Why the Ultra-Wealthy Are Wearing Brunello Cucinelli and What It Says About Them

In the sun-drenched hills of Umbria, within the restored stone walls of a 13th-century hamlet called Solomeo, a quiet revolution is being woven. It isn’t just about the world’s finest 14.5-micron cashmere or the perfect shade of Solomeo grey; it is about a concept that has become the ultimate calling card for the global elite: … Read more

Versace Meets Onitsuka Tiger: The Runway‑Ready Sneaker That’s Wearing the Gold

Onitsuka Tiger and Versace have finally pressed “play” on their first joint footwear project, unveiling the Onitsuka Tiger x Versace collaboration shoes this spring—eight months after their debut appearance on the Versace run‑walk of Milan’s Spring/Summer 2026 show. For a luxury‑leaning audience that still flinches at the words “streetwear collab,” this is one of the … Read more

The Graduation of the “Little Guys”: Why the LVMH Prize is a Seismic Shift for Indie Watchmaking

Tick-Tock Rebellion: Hazemann & Monnin Win Big and Prove the Future of Time is Independent In the grand, glass-shrouded halls of the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, the ticking of a thousand gears just found a new rhythm. The second edition of the Louis Vuitton Watch Prize for Independent Creatives has officially crowned its new … Read more

Tokyo Sur Seine: How Hakuba Captured Two Michelin Stars in Just Two Years

In the language of Japanese tradition, “hakuba” means white horse — an animal of grace, power, and rare beauty. It is a name that fits perfectly. In just two years of existence, the Japanese restaurant Hakuba at the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel has gone from celebrated newcomer to two-starred destination, earning its second Michelin star … Read more

Supply Chain Under Scrutiny: How Paul & Shark and Aspesi Joined Italy’s Growing Labour Controversy

A Milan court has ordered judicial administration for the parent companies of two prominent Italian fashion brands, Paul & Shark and Aspesi, following allegations of negligence in supplier oversight linked to labour exploitation. The ruling adds both names to a growing list of luxury and premium fashion houses caught up in a widening Italian judicial … Read more

The Luxury Dispatch: Your Fortnightly Briefing on the High-End Horizon

If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more