Luxury 'five star' cat hotel opens in Orpington

A luxury, boutique cat hotel which offers "five-star" accommodation to feline guests has opened in Orpington.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 23, 2019July

Lexus customers the most loyal among luxury brands

When it comes time for Lexus owners and lessees to shop for a new vehicle, they're most likely to step into another Lexus.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 23, 2019July

Look Inside 6 Over-The-Top Luxury Airbnb Rentals

From a beachfront home with a private butler to a nine-bedroom mansion in Bel Air, home to A-list celebrities, here are six over-the-top rentals from Airbnb Luxe, the homeshare company’s new luxury rental extension.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

Luxury Brands Hit As Hk Shoppers, Tourists Stay Away

The impact from the Hong Kong protests is spreading to global luxury retailers, with jewellery and cosmetics getting hurt as shoppers and big-spending travellers stay away.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

Ranchers Wrangle Luxury Travelers to Wide-Open Spaces

Shipping containers, tiny homes, and tents are all being tricked out to satisfy the high-end traveler’s need for novelty. And now, cowboy wannabes can even go posh by renting out a ranch.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

Saint Laurent Is Releasing A $2,655 Luxury Speaker

A month after releasing its first pair of headphones, Saint Laurent continues its march towards the audio sector.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

What Barney’s Bankruptcy Means For Luxury Retail

Barney’s department store has been synonymous with luxury brands since it was founded nearly a century ago, but last week the US retailer announced it is in the midst of a potential bankruptcy filing.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

Versace Is Making Sneakers Inspired By Jennifer Lopez’s Iconic Green Dress

Lopez's iconic plunging green dress is getting the sneaker treatment.

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NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

Reshaping Luxury’s Old Boundaries

Companies specializing in luxury goods has been forced to expand beyond its historical boundaries, moving into “experiential” spaces.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 22, 2019July

Inside The 100-Year-Old Luxury Hotel Abandoned And Frozen In Time

Overlooking Harlech since 1910, St David’s Hotel might remind you of a certain cult Stanley Kubrick film about a haunted hotel as it looms over the town beneath.

The Sunday Slow ReadJustina ShpotaJuly 21, 2019July

From Stella Mccartney To Ferragamo: Which Are The 5 Best Ethical Luxury Brands?

As the fashion industry wakes up to the need to reduce waste and make the most of resources, we look at 5 trailblazing companies that lead the way

The Sunday Slow ReadJustina ShpotaJuly 21, 2019July

What Is Sustainable Fashion? A Guide For Consumers And Brands

What is sustainable fashion? Here is a simple guide, for both, consumers and brands. We adore fashion. We truly do. But, as much as we love fashion, we also love our mother nature, people, animals, and everything that this planet has to offer.

The Sunday Slow ReadJustina ShpotaJuly 21, 2019July

Counting Down To A Green New York

New York plans to be carbon neutral by 2050, and housing is one of the biggest polluters. Can this dirty old town clean up its act in time?

The Sunday Slow ReadJustina ShpotaJuly 21, 2019July

Dressing the ‘Iron Lady’: How Architect Aline Asmar d’Amman Revamped The Eiffel Tower Restaurant

The Lebanese architect was chosen to redesign famed restaurant Jules Verne, located on the second floor of the Eiffel Tower in Paris.

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NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 19, 2019July

Inspirato Simplifies Vacation Booking With Travel Subscription

Private travel club Inspirato is bringing the sharing economy to the luxury hospitality sector with the introduction of its own travel subscription service.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 19, 2019July

$90 For A Bottle Of Melted Iceberg? Inside The World Of Luxury Water

People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 19, 2019July

Pierre Cardin’s ‘Future Fashion’ Exhibition To Open At The Brooklyn Museum

Space Age fashion, unisex looks, illuminated apparel and global licensing are some of the areas that Cardin has helped to pioneer.

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NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 19, 2019July

Margot Robbie Fronts Gabrielle Chanel Essence Scent

Margot Robbie will front the upcoming scent Gabrielle Chanel Essence, which will launch on Sept. 1.

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NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 19, 2019July

Chanel Sees Significant Jump In Media Impact Value Thanks To Events

Swiss watchmaker Rolex regained its spot as the top brand in Launchmetrics’ luxury watch brand rankings in May, but surprisingly Chanel made the second spot.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 19, 2019July

Stella McCartney Teams Up With LVMH, in Plot Twist in Luxury Wars

The British designer finds a new partner after leaving her former French fashion group, Kering, last year.

NewsJustina ShpotaJuly 18, 2019July