The private equity world had quite the year. After a few quiet seasons, deal-makers are back in the game — and in a big way. But if you think things are simply returning to the good old days, think again. The rules have changed. That’s the central message of Bain & Company’s 17th Annual Global … Read more
How the world’s most recognizable check went from royal lining to fashion emergency — and lived to tell the tale. The secret hiding in the lining Picture this: it’s 1920s Britain. The Burberry check — that unmistakable beige, black, red, and white tartan — exists only as a hidden whisper inside coat linings. A quiet … Read more
Zegna, the Italian luxury menswear house known for its exceptional fabrics and understated tailoring, has just launched its first major fragrance collection in years — and it is not what you might expect from a high-end menswear house. Memorie is a set of six eaux de parfum, each one built around a specific moment, place, … Read more
There are hotel suites that impress, and there are hotel suites that say something. The Haute Couture Suite by Isabelle Huppert, on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia in Paris, belongs firmly to the second category — and with its latest additions, it has grown considerably more articulate. This is not a suite … Read more
When the design world descends upon Milan this April for the Salone del Mobile, the air usually hums with the frantic energy of “the new.” Yet, in the heart of the Tortona district, Lexus is planning to offer the exact opposite: the world premiere of “SPACE,” an immersive installation that challenges the very industry it … Read more
The world’s most storied luxury brand just signed its name on the Southern Alps. Here’s why the wait was worth it. **The news:** Marriott International has signed an agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to bring St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to New Zealand for the first time. The property — a new-build, 145-room luxury hotel … Read more