From baroque to bling: how France became king of high style

In early modern Europe, as political power shifted, one country became a leader in luxury. Now the V&A’s new galleries reveal how, through conflict and colonialism, France gained its artistic supremacy

2015 Ski Oscars: Stein Eriksen Lodge Awarded World’s Best Ski Hotel for 2nd Consecutive Year

For the past three decades, Stein Eriksen Lodge, located mid-mountain at Deer Valley Resort U.S., has established itself as one of the most highly respected mountain resort destinations in the world. The latest title won by the luxury address is the distinction of World’s Best Ski Hotel by the World Ski Awards for the second … Read more

Luxury brands are failing in their storytelling

Luxury has a rich heritage to draw on – why aren’t brands telling stories better? There are lessons to be learned from new players

‘No corner was cut, nothing was too expensive’: the strange story of the most expensive private listing in America

Robert Pereira had a vision to build a ‘spectacular’ home for his family, but never moved in. With $3m dollars in gold leaf on the property, what’s not to like?

A 2015 Holiday Collection to make (almost) everyone’s wish list a reality

To appease even those with the most discerning taste, luxury retailer Moda Operandi announced the launch of their 2015 Holiday Collection priced from $20 to $5 million. “Every holiday season, I look forward to selecting gifts for my nearest and dearest,” said Lauren Santo Domingo, Moda Operandi Co-Founder. “One could argue the sentiment and sense … Read more

First spirits brand to include macro-nutritional information on the product

Crown Royal aims to make alcohol facts readily available and easily understandable for consumers. Diageo’s Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky, the top-selling Canadian whisky in the United States, is the first alcohol beverage brand to include a serving facts panel on its packaging. The panel details serving size, number of servings per container, alcohol by … Read more