How a 1986 BMW 635CSi became the world’s most famous rolling artwork — and why it’s finally arriving in Asia. “I think mobile museums would be a good idea. This car is the fulfilment of my dream.” — Robert Rauschenberg, 1986. Imagine pulling up to a traffic light and realising the car next to you … Read more
The premium and luxury sector continues to demonstrate a fascinating blend of resilience, tectonic shifts in geographical focus, and a deep embrace of experiential technology. This past week’s headlines illustrate a market that is simultaneously grappling with a more frugal high-net-worth consumer and rapidly expanding its presence into new cultural and digital frontiers, from Mexico … Read more
In an era where the future of luxury is being redefined by sustainability and innovation, Johnnie Walker — the world’s leading Scotch whisky brand — has made a bold move. With the debut of Blue Label Ultra, the lightest 700ml Scotch whisky glass bottle ever released, the storied house is not just raising a glass … Read more
Rissai Valley, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the latest resort in the prestigious Ritz-Carlton Reserve portfolio, was unveiled in Jiuzhaigou, a valley on the edges of the Qinghai-Tibet plateau in China’s Southwestern Sichuan province. Rissai Valley, as the first Ritz-Carlton Reserve in China, encapsulates the magical beauty of Jiuzhaigou. General Manager Marcel Damen expresses excitement about welcoming … Read more
Tiffany & Co. unveils The Landmark, a new experience in New York City. Tiffany & Co. ushers in a new chapter with the reopening of its iconic store – now known as “The Landmark” – on Fifth Avenue in New York City. The crown jewel of the New York landscape is among Manhattan’s largest stores, … Read more
Oscar de la Renta gives Ann Getty’s historic textiles new life. The rare velvets and laces from the collector have been fashioned into one-of-a-kind handbags and dresses, exclusively at Christie’s Auction House. Statuesque with fiery red hair, Ann Getty, who stood nearly six feet tall, was eternally clad in the finest of fashions. She made … Read more