Montblanc news and archive

Montblanc names new creative director

Montblanc has named a new creative director. Marco Tomasetta, an experienced leather goods designers, has been tapped to lead the accessories house. The news was reported by WWD. Tomasetta will start in his new role on March 1 and will be overseeing both writing instruments and leather goods at the accessories house. Nicolas Baretzki, CEO of...

Feb 19, 2021

Retail

Montblanc partners with YNAP for mobile store

Montblanc has partnered with YNAP (Yoox Net-a-Porter) for the launch of a mobile store. YNAP will be powering the mobile commerce for the next phase of Montblanc's e-commerce business. The aim of the new platform is for Montblanc's customers to be able to connect their physical shopping experience with the new online store with improved customer...

Aug 7, 2020

Business

Yoox Net-a-Porter to enhance Montblanc’s online shopping

Montblanc has announced that Yoox Net-a-Porter will operate its e-commerce platform starting from this month as it looks to take its digital capability to the “next level”. The move for Montblanc to choose Yoox Net-a-Porter to enhance its online shopping experience further strengthens ties with Compagnie Financière Richemont SA, the parent...

Aug 6, 2020

Management

Covid-19 impact reduces Richemont's Q1 sales by 47 percent

During the first quarter under review, the Richemont Group’s trading and operations were strongly impacted by Covid-19 resulting in sales decline of 47 percent at constant and actual basis to 1,193 million euros (1,360 million dollars). The company said in a statement that sales contracted significantly across all regions, channels and business...

Jul 16, 2020

Fashion

Montblanc and Bape team up for leather goods collection

Japanese streetwear brand A Bathing Ape, best known as Bape, has joined forces with Montblanc to release a limited-edition collection of leather accessories featuring Bape’s exclusive camouflage print and Montblanc’s logo. The pieces include a document case, a portfolio, a pen pouch and a matching wallet. Prices range from 235 US dollars for the...

Jul 1, 2019

Business

Montblanc ditches Marcolin in favor of Kering Eyewear in licensing deal

Montblanc (Richemont) has entered a licensing agreement with Kering Eyewear, allowing it to develop, manufacture and distribute glasses and sunglasses carrying the Montblanc brand. “Montblanc is excited to enter a new relationship with Kering Eyewear, a partner known globally for manufacturing some of the finest luxury eyewear”, said Montblanc’s...

Jul 25, 2018

Management

Wearables market to generate 30.5 billion dollars in revenue in 2017

The wearable devices market is set to generate a revenue of 30.5 billion dollars in 2017. Smartwatches remain at the helm of profits, with total revenue to come in at 17.4 billion dollars by 2021. "Smartwatches are on pace to achieve the greatest revenue potential among all wearables through 2021, reaching 17.4 billion dollars," said Angela...

Aug 27, 2017

Fashion

Richemont launching smart straps

Richemont certainly knows that their luxury watches will have some tough competition now thanks to the Apple smartwatch. Of course, they couldn't just stand by and let themselves fall from grace. The luxury goods maker is launching their own line of high-tech watch straps to compete with Apple's smartwatch. IWC Schauffhausen has plans to embed a...

May 6, 2015

Fashion

Montblanc enters wearable tech market

Luxury brand Montblanc is entering the wearable technology market with the introduction of a smartwatch strap for its for analogue watches. Rather than putting the wearable technology directly into one of its luxury timepieces, Montblanc has decided to enter the market with a functional e-strap, to provide smartwatch features without “...

Jan 5, 2015