Luxury brands in a quandary as China’s wealthy young develop resistance to bling
Gucci and Prada’s financial results are disappointing and there’s a fear that the west can’t provide what sophisticated Chinese shoppers want
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China’s environmental woes inspire art
Exhibition by one of China’s most well-known artists uses stark imagery to shed light on environment issues
Diageo takes £264m hit after China’s luxury goods crackdown
Drinks maker hit by its stake in Shui Jing Fang as sales tumble 78% after government action over baijiu and other brands
From firewater to fine dining: exports triple for tequila’s poor cousin, mezcal
Aficionados say Mexico’s agave spirit retains a charm and subtlety lost by its mass-produced rival – and has the potential to be as popular as single-malt whisky
The big winner of summer is Mykonos as celebrities put the glamour back in Greece
The playground of the 1960s jetset is back in fashion as the country’s tourist hotspots give the economy a boost
Can’t afford to fly in a luxury jet? How empty-legs deals make it possible
After flying their super-rich customers off to exclusive haunts, private charter firms have found a way to earn extra money on the otherwise empty return journeys