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

Zaha Hadid’s Opus has become one of the most sought-after destinations in the UAE

The Opus by OMNIYAT designed by Zaha Hadid is a mixed-use 20 storey tower, housing 96 unique residences, 175 unrivalled offices, a mix of fine dining restaurants, retail spaces and a five-star hotel, ME Dubai. It features twin towers linked in the form of a cube with an eight-storey central void that contrasts dramatically with … Read more

Celebrated Canadian Developer Announces First European Golf Project

Cabot’s first European project, Cabot Highlands, is situated in the Scottish Highlands and will include world-class golf, boutique accomodations and luxury real estate. Cabot, the developer and operator of master-planned golf resort communities, announces the acquisition of Castle Stuart in the Scottish Highlands. The centerpiece of the iconic property, soon to be known as Cabot … Read more

The watches donated for Horological Society of New York’s 2022 auction are amusing, historical and most of all – meaningful

Phillips auction house is honored to partner for the second year in a row with the Horological Society of New York to present an online charity auction featuring several exceptional timepieces. All proceeds from this sale will benefit HSNY’s ongoing charity initiatives The Horological Society of New York (HSNY) announced Timepieces for HSNY: 2022 Charity … Read more

Life At The Top: The 100th Floor is New York’s most elevated private club

Central Park Tower, World’s Tallest Residential Building, Unveils Highest Private Club Ever Nationally acclaimed real estate development firm Extell Development Company unveiled the highly anticipated 100th Floor, the crowning jewel of Central Park Tower, the tallest residential building in the world offering 179 ultra-luxury condominiums. Located over 1,000 feet above Billionaires’ Row in Manhattan and … Read more

High-end brands reveal new sustainability actions at Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition

Global Fashion Summit: Copenhagen Edition is the epicentre for sustainability in fashion. Illustrious brands and organisations launch new initiatives to accelerate impact. Hosted in the grand setting of the Royal Opera House, Copenhagen, on 7-8 June, the sustainable fashion event convened over 900 leaders from brands, retailers, NGOs, policy, manufacturers, and innovators to drive urgent … Read more