In the world of high fashion, a store opening is rarely just about square footage. But when Celine secures the most coveted corner in Milan—the intersection of Via Montenapoleone and Via Sant’Andrea—it’s a signal that the brand isn’t just participating in the luxury market; it’s aiming to lead it. Spanning 600 square meters over two … Read more
In the hallowed halls of Geneva’s Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, the watchmaking world just held up a mirror to its own soul. The 25th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) wasn’t just a ceremony; it was a manifesto. As the “Aiguille d’Or” found its home with Breguet for the Classique Souscription 2025, the message to … Read more
The Voyage of Haute Wellness: Guerlain and Orient Express Chart a New Course for Luxury at Sea The luxury world has long revered the strategic alliance, but the unveiling of the Guerlain Spa aboard the Orient Express Corinthian sailing yacht—the largest of its kind—is not merely a partnership; it is a maritime manifesto for the … Read more
While London’s New Bond Street, Milan’s Via Montenapoleone, and New York’s Upper Fifth Avenue command the world’s highest rents, achieving the status of permanent trophy assets, their stability masks an intense dynamism in the next tier of global destinations. The real estate strategy of the world’s most powerful luxury houses is no longer just about … Read more
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
The perennial battle for supremacy among the world’s most rarefied shopping avenues has delivered its most dramatic result in a decade. According to the latest 2025 edition of Cushman & Wakefield’s authoritative Main Streets Across the World report, the global luxury crown now sits firmly upon London’s New Bond Street. The move is less a … Read more