Can Luxury Skincare Brands Justify Their Sky-High Prices?

Can Luxury Skincare Brands Justify Their Sky-High Prices?

In the luxury beauty and skincare industry, the concept of “selling the dream” has become a cornerstone of brand strategy. This approach, built on compelling promises and aspirational advertising, has cultivated a legion of consumers equipped with their rigorous, multi-step skincare routines. In response, brands have crafted their own narratives around efficacy and exclusivity, positioning…

Objects of Obsession For The Design Connoisseur

Objects of Obsession For The Design Connoisseur

From ultra-rare reissues to singular creations by under-the-radar ateliers, these furniture brands are the secret language of collectors who crave the exquisite, the elusive and the unapologetically extraordinary. Here are eight furniture brands for home decor connoisseurs. Alexander Lamont: Crafting Timeless Elegance The ombre hue of the Casque Bar Cabinet is a nod to Alexander…

The Connoisseur’s Approach to Starting a Watch Collection

The Connoisseur’s Approach to Starting a Watch Collection

The A. Lange & Söhne Datograph Handwerkskunst represents everything that collectors love about collecting watches The word ineluctable is perfectly suited to the passion for watches. While the watch collector and the watchmaker are very different animals, they have this in common: it is always about the next watch. Whatever watch you have on your…

COMO Cocoa Island: Where Stranded-on-a-Sandbar Meets Luxury

COMO Cocoa Island: Where Stranded-on-a-Sandbar Meets Luxury

Dhoni Water Villa Imagine being shipwrecked — but instead of building fires with coconuts and arguing with volleyballs, you’re sipping turmeric tonics in an open-air spa pavilion while someone expertly unkinks the stress you didn’t even know you had. Welcome to COMO Cocoa Island, the Maldives’ most tasteful answer to “oops, I guess I live…

AMAFFI & MOMO: The Fusion of Pop Culture and Perfume

AMAFFI & MOMO: The Fusion of Pop Culture and Perfume

AMAFFI has just unveiled its partnership with international musician MOMO. The luxury perfume house and the beloved member of K-Pop sensation, TWICE, join forces in what AMAFFI describes as an “uncompromising dedication to beauty, individuality and the art of creation”. As a muse who bridges cultures and generations, MOMO embodies the essence of AMAFFI —…

An Exclusive Conversation with Abbas Sajwani: Insights into Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Market

An Exclusive Conversation with Abbas Sajwani: Insights into Dubai’s Luxury Real Estate Market

In the ever-evolving world of luxury, few names stand out like Abbas Sajwani, the visionary founder and CEO of AHS Properties. With a keen understanding of the ultra-luxury real estate market, Abbas has made significant strides since launching his company in 2021. Under his leadership, AHS Properties has quickly gained recognition for creating exquisite, bespoke…

8 Ambitious Restaurants From Around The World

8 Ambitious Restaurants From Around The World

In the arena of luxury dining experiences, the most ambitious restaurants today are pushing the boundaries of what defines fine dining. These establishments go beyond impeccable service and premium ingredients by incorporating cutting-edge technology, radical interior and exterior designs, and multi-sensory experiences that transform every meal into an unforgettable journey. For the discerning connoisseur, these…

Fashion’s Bold Play at Milan Design Week 2025

Fashion’s Bold Play at Milan Design Week 2025

During Milan Design Week 2025, some of fashion’s biggest brands transformed the city into their architectural playground, showcasing curated home collections and surprising activations — from a vintage train pop-up to designer gelato stops. FENDI Fendi Casa’s 2025 collection. Image: Fendi Casa. Unveiled in its flagship store in Piazza della Scala, Fendi Casa’s Milan Design…