Leo Moretti

Columnist, The Ledger

As a columnist for La Mia Musa, Leo Moretti authors "The Ledger" and covers "The Vault" with a focus on luxury market analysis and brand strategy. He demystifies the complex financial dynamics of the luxury industry, offering readers unvarnished insights into the valuations of fine jewelry and horology. By examining the intersection of business and high fashion, Leo provides valuable perspectives on the market forces shaping top luxury brands. His analytical approach helps readers understand the investment value of high-end collectibles and watch markets.

Expertise

Luxury Market AnalysisHorologyFine JewelryBrand StrategyInvestment-grade collectibles

Coverage Areas

The Ledger
The Vault

Latest Articles

A close-up of a skilled artisan's hands meticulously crafting a luxury Hermès handbag in a dimly lit, exclusive atelier, emphasizing the time and detail involved.
The Ledger

Exclusivity boosts luxury brand appeal: Experts weigh in.

At Hermès, a single artisan spends 24 hours or more meticulously crafting a single bag, ensuring scarcity and fueling insatiable demand.

Aug 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Skilled artisan's hands carefully repairing a luxury leather handbag, showcasing detailed stitching and rich leather texture in a well-lit workshop.
The Ledger

Luxury Leather Repair Demand Soars as Brands Struggle to Keep Pace

A luxury handbag purchased today, if properly maintained, could easily outlast its owner's car, yet finding a qualified artisan to fix a simple strap often takes months.

Aug 12, 2026 · 4 min read

An elegant interior display at Saks Fifth Avenue showcasing sparkling Repossi rings, necklaces, and luxury timepieces alongside designer fashion.
The Vault

Saks Fifth Avenue showcases Repossi jewelry and luxury watches

In 2025, LVMH's 'watches and jewelry' division surged with 8% growth in earnings, becoming the group's fastest-growing segment, Glossy reports.

Aug 2, 2026 · 2 min read

Intricate watch movement with numerous gears and complications, showcasing the pinnacle of mechanical watchmaking artistry and precision.
The Vault

Key Intricate Watch Complications Collectors Need to Know

The Audemars Piguet Code 11:59 Universelle packs nearly two dozen distinct complications into a 42mm case.

Jul 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Close-up of a Loro Piana Open Walks Chukka boot with a prominent white sole, symbolizing the shift towards protecting subtle design elements in luxury.
The Ledger

The Quiet Luxury Shift: What It Means for Brand Strategy

A Turin court ruled in December 2023 to protect the white sole on Loro Piana’s Open Walks Chukka boots, a decision that elevates a seemingly generic design element to a legally defensible brand asset,

Jul 1, 2026 · 5 min read

The former Saks Global building, now rebranded as Exemplar Luxury Group, symbolizing a new era of luxury retail after emerging from bankruptcy.
The Accessory

Saks Global rebrands as Exemplar Luxury Group post-bankruptcy

Saks Global, once burdened by billions, has slashed its debt by nearly 75% to roughly $1.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

Models presenting the LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Spring 2027 collection on the runway during Paris Men's Fashion Week.
The Profile

LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi Unveils Striking Spring 2027 Collection in Paris

In June 2026, LGN Louis Gabriel Nouchi unveiled its Spring 2027 ready-to-wear collection during Paris Men's Fashion Week, marking a significant global appearance.

Jun 27, 2026 · 2 min read

A single, luxurious white t-shirt displayed on a pedestal in a minimalist boutique, symbolizing premium apparel.
The Ledger

NYC brand turns white tee into gold with luxury expansion

A simple white t-shirt from Sold Out NYC costs $90, yet the brand's sales are up 80 percent year-to-date in 2026.

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Exterior view of the new Chanel stand-alone fashion boutique in Palo Alto, California, showcasing its elegant storefront and entrance.
The Vault

Chanel Opens Stand-Alone Boutique in Palo Alto

On Friday, Chanel will unveil its 25th stand-alone U.

Jun 26, 2026 · 3 min read

Stray Kids members performing energetically in a scene inspired by their 'Run It' music video, symbolizing their global chart success.
The Profile

Stray Kids Drop 'Run It' Single and Video in Exclusive Interview

Within hours of its release, Stray Kids' prerelease single 'Run It' rocketed to the top of the iTunes charts in 41 countries, cementing an unprecedented global reception for the K-pop powerhouse.

Jun 25, 2026 · 2 min read

Master artisan carefully applying vibrant enamel to a luxury watch dial in a dimly lit, tool-filled workshop with glowing kilns.
The Vault

How Enameling Techniques Work in High Jewelry and Watches

Crafting an immaculate enamel dial requires firing powdered glass at temperatures between 1400 and 1,650 degrees Fahrenheit, a process so delicate that a single misstep can destroy weeks of work.

Jun 23, 2026 · 5 min read

Pomellato 'Stile Libero' choker featuring 21 pear-shaped Paraíba tourmalines, showcasing creative freedom in high jewelry design.
The Vault

Pomellato's 2026 high jewelry collection celebrates creative freedom

A single choker in Pomellato's new 'Stile Libero' collection features 21 pear-shaped Paraíba tourmalines totaling 20.

Jun 23, 2026 · 2 min read

Models present Spring/Summer 2027 fashion at Pitti Uomo 110, highlighting a trend towards practical authenticity and worn-in aesthetics.
The Ledger

Pitti Uomo 2026 Showcases Spring 2027's Must-Have Fashion

In a sweltering Florence, Pitti Uomo 110 showcased Spring/Summer 2027 collections that paradoxically blended breezy fabrics with 'worn-in' aesthetics, signaling a market shift towards practical authen

Jun 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Slam Jam's logo integrated into a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing its influence on major brands like Nike and Vans for 2026.
The Ledger

Slam Jam Luca Benini Elevates Brand with Cultural Strategy for 2026

Slam Jam's brand elevation consulting division, which helps giants like Nike and Vans infuse cultural meaning into their products, now accounts for 60 percent of the company's total sales, according t

Jun 20, 2026 · 2 min read

Close-up of an intricate mechanical watch movement with gears and springs, set in a luxurious watchmaker's workshop.
The Vault

Enduring Watch Complications That Define Haute Horology

A single Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime, featuring 20 complications including a grande sonnerie and perpetual calendar, can command upwards of $31 million at auction, a price tag that dwarfs many lu

Jun 17, 2026 · 4 min read

Taylor Swift looking stunning in a bordeaux velvet tank dress paired with antique and designer jewelry on a date night.
The Vault

Taylor Swift stuns in Bordeaux Velvet for date night

On a recent date night, Taylor Swift stepped out in a bordeaux velvet Polo Ralph Lauren tank dress.

Jun 14, 2026 · 2 min read

Interior of a luxurious Berluti boutique in Milan, featuring elegant displays of high-end leather goods and a minimalist, modern design.
The Ledger

Berluti's Mansvelt Drives Global Growth with Focused Luxury Strategy

Berluti's new Milan boutique, positioned as Europe's "latest" retail concept, actually rolls out a design operational in Tokyo for five years, WWD reports.

Jun 11, 2026 · 2 min read

Capsum and KKT Labs representatives collaborating in a high-tech lab, symbolizing the acquisition and future product development.
The Runway

Capsum acquires KKT Labs to boost U.S. product development

Krupa Koestline, founder of the recently acquired KKT Labs, has immediately been named CEO of Capsum USA.

Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Tiffany Hsu elegantly balances the demands of fashion week with her role as a mother, showcasing her strength and personal style.
The Profile

Tiffany Hsu finds strength in balancing career, motherhood, and style

Despite the immense pressure to appear 'effortless' as a 'fashion mom' during grueling fashion weeks, Tiffany Hsu describes feeling 'stronger and empowered' by the very act of surviving the balancing

Jun 9, 2026 · 2 min read

Modern tannery with advanced neutralizing agents, showcasing efficiency and a push towards greener, sustainable leather production methods.
The Ledger

Leather Neutralizing Agents Market Surges Amidst Green Production Push

A tannery in Italy recently reported a 20% reduction in processing time for its neutralizing bath by switching to a new generation of polymeric neutralizing agents, highlighting a quiet revolution in

Jun 8, 2026 · 4 min read