Editorial Team 
IN THE HUSHED ATELIERS of 26 Place Vendome, greatness is usually measured by the gram. But Boucheron—the jeweler that famously refuses to play by “stuffy” rules—is proving that the boldest statements come in the smallest packages. Enter the Quatre XS: a condensed, high-voltage reimagining of the Maison’s most graphic signature. THE ANATOMY OF A MINIATURE … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more
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