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As droughts take hold, the elite buy 'luxury water' like fine wine

'Fine water' is drawn from volcanic rock in Hawaii, from icebergs that have fallen from melting glaciers in Norway or from droplets of morning mist in Tasmania.

Business

Burberry feeling the spending squeeze as shares slump

British luxury brand Burberry says it probably won't meet its low double-digit revenue growth forecast for the year.

Markets

Is the luxury goods market back to normal?

The global luxury goods market’s growth is back to normal, a new report shows. The post-pandemic rebound seems to be over, but numbers remain high with €1.5 trillion for the industry’s market projected in 2023.

Lifestyle

Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève: Audemars Piguet wins Aiguille d’Or

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the pinnacle of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their best timepieces.

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Lifestyle

Watch enthusiasts switch gender stereotypes in favour of variety

Despite women owning and wearing watches since the 19th century, it’s still a sector that’s heavily focused on the male market. That, however, is changing.

Experiences

Cryotherapy, IV drips and hiking: Inside the world’s best medical spa

Austria’s Vivamayr gives you full permission to rest, switch off from tech and only think about yourself - rare treats in our fast-paced world.

Focus

World's top watchmakers vie for the coveted Aiguille d'Or in Geneva

The countdown is on for the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie in Geneva, where 90 timepieces are in the running for 20 prizes, including the renowned Grand Prix de l'Aiguille d'Or.

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Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève: Nominees for best timepieces 2023

Since 2001, the annual Geneva Watchmaking Grand Prix has brought together the industry's the most presitigious actors, to celebrate creativity and excellence within the sector.

Business

Hermès outshines luxury rivals amid sector slowdown

French company surprises as global economic uncertainty drags down luxury fashion segment.

Destinations

Limassol: A guide to Cyprus’ sophisticated beachside city

Want a city break on the beach? Limassol has year-round sun and a booming food scene.

Qatar 365

Both women and men embrace Qatar's booming beauty care business

In partnership with Media City

In this edition of Qatar 365, we explore the booming beauty care business, meeting the entrepreneurs and social media influencers, and also how it is breaking down social barriers.

Experiences

Cats are welcome on this luxury sunset cruise in Singapore

Cats and water don’t usually mix but your feline companion will be perfectly safe and dry on this trip.

Culture news

Climate action: K-pop fans vs the luxury fashion industry

Aficionados of the hugely popular South Korean musical genre are asking luxury fashion brands to commit to bigger and better climate action - but will their calls fall on deaf ears?

Culture news

How luxury watches are driving the secondhand market

A growing number of consumers are buying secondhand luxury goods to save money or make prudent investments. When it comes to luxury watches in particular, time really could be on your side.

Culture news

Versace's parent company sold in multi-billion euro deal

The takeover by the American multinational luxury fashion holding company Tapestry could rival European conglomerates like LVMH and Kering.

Culture news

Luxury brand Tom Ford Fashion gets a new CEO

The luxury brand's new owners have onboarded LVMH executive Lelio Gavazza in the coveted role.

Creators

How to make a perfume: Meet ‘nose’ Patricia de Nicolaï

Patricia de Nicolai was born into one of France’s oldest and best-known families of perfumers - the house of Guerlain.

Destinations

Luxury on a budget? Explore Turkey’s turquoise coast this summer

You can have a deluxe holiday in Bodrum without the price tag.

Travel News

Simplon-Orient-Express to launch new Brussels to Venice route in 2024

The Simplon-Orient-Express is made up of restored historic carriages from the 1920s.

Culture news

'Quiet luxury' is the trend du jour - but how long will it last?

The trend - also known as 'stealth wealth' - is the financial elite's practice of wearing expensive, often very simple clothing only recognisable by fellow mega-rich people, but where did it come from and will it die down now mere mortals are catching on?