FOR THE AGES
A return to meaning has been a side effect of a world disrupted – what to grasp onto when all recognisable touchpoints disappeared? The reliable tried-and-tested and the hunt for deeper purpose had characterised both this period and the fashion realm, which has instigated an overhaul of our shopping habits. “We live in a world of uncertainty and we want to start and create our own traditions,” says Nicolas Luchsinger, president of Van Cleef & Arpels Asia Pacific, who believes in the power of jewellery to last several generations. Heritage jewellery is a category that, along with high-end watches and luxury, has performed relatively well compared to other fashion sectors, against
