Hublot news and archive

LVMH announces senior executive changes at Hublot and Tag Heuer

LVMH watches division has appointed three senior executives effective September 1, 2024 at Hublot and Tag Heuer are part of an elevating and upgrading strategy to support the segment’s growth. The company said in a statement that Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot since 2012, is now appointed as honorary president of the brand since he wishes to...

Fashion

Samuel Ross unveils his first watch for Hublot

British fashion designer Samuel Ross, who has been a Hublot ambassador since 2020, after winning the first Hublot Design Prize in 2019, has unveiled his first wristwatch collaboration with the brand by reimaging its iconic Big Bang timepiece for its 40th anniversary. The limited-edition Big Bang Tourbillon Samuel Ross watch utilises Ross’...

Business

LVMH luxury watch brand Hublot to raise prices

Swiss watchmaker Hublot confirmed it will raise its prices as the luxury brand feels the pinch from increased supply chain costs. Hublot Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Guadalupe said in an interview with Bloomberg that rising raw material costs for gold and diamonds will lead to price increases of 3 percent to 4 percent in April or May. The...

Business

Hublot and Bulgari watch sales exceed pre-COVID-19 figures

Hublot and Bulgari have risen to the top of LVMH’s portfolio of luxury watch brands as their sales have exceeded pre-COVID-19 2019 levels. Both brands’ growth is expected to continue through 2022. The news was reported by Reuters. This rebound comes after Swiss luxury watch sales declined in 2020 as stores were shuttered during the pandemic and...

Fashion

Hublot unveils new timepiece in collaboration with Takashi Murakami

Premium watchmaker Hublot has revealed its second timepiece in collaboration with popular artist Takashi Murakami, entitled the Classic Fusion Takashi Murakami Sapphire Rainbow. The new design draws inspiration from Murakami’s famous smiling flower artwork, reusing characteristic features of the label’s Classic Fusion model. The artwork can be...

People

Novak Djokovic joins Hublot as new ambassador

Premium watchmaking company Hublot has announced it is welcoming tennis player Novak Djokovic to its family as the brand’s new ambassador. The company stated the tennis player shares a number of similarities with it, including his ‘relentless pursuit of excellence and performance’. Djokovic joins other legendary sportsmen such as Usain Bolt and...

Fashion Featured

Samuel Ross collaborates with Hublot

Luxury Swiss watchmaker, Hublot has announced a new collaboration with A-Cold-Wall designer and founder Samuel Ross, following him being named the Hublot Design Prize winner in 2019. The British designer’s new collaborative role will see Ross being an ambassador for the brand working on an ongoing basis, with projects expected to include new...

Retail

Hublot unveils new digital boutique

The power of luxury brands nowadays lies in their digital presence. Hublot, of course, has taken notice to this and has reimagined their digital stores to better align with their in-store level of customer service. From a technological solution developed by the brand, Hublot's sales advisors can, in real-time, via an interactive terminal, offer...

Retail

Hublot signs up Rohit Sharma as ambassador

Swiss luxury watchmaker Hublot has a new brand ambassador. Star Indian opener Rohit Sharma is the new brand amabassador of Hublot. He is the second cricketer to be associated with the brand after Australian captain Michael Clarke. The company’s signature ‘Classic Fusion Aerofusion Chronograph’ edition will be promoted by Sharma in the days to...

Apparel

Hublot cashes in on ICC World Cup

The ongoing 10th ICC World Cup being held in India, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh is perhaps the number one sporting event in the subcontinent this year, and Swiss watchmaker Hublot has wasted no time in riding on its crest. They have chosen Indian cricketer Harbhajan Singh to be their brand ambassador. Ashok Goel of Hublot India says that this was...