Nicola Formichetti at the Helm of M·A·C — What This Really Means for Beauty

Hold onto your highlighters and brace for impact: M·A·C Cosmetics just pulled a wild card from fashion’s most glitter-dusted deck. Nicola Formichetti—style alchemist, Lady Gaga’s former partner-in-creative-crime, and the man who once made meat dresses mainstream—is now the Global Creative Director of M·A·C. And honestly? It might be the shake-up the beauty world didn’t know … Read more

Sustainable Luxury on a New Stage: EDITION SPECIALE by LUXE PACK 2025 Moves to the Louvre with a Bigger, Bolder Vision

The world’s most forward-thinking luxury packaging event is back — and this year, it’s more ambitious than ever. The 2025 edition of EDITION SPECIALE by LUXE PACK is set to take place on July 1–2, 2025, in a new, iconic location: the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris. Swapping the Carreau du Temple for the majestic … Read more

Luxury Retail in Flux: A Strategic Pivot Toward Heritage, Circularity, and Celebrity Synergy

The past week in luxury retail has underscored a sector in agile transition—strategically shedding what no longer serves, embracing cultural cachet, and redrawing the boundaries of what defines “luxury” for modern consumers. From De Beers’ decision to shutter its lab-grown diamond venture to ThredUp’s entry into the digital vintage pop-up space, the industry is signaling … Read more

A New Icon Rises: Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant Promises Glamour — With Familiar Notes

Miami Beach, already saturated with storied glamour and golden nostalgia, is preparing to welcome a new chapter in its glittering saga: the debut of the Donatella Boutique Hotel & Restaurant in May 2025. The project, a sibling to the legendary Versace Mansion (now The Villa Casa Casuarina), is helmed by the Nakash Group — proprietors … Read more

YSL Beauty’s Art of Flowers at Macy’s: A Daring Bloom, But a Familiar Bouquet

In a city where boldness blooms on every corner, Yves Saint Laurent Beauty has chosen a fitting stage to unveil its latest expression of audacity: The Art of Flowers, a lavish, multi-sensorial takeover of the 50th Annual Macy’s Flower Show® at Herald Square. From April 27 to May 18, visitors are invited to lose themselves … Read more

The Best of the Best: 2025 Amelia Concours d’Elegance

Winners Never Fade — They Only Grow More Legendary With Time If there’s one event that consistently reminds us why the automobile is more than just a machine, it’s The Amelia. The 30th anniversary of this prestigious concours d’elegance delivered a weekend of unmatched automotive excellence, where passion met perfection on the manicured lawns of … Read more