INSIGHT-RADAR: Peter Marino, Charlie Paris, and Lorige

Luxury brands shape their presence through architecture, retail partners, and regional networks. This issue of RADAR takes a look at Peter Marino’s CFDA award, Charlie Paris’s plans for Germany, and Lorige’s expansion in the U.S.

Peter Marino: CFDA Award for a Designer in the World of Luxury

The Council of Fashion Designers of America has honored Peter Marino as its 2026 Fashion Icon. For the watch and jewelry industry, the connection lies in his architecture: For decades, Marino has been designing the spaces where luxury brands convey their identity. His clients include, in particular, Bulgari and Tiffany & Co., as well as Chanel, Dior, and Louis Vuitton.

His projects for Tiffany in New York and Milan exemplify an approach that brings together retail, art, and the brand experience. The choice of materials, lighting, and spatial layout shape the visitor’s experience just as much as the jewelry on display. The CFDA award thus also recognizes a figure whose work has played a significant role in shaping the international luxury retail industry. See the CFDA press release.

Charlie Paris: Focus on Technical Development and Germany

In an interview with Francéclat, co-founder Ambroise Parlos describes how Charlie Paris continues to refine its collections from both a technical and design perspective. One example is the colored sapphire dials: After about two and a half years of development, this transparent design is already being used in the sporty Concordia model and will also be introduced in the more classic Alliance model in 2026.

In addition, the brand works with a variety of finishes and engages in creative collaborations. For example, the GRX EVO project, unveiled in June, features a Cerakote coating. Parlos is linking this product development to the expansion of its retail network: In addition to additional retail locations in France, new partners are set to be added in the U.S., Spain, and specifically in Germany as well.

This is the specific strategy for the German-speaking market: Charlie Paris aims to supplement its presence—which has thus far been heavily focused on direct sales—with additional retail partners. The interview does not yet mention any names or opening dates for Germany.

Lorige: Four Business Partners and an Appearance in Miami

With the support of FundTime LLC, Lorige has added four new U.S. retail partners in 2026: Manfredi Jewels in Connecticut, Kwiat in New York, The Timepiece Collection in New Jersey, and Provident Jewelry in Florida. FundTime is supporting the brand in the areas of investment, sales, and operational development.

From November 6 to 8, Lorige will be exhibiting at the first edition of Time to Drive Miami at Mana Wynwood. The event connects the watches to their technical origins: for the cases and dials, the brand uses carbon/carbon components sourced from actual racing brakes. The focus is thus on a material whose previous use is part of the history of each individual timepiece.

Among the newer models is the BL-Evolution “Competition,” a limited-edition model produced in a run of 50 units, featuring materials from the No. 43 and No. 343 Inter-Europol LMP2 race cars. For the U.S. audience, Lorige is showcasing its collections alongside a historic Porsche. The first ten buyers at the event will also receive a VIP invitation to the 24 Hours of Daytona in January 2027.

The report focuses primarily on expansion in North America. For the European market, it illustrates how specialized brands integrate their technical narrative with retail partners and a clearly defined group of collectors.