News and reviews about luxury in sport,health and fitness
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
Catch the Parisian Wave: Longchamp x Shapers Club Redefine Summer 2026. This season, the iconic spirit of the Parisienne isn’t found strolling the Place Vendôme or ducking into a Marais café. Instead, she is found barefoot on the sand, breathing in the salt spray, with a surfboard tucked firmly under her arm. Longchamp has officially … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … 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
The nexus of style, functionality, and holistic well-being was dramatically realized at Miami Design Week 2025, where Technogym presented Design to Move. Marking the brand’s 40th anniversary, the exhibition served as a powerful manifesto, celebrating the deep, often overlooked, connection between meticulous design and the human pursuit of wellness. This was not merely an equipment … Read more