorship.

RDU Global Correspondent

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Fashion & Luxury

2026-08-24T09:30:00.000Z

EU Finalises Textile Waste Rules, Ending the Destruction of Unsold Luxury Stock

The European Union has approved sweeping textile waste legislation that will ban the destruction of unsold luxury designer stock, placing fashion's most guarded excess under new scrutiny. From Paris, the decision is expected to reshape how maisons handle inventory, end-of-season collections and the quiet economics of scarcity.

RDU Global Correspondent

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