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luxury

Leena Nair speaks onstage during the Forbes Power Women's Summit 2026 at Jazz at Lincoln Center on September 10, 2026 in New York City.

Chanel CEO Leena Nair on Keeping Luxury Human in the A.I. Era

Chanel CEO Leena Nair says human connection, craftsmanship and people-first leadership will matter more as A.I. reshapes luxury.
By Kate Wieczorek
Mary-Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen attend 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards at Alice Tully Hall on June 4, 2012 in New York City.

How the Olsen Sisters Turned The Row Into a Quiet Luxury Powerhouse

Two decades after founding The Row, Ashley and Mary-Kate Olsen have turned an American minimalist label into one of luxury’s most respected names.
By Rachel Curry
A man stands at a podium with arm raised during a watch auction while onlookers hold up their phones to record the moment

With an Inherited Watch Collection, Doing Less Is the Smartest Move

Inherited collections are one of the places where historically or horologically significant watches tend to surface, according to specialists from Sotheby's and Phillips, making due diligence vital.
By Caleb Anderson
Alexandre Arnault (L) and Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Bernard Arnault attend the Louis Vuitton Cruise 2016 Resort Collection shown at a private residence on May 6, 2015 in Palm Springs, California.

Inside Bernard Arnault’s Slow-Burn Succession Plan for LVMH

By Rachel Curry
A group of people share a long outdoor meal beside a rustic stone building, seated beneath trees as warm evening sunlight filters through the garden.

What the Art World Can Learn From Luxury’s Return to Intimacy and Cultural Depth

By Elisa Carollo
Rosewood Vienna offers guests the "Art of Shoemaking," an exclusive private tour of Markus Scheer, a historic Viennese atelier crafting custom leather shoes

Cultural Capital Is Luxury Hospitality’s New Competitive Advantage

By Joanna Gunn
A wide view of the Louvre courtyard shows the glass pyramid surrounded by visitors beneath a clear blue sky.

An Insider’s Guide to Ultra-Exclusive Private Museum Tours

By Daniel Grant
A yacht’s bow deck features a cushioned sunbed, pillows and a small wooden table overlooking sunlit water and a coastal city.

The Legal, Logistical and Conservation Challenges of Collecting Art at Sea

By Alistair MacQueen
Hermes CEO Axel Dumas and Dame Anna Wintour attend the Hermès SS26 Women's Show on October 4, 2025 in Paris, France.

Hermès’ Scarcity Model Shields Europe’s Richest Family From the Luxury Slump

By Rachel Curry
A vintage stylized image of patrons enjoying a singer

Why the Most Compelling Luxury Hotels Start With a Point of View

By Ryan Crown
Fiat Jolly presented for Techno Classica

For Italian Automakers, Beauty Has Always Come Before Horsepower

By John Scott Lewinski
LVMH chairman and CEO Bernard Arnault arrives before a state dinner organised in honor of the King and Queen of the Kingdom of Thailand at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris France on June 29, 2026.

Bernard Arnault’s Succession Looms as LVMH Returns to Growth

By Beth Duckett

Mykonos Beyond the Mayhem: An Insider’s Guide to the Greek Island

By Paul Jebara
A spectator at a 2026 World Cup game raises his fists in celebration

The FIFA World Cup and the Rise of Experience Rights

By Paul Caine
A collage of jewelry

The American Jewelers Who Rewrote the Rules of Luxury

By Anthony DeMarco
A three-grid collage of photos of wristwatches worn on a model wearing a striped dress shirt

Marteau & Co Is Bringing the Art World Model to Independent Watch Auctions

By Caleb Anderson
An exhibition display shows Chanel handbags in varied shapes, colors and materials arranged across two white wall shelves.

Christie’s Rachel Koffsky On How the Handbag Became the Art Market’s Most Elegant Entry Point

By Elisa Carollo
A model walks through a dark wood-paneled gallery doorway during a fashion show, with seated guests on either side and a large classical portrait painting visible in the room behind her.

The Frick Collection’s Louis Vuitton Partnership Is Luxury’s Latest Cultural Power Move

By Elisa Carollo
A profile of Ermenegildo "Gildo" Zegna walking onto a stage.

Gildo Zegna on Leading an NYSE-Listed Family Business With Patience and Innovation

By Sissi Cao
A close-up angled view of a luxury wristwatch with a gold case, black textured bezel and light blue dial, featuring stylized hands and a small aperture, set against a dark background.

The GoS Skadi and a Scandinavian Vision of Watchmaking

By Marcus Henry
Black-and-white portrait of Jean Cocteau resting his chin on his hand while wearing stacked Cartier Trinity rings.

The Mechanics Powering Heritage Brand Jewelry’s Secondary Market Appeal

By Elisa Carollo
A trio of watch fliers on a salmon background advertising for the Vacheron Constantin Concours d’Élégance

Vacheron Constantin Borrows the Luxury Concours d’ Elegance Concept from the Auto World

By Roberta Naas
A salmon-pink illustration depicting modern luxury symbols, including a private jet, yacht, champagne, fine dining, jewelry, sports car, designer furniture and a framed classical painting, with a relaxed figure reclining in the foreground against a stylized city skyline, emphasizing experience, mobility and cultural consumption.

Can the Luxury Market’s Experience-Led Reset Be a Blueprint for the Art Market’s Next Act?

By Elisa Carollo
Professional portrait of Jennifer Findley and Kevin Mansour

Art as Infrastructure: How Cultural Programming Is Redefining Luxury Hospitality


By Sonia Rubeck
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