Two creative directors out in one week. The designers are the headline; the operating model is the story. In luxury, a creative director leaving is the equivalent of a CEO resigning, except it comes with a promise of a successor “soon” and a week of rumors. This October, Kering produced two of them. What Happened … Read more
For decades, the beauty industry and the world of high-stakes biomedical research lived in two different neighborhoods. One dealt in serums and “glow”; the other dealt in immunology and life-saving vaccines. That wall just came tumbling down. In a move that feels like a scientific “Avengers Assemble” moment, L’Oréal and the Institut Pasteur have signed … Read more
Lotus and the Art of the Unfinished In the high-octane theater of Milan Design Week, where brands usually scramble to present a polished, static finality, Lotus is choosing to perform a high-speed autopsy of its own soul. Returning to the FuoriSaloni 2026, the Hethel-based marque presents IN PROGRESS—an exhibition at the Haus of Automotive on … Read more
Tick-Tock Rebellion: Hazemann & Monnin Win Big and Prove the Future of Time is Independent In the grand, glass-shrouded halls of the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, the ticking of a thousand gears just found a new rhythm. The second edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives has officially crowned its new … Read more
Tariffs have long been a tool of economic policy, used to regulate trade, protect domestic industries, and at times, retaliate in geopolitical disputes. However, their impact on the luxury industry—a sector that thrives on cross-border commerce, global brand prestige, and exclusivity—can be particularly pronounced. From high fashion to luxury automobiles, fine wines to five-star hospitality, … Read more
Brussels is gearing up for a rendezvous between history, haute chocolate, and high design as Hotel Amigo, the city’s emblematic luxury landmark, welcomes the third edition of Bel’Œuf. From April 10 to 21, 2025, this opulent celebration of chocolate craftsmanship takes on an extra layer of significance—paying homage to Art Deco’s centenary. With the city … Read more