Twenty years of the Beckhams: how they ushered in our era of personal branding

David and Victoria Beckham were married in 1999, and since then have used their names to sell everything from pants to whisky. Now, in our Instagram age, their influence is everywhere

Karl Lagerfeld’s Earliest Fashion Sketches for Tiziani at Auction

    Rare Karl Lagerfeld Fashion Drawings Auction. The remaining sketches are precious, as Chanel creative director was known to frequently throw his sketches away. Unique archive of original sketches and portfolios has been privately owned since the 1960s; many sketches are hand- colored with fabric swatches attached. Prior to joining Chanel in 1983, Lagerfeld’s … Read more

‘It’s genuine, you know?’: why the online influencer industry is going ‘authentic’

Calamities such as Fyre Festival have tarnished the booming business of YouTube and Instagram stars. Now the industry’s top tastemakers have a new plan: keeping it real. By Sophie Elmhirst

Time for inspiration: the latest watch creations presented at Baselworld 2019 are all about change

    Baselworld 2019 (March 21-26, 2019, Basel, Switzerland) is all about change and renewal: the latest watch creations from Tag Heuer, Chopard, Patek Philippe, Chanel, Hublot, Frederique Constant, Alpina, and more…   Baselworld 2019,  the trade show of the international watch and jewellery industry, organized each spring in the city of Basel, Switzerland, has opened … Read more

Start Fresh With These 6 Mini-Makeover Tips

    We all know the feeling of getting in a rut with your wardrobe and look— you’re tired of looking at the same clothes you’ve had for years, or maybe you want to do something different with your hair. Spicing up your look is a great way to spark your creative side and even … Read more

Luxury shoppers attracted by exclusivity and experiences, artists, and sustainable champions

  The holiday season is a key moment for luxury customers to buy themselves something special. Demand among luxury customers for exclusive items and one-of-a-kind experiences is just as strong when choosing gifts for others as it is when shopping for themselves, according to a new study by YNAP group. The survey shows the growing importance … Read more