When you think of luxury shopping, do you envision gleaming storefronts filled with brand-new products wrapped in shiny packaging? It’s time to shift that perspective. The second-hand luxury market is flourishing, redefining what it means to indulge in high-end fashion and accessories. This movement is not just about saving money; it’s an adventure that embraces … Read more
We live in interesting times. We have moved into the boom period stage post Covid where destination travel and living out loud have returned with a roar, and with that comes the requisite shouting about the perfect fit on social media. With much zest and vigor those with the means to do so are traveling, … Read more
If scarcity is strength in lockdown luxury then COVID has created a bonanza for luxury enthusiasts. An exodus of office workers and a dearth of global visitors have hampered the luxury rental markets of Mayfair and Knightsbridge in London, forcing landlords to slash their rents or see their properties stay unoccupied. The number of luxury pads … Read more
I consider myself to be a student of the world of sustainable luxury. My career has taken me from independent films to CNN in LA, to modelling in Milan, to the intersection of Business and Technology in Toronto, and now, finally, to writing about my passion: Sustainability. Being a working model in Milan was one … Read more
So…if you’ve arrived here, perhaps you have decided that you’re looking at making some changes in how you’re consuming for your fashion and luxury. Informed choice is one of the greatest benefits of the information age, and because we have such great passion for sustainability and the efforts currently underway in both the Luxury and … Read more
“Fashion is not luxury” the renowned author and luxury expert Jean-Noel Kapferer said to me over lunch one day in Monaco. He would know, Monsier Kapferer has written multiple books on the luxury industry, including “Kapferer on Luxury: How Luxury Brands Can Grow Yet Remain Rare” (KoganPage). He also leads seminars on luxury at HEC Paris, Tsinghua … Read more
With every significant passing holiday, including Christmas, New Year’s and now, nearly Valentine’s Day, the most marked method of, well, making a mark, is by bestowing fine jewelry shopping. One need look no further than the iconic Elizabeth Taylor who wrote an entire book about her love affair with jewelry, saying, “I’ve never thought of … Read more
One of the reasons I enjoy tongue in cheek writing about the luxury industry is that I also enjoy participating in the Experience Economy. The Experience Economy has emerged as a result of the commoditization of goods. As life has become increasingly busy, the goods used in the service industry became commoditized, and a new … Read more
We live in interesting times. Technology has changed the way virtually every industry and major player conducts business. Airbnb has caused disruption in the luxury industry related to the hotel economy. Uber has shaken up the taxi industry. Social media has changed the way we engage online. Mobile wallets are eliminating the need for brick-and-mortar … Read more
It is a bright, beautiful day on the terrace at Le Meridien Beach Plaza, an upscale hotel on a private beach overlooking the Mediterranean sea. Inside, the second annual Monaco Symposium on Luxury has adjourned for lunch and attendees are seating themselves at immaculately set linen-covered tables to network and regroup after a series of … Read more