20 luxury industry news stories from Fall 2024: When the Rich Tighten Their Belts, It’s Designer Leather. The luxury goods sector faced a challenging Fall 2024, marked by a 2% decline in global sales—one of the weakest performances on record—driven by price increases and economic uncertainties that reduced the customer base. Despite this downturn, certain … Read more
A New Wave of Elegance and Sustainability: Southern Wind’s SW108 Gelliceaux Wins Best Sailing Yacht at ISS Awards On October 30th, the annual Design & Leadership Awards Gala brought together the crème de la crème of the yachting world in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. But among all the shimmering sails and sleek hulls, one yacht stole … Read more
In recent years, Japan has increasingly become a source of inspiration for wellness strategies. Japanese philosophies like Ikigai, the art of living with purpose, and Wabi-Sabi, finding beauty in imperfection, have inspired a wave of self-help books and lifestyle trends worldwide. However, there’s a deeper well of Japanese practices rooted in resilience, acceptance, patience, and … Read more