Tod’s Italian Diaries Celebrate Five Young Artistes In The Spirit of the Gommino

Tod’s Italian Diaries Celebrate Five Young Artistes In The Spirit of the Gommino

At the heart of all craftsmanship, is the spirit of play. The desire to perfect one’s craft has roots in first a genuine appreciation of its inherent beauty, and then a further curiousity in understanding the materiality of the trade, understanding all the ‘how’s and ‘why’s. Tod’s Gommino has long been an icon of this pure spirit, not just…

10 Tips for Creating a Financial Foundation That Supports the Life You Want

10 Tips for Creating a Financial Foundation That Supports the Life You Want

Image Source Living the life you truly want takes more than hard work or luck. It requires smart planning, clear goals, and daily habits that support long-term comfort. Whether your dream is to travel often, retire early, or live with fewer money worries, how you manage your resources makes a big difference. The truth is,…

A Look Into the Sustainability of the Global Furniture Market

A Look Into the Sustainability of the Global Furniture Market

As sustainability becomes a central theme in every industry, the international furniture market is stepping up with innovations that blend style and responsibility. We explore how Europe and America, the two largest markets, are driving change by adopting eco-friendly materials and sustainable processes to reduce their environmental impact. European Market The European sustainable home furniture…

The Luxury Industry’s Indigenous Reckoning

The Luxury Industry’s Indigenous Reckoning

Luxury brands are increasingly collaborating with Indigenous communities in meaningful ways, moving beyond superficial aesthetic inspiration to engage in genuine partnerships. More brands are incorporating Indigenous resources, textiles, materials and narratives into their creations, ensuring that Indigenous knowledge and craftsmanship are not merely referenced but actively credited and respected. In line with Earth Day 2025,…

8 Luxury Travel Destinations With a Cause

8 Luxury Travel Destinations With a Cause

Environmental conservation and one-of-a-kind luxury holiday experiences are no longer mutually exclusive. Across the globe, a new generation of eco-conscious retreats is reshaping what it means to travel well. These sojourns do not forgo beautiful landscapes and everyday comforts for environmental and cultural restoration but rather allow them to go hand-in-hand for the sustainability-loving traveller….

Yanran Chen’s Art Goes Beyond Cyborgs and Cyberpunk Collectables

Yanran Chen’s Art Goes Beyond Cyborgs and Cyberpunk Collectables

Yanran Chen Artist Yanran Chen ​(also known as Chloe Chen) is leading the charge in reimagining contemporary visual culture through a surrealist, sci-fi lens — honing in on her unique cross-disciplinary art that blends illustration and sculpture. At just 19 years old, Chen has already amassed a social media following of over 300,000 — a…

Opinion: Do Not Be Distracted By Pop Stars, Space Rockets and “Cultural Greenwashing”

Opinion: Do Not Be Distracted By Pop Stars, Space Rockets and “Cultural Greenwashing”

Although billionaire-funded space flights like Blue Origin’s are marketed as aspirational feats of progress, they function primarily as distractions from urgent social and environmental issues — reinforcing inequality under the guise of innovation. The Carbon Cost of Aspiration It has become apparent that the performative nature of the Blue Origin space trip was a carefully…

The Road Continues with the Zegna Mocassin

The Road Continues with the Zegna Mocassin

Mads Mikkelsen wearing the Zegna Mocassin.(ZEGNA) If you could have just one word to describe Zegna as a luxury fashion brand, it’s ease. Ease in the way artistic director Alessandro Sartori conceptualises how the modern man’s wardrobe should be, and how that aesthetic translates into the Italian spirit. There is no overcomplicating design in Zegna’s oeuvre. Its…

Konstantin Nikolaev: Biography, Career Retrospective, Current Activities

Konstantin Nikolaev: Biography, Career Retrospective, Current Activities

Nikolaev Konstantin Yurievich: Business History and Wine Production Konstantin Nikolaev previously owned a number of assets in the logistics industry Type  Winemaker · Philanthropist · Freight Forwarder · Logistics Manager  Other name Konstantin Yuryevich Nikolaev · Nikolaev Konstantin · Николаев Константин Юрьевич Name Konstantin Nikolaev · Nikolaev Konstantin Yurievich · Nikolaiev Kostiantyn Yuriiovych · Костянтин Ніколаєв · Николаев, Константин…