Is the Birkin Losing Its Magic? How Hermès’ Iconic Bag Is Losing Its Scarcity Appeal
Cai Baochun, a London-based reseller, has stopped buying Hermes' Birkin bags as their resale prices have fallen from a peak in 2022. Previously, he...
Paris Fashion Week: How Hotter Summers Are Reshaping Fashion
Longer and hotter summers are changing the fashion industry, impacting how luxury brands plan their collections and affecting sales of winter clothing. Traditionally, consumers...
Who Is Anne Carson? Canadian Poet Wins Nobel Prize in Literature
Poet and writer Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in Literature, leading to celebrations in Canada. This recognition highlights Canada’s growing international profile, especially...
Valentino Brings Corsets and Bold Jewellery to a Stunning 19th-Century Paris Library
Valentino presented a fashion show featuring vibrant corset tops, lace skirts, and chunky gold jewelry, under the theme "Antibiblioteca" in the historic Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève,...
Victoria Beckham’s Spring/Summer 2027 Collection Blends Sheer Dresses With Bold Tailoring
Victoria Beckham showcased her spring/summer 2027 collection at Paris Fashion Week, featuring slinky dresses, wide-legged trousers, and large handbags. Models displayed oversized suits in...
Dior Spring/Summer 2027: Sheer Tops and Metallic Trousers Take Center Stage
Dior creative director Jonathan Anderson presented a new collection in Paris on Tuesday, showcasing metallic trousers, structured jackets, and sheer feathered skirts. This was...
The Last Cities Where a Hotel Concierge Still Means Something
When a guest at the Hotel Montalembert in Paris needed a specific Dior dress that had sold out at every boutique in the city,...
Lürssen Delivers Six Superyachts Worth $2.2 Billion in 105 Days
At Lürssen's Berne yard on the Weser River, Floating Dock 10 holds a superyacht that isn't going anywhere. The Dilbar — 156 metres long,...
The Guggenheim Abu Dhabi’s December Gamble
On 11 December, Frank Gehry's nine metallic cones will open to the public on the western tip of Saadiyat Island, twenty years after the...
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Luxury Bet Meets a Funding Reality Check
In late October, in a boardroom in Riyadh, executives from Red Sea Global and three Saudi lenders signed off on a SAR 6.5 billion...