French Retailers Face Troubled Christmas Trading
France's luxury retailers are preparing for a difficult Christmas shopping season as weeks of protests and violent disturbances disrupt major retail districts and weaken already fragile consumer confidence. According to the French Chamber of Commerce, approximately 2,400 shops have suffered damage during demonstrations over living costs and...
Sotheby's Opens New Dubai Collectors' Gallery
Sotheby's has opened a new gallery in Dubai's International Financial Centre, bringing rare watches, fine jewellery, designer handbags and...
Berluti Reimagines Luxury Hospitality in Tokyo
French luxury house Berluti has opened an invitation-only space above its Tokyo flagship, experimenting with a more personal approach to customer...
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Beyond Abstinence: ZENO and the Pleasure of the Alcohol-Free Glass
There are moments when the ritual of wine matters as much as the wine itself: the pause before a first sip, the shape of a glass in the hand, the way a meal opens differently when something...
Pol Ltd and the Freedom to Touch an Idea Sooner
Pol Ltd and the Freedom to Touch an Idea Sooner
In luxury and premium design, a surface is never only a surface. It is the first impression under the hand, the difference between ordinary finish...
The Martin Moore Story: Where Kitchen Craft Finds a Wider Expression
The Martin Moore Story: Where Kitchen Craft Finds a Wider Expression
In 1975, Martin and Barbara Moore were renovating their Victorian home when they encountered a problem that was at once ordinary and oddly difficult...
The British Skincare Brand Built on Science and Gold
The British Skincare Brand Built on Science and Gold
Before SCR Gold became one of Cetuem Cosmetics’ signature ranges, it began with a more private observation. After a period of intense stress,...
MWA Projects and the Discipline Behind Premium Commercial Space
MWA Projects and the Discipline Behind Premium Commercial Space
The pressure on commercial interiors has become harder to separate from the pressure on the organisations that occupy them. Offices are expected to...
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Aston Martin Reveals Open-Top Valhalla Hypercar
Aston Martin has unveiled an open-top version of its Valhalla hybrid supercar, promising the same 217mph maximum speed as the coupé while offering...
Bucherer Expands Its Rolex Retail Control
Rolex-owned jewellery retailer Bucherer is taking control of another branded boutique in the United States, extending its influence over watch...
Celine Finds Fresh Momentum Under Rider
Celine is seeing renewed demand for accessories under creative director Michael Rider, offering a bright spot for the LVMH-owned fashion house as the...
Electric Range Rover Sport Faces Test
The fully electric Range Rover Sport is drawing attention for how closely it preserves the road manners and off-road character of its petrol-powered...
China Downturn Wipes €251bn From Luxury
Europe’s leading luxury houses have lost a combined €251 billion in market value this year, as weaker spending in China undermines hopes of a sector...
French Riots Strike Luxury Retail
At Louis Vuitton’s Place Vendôme boutique, reinforced windows held against an attempted break-in. Elsewhere, the protection failed. Stores belonging...
Luxury Houses Join Art Basel Paris
Under the Grand Palais glass roof, the conversation at Art Basel Paris will move between paintings, couture and watchmaking. As the fair returns from...
Vintage Accessories Find Their Next Admirers
The horn handle of a Saint Laurent Mombasa, the familiar silhouette of a Fendi Spy: bags once synonymous with a particular fashion moment are finding...
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BMW Widens US Luxury Sales Advantage
BMW has extended its lead in the American luxury car market, with stronger US sales offsetting some of the pressure from falling global deliveries....
Gucci Lawsuit Tests Luxury’s Authenticity Promise
The attraction of a discounted Gucci handbag rests on a simple understanding: the price may change, but the object’s authenticity does not. A lawsuit...
Porsche’s 911 Keeps Desire Alive
Porsche’s most familiar silhouette is proving one of its strongest draws in a difficult year. While worldwide deliveries fell, the 911 attracted more...
Maextro Brake Failures Test Luxury Credentials
A built-in coffee machine and a retractable cinema screen helped position the Maextro V800 as a luxurious way to travel. Now a component beneath the...
Saint Laurent After Vaccarello’s Final Bow
Beneath the Eiffel Tower, Anthony Vaccarello turned Saint Laurent’s runway into a stage for a particular kind of glamour: commanding shoulders,...
Chanel Extends Blazy Momentum In Paris
Chanel used its spring/summer 2027 show in Paris to extend the creative direction established by Matthieu Blazy, presenting a collection that...
LVMH Faces Difficult Luxury Market Rebuild
LVMH is facing one of the toughest resets in its recent history after losing more than $167 billion in market value this year, as weaker Chinese...
Luxury Runways Carry Heavier Commercial Expectations
Milan and Paris are opening their runways under unusual pressure. After two years of weaker demand, heavy price increases and uneven recovery, luxury...
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Donatella Versace Launches Venture With REVOLVE
Donatella Versace is moving into a new phase of her career with plans to build an original fashion venture alongside US retailer REVOLVE, marking one...
EU Ban Forces Luxury Inventory Rethink
A European Union ban on destroying unsold clothing and footwear is forcing luxury groups to rethink one of the industry’s most sensitive problems:...
Secret LVMH Pact Deepens Hermès Mystery
A previously undisclosed agreement involving LVMH has added another twist to a long-running dispute over billions of dollars in Hermès shares once...
McLaren Bets £500mn on Luxury Expansion
McLaren is investing £500mn in its British manufacturing and engineering operations as the supercar maker prepares to enter the performance SUV...
Gulf Luxury Faces A New Reality
The Gulf’s rise as luxury’s next great growth engine has encountered its first serious stress test. The disruption has been immediate: luxury sales...
Riviera Yachts Strengthen Luxury Appeal
Luxury yacht demand is demonstrating remarkable resilience as affluent buyers continue to invest in larger, more sophisticated vessels despite rising...
Macy’s Luxury Focus Boosts Retail Growth
Macy’s is strengthening its position in premium retail as its luxury-focused businesses drive growth and support a more optimistic annual outlook....
Ancient Trees Become Ultimate Luxury Statements
Luxury is entering a new era where rarity is no longer defined only by precious materials, craftsmanship, or exclusivity. Among the world’s...