Sustainable Luxury and Its Fit Across Conceptual Frameworks

From Green Dreams to Luxe Schemes… Where Sustainable Luxury Fits In. When we talk about sustainable luxury, we’re diving into a world where high-end fashion, opulent hospitality, and exquisite design meet eco-consciousness and social responsibility. To truly appreciate how this trend aligns with various conceptual frameworks, let’s explore how sustainable luxury fits into each one … Read more

From Bling to Green: How Spiral Dynamics is Sprucing Up Luxury

The Luxury Consumer and Spiral Dynamics: Navigating Sustainable Luxury for Healthy Development. Understanding the Luxury Consumer. The luxury consumer is an enigmatic and evolving entity within the marketplace. Traditionally characterized by their pursuit of exclusivity, superior quality, and brand prestige, these consumers are often seen as trendsetters with significant purchasing power. However, as societal values … Read more

New order: the best young designers to look out for this season

What label has everyone talking with its inflatable toy-inspired clothes? And which designer is making pearls a thing for spring? This season, we have the answers

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What is the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation?

The $43.5bn trust is the largest philanthropic organisation in the world and is committed to the eradication of malaria and polio, and controlling the spread of tuberculosis and HIV

Futuristic green skyscrapers to reduce 75% of Paris’ greenhouse gas emissions by 2050

2050 Paris Smart City by Vincent Callebaut Architectures. “2050 Paris Smart City” is a research and development project for Paris City Hall carried out by Vincent Callebaut Architectures. In order to fight against the urban heat-island phenomenon by increasing in the same time the density of the city in the long-term, the study presented 8 … Read more

Celebrities and their conservation campaigns

The stars have been writing letters, staging evens and filming heartfelt pleas to bring the public on board with saving wildlife