Invest in your surroundings. From prime real estate and visionary architecture to fine art and collectible assets, we explore the foundations of wealth.
For those who have walked the candy-striped sands of Miami Beach, the name Faena evokes a very specific kind of magic. It is a world of theatrical red velvets, gold-leafed cathedrals of art, and a lifestyle that feels more like a continuous performance than a zip code. Now, that visionary spirit is crossing the bridge. … Read more
In the sun-drenched hills of Umbria, within the restored stone walls of a 13th-century hamlet called Solomeo, a quiet revolution is being woven. It isn’t just about the world’s finest 14.5-micron cashmere or the perfect shade of Solomeo grey; it is about a concept that has become the ultimate calling card for the global elite: … Read more
For decades, the beauty industry and the world of high-stakes biomedical research lived in two different neighborhoods. One dealt in serums and “glow”; the other dealt in immunology and life-saving vaccines. That wall just came tumbling down. In a move that feels like a scientific “Avengers Assemble” moment, L’Oréal and the Institut Pasteur have signed … Read more
The world of high-end e-commerce just got a major makeover, and the trend of the season is undeniably compassion. In a move that has sent ripples through the luxury digital space, Etsy has officially announced a total ban on animal fur, effective August 2026. The platform—long a treasure trove for unique and vintage finds—is closing … Read more
Lotus and the Art of the Unfinished In the high-octane theater of Milan Design Week, where brands usually scramble to present a polished, static finality, Lotus is choosing to perform a high-speed autopsy of its own soul. Returning to the FuoriSaloni 2026, the Hethel-based marque presents IN PROGRESS—an exhibition at the Haus of Automotive on … Read more
This year, the world’s most elite chocolatiers have decided that “tasting good” is simply the baseline. For Easter 2026, the theme is Edible Art, with a heavy lean into the world of fashion, architecture, and botanical wonder. From Brussels to Paris and across the Atlantic to New York, the “Chocolate Oscars” have officially begun. Pierre … Read more