In the fast-moving world of high-end fashion and lifestyle, two weeks can feel like a century. We’ve seen a whirlwind of activity that signals a fundamental shift in how the world’s most prestigious houses operate—moving away from selling objects and toward building entire ecosystems. From LVMH’s aggressive pivot into high-end hospitality to Dior’s architectural floral … Read more
Paris in the heart of summer is a city of gilded whispers. The air, heavy with the scent of linden trees and the echo of couture shows, holds secrets of a new era. This past month, from the quiet corridors of the Hôtel particulier to the bustling ateliers, the narrative of French luxury has been … Read more
When haute eyewear meets Silicon Valley’s brightest minds, the result is something between a design revelation and a tech daydream. At least, that’s what Kering Eyewear and Google are betting on with their newly announced partnership to develop AI-powered smart glasses using Android XR. It’s a match made not in heaven, perhaps, but in an … Read more
U.S. takes the lead from Greater China with the most companies for first time since 2018. Fortune Global 500 2024: A New Era of Corporate Dominance and Evolution. Fortune has unveiled its much-anticipated 2024 Fortune Global 500 list, spotlighting the world’s largest corporations based on revenue from the 2023 fiscal year. This year’s list is … Read more
By Philippe Mihailovich A New Era of Nouveaux ‘Nobles’? We are currently witnessing the emergence of a new era that is already changing our world forever. Luxury houses are constantly in search of meaningful, ethical and sustainable solutions to petrochemically-derived materials that may end up in wastefills. Do bio-based alternatives to fossil fuel disaster offer … Read more
BAR MAGRITTE: A WORLD FIRST AT HOTEL AMIGO IN BRUSSELS. Hotel Amigo, a Rocco Forte hotel in Brussels, announced the launch of Bar Magritte – the only bar dedicated to the life and works of Surrealist genius René Magritte – on 21st November 2023, marking the artist’s 125th birthday. Hotel Amigo, a distinguished Rocco Forte … Read more