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Art Basel Hong Kong’s full-scale return tests city’s events appeal

Art Basel Hong Kong’s full-scale return tests city’s events appeal

Art Basel is returning to Hong Kong at its pre-pandemic scale, giving a much-needed jolt to the city’s muted even
Lifestyle
Dolce & Gabbana unveils debut real estate project 888 Brickell Condo Hotel

Dolce & Gabbana unveils debut real estate project 888 Brickell Condo Hotel

Dolce & Gabbana unveiled on Wednesday its first real estate project and condo hotel in the U.S., in collaboration with developer JDS Development Group.
Lifestyle
URW stages second Westfield Good Festival for its London malls, to also launch in the US

URW stages second Westfield Good Festival for its London malls, to also launch in the US

French malls giant Unibail-Rodamco-Westfield (URW) has announced the second edition of the Westfield Good Festival taking place at its two London shopping centres in May.
Fashion
Harrods announces more 175th anniversary celebrations

Harrods announces more 175th anniversary celebrations

Harrods kicked off its 175th anniversary celebrations with its Burberry link-up last month and is continuing to mark the birthday in March (and for the rest of the year) with special activations and products.
Luxury
Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh -- for the rich

Recreating Paris in Phnom Penh -- for the rich

In downtown Phnom Penh, a huge high-end development mimicking the buildings and boulevards of Paris embodies a move to cash in on the "new frontier" for luxury -- in the capital of one of Asia's poorest countries.
Lifestyle
Harrods still hitting the spot with Chinese luxe shoppers says MD

Harrods still hitting the spot with Chinese luxe shoppers says MD

​Harrods MD Michael Ward remains upbeat about the luxury store’s sales to Chinese customers, with its focus on the most affluent and its connection with them via initiatives such as its new Shanghai club being key.
Fashion
Naomi Campbell links up with Boss for travel line with antibac properties

Naomi Campbell links up with Boss for travel line with antibac properties

​Naomi Campbell is launching a new travel-focused womenswear collection in a link-up with Boss, including items that are antibacterial, anti-crease and “anti-stress”.
Fashion
Aman Beverly Hills reveals first plans for Los Angeles

Aman Beverly Hills reveals first plans for Los Angeles

In 2027, one year before the Los Angeles Olympic Games, Beverly Hills will see the opening of the first Aman hotel in Los Angeles. An eagerly-awaited opening, where the luxury and fashion spheres are expected to flock.
Lifestyle
Review suggests 'tourist tax' end might be a step closer

Review suggests 'tourist tax' end might be a step closer

Is the so-called UK tourist tax nearing its end game? Strong and persistent pressure by the UK retail industry to reverse the government’s stubborn support of ‘tax’ could well be paying off.
Fashion
BFC releases 'City Wide Celebration' schedule for London Fashion Week

BFC releases 'City Wide Celebration' schedule for London Fashion Week

With London Fashion Week celebrating its 40th birthday, the British Fashion Council is going all-out to make next month’s event “ignite the imagination, honouring the breadth of creative talent in London” for consumers.
Fashion
Dior opens first luxury spa in the Middle East

Dior opens first luxury spa in the Middle East

Luxury maison Dior is set to open its first spa in the Middle East, opting for the cosmopolitan city of Dubai to make its debut in the region. 
Beauty
Fortnum & Mason sales recover but challenges remain

Fortnum & Mason sales recover but challenges remain

​Fortnum & Mason has filed its accounts for the year to last July with the luxury department store saying the financial period saw a recovery in sales.
Luxury
Antler sees major sales leap after rebrand as travel recovery continues

Antler sees major sales leap after rebrand as travel recovery continues

Premium British luggage brand Antler has reported a positive festive sales period with turnover in November and December up 43% year on year, following on from a stellar year in which it relaunched. 
Fashion
It may be loss-making but Paul Smith hails "strong recovery" last year

It may be loss-making but Paul Smith hails "strong recovery" last year

​Paul Smith's results for the year to the end of June show it continuing to "recover strongly". However, it remained loss-making and admitted it faced challenges, along with the rest of the industry.
Fashion
Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Thai retailer says it’s received no communication about Selfridges investment

Central Retail Corp., one of Thailand’s biggest retailers, said that it has not received any communication about investing in the iconic Selfridges department store, which is majority owned by its parent company.
Fashion
The new Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino and resort unveils fashion and luxury retail offering

The new Fontainebleau Las Vegas casino and resort unveils fashion and luxury retail offering

Opened in mid-December, the 3,644-room casino and luxury resort has just unveiled its retail offering. Chrome Hearts, Giuseppe Zanotti, Missoni and Morris & Co are among the first brands to take over the space.  
Luxury