Fashion That Tells Your Story
“All luxury categories underperformed” in China in 2024, “with beauty doing better and watches and jewelry performing worse,” Bain & Co. asserted in its latest luxury report, which looks exclusively at the Chinese market. The market consultancy found that “only a very small number of brands enjoyed growth in China in 2024,” noting that the success…
It’s the season of love, so permission is granted to give in to temptation with a decadent rendezvous with your true love: champagne and caviar. Just think of it: aphrodisiac comestibles and your favorite French or California bruts in an alluring restaurant with a seductive hotel suite waiting in the wings. Whether you’re indulging with…
Navigating the skies of opulence and indulgence, air travel has never been more luxurious or more complex. In the high-paced world of luxury travel, accruing and leveraging reward points can feel as complex as mastering a foreign language. Yet, as your dedicated Points Genius, I’m here to demystify this realm and guide you through the…
Yves Saint Laurent, who passed away on 1 June 2008, was a highly acclaimed fashion designer of the 20th century. Throughout his lifetime, he was hailed as a genius, a boy wonder, and the Pied Piper of fashion. Even after his death, his influence and impact on the industry continue to be widely recognized. Valerie…
For yacht owners, designing a kitchen equipped to meet the demands of avid onboard entertaining — or to accommodate a long-distance voyage with guests — can be quite the maneuver. Layout planning in a vessel’s galley is essential to maximize every usable inch of space, and you need to find electric appliances that have shallow…
This week, I’ve had two strong promptings to part ways with certain shoes and clothing—pieces that I now realize carry a negative impact on my mental health. Yes, you heard me right. A pair of gorgeous, well-crafted Grenson brogues can indeed have a history that weighs on your soul. And that sleek jacket you bought…
Dupe mania is in overdrive as consumers continue to seek out affordable versions of expensive cosmetics, apparel, footwear, handbags, jewelry, and other goods. One need not look further than the success of companies like Quince, which offers up a selection of “inexpensive expensive things,” such as Jenni Kayne-esque sweaters, boots that mirror those from Ugg,…
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As a woman who revels in the finer things in life, there’s something truly magical about blending luxury with creativity. Enter the world of upcycling—a craft that not only breathes new life into beloved garments but does so with an unparalleled flair. When the subject is a Miu Miu coat made of suede, and the…
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