How social media are killing the notion of the old-fashioned catwalk

The idea of new collections not being available to buy for months is outmoded in a world of instant gratification and incessant buying

Will the Samsung S7 topple the mighty iPhone?

Just a few short years ago, Samsung and Apple were locked in an endless battle for supremacy in the ultra-competitive smartphone market. At one point, Samsung even seemed set to steal a march on its rivals as it broke new ground with its cutting-edge tablet designs and wearable technology designs (think of the Samsung Gear … Read more

Will Kanye West triumph? Are the four fashion capitals over? New York fashion week is asking questions

A month of fashion shows for autumn/winter 2016 is about to begin, starting in New York on Thursday. Here are six things that will be the talk of the front row this season.

The future of luxury hospitality isn’t greenness, it’s fitness, says report

Affluent travelers not only travel a lot, they focus on fitness much more too. Desirable luxury hotel amenities. Top 1%. Wealthy hotel guests place higher importance on hotel gyms than others, say the results of the 2016 Luxury Travel Report published by consultancy firm Resonance. The richest travelers not only travel a lot, they focus … Read more

Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more

Spain’s hot restaurants: the top new chefs and where to discover them

As the Madrid Fusión food festival begins, meet the country’s rising culinary stars and chew over a trip to their restaurants, where there are affordable menus to be enjoyed before fame strikes