VivaTech 2025: Where Algorithms Meet Artisanal – Implications for the Luxury Industry

The 9th edition of VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and technology gathering held in Paris in June 2025, served as a potent crucible for innovation, offering both glimpses into the future and tangible solutions for the present. For the luxury industry, the event underscored a profound shift: technology is no longer an auxiliary tool but an … Read more

Sailing into the Future: 2025’s Latest Yacht Launches

The yachting industry in 2025 has been marked by a series of impressive launches, with shipyards pushing the boundaries of size, technology, and sustainability. The last few months have seen several high-profile deliveries and launches, showcasing a continued demand for custom-built, large-scale luxury vessels. Here’s an overview of some of the top yachts launched in … Read more

The Luxury Landscape Is Becoming More Introspective, More Adaptive, And—When At Its Best – More Meaningful

The luxury sector finds itself in a dynamic state of reinvention. Marked by audacious collaborations, a resurgence of heritage-driven storytelling, cautious responses to economic headwinds, and increasingly discerning global consumers, the industry is at a crossroads. The latest wave of developments—from fashion and hospitality to mobility and tech—paints a vivid picture of both resilience and … Read more

Not for Automotive Use? Mercedes-AMG and MSCHF Prove Luxury Design Can—and Should—Get Weird

There’s a new seat at the table—and it’s made out of actual seatbelts. Yes, Mercedes-AMG, the luxury performance arm of the German auto giant, has teamed up with notorious U.S. artist collective MSCHF to launch a jaw-droppingly unconventional collection of art-furniture hybrids and limited-edition merch. It’s a partnership so unexpected, so delightfully absurd, that it … Read more

Sustainable Luxury on a New Stage: EDITION SPECIALE by LUXE PACK 2025 Moves to the Louvre with a Bigger, Bolder Vision

The world’s most forward-thinking luxury packaging event is back — and this year, it’s more ambitious than ever. The 2025 edition of EDITION SPECIALE by LUXE PACK is set to take place on July 1–2, 2025, in a new, iconic location: the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Swapping the Carreau du Temple for the majestic … Read more

Lalique Is Proving That Luxury Is No Longer About Static Displays

Lalique, the legendary French crystal house, is once again redefining luxury with the grand unveiling of Maison D’Artiste, its new flagship in New York City. Nestled within the historic Chopard Mansion on the Upper East Side, this five-story haven is more than just a boutique—it’s an immersive journey through the artistic and design universe of … Read more