Porsche is focusing on board-based water sports

      Porsche, the German automobile manufacturer specializing in high-performance sports cars, SUVs and sedans, has been a champion of sport for decades, supporting golf and tennis at the highest level alongside its own interests on the race track. Until now, however, its focus has always been on terra firma. Porsche Italia is about to … Read more

Only Watch 2019: 52 watchmaking brands to offer sought-after rarities that can be accessed nowhere else

    The 8th edition of the biennial charity auction of unique timepieces created by the finest brands for research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. ONLY WATCH auction unveiled the names of the 52 watch brands participating in the 8th edition of the biennial charity auction benefitting research on Duchenne muscular dystrophy, as well as the … Read more

Auction house Sotheby’s is going private after acquisition by French billionaire Patrick Drahi

    Billionaire telecommunications executive and art collector Patrick Drahi acquired auction house Sotheby’s. After more than 30 years as a public company, Sotheby’s returns to private ownership. Patrick Drahi offered $3.7 billion for the 250-year-old auction house. The transaction would result in Sotheby’s returning to private ownership after 31 years as a public company … Read more

Spotlighting the World’s 7 Most Valuable Luxury Brands

    There are brands. And then, there are luxury brands. What’s the difference between them? It’s hard to put into words, but easy to experience and feel. Anyone who has carried a decadent Louis Vuitton bag or donned a spectacular Dior necklace knows the answer. Indeed, luxury brands aren’t just labels: they’re signatures of … Read more

Jour de Macaron 2019/Macaroon’s Day: Hurrah for spring and delicacies

    Every March 20th, Macaron’s Day makes solidarity coincide with sweet delicacies. The delectable French macarons celebrate their day on 20th March in France and on 20th or 23rd March in the U.S. The participating patisseries across the world are coming together unique macaron collections created specifically for the event by the most talented pastry … Read more

The AW19 takeaway: seven of the best menswear trends from the shows – a photo essay

After one month, three cities and hundreds of shows, the trends for autumn are in. Here is a breakdown of what happened – and what it means for your autumn wardrobe