Beyond the bling: the most pointless luxuries ever

A bubble-bath necklace? A DNA vending machine? An unwearable gold hat that took 12 years to weave? Through a collection of priceless, pointless and surprising objects, the V&A’s new exhibition asks: what is luxury?

What does the rise of digital marketing mean for luxury brands?

As the influence of print diminishes as an advertising medium, how can firms that sell high-end products communicate with their customers in a way that doesn’t compromise their core values?

Cartier owner’s shares hit by Swiss currency turmoil and Hong Kong protest

Shares in Swiss watchmakers were hardest hit, because the central bank’s decision to scrap the currency cap will make their goods more expensive in vital foreign markets

Luxury brands: higher standards or just a higher mark-up?

Research challenges assumption that there is a link between the cost of clothing and the way it is produced, explains Tansy Hoskins



Six must dos for successful luxury goods marketing

From Ferrari’s belief in high performance to Le Labo’s personalised perfume, here’s what makes a successful luxury brand

Feathers and leathers: fashion houses give cycling a luxury makeover

From gold-plated forks to hand-crafted panniers, luxury goods retailers are adding bling to the bicycle