Luxury spending is increasingly becoming the domain of Generation Y

A large portion of affluent Generation Y attains their wealth from their parents—but they may not be on track for it in the future, according to Digitas‘ study “Affluence in America: The Next Generation.” Affluent and Aspiring Children spend between two and four times their own income, due to access to their parents’ wealth.Many of … Read more

2012 Best Global Brand: Luxury brands prove resilient

Interbrand Releases 13th Annual Best Global Brands Report   Despite the current economic landscape, all of the luxury brands in the 13th annual Best Global Brands report released by Interbrand increased their brand value. As the meaning of luxury shifts, this year’s top luxury brands reflect a changing global consciousness – with success dependent not … Read more

Cricket – the world’s thinnest luxury folding table

Effortless space-saving design: Cricket table from Folditure  It is the world’s thinnest luxury folding table and together with the Leaf, the world’s first luxury folding chair, it represents some of the most space-saving furniture systems. Developed by Folditure, the Cricket table is based on a completely new folding geometry and locking mechanism. All the table … Read more

The world’s first self-contained, free-standing living wall at sea

Crystal Symphony Debuts World’s First Living Wall at Sea   In an industry first, ultra-luxury Crystal Cruises has unveiled the world’s first self-contained, free-standing living wall at sea, created and crafted by UK-based ANS Group Europe. Designed for an al fresco area in the Crystal Symphony’s Deck 11 Trident Grill, the unique living wall uses … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Philippe Mihailovich – Luxury Brand Architect

“The creation of luxury goods has always been about giving more, giving the best that man can make. Without a generous spirit and pride in our work, we cannot produce true luxury.” A Luxury Brand Architect creates strong brands that sell themselves. Most of projects include the creation, strategic planning, development, brand stretching, franchising or restoration … Read more

Sustainable solar floating luxury resort setting the good example

  The idea of floating sustainable islands based on solar energy is in the air. The latest Solar Floating Resort (SFR) is signed by the Italian Industrial Designer Michele Puzzolante, a designer passionated about the renewable energy and the development of affordable, inexhaustible and clean solar energy technologies. Michele Puzzolante imagined a hospitality non-polluting project … Read more