Uber has announced the acquisition of Blacklane — the Berlin-born global chauffeur leader operating in over 500 cities across 60 countries — marking a defining moment in the premium mobility landscape. Far from a mere corporate transaction, this deal signals Uber’s serious intent to own the white-glove end of travel, catering to the world’s most … Read more
The Great British Comeback Starts Here. Mulberry is back — and this time, it means business. With a chart-topping festive quarter, wholesale orders surging, and a bombshell creative appointment that has all of London talking, this storied Somerset house is rewriting its second act with extraordinary confidence. Kane & Able: How Christopher Kane Is Handing … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more
The private equity world had quite the year. After a few quiet seasons, deal-makers are back in the game — and in a big way. But if you think things are simply returning to the good old days, think again. The rules have changed. That’s the central message of Bain & Company’s 17th Annual Global … Read more
The first quarter of 2026 has delivered enough to fill a very well-stocked cellar. Let us open it together. The industry that never sleeps is having a very loud, very interesting year. From a white spirit distilled from French grapes positioning itself as the voice of a generation, to the world’s most famous Scotch quietly … Read more
Kering is quietly sketching out its next luxury chapter, and the latest announcements draw a clear picture: heavier bets on jewelry, deeper roots in sustainability and innovation, tighter control of the value chain, and sharper financial discipline on prime real estate. At the same time, there’s a sensitive leadership transition underway at Bottega Veneta. The … Read more