Search results for: “art market”
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The Pharrell Factor: Why the LVMH Inclusion Awards 2025 Signaled a Global Luxury Pivot
In the world of high luxury, the word “exclusive” has long been synonymous with the height of one’s walls. But as we move through 2026, a profound transformation is underway. The “gold standard” of a brand is no longer measured solely by the rarity of its leather or the precision of its movements, but by…
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Luxury Adrift. Hardly. Why the Star Princess is the Most Fashionable Zip Code on the Ocean
The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses…
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The Maxi-Motorbike of the Sea: Baltic Yachts Unveils the 80 Café Racer
If you’ve ever looked at a 1960s London “Café Racer” motorbike—stripped down, fast, and dripping with attitude—and wondered what that would look like as a yacht, Baltic Yachts has your answer. Following the runaway success of their 68-footer, the Finnish shipyard has officially upsized the dream, announcing the first sale and build of the Baltic…
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The 14-Day Luxury Briefing: Boardroom Coups, Five-Story Flagships, and the Future of Connection
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…
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Single and Ready to Mingle: Why the World’s Most Coveted Watch Only Has One Hand
Let’s be honest: in the year 2025, if you need to know the time down to the exact nanosecond so you don’t miss your 9:02 AM Zoom call, you look at your phone. Or your smart-fridge. Or the GPS-synced satellite clock beamed directly into your retinas. But if you want to look at your wrist…
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How Luxury Can Transform Waste into a Masterpiece
The announcement of the Circular Fashion Partnership: Türkiye by the Global Fashion Agenda (GFA) demands far more than a passing nod from the world’s leading Maisons. After two decades observing the ebb and flow of the textile industry, we see this initiative not merely as a necessary sustainability project, but as a critical strategic blueprint—a…