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Lily Templeton

Watches, Jewelry and Fashion Editor

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Lily Templeton is part of the Paris bureau of WWD, where she covers everything from runway collections and financial reports to restaurants and high jewelry creations. Prior to WWD, after a first career in engineering, information systems and consulting, writing gave her a unique opportunity to travel the world. She began her career in the industry as a fashion critic at Nowfashion and has since contributed to a wide range of publications, including fashion glossies, digital pioneers and newspapers of record such as L’Officiel, Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post and Le Temps in Switzerland.

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In September, new culinary concepts that include a private caviar bar, an Indian gastropub and a Belle Epoque…

EXCLUSIVE: Hublot Pumps Up Its Artistic Collaborations With Jeff Koons

The first designs imagined by the Swiss watchmaker and American artist will debut in mid-September in New…

Ahlem Brings Bronze Back to Eyewear as It Steps Up Global Retail Push

The Paris-founded label is reviving a century-old bronze technique for sculptural, nickel-free frames while…

Silmo Wants to Be Eyewear’s Launchpad, Not Just Its Showcase

With 980 exhibitors and an expected 34,000 visitors, executives want the fair to be a toolbox for the…

What to Watch: Could Recovery Be in Sight for Swiss Watches?

Exports returned to positive territory, but global uncertainties and risks in the top end of the market…

What to Watch: The Shift From Hype to Healthy for Pre-owned Watches

Secondary prices are up, trading is brisk while female collectors and U.S. buyers reshape the market.

Brigitte Bardot Estate Sale Highlights Sentimental and Eclectic Side of French Actress

A selection of 285 items from her homes in Paris and Saint-Tropez will go under the hammer on Sept. 21, with…

How a French Indie Watch Brand Is Tapping the Middle Market Opportunity

Version Watches is introducing a Concorde-inspired second collection as it makes strides in the U.S. market.

EXCLUSIVE: Messika Taps Swatch Group Executive as President for the Americas

Arnaud Michon most recently led the Swiss watchmaking group's U.S. activities and previously spent almost a…

Moynat Plants a ‘Folding Paper Garden’ Pop-up at SKP Beijing With Artist Jojo

The French trunkmaker developed an exclusive dark gray version of its monogrammed M collection canvas for the…

EXCLUSIVE: Alex Consani Fronts Pandora’s Zodiac-centric ‘Talisman’ Chapter

The campaign launching Thursday introduces astrological medallions and new articulated rings.

Pandora Shares Rise as Less Discount, More Design and Gen-Z Underpin Growth

CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier said growth came "where we have distinctive product newness with high-impact…

Pandora Raises 2026 Guidance as New Offerings Fuel Second-quarter Revenue Growth

CEO Berta de Pablos-Barbier said the company was moving in the right direction, with the quarter's 3 percent…

Rie Harui’s Next Jewelry Project Is Part Retail Pop-up, Part Globe-trotting Art Showcase

With curatorial project Yamiichi, the Tokyo-based jewelry designer wants to create a space where jewelry, art…

Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Buys LVMH’s Stake in SirDavis Whiskey Brand

The premium liquor named after her great-grandfather was developed as a joint venture with Moët Hennessy and…