LVMH Just Hired Science to Explain Why Designers Are Geniuses

Decoding the new LVMH’s “Sciences & Creation” Chair — and what it actually means once the press release ends Every luxury conglomerate eventually produces a headline that sounds like it was generated by a very expensive fog machine. “LVMH and Institut Français de la Mode launch the Sciences & Creation Chair, dedicated to new scientific … Read more

The Week in Luxury: Sculpture, Scarcity, and the Slow Reset of an Industry

August is supposed to be luxury’s quiet month — the pause between resort season and the September show circuit. This week said otherwise. Auction houses posted their best first half in years, private jet operators are consolidating and rationing access in the same breath, a hypercar shed a meter of height for the sake of … Read more

Daniel Libeskind Wants Six Skyscrapers to Feel Like One Sculpture

Decoding Seoul’s newest ultra-luxury redevelopment — and what “a living work of art” actually means when it’s zoned for 1,000 apartments Every architect eventually says their building is “a living work of art.” Usually this means a lobby with a slightly unusual ceiling. Studio Libeskind‘s new project in Seoul’s Gangnam district is testing whether that … Read more

Meet the New Money: Inside the $26 Trillion Question Nobody Asked You

Somewhere between your morning coffee and your inbox, the world quietly minted more ultra-rich people than at almost any point in the last decade. Altrata’s World Ultra Wealth Report 2026 just dropped, and buried under its very serious spreadsheets is a story that reads less like finance and more like a soap opera: self-made fortunes, … Read more

Meet the Destrier, Bugatti’s Belly-Scraping New Sculpture

How Low Is Too Low? There’s low, there’s limbo-champion low, and then there’s Bugatti Destrier low. Standing at just about one meter tall — roughly the height of a golden retriever on its hind legs, or your coffee table if it worked out — the Destrier has just claimed the title of the lowest car … Read more

7 Defining Trends Shaping the Future of Luxury Living

Luxury has always evolved alongside culture, innovation, and changing consumer trends. Today, those seeking to add luxury to their lives are looking for more than status symbols. Instead consumers are investing in experiences, craftsmanship, and environments that enhance their quality of life. From personalised interiors to wellness-focused lifestyles, modern luxury is being redefined in exciting … Read more