A Collector’s Edit of Covetable Luxury Gifts
The common thread? Uncompromising craftsmanship and enduring style.
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The End of Commodity Piercing and the Rise of the Experience Economy
Studs co-founder and CEO Anna Harman has spent the past decade building and scaling consumer businesses at the intersection of operations, technology and omnichannel retail. In this Expert Insights Q&A, Harman examines what Claire’s bankruptcy reveals about the state of the commercial jewelry industry, and why piercing is no longer a commoditized service, but an experience-driven category shaped by trust, education and self-expression. Harman explains how Studs is redefining piercing for Gen Z and millennials, and why the brands that win next will be the ones that invest in expertise, consistency and meaningful consumer connection.
The $10 Million Hermès Problem: Estate Planning When Luxury Collectibles Outpace the Art Market
From a $10 million Birkin to a $2.9 million Macallan, luxury collectibles are transforming not only the alternative asset market but also estate and tax planning.
