Seventy-three years of family stewardship have ended in a single transaction. Now, with institutional capital in control and a new creative voice at the helm, the question isn’t whether Missoni can survive — it’s whether it can truly live again. After the Zigzag: Missoni Without the Family The house of Missoni was built on a … Read more
The Wrist Dispatch: Watches & Wonders 2026-LVMH-Richemont-The Independents-The Reckoning There is a peculiar ritual that plays out in April in Geneva at Watches & Wonders 2026. Men in navy blazers and women in silk scarves gather under the vaulted glass of Palexpo to collectively agree that mechanical watchmaking is, once again, having its greatest moment. … Read more
The Market They Can’t Ignore. An edited intelligence report for the discerning collector What was once the quiet domain of obsessives and connoisseurs has become one of the most commercially dynamic corners of the luxury world. The niche perfume segment is expected to reach $4.85 billion in 2026, growing at a 9.1% compound annual rate … Read more
If you’re reading this from the aft deck of a 100-meter hull or a private terminal in Teterboro, you already know the vibe: 2026 is officially the year of “Stealth Grandeur.” We’ve moved past the era of loud luxury and into the age of provenance—where the walls have history, the staff knows your favorite vintage … Read more
When the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Ralph Lauren team up, it’s rarely just about the clothes. In 2026, the real luxury is resilience. In a move to shield the “Made in USA” label from global supply chain volatility and rising tariffs, the duo has launched a dual-grant initiative to modernize the … Read more
In the world of high fashion, a store opening is rarely just about square footage. But when Celine secures the most coveted corner in Milan—the intersection of Via Montenapoleone and Via Sant’Andrea—it’s a signal that the brand isn’t just participating in the luxury market; it’s aiming to lead it. Spanning 600 square meters over two … Read more