Fashion’s first major trend of 2019 is here – and it’s frilling

Frothy frocks are everywhere on the red carpet and catwalks this month, but the look’s biggest boost comes from Rihanna and a certain TV assassin, who are already killing it

Liberty London department store could be sold for £350m

Luxury retailer has hired UBS to seek private buyer, according to reports

Gucci and Saint Laurent continue to deliver growth for Kering luxury group

  2018 was an excellent year for Kering and its Houses especially for Gucci and Saint Laurent. The luxury group also announced a strong momentum at Kering’s Other Houses (up 32.1% on a comparable basis), powered by Balenciaga and Alexander McQueen. Consolidated 2018 revenue amounted to €13,665.2 million, up 26.3% as reported and 29.4% on a … Read more

The custom Lexus UX tires inspired by John Elliott x Nike AF1 shoe

  Lexus, the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota, is creating the ultimate homage to urban style: tires inspired by classic, street-style sneakers. “Sole of the Lexus UX” is a new breed of tires that, like the crossover itself, are inspired by and designed for the city. Lexus partners with streetwear designer John … Read more

Hawaii’s Historic Kona Village resurected as a Rosewood Resort

  8 years after a tsunami wiped out much of the Kona Village Resort, the resort located on the Kona Coast of the Big Island of Hawai’i is set to reopen in 2022 as a Rosewood luxury hotel property. Kona Village’s history and culture provide the perfect backdrop for Rosewood’s first property in the Hawaiian … Read more

UK house price growth stagnates on back of Brexit concerns

Average price up by 0.1% – the smallest annual gain since February 2013, says Nationwide