Swiss Luxury Watches Are Losing Secondhand Value
The secondary market for luxury timepieces by Rolex, Patek Philippe, and Audemars Piguet is experiencing declining prices due to high supply levels and economic uncertainties. Despite...
Gucci-owner Kering rocked by global luxury sales slowdown
Gucci’s owner reported a fresh slump in sales as the storm clouds hanging over the luxury goods industry continue to darken. Sales at Kering,...
The Olympics are getting a luxury makeover this year
Paris is bringing an air of luxury to the Olympic Games. From the custom Louis Vuitton cases presenting the Olympic medals and torch, to Armani...
Why Outlet Malls Are Emerging As A Hotspot For Luxury Brands
Luxury brands have a love-hate relationship with outlet stores and malls. Some eschew them entirely, such as Louis Vuitton, Hermès and Chanel. Others keep...
LVMH fashion division sales up 2% in Q1 as luxury growth cools
A luxury slowdown and uncertainty in markets like China and the watches and jewellery category isn’t deterring LVMH from moving full-speed ahead toward a...
Jens Ritter’s new Encore guitar amp is $40,000 of white gold-covered, sapphire-encrusted luxury
Conventional is probably the last word one would use to describe Jen Ritter’s new Encore tube amplifier. Quite the opposite, the German luthier’s latest...
Mercedes-Benz V-Class Gets Aggressive Bodykit and Tune with Manhart
The Mercedes-Benz V-Class has long been a favourite in South Africa, known for its versatility and comfort as the ultimate family car. Now, the tuning maestros...
This Lavishly Equipped Rolls-Royce Ghost Costs Over $400,000
The Ghost will forever remain in the shadow of the more symptoms Phantom, but the “lesser” of the two Rolls-Royce sedans is a dream car...
10 Most Expensive Rolex Watches of All Time
The most expensive Rolex watches are often considered to be of the highest quality and distinction, especially considering their astronomical price. The brand’s commitment...
The Dior Oblique Gets a Supersized Update
In 1967, Marc Bohan conceptualised the Dior Oblique motif. The longtime creative director of the House (an almost 30-year tenure) first applied the motif on...