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Duran Lantink Crashes Gaultier’s Archives — and Makes Them His Own
Dutch provocateur Duran Lantink has made his debut as creative director of Jean Paul Gaultier with a Spring/Summer 2026 collection titled “JUNIOR” — and fashion just exhaled, slowly, through a structured bustier. Staged in the basement of the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris, the show channelled the late 1980s Amsterdam club scene, linebacker shoulders,…
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ROLLING IN IT – The Audacious, Occasionally Absurd, and Genuinely Astonishing Story of the World’s Most Advanced Wheels
Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth: a wheel is, at its most fundamental, a round thing that helps another thing not drag along the ground. Humanity has been making round things for about 5,500 years. We have had a lot of practice. And yet, somehow, in 2025–2026, the wheel has become the most technically complex,…
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30 Big Luxury Stories Shaping 2026 – With A Raised Eyebrow And A Smile
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in Art, Automotive, Aviation, Beauty, Business, Cigars & Spirits, Design, DRIVE, Fashion, Gifts, Gourmet, Hi Tech, Holiday, LUST, Pets, Real Estate, SHELTER, Sport & Health, Watches|Jewelry, YachtsEvery decade, luxury declares itself “at a turning point,” pours another magnum of optimism, and quietly raises prices. But this time, something genuinely structural is happening. From creative-director musical chairs to bankrupt department stores and gold‑priced gold, the industry is being forced to answer a very awkward question: what exactly are we selling for all…
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The Wellness Room – Your Home’s New Must-Have Sanctuary Not a Gym
The era of the purely utilitarian home gym is over. An emerging and aspirational design trend—the wellness room—is redefining residential real estate, positioning the home not just as a place to live, but as a dedicated, therapeutic sanctuary for mind and body. This shift reflects a growing commitment among homeowners to integrate the luxurious rituals…
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VivaTech 2025: Where Algorithms Meet Artisanal – Implications for the Luxury Industry
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in Art, Beauty, Business, Cigars & Spirits, Design, Fashion, Gifts, Gourmet, Hi Tech, Holiday, LUST, Real Estate, SHELTER, Sport & Health, Watches|JewelryThe 9th edition of VivaTech, Europe’s largest startup and technology gathering held in Paris in June 2025, served as a potent crucible for innovation, offering both glimpses into the future and tangible solutions for the present. For the luxury industry, the event underscored a profound shift: technology is no longer an auxiliary tool but an…
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Christie’s Uncorks a Legend: The Glorious, Gilded Cellar of William I. Koch
What happens when one of America’s most audacious collectors decides to part with his wine? At Christie’s this June, we find out—and it promises to be nothing short of a Bacchic blockbuster. From June 12–14, Christie’s Wine New York presents The Cellar of William I. Koch: The Great American Collector, a once-in-a-generation auction that reads…