PARIS — Kering is venturing outside the city to become the official partner of a creative hub in Paris’ northern suburbs intended to introduce youngsters to careers in fashion and visual arts. The aim is to build bridges between young people in the Greater Paris area, notably its often underprivileged suburbs, and the luxury segment. … Read more
A grand 19th-century mansion on the Thai island of Phuket has been transformed into a new luxury lifestyle destination that pays homage to the rich cultural heritage of the island. House of Tin Baron in the heart of Phuket Old Town dates back to around 1898, making it one of the earliest establishments of its … Read more
While a trillion dollars’ worth of tech money was on prominent display at Donald Trump’s inauguration, the presence of one billionaire and his children raised more eyebrows than Lauren Sanchez’s lace bra. LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault — the wealthiest man in France and the fifth wealthiest in the world — was on the dais along … Read more
In 2025 the most luxurious new hotel room may be on wheels. L’Observatoire, a two-person suite on Belmond’s Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, will cost £80,000 (US$101,000) per night when it enters service in March, making it the most expensive train cabin ever. For that sum, guests will get to sleep inside a cabinet of curiosities created by … Read more
Europe’s beleaguered luxury sector could be set for a turn in fortunes this year, as early indicators point to improved consumer spending and a pivot away from China. Luxury shares shot up in trading last week after Cartier owner Richemont reported its “highest ever” quarterly sales in the three months to December, indicating a rebound … Read more
Glyn Evans has been on 30 trips with the same travel company, but he can still pinpoint the moment that stands out as his favorite. During a trip to Las Vegas, he served as best man for a couple on the same tour who got married on a whim. Yet unlike most weddings, the bride … Read more
PARIS — Dom Leguay is used to telling stories. A longtime creative consultant for luxury brands, she specializes in helping them to articulate their identity, develop products and branch out into new segments. But as the sector suffers its deepest slump in 15 years, luxury needs to reinvent itself by broadening its reach to new … Read more
In Salzburg, Austria last spring, I skipped around the fountain outside Mirabell Palace. Others did too. Some 60 years earlier, Maria and the von Trapp children danced around the palace’s Pegasus Fountain, singing “Do-Re-Mi,” one of most famous songs from “The Sound of Music.” The movie recounts the story of the von Trapp family, and … Read more
Jetstar Asia will launch direct flights linking Singapore to Labuan Bajo, the Indonesian town considered the “gateway” to Komodo National Park, the company said. The park, a UNESCO Heritage Site inscribed in 1991, is home to several thousand Komodo dragons, the largest species of lizard in the world, according to UNESCO. Komodo National Park is … Read more
In the luxury clothing market, high-end products don’t always equate to businesses’ ethical or sustainable practices; many brands still have a long way to go with their lack of transparency. While greenwashing has been an ongoing practice of the fashion industry, many smaller and emerging brands have set out to give consumers the much-needed change … Read more
