The past week in luxury retail has underscored a sector in agile transition—strategically shedding what no longer serves, embracing cultural cachet, and redrawing the boundaries of what defines “luxury” for modern consumers. From De Beers’ decision to shutter its lab-grown diamond venture to ThredUp’s entry into the digital vintage pop-up space, the industry is signaling … Read more
In the refined world of concours events, few stages sparkle with such intimate East Coast glamour as the Greenwich Concours d’Elegance. Returning May 30–June 1, 2025, to its picturesque home at Roger Sherman Baldwin Park, this jewel of the Northeast promises another elegant celebration of craftsmanship, heritage, and automotive bravado. But in an era when … Read more
In the ever-curated world of luxury, genuine serendipity is rare. Yet, on a transatlantic flight from Los Angeles to London, British jeweller Hannah Martin recognized her own creation glinting from the wrist of Coldplay bassist and APPLIED ART FORMS founder, Guy Berryman. What began as a chance encounter blossomed into a dialogue between two kindred … Read more
Miami Beach, already saturated with storied glamour and golden nostalgia, is preparing to welcome a new chapter in its glittering saga: the debut of the Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant in May 2025. The project, a sibling to the legendary Versace Mansion (now The Villa Casa Casuarina), is helmed by the Nakash Group — proprietors … Read more
There is a certain irony that luxury, once defined by exclusivity, increasingly wears the mask of “authenticity.” In the latest example, Marriott Bonvoy’s prestigious Luxury Collection unfurls its banners in Atlantic Canada with the debut of Muir, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Halifax. It is a significant moment, not only for the brand’s expanding footprint but … Read more