Invest in your surroundings. From prime real estate and visionary architecture to fine art and collectible assets, we explore the foundations of wealth.
Kohler Co. is doubling down on the idea that the bathroom is no longer a purely functional corner of the home but the emotional center of modern self-care. With two new launches—Reveal by KOHLER, a premium bath and shower remodeling service, and the PureWash E860 Dual-Wand Bidet Toilet Seat, designed specifically with women’s health in … Read more
Venice is about to get a serious dose of “white-glove” energy as one of its most legendary landmarks prepares to reopen its doors as Danieli, A Four Seasons Hotel, Venice. If you’ve ever wanted to live like a 15th-century Doge but with the kind of modern Wi-Fi and intuitive service that actually works, this is … Read more
China’s personal luxury market spent 2025 in a state of “recalibration,” which is essentially corporate-speak for everyone collectively deciding to stop panic-buying handbags and start asking if that fifth leather tote is actually worth the price of a small car. According to the latest deep dive from Bain & Company, the market contracted by about … Read more
Every decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all … Read more
If you want to toast the Year of the Horse in 2026, Tequila Don Julio 1942 would like to suggest their new limited-edition bottle. It’s a 750ml masterpiece that blends Mexican ikat patterns with Chinese Zodiac symbolism, all for the “celebratory” price of $199.99. But in the world of luxury marketing, that bottle is just … Read more
Forget the “magic mirror” that just tells you you’re the fairest of them all. Clarins has just unleashed the AI Skin Observer, a high-tech looking glass that’s less about flattery and more about a deep-dive into your epidermis. In a move that feels like 1954 met a sci-fi movie and decided to open a spa, … Read more