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Swarovski came into 2025 sparkling. Its jewellery business grew 9 percent year on year in 2024, with particularly strong results coming from the US and lab-grown diamonds, which more than doubled in sales.
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The 10th annual State of Fashion report by McKinsey & Company and BoF Insights, The Business of Fashion’s data and advisory team, reveals how changes in trade, technology and consumer behaviour will challenge businesses in 2026. Download the full report to understand the 10 themes that will shape the industry and opportunities for growth in the year ahead.
With a growing base of customers desiring lasting value and willing to treat themselves, jewellery is set to see its bright moment continue, says the BoF-McKinsey State of Fashion 2026.
Simone Stern Carbone is Luxury Correspondent at the Business of Fashion. She is based in Zurich and Paris and covers fashion and beauty, with a focus on the dynamic luxury sector.
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Fashion’s enfant terrible is trading exclusivity for the mass market. Is it the ultimate fashion coup, or the final surrender of prestige?
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