The $11,000-a-night Regent Suite on the new Seven Seas Grandeur Ship reveals design secrets

    Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released further details of the latest 413 square metre, $11,000-a-night Regent Suite, which will be the pinnacle for luxury travellers on board new ship Seven Seas Grandeur, scheduled to sail in November 2023. With the ship’s inaugural season having gone on sale last week, the high-end cruise line … Read more

G-III to expand into the luxury space with Sonia Rykiel

  Sonia Rykiel to enter G-III Apparel Group portfolio of fashion brands.  G-III Apparel Group announced an agreement to purchase European luxury fashion brand Sonia Rykiel. The transaction leverages G-III’s existing management capabilities and supply chain expertise to globally scale the Sonia Rykiel brand. Sonia Rykiel is known as one of the leading figures of … Read more

The Balmoral Scotch Club offers a chance to join an elite international whisky membership club

  The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte Hotel in Edinburgh, has unveiled its new Scotch Club in collaboration with The Macallan, offering a personalised membership experience to whisky connoisseurs around the world. As one of the world’s leading single malt whiskies, renowned for its outstanding quality and dedication to craftsmanship, The Macallan, together with The Balmoral … Read more

Great brands flourish – even in turbulent times: Most Valuable Italian Brands 2021

    Gucci retains the top position as Italy’s most valuable brand for the third year. Despite a turbulent year, and the threat of a lasting economic recession, the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Italian Brands ranking has risen by 11%, to reach a total brand value of $114.6 billion. Gucci retains the top position as … Read more

Italy’s luxury brand Etro partners with the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm

  Etro Announces Strategic Partnership with L Catterton Europe.  Etro, the global luxury fashion house, has entered into a binding agreement to partner with L Catterton, the largest global consumer-focused private equity firm. Under the terms of the agreement, L Catterton Europe will acquire a majority stake in the Company, while the Etro family will … Read more

2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards toasting creativity in all aspects of the fragrance industry

  2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards celebrated this year’s winners and nominees in 22 categories. This year’s US Fragrance Foundation Awards took place online, in lieu of the traditional in-person event. The awards are based on votes by The Fragrance Foundation members and industry experts. The 2021 Fragrance Foundation Awards event kicked off with a very … Read more