#luxury-retail

#luxury-retail

This is a landmark moment for Primark in the United States as we open our incredible new flagship at the epicenter of American fashion. The excitement and buzz around the brand is already building across Manhattan - from busy stores in the surrounding boroughs, to lines stretching blocks at our pop-up Primark Studio in NoHo, we're expecting strong demand from New Yorkers and tourists for the store.

Second Life Markets is back in London for a spring edition of its vintage market, bringing together 90 stalls of local vintage stores and small businesses.

"Monograms let you know that the wearer has achieved a certain level of success; they can afford to [customize something] from a time and a financial perspective."

Croud helps brands unlock growth with a Return on Intelligence, applying innovative intelligence across brand strategy, integrated media, social, creative, and data. This approach emphasizes transparency, speed, and incrementality-focused measurement to fuel growth and unlock true value.

The exhibition 'Chawan Cabinet' presents limited-edition ceramic vessels that embody the concepts of ritual and contemplation, showcasing the artistry of Japanese ceramicists.

Once upon a time, hotel buffet conjured images of scrambled eggs and orange juice from a machine. Now? It's wagyu served up beside your waffles.

The war in the Middle East will have certainly a huge impact for the Swiss exports because it represents 10% of the total Swiss watch exports, so it's quite substantial.

Aera, founded in 2018, released its first two watches in 2022, showcasing modern tool watches with design codes from the mid-20th century.

Washi, because of its quality and texture, offers something not just tactile but psychologically soothing. It's about one-third the weight of cotton, light, breathable and dry to the touch.

Participating in London Fashion Week is not a luxury but a necessity for any emerging brand aiming to go global. It's your ticket to the world of international fashion. - Katie England, Creative Director of Topshop and curator of the New Generation program

Chloé is anything but homogenous, with its name chosen simply for aesthetic appeal, allowing for a fresh creative direction that Kamali is now exploring.

Emily Porter found a woven sweater labeled 'Maria Rodriguez Chicago' at a resale shop, highlighting the significance of local designers in Chicago's fashion history.

This edit is not a list of things to buy because the calendar says so, but a considered curation for those who value provenance over hype. It's an understanding of what will be appreciated and enjoyed long after the romantic day itself has passed.

The Polo 79 revival in 2024 caused an absolute frenzy in the horological universe and since then, Piaget has been methodical about building on the Polo lineage.

These brands specialize in just that: pieces created by hand to your exacting designs and specifications, and never to be replicated. Maybe you're looking for top-of-the-range headphones to match your jet. Or could it be a suit for a pirate-esque get together? Or even an engraved signet ring, depicting a favored holiday destination in full color? For all of the above and more, here's who Elite Traveler recommends.

Regional performance remained uneven. Asia excluding Japan saw organic sales fall 4%, underperforming the group average as consumer spending in China remained subdued amid ongoing economic headwinds. Despite this, LVMH continued to invest heavily in the region, including the opening of a ship-shaped Louis Vuitton flagship in Shanghai in June 2025 and a new Dior store in Beijing in December, both of which have begun to gain traction.

When it comes to your wardrobe, it can be easy to define "bougie" as a piece of clothing that looks or feels expensive - and while the items on this list check those boxes, they're also so clever, you'll wonder how you ever did without them. Scroll on to shop for chic loungewear with extra functional features; trendy and practical fits for both day and night; and accessories that solve all sorts of fashion-related dilemmas.

It's not a multi-thousand pound handbag from Hermes that best captures the new era of It bags, but a 149 tote from John Lewis. Launched this season, it's deeper (45cm) and taller (33cm) than your average handbag, and comes loaded with good intentions. It's able to hold your packed lunch, flask and book, as well at a push as your gym kit.

The end of the show did not mark the end of the trip. Back at the Le Grand Bellevue the group divided between fireside hot chocolates and the hotel's spa. The hotel's Le Grand Spa is over 3,000 square metres and has eight different types of saunas, several ice showers, foot baths and an outdoor bubble pool (named thus as it's bigger than your standard jacuzzi).