Esprit Dior, feminity, and everlasting fame as seen by artist Dongyoo Kim

Invited by Dior House to deliver his own interpretation of the Dior spirit for the Esprit Dior exhibition running this summer at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, the artist Kim Dong Yoo looked to the American actress Marilyn Monroe as his inspiration for creating a portrait of Christian Dior. The technique used to make … Read more

How the poshed-up polo shirt became the ultimate humblebrag

René Lacoste’s sporty summer staple is back as the surprise cult item of the year, thanks to the sudden interest of the high-end fashion houses

Our favorite mobile apps, as used by luxury brands

More and more luxury brands are incorporating mobile apps. These can be fantastic learning tools for the user, as well as providing fun entertainment and improving the customer’s understanding of the product. In light of this, we have put together a list of our favorite mobile apps, as used by luxury brands, to sell and improve their … Read more

Four implications of the shift in luxury consumer behaviours in emerging markets. The next decade of luxury

The next 10 years in Wealth & Luxury. Where wealth is generated, spent and saved will shift. In the next 10 years, the way wealth is used by the newly wealthy will adapt and change in emerging markets. The rise in discernment among the world’s wealthy will not only affect the brands they buy, but … Read more

Sipping champagne at Tiffany’s Private Selling Room at Selfridges

The New Tiffany in Selfridges London. Tiffany London has relocated to a larger, enhanced space in Selfridges London fashion hub. The space features a unique ceiling sculpture by Saraceno, whose work is informed by the worlds of art, architecture, natural sciences and engineering. This piece extends the exploration of light, refraction and facets that can … Read more

The Cannes Yachting Festival launches its 1st “Concours d’Elegance”

The Cannes Yachting Festival will launch its 1st “Concours d’Elegance”; 85 World Premiere will be presented at the 2015 Yachting Festival on the Croisette. Nearly more than 140 boats have been announced as World Premiere, European and French at this year’s Cannes Yachting Festival. The Italian shipyards topped considerably with 60 new models, followed by … Read more