Why a Scandal Over a Rolex Watch Is Threatening Peru’s President

Why a Scandal Over a Rolex Watch Is Threatening Peru’s President

Dina Boluarte is discovering the risks of leading a country that jails ex-presidents so often that it built a special prison to hold them. Just a year into Boluarte’s term as Peru’s president, about 80% of voters wanted her gone. That was before a scandal erupted over how exactly she came to own a collection … Read more

Valentino names Alessandro Michele new creative director

Valentino names Alessandro Michele new creative director

Six days after ending the quarter century career of Pierpaolo Piccioli at Valentino, the Rome-based house has named ex-Gucci designer Alessandro Michele to be its new creative director. Alessandro Michele – Valentino “It is a great honor for me to be welcomed into the Valentino Maison. I feel the immense joy and responsibility of joining … Read more

Gucci disrupts luxury’s top three in the Vogue Business Index

Gucci disrupts luxury’s top three in the Vogue Business Index

To receive the Vogue Business newsletter, sign up here. To the surprise of many, the luxury goods sector has remained resilient this past year, facing all that 2023 has thrown its way. During this volatile period, many top brands have reported declines in revenue, among other areas, in relation to various factors — one of … Read more

India boycott of Maldives may cost country millions in tourism dollars

India boycott of Maldives may cost country millions in tourism dollars

“Most people book on weekends, and therefore the drop seems more significant because ideally [bookings] should have gone up,” he told CNBC Travel. Travel bookings to the Maldives tumbled following a diplomatic row that erupted last week after a series of posts appeared on X, formerly known as Twitter, on India Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s … Read more

How philanthropy became big business for luxury

How philanthropy became big business for luxury

This article on philanthropy is part of our Vogue Business Membership package. To enjoy unlimited access to Member-only reporting and insights, our NFT Tracker, Beauty Trend Tracker and TikTok Trend Tracker, weekly Technology, Beauty and Sustainability Edits and exclusive event invitations, sign up for Membership here. Swarovski’s latest drop is a sobering departure from its … Read more

Is the luxury goods market back to normal?

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. ADVERTISEMENT The luxury goods sector is expected to see its global market revenues grow by 8 to 10%, according to a report … Read more

Fresh Billionaire of Bel Air! Lottery winner Edwin Castro splashes out on two new vintage Porsches to add to his luxury car collection

Fresh Billionaire of Bel Air! Lottery winner Edwin Castro splashes out on two new vintage Porsches to add to his luxury car collection

Edwin Castro, 31, who clinched the historic $2 billion Powerball Jackpot, has  acquired another two vintage Porsche’s to add to his growing collection of cars Last month he bought a Bel Air estate for $47 million with seven bedrooms, 11 bathrooms, a captivating koi pond, and a grand infinity pool Castro’s life took a dramatic … Read more

Flight attendant reveals what really happens on a private jet

Flight attendant reveals what really happens on a private jet

Have you ever wondered what kind of luxury of a private jet entails? Wonder no more, one flight attendant has revealed all. Speaking to Daily Mail, 35-year-old Vanessa Williams has opened up about her experience working as an attendant on a private Airbus A320neo, explaining its luxury rivals that of a five-star hotel. It all … Read more

The best places — and best times — to take a safari

The best places — and best times — to take a safari

Kenyan travel writer Harriet Akinyi breaks down the top 10 African countries for game drives. Source: Harriet Akinyi In some African cultures, the combination of rain and sunshine means that a leopard and a lioness have given birth to a cub.   I was hoping that this was the case as we traversed Kenya’s Maasai … Read more

Introducing the Ultimate Aprs Ski Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Collaboration with Four Seasons Resort Megve

Introducing the Ultimate Aprs Ski Experience at Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills in Collaboration with Four Seasons Resort Megve

Four Seasons Hotel Los Angeles at Beverly Hills, a renowned luxury destination for discerning travellers, announces a special collaboration with sister property Four Seasons Megve in southeastern France. This partnership brings together the best of both worlds, combining the elegance and charm of the Alps with the luxurious amenities and services expected from Four Seasons … Read more