Historic 1933 Delage Once Owned by Aviation Pioneer’s Grandson Heads to Auction in France

Historic 1933 Delage Once Owned by Aviation Pioneer’s Grandson Heads to Auction in France

The 1933 Delage, once owned by the grandson of Louis Blériot — the first man to fly across the English Channel in 1909 — will go under the hammer with Haute Marne Auctions in Lille, France, on 19 July, with an estimated price of GBP 150,000. Chassis No. 36144 stands apart from typical pre-war classics,…

Schiaparelli Haute Couture Fall/Winter 2025

With her wild imagination and revolutionary approach to fashion, Elsa Schiaparelli instilled a unique creative spirit to 20th-century design. Turning ordinary objects into some of the most memorable creations, Schiaparelli expressed her creative talents through fashion, fragrance, and what we refer to today as “merchandising”, blurring the boundaries between creative brilliance and commercial success, and…

Summer Beauty Is Now a Year-Round Business Strategy

Summer Beauty Is Now a Year-Round Business Strategy

Summer used to be part of a seasonal strategy for beauty marketing with bronzers, mists and sunscreens packed into exclusive releases that typically peaked and faded with the season. Today, amid rising temperatures, increased UV awareness and a more functional approach to skincare, global beauty brands are rethinking their strategy. What was once a purchase…

Red Alert

Red Alert

Rolex Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 Yellow Gold This year, Rolex presents a bold new expression of one of its most enduring icons with the launch of the Oyster Perpetual Datejust 31 in yellow gold, distinguished by a vivid red ombré dial. Regarded by the brand as the archetype of the classic wristwatch, the Datejust has…

Inside the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show: New Exhibitors, Eco Initiatives and Premieres

Inside the 2025 Monaco Yacht Show: New Exhibitors, Eco Initiatives and Premieres

As the yachting world prepares for the 34th edition of the Monaco Yacht Show, taking place 24 to 27 September at Port Hercule, momentum is building. Organisers have unveiled an initial list of over 400 exhibitors, representing the vanguard of superyacht design, engineering and lifestyle — with up to 600 expected by the time the…

Summer 2025 Capsule Collections Sustain Mid-Year Momentum

Summer 2025 Capsule Collections Sustain Mid-Year Momentum

Luxury fashion houses are leveraging summer capsule collections to recalibrate consumer engagement to avoid the mid-year lull period. From Dior’s Dioriviera pop-ups to Prada’s ocean-driven Re-Nylon campaigns, luxury fashion houses are increasingly leveraging capsule collections to recalibrate consumer engagement during the mid-year dip. These limited-run drops — often timed to coincide with peak holiday months…