The rising trend of investing in luxury goods

As the world begins to drag itself out of the global economic crisis, investors are looking for opportunities to achieve a better return than they can expect from the banks or established mainstream stocks and bond markets. It seems likely base interest rates are going to remain low, at least over the medium term, and … Read more

Harrods planting a Fragrance Garden @ Chelsea Flower Show

Harrods’ first ever concept garden. For the first time in the history of Harrods, the luxury department store teamed up with award-winning garden designer Sheena Seeks to create ‘The Fragrance Garden’ – a celebration of perfume through the medium of flowers. Harrods’ first ever concept garden is to be exhibited at the Royal Horticultural Society … Read more

Turn over to release fragrance

Diptyque Fleur D’Oranger Hourglass Diffuser.  “An hour is not merely an hour, it is a vase full of scents and sounds and projects and climates.” Marcel Proust. The hourglass diffuser is a time capsule captured in perfume form. Fleur d’Oranger by Diptyque, the Paris based Maison that produces high-end scented candles, perfumes, face and body … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue unveiled the largest spring Magalog in 90 year history

Luxury retailer Saks Fifth Avenue unveiled its Spring 2015 Magalog, a modern continuation of its traditional catalog. 2015 Magalog is the largest spring issue in Saks Fifth Avenue’s 90 year history. “The Magalog has that wow factor with strong editorial content, the best runway trends, and designer and artist features … it is the modern … Read more

Information, convenience and entertainment key for luxury brands

With technology changing the way we shop so significantly, luxury retailers will have to adapt their approach to stay relevant

Phthalates are everywhere, and the health risks are worrying. How bad are they really?

Phthalates are everywhere, and a tidal wave of new research has documented their wide-ranging negative health impacts, but what are the real risks?