Digital Luxury @ VivaTech 2017: Meet the 32 startups competing for the LVMH Innovation Award

After its tremendous success in 2016, Viva Technology is back, in Paris from June 15th to June 17th, 2017. Viva Technology is one of a kind, an exhibition of the most innovative products and services, with unique opportunities for startups, especially through networking opportunities with large corporations and investors. According to Francis Morel CEO of … Read more

These new resorts promise to take entertainment to a whole new level

The ticket to the refined: VIP treatments at top integrated resorts of 2017. What do once-in-a-lifetime adventures, art galleries, Rolls-Royce, full-service spas, epicurean experiences, world-renowned music events, and the garden villas have in common? These are just a few of amenities to be found in the newest integrated resorts spread across the globe. The new resorts … Read more

Angelina Jolie will donate all earnings from her role as the new Guerlain face

Actress, filmmaker, and humanitarian Angelina Jolie is the new icon for Guerlain. The new Ambassadress of Guerlain Parfumeur will donate all of her earnings from her role as the face of the new Mon Guerlain fragrance. The fragrance will be focused on notes of lavender and vanilla. Guerlain Parfumeur, the French beauty brand since 1828, … Read more

Luxury spending trends of the past year. Report

The beauty, fine wines and spirits, and fine food segments all grew, reflecting a redirection of luxury spending away from goods and toward personal pampering and experiences. Last 12 months, the luxury consumption shifted away from goods and toward experiences such as travel and gastronomy, which grew faster than luxury goods by at least 5 … Read more

Boutique Reigns King, Wellness 3.0, and Luxury Hotel Boom in Emerging Destinations Among The Hottest Hotel Trends

The desire for personalized travel experiences and Instagram-worthy design continues to drive the popularity of boutique hotels, says the global network of luxury travel agencies Virtuoso in its new 2017 Best of the Best directory. The 2017 directory is featuring Virtuoso’s exclusive collection of hotels and new experiential itineraries. The largest collection to date includes … Read more

Italian Luxury: Emerging Brands Awards. Altagamma’s 7 winners are …

Benedetta Bruzziches, MORE, Delfina Delettrez, Frantoio Muraglia, LOVEThESIGN, Evo Yachts and Venissa are the winners of the second edition of the Altagamma Foundation award. The “EMERGING BRANDS AWARD – Believing in the Future” supports emerging Italian cultural and creative businesses in the various sectors represented by the Italian luxury body. The Award also aims to … Read more