Discretionary spending continued to drive growth across fashion-forward sectors. Report

Mastercard SpendingPulse: U.S. Retail Sales in June Reflect Rising Prices for Essentials, Continued Leisure Spending. According to Mastercard SpendingPulse, which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, U.S. consumer retail spending excluding automotive increased +9.5% year-over-year (YOY) in June, while retail sales excluding auto and gas rose +6.1% YOY. Rising prices—particularly … Read more

12 new Speed Six models to be handcrafted by Bentley Mulliner, the oldest coachbuilder in the world

Bentley announces Speed Six Continuation Series, but all 12 cars are already reserved, from £1.5m each. Bentley Mulliner is to bring the iconic Speed Six back to life with a new and highly exclusive Continuation Series of 12 cars, each mechanically and aesthetically authentic to the Bentley racers that won Le Mans in 1929 and … Read more

Fleur du Désert, the newest oud fragrance by Louis Vuitton’s Master Perfumer Jacques Cavallier Belletrud

Following Ombre Nomade, Les Sables Roses and Nuit de Feu, Louis Vuitton introduces Fleur du Désert, the newest oud fragrance by Jacques Cavallier Belletrud. “Jasmine, orange blossom, and rose were brought to Europe by caravan from different regions in the Orient. My idea was simply to state these natural wonders in their original setting.” – … Read more

Bulgari’s peerless expression of luxury will be coming to the Maldives

Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced plans for Bulgari Resort Ranfushi, to open in 2025. The luxury Resort will be the 13th gem in Bulgari’s hospitality collection. Next opening: Bulgari to open a new luxury resort in the Maldives Bulgari Hotels & Resorts has announced an agreement to open a new luxury resort in the … Read more

Saks Fifth Avenue is bringing top-tier luxury fashion and lifestyle experiences to luxury residences

Saks Fifth Avenue announces special in-residence offerings, VIP services and curated lifestyle programming. Residents of Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue and Beverly Hills to Receive Unprecedented Benefits. Luxury development and investment firm SHVO announced an exclusive partnership between two of its residential developments, Mandarin Oriental Residences, Fifth Avenue, and Mandarin Oriental Residences, Beverly Hills, and … Read more

The most overlooked aircrafts, according to component experts

The most memorable aircraft according to component experts, Artemis Aerospace There have been countless lists comparing and contrasting the greatest aircraft of all time, but what about those that are often overlooked? We asked the experts at leading aircraft component supply and repair solutions company Artemis Aerospace to tell us which aircraft they are most … Read more