Women's watch trends 2017

Solid Showing from Affordable Luxury Watch Brands

Savvy watch enthusiasts increasingly demand more value from their luxury watches, and the market is responding. Not only are some of the big brands lowering entry price points, but the more affordable luxury watch brands are upping their game too. 2017’s Baselworld had some great hits from more accessible brands.

Andrew Weitz, a talent agent turned executive-style consultant, weighs in on the latest fad: smaller watches for men and bigger ones for women.

This story first appeared in the May issue of The Hollywood Reporter magazine. To receive the magazine, click here to subscribe.

Social Media Trends to Watch in 2017

With 20officially coming to a close, it’s time to reflect on the most promising social media marketing trends that will undoubtedly shape the conversation in 2017. This past year was one of hyped Video Marketing, live consumer support, and Live Video incorporation into just about every social media platform. These fairly new trends aren’t going anywhere anytime soon, and are poised to shake up social media marketing, interaction, and engagement worldwide.

1. Pendant Necklaces to Layer

Shop: 1. Ginette NY, $430; saksfifthavenue.com 2. Pascale Monvoisin, $314; pascalemonvoisin.com 3. Deszo, $748; twistonline.com 4. Hirotaka, $880; barneys.com 5. CVC Stones, $400; barneys.com

Latin America and Caribbean

Latin America faces old dilemmas and stark new challenges at a time when protracted economic slowdown, imperilling the status of newly established middle classes, has fostered public discontent and intensified political polarisation.