The world’s soon-to-be largest building has officially broken ground. Beyond Height: The Mukaab’s Groundbreaking Vision for Modern Cities. The landscape of northwest Riyadh is set to change forever with the ground-breaking of the Mukaab skyscraper, soon to be the world’s largest building by sheer volume. Rising to 1,312 feet, this cubic marvel isn’t chasing the … Read more
In a luxury market that seems to be slowing, Hermès remains an exception, reporting a stellar 11.3% rise in sales to €3.7 billion in the third quarter. With other luxury giants like Kering and LVMH experiencing more modest results—down 16% and 4.4% respectively—one has to wonder: what is Hermès doing differently? And more provocatively, can … Read more
For Another Year, Atherton Reigns as the Crown Jewel of Real Estate Where Price Tags Soar: The 10 Most Expensive Zip Codes in 2024, according to Property Shark. If the high-end real estate market has a crown jewel, Atherton, California, wears it for yet another year. With a jaw-dropping median home price of $7.9 million, … Read more
Hermès Is Defying the Luxury Slump with Classic Resilience — and Just a Glitch in Watches. While much of the luxury world seems to be catching a chill, Hermès stands as the exception, radiating steady growth as it resists the industry slowdown. Its latest financial results reveal a brand that isn’t just immune to the … Read more
London is the cocktail capital of Europe, but Barcelona leads the top 10 In the ever-evolving world of cocktails, where innovation dances with tradition, the 50 Best Bars list offers a tantalizing glimpse into the finest watering holes around the globe. This year’s awards highlight not only cutting-edge mixology but also the creative fusion of … Read more
Louis Vuitton is at it again, showing that they’re not just about trunks and monograms but about shaping the art, fashion, and architectural worlds one monumental collaboration at a time. The brand’s latest triumph? Taking over Art Basel Paris with a bespoke installation by none other than Frank Gehry, the 95-year-old architect who’s basically one … Read more