‘Death of an icon’: the downfall of Barneys New York
What was once New York’s premier fashion store is entering its last days before closing – but luxury lives on elsewhere
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5 Luxurious Pool Design Inspirations
Swimming pools are both a comfort feature and measure of luxury. The internet is brimming with pool design ideas that are inspired with a spark of desire and turn pool sides into a luxurious space. Pool design inspirations have come from unexpected places, pieces and whims of owners that may honour a special liking … Read more
Karl Lagerfeld remembered by Carine Roitfeld
10 September 1933 – 19 February 2019
The French fashion editor remembers a passionate man of ideas who always remembered the small details
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A renowned Jazz composer and advanced robotics create a tribute performance with cognac glasses
A composition as a tribute to the specific “G-Sharp” musical note created when toasting with Louis XII glasses. When two LOUIS XIII cognac glasses are clinked together to make a toast, they produce a very specific sound –a clear, extended G-sharp note. ONE NOTE PRELUDE composition explores the multi-faceted nature of this distinctive … Read more
Tax office demands data on yachts, luxury cars and art to crack down on wealthy tax dodgers
Five years of insurance data on rich Australians will help in hunt for unexplained ‘lifestyle assets’
China’s rising digital influence, in-store facial recognition, and in-fridge delivery among top eCommerce trends for 2020
eCommerce revenue now represents 10.7% of U.S. retail sales. With 47% of eCommerce transactions (or 5% of all U.S. retail sales), Amazon has surpassed Walmart as the world’s largest retailer. Globally, online’s share of total retail sales is now 16.4%, with eCommerce accounting for more than three-quarters of overall retail growth. Fueled by … Read more