Fall 2024 Luxury Industry Summary: From Trench Coats to Trendy Coffins

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

Human Design and Money: How Each Type Navigates Wealth—and What’s Changing After the 2027 Cosmic Remix

In the world of Human Design, there’s an entire galaxy of insights about how each of us interacts with the energies of the universe—and that includes money. Whether you’re a Manifestor, Manifesting Generator, Projector, or Reflector, your Human Design type affects your approach to wealth in fascinating ways. And with a major astrological shift coming … Read more

Inside the Centibillionaire Club: A Peek at the Elite Titans Worth $100 Billion+

There’s a rare breed of wealth that’s even more exclusive than billionaires: the centibillionaires, a club whose members have each hit the 12-digit mark with fortunes amassed in tech, retail, and luxury goods. Collectively worth around $2.5 trillion, the 17 titans in this ultra-elite club wield wealth greater than entire industries and global corporations like … Read more

From Sketches to Stoppers: Frank Gehry’s Wild Ride with Louis Vuitton

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

Innovation, Heritage, and High Stakes: The Second Annual CFDA + Genesis AAPI Design Grant

In a world where fashion constantly strives for the “next big thing,” it’s refreshing when creativity is given the space to flourish alongside heritage and cultural storytelling. Enter the second annual CFDA | Genesis House AAPI Design + Innovation Grant, a competition that perfectly blends innovation with deep cultural roots, showcasing the power of Asian … Read more

Can Luxury Goods Really Predict a Recession? The Hermès Handbag Economic Index Explained

Imagine this: You’re perusing the glittering windows of a luxury mall, casually eyeing the new $10,000 Hermès handbag. Little do you know, that handbag might hold more than just your designer sunglasses and wallet—it could also be a secret indicator of whether we’re on the brink of an economic recession. Some experts say that what … Read more