INSIGHT-RADAR: Industry News
Kering Jewelry, Breitling, Gerald Charles, Hublot, and Arnold & Son.
The latest INSIGHT-RADAR brings together five stories from the worlds of watches, jewelry, sports, and art: Kering Jewelry is restructuring the leadership at Pomellato and DoDo; Breitling is continuing its partnership with the NFL; Gerald Charles is supporting Gemma Triay’s historic padel victory; Hublot is launching a partnership with Jeff Koons; and Arnold & Son has found its first German retailer.
Kering Jewelry: New CEOs for Pomellato and DoDo
Kering Jewelry is filling two key leadership positions. Charlotte Fournet will take over as head of Pomellato on September 15, 2026, and Krizia Cucurachi will become CEO of DoDo on the same date. Both will be based in Milan and will report to Jean-Marc Duplaix, Kering’s Chief Operating Officer and CEO of the jewelry division, which was established in March.
Fournet is tasked with strengthening Pomellato’s position in the contemporary fine jewelry sector, improving boutique productivity, and expanding distribution in a controlled manner. She has worked for the group’s brands since 2014 and most recently served as Collection Merchandising Director at Bottega Veneta. Cucurachi joined DoDo in 2024 as Global Product and Brand Director. Her mandate includes further refining the brand, strengthening its position in the Italian market, and expanding into select international markets.
These personnel decisions show that Kering is now shaping its new jewelry organization at the brand level. The division includes Boucheron, Pomellato, DoDo, and Qeelin, as well as the manufacturing capabilities of the Raselli Franco Group. We have already provided context and an overview of the structure in our article on the founding of Kering Jewelry.
Breitling Continues Its NFL Team Editions
Breitling is continuing its partnership with the National Football League and, at the start of the 2026 season, is once again spotlighting the NFL Team Editions. These models incorporate the colors and logos of individual teams into Breitling watches, specifically targeting fans who want to show their team loyalty through a lasting product.
The initiative connects a global watch brand with the highly ritualized fan culture of U.S. sports. Breitling promotes the collection not through a single campaign model, but by offering fans the opportunity to choose their own team’s edition. This transforms the partnership into a broad collection differentiated by team.
Gerald Charles: Gemma Triay Sets a Historic Padel Record
On September 6, 2026, Gemma Triay and Delfina Brea won the Premier Padel Madrid P1. In the final, after losing the first set, the duo defeated Paula Josemaría and Bea González 6-7, 6-3, 6-3. For Triay and Brea, it was their sixth title of the season.
With this victory, Triay also reached 58 tournament wins, tying Alejandra Salazar’s previous record in women’s padel. The brand ambassador wore a pink Mini Maestro by Gerald Charles on the court. For the Maison, this partnership is linked not only to athletic visibility but also to a specific historic moment in the still-young international professional sport.
Hublot and Jeff Koons Launch a Collaboration
Hublot has appointed American artist Jeff Koons as a brand ambassador. The collaboration, announced on September 9, 2026, brings together two figures who have made the use of materials, reflective surfaces, and technically sophisticated craftsmanship a central part of their respective work.
With works such as “Balloon Dog,” “Rabbit,” and “Puppy,” Koons is one of the best-known figures in contemporary art. Hublot has been collaborating regularly with artists and designers since 2011. A joint watch has not yet been unveiled. The announcement marks the beginning of the partnership and leaves open what specific form it will take in the future.
Arnold & Son: Seilnacht Becomes First Authorized Dealer in Germany
Arnold & Son is expanding its presence in the German market. Seilnacht, a jewelry store in Freiburg, is the first—and, according to the brand, currently the only—authorized Arnold & Son retailer in Germany. The long-established specialty store has been carrying watches from the Swiss manufacturer since July 2026.
Founded in 1900 and now run by the fifth generation of the family, the company has its own watchmaking workshop and goldsmith’s studio. Among other models, the Longitude Titanium 5°W Edition is on display in Freiburg. For the independent watchmaker from La Chaux-de-Fonds, this partnership establishes its first permanent location in Germany for consultation and sales.
Arnold & Son traces its history back to the English watchmaker John Arnold and today manufactures its own mechanical calibers. Our article on moon phases and independent watchmaking provides an overview of other models.
