Belgian Retail Shock: The +5% Surge in Bruges & Hasselt

The latest Cushman & Wakefield 2025 report on Belgian retail reads less like a and more like a cycling race where the favorites are suddenly looking over their shoulders. While the major metropolitan hubs—our “Big Four” of Antwerp, Brussels, and Ghent—are cruising at their established high speeds, two regional contenders have mounted a thrilling breakaway, … Read more

Beyond Chocolate: A Peek Inside the World’s Most Luxurious Advent Calendars

Forget the tiny squares of milk chocolate. For the ultra-wealthy, counting down to Christmas isn’t about a sugar rush—it’s about unboxing diamonds, porcelain, and high-end couture. As showcased in this look at the world’s most expensive calendars, the holiday season has never looked quite so opulent. Here are six Advent calendars that redefine the art … Read more

The Winners for the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards: A Starry Night for Fragrance, with a Whiff of Familiarity

The American fragrance world gathered under the golden glow of the David H. Koch Theater at Lincoln Center for what has become its most anticipated ritual: the 2025 Fragrance Foundation Awards. The air shimmered with elegance, ambition, and a bespoke scent—”Lincoln in June”—designed exclusively for the evening by none other than Lifetime Achievement honoree Daniela … Read more

The New Cartography of Capital: Where the Wealthy Roam in 2025

In the gilded atlas of global affluence, 2025’s edition has a familiar hue: American blue. The World’s Wealthiest Cities Report 2025, compiled by Henley & Partners and New World Wealth, reads like a love letter to U.S. dominance—with a generous helping of digital-era optimism and a pinch of geopolitical reality. But beneath the sparkle of … Read more

Football, Fine Spirits, and the Future of Tequila: A Tale of Two Agaves

In the ever-evolving landscape of luxury tequila, two brands have recently made waves in wildly different — yet equally compelling — ways. One chose the spotlight of the Premier League and cultural storytelling; the other quietly racked up more gold than a Roman emperor at a jewelry expo. Let’s start with the bold newcomer playing … Read more

Christie’s Uncorks a Legend: The Glorious, Gilded Cellar of William I. Koch

What happens when one of America’s most audacious collectors decides to part with his wine? At Christie’s this June, we find out—and it promises to be nothing short of a Bacchic blockbuster. From June 12–14, Christie’s Wine New York presents The Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector, a once-in-a-generation auction that reads … Read more