Karl Lagerfeld receives Paris honour at Chanel’s greatest hits show

German designer awarded city’s highest award as autumn/winter haute couture collection deploys classic Chanelisms

Hair Coach, UV Exposure Monitor, and Custom Made Foundation among connected beauty innovations of the year

For the 2nd consecutive year, L’Oreal presented its latest connected beauty innovations at 2017 Viva Technology Paris, the high-end mega-event dedicated to the growth of startups, digital transformation and innovation. Five of the luxury Group’s brands – Lancome, Kerastase, L’Oreal Paris, La Roche-Posay and L’Oreal Professionnel –showcased how they leverage advanced digital technologies to create … Read more

Handbags at dawn with Farfetch, the latest thing in upmarket online fashion

It has a Chinese deal, a Condé Nast tie-up and has lured the founder of its biggest rival – but can it really change the luxury market?

Bond Street: status of UK’s most exclusive shopping street under threat

Soaring rents and rates are pushing retailers including Dolce & Gabbana, Hugo Boss and DKNY to think about moving out

More than 40 Luxury Hotel Spas Participating at Miami Spa Month

Greater Miami and the Beaches is renowned for luxury spas that rank among the “Best Spas in America,” and are beloved by spa connoisseurs around the world. Discover the healing powers of salt, seaweed and hydrotherapy with organic and nature-inspired treatments. Go ahead and indulge. Then, skip the stress of traffic and walk just a … Read more

Perfume genius: how fragrances help explain the world

From the excesses of the 80s to the purifying smells of the 90s and the niche individuality of 2017, the way we smell says a lot about society, as a new exhibition proves