Italian by Name, No Longer by Blood – Missoni Changes Hands

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

Forget the It-Bag: Maxime Frédéric is Dropping the It-Chocolate at Louis Vuitton

This spring, Easter in Manhattan has officially traded its fuzzy bunny ears for a set of hand-stitched leather handles. Starting March 13, the fourth-floor chocolate boutique inside Louis Vuitton’s 57th Street flagship—currently a sprawling, temporary “library” of luxury while the permanent Fifth Avenue home undergoes its facelift—becomes the epicenter of haute gastronomy. This isn’t just … Read more

Through the Looking Glass: SWAN Beauty and the Rise of the “Living” Vanity

As someone who has chronicled the beauty industry for over two decades, I’ve seen countless “revolutionary” gadgets end up in the graveyard of forgotten bathroom drawers. But the launch of the SWAN Beauty Mirror feels different. It isn’t just a mirror; it’s a high-tech ecosystem that effectively puts a celebrity glam squad and a dermatologist … Read more

The Most Relaxing Chair of 2026 is Actually a 5,000-Dollar Bluetooth Speaker in Disguise

In a world where technology usually looks like cold glass and plastic, Samuelson Furniture has pulled off a disappearing act. Their “Sound by Samuelson” line is a masterclass in stealth engineering, transforming what looks like a classic, high-end armchair into an immersive, private audio cocoon. Unlike standard gaming chairs that rely on visible, directional speakers, … Read more

Rocks, Reuse & Radical Rethinks: What the Kering Generation Award Finalists Signal About the Future of Jewelry

In a sector where sparkle has long overshadowed sustainability, Kering’s Generation Award x Jewelry is doing something audacious: it’s asking us to fall in love with imperfection, reclamation, and resonance. Think less flawless diamonds, more satellite scraps, fractured opals, and musical leather — each telling a story not just of beauty, but of meaning. The … Read more

The Future of Design is Fearless: Key Trends from Maison & Objet 2025

For design enthusiasts, trend forecasters, and industry leaders, Maison & Objet is not just a trade fair; it is a beacon of inspiration, a cultural thermometer, and a tastemaker that dictates the aesthetics of tomorrow. Held biannually in Paris, this global design powerhouse brings together the most innovative minds in interiors, furniture, and lifestyle, setting … Read more