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

Luxury Investment Index 2020: The most coveted objects of desire

      The results of Knight Frank’s unique Luxury Investment Index reveal the most coveted objects of desire in 2019, while the consultancy company’s data partners offer their insights on a selection of asset classes. In the 14th edition of The Wealth Report, Knight Frank identifies and explores the big themes dominating the agenda … Read more

Fine art to topple fine wine in 2017 luxury investment league

Rich investors burned in the financial crisis are back in the market for modern masterpieces, according to Knight Frank luxury investment index

Birkinomics: are these handbags a better investment than bricks and mortar?

A diamond-encrusted Hermès bag has sold at Christie’s for £155,000. Why are they so desirable – and do any of the other luxury brands make an equally smart investment?