25 of the most unexpected items of 2020

From Dominic Cummings’ staff and milk frothers to Connell’s chain and – of course – face masks: how the stuff that people used, and occasionally bought, in 2020 tells the story of a year like no other

Sustainable holiday gifting: Straw Capsule Collection

    The Rachel Zoe x Tanqueray Straw Capsule Collection. Not only do the straws let you sip in style and sophistication, but they’re the perfect accessory for this year’s sustainable holiday gifting lists. Tanqueray teamed up with Rachel Zoe to create the capsule collection as the perfect pairing for its newest offering, Tanqueray Crafted … Read more

Australian farm to hold 50,000 crocodiles for luxury Hermès goods questioned by animal welfare groups

Farm to supply skins to make handbags and shoes would be one of the biggest in Australia under plan approved by Northern Territory government

2020 Christmas Book: What luxury gifting means in a year unlike any other

  It’s that magical time of year when luxury retailers unveil the world’s most imaginative & exclusive gifts. The 94th edition of the iconic Neiman Marcus Christmas Book: 400 extraordinary holiday gifts for everyone on the wish list. Neiman Marcus unveiled the 2020 Christmas Book, a curated selection of over 400 extraordinary holiday gifts for … Read more

Fur is out of favour but stays in fashion through stealth and wealth

As mink comes under the spotlight, many stars wouldn’t be seen dead in fur – but it remains a feature of certain luxury brands

How much is that doggie (coat) in the window? The rise of pet fashion

Retail analysts say so-called ‘anthropomorphism trends’ are on the increase in lockdown, driving a raft of product launches in canine clothing