South Florida is practically bursting with luxury real estate developments, and ELLE publication, a licensee of Lagardère Group, is joining the party. The fashion and lifestyle media entity announced plans to put its mark on the world beyond the glossy page in the form of a 25-story, 180-unit residential tower in Miami’s Edgewater neighbourhood. Helming the project are Vertical Developments and…
30-year-old CEO and creator of the Chinese tea brand Chagee has officially become a billionaire after the company’s successful Nasdaq launch earlier this month. Chagee’s shares debuted at USD 33.75, up 21 percent from the USD 28 IPO price on 17 April 2025, resulting in a valuation of USD 6.2 billion. With the sale of…
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…
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,…
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…
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,…
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 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…
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…
Yunzhu Jin, Asia Director, Damen Yachting Yunzhu Jin is Asia Director for Damen Yachting, the first Chinese national to work for the company, and has been responsible for superyacht sales in Asia since 2015. Before that she worked for Damen Shipbuilding as Greater China Manager, focused on commercial vessel sales, from 2006-2015. Yunzhu received a…