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Cocktails
fromInsideHook
2 days ago

Products of the Week: Tequila, Exfoliants and Pinky Watches

A whiskey atomizer, a rebooted Ressence Type 7 watch, and a large additive-free tequila jug offer new ways to enjoy drinks and style.
Coffee
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Nine dollars for a Starbucks is an affordable luxury'? CEOs need to wake up and smell the coffee | Arwa Mahdawi

Starbucks CEO Brian Niccol's $96 million compensation raises concerns amid rising living costs and perceptions of being out of touch with average consumers.
Fashion & style
fromTasting Table
4 weeks ago

12 Best Chocolate Brands To Spoil Mom This Mother's Day - Tasting Table

Choosing the right chocolate brand can make a Mother's Day gift extraordinary, reflecting personal preferences and ethical sourcing.
Coffee
fromWIRED
1 month ago

There's a Secret Ingredient to Making Luxury Ice at Home

The extravagant ice trade highlights absurdities in resource allocation and sustainability concerns.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

A Wall Street vet's Walmart recession indicator just hit its highest point since 2008-and he says the fear 'just keeps multiplying' | Fortune

Walmart stock performance is a key recession indicator, suggesting economic downturns as consumers shift spending from luxury to discount retailers.
fromBusiness Matters
3 months ago

Luxury brands urged to protect margins as profits slide

Profit margins at the world's largest luxury goods companies have almost halved in just three years, prompting calls for more disciplined cost management that preserves brand equity while restoring profitability. Research from supply chain consultancy Inverto, part of Boston Consulting Group, shows that the average operating margin across the 20 biggest luxury groups has fallen from 24 per cent in 2022 to 13 per cent today.
Fashion & style
Information security
fromTechCrunch
3 months ago

Former Tesla product manager wants to make luxury goods impossible to fake, starting with a chip | TechCrunch

A solution combining hack-proof chips and digital certificates uses integrated hardware and software to authenticate luxury goods and protect brands and buyers.
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Stock Market Live January 21, 2026: S&P 500 (SPY) Still Sinking on Tariff Concerns

Tariff threats connected to the U.S. interest in Greenland triggered market weakness, creating potential buy-the-dip opportunities in European luxury, spirits, and ETFs.
fromFast Company
5 months ago

The 12 objects that defined 2025, for better or for worse

Most notably, the president has transformed the look of the Oval Office into a barrage of gold, from gilded statues and vases to accent pieces that Internet sleuths said were actually just painted decor from Home Depot. ( Trump denied this.) While mocked as tacky by many observers, the look is of a piece with a continuing embrace of brazen material opulence, from a $1 million " gold card" visa and a massive new ballroom where the East Wing used to be, to accepting a $400 jet from the Qatari government.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

The Wall Street gift guide: What bankers are asking for this holiday season

The trading floor might have a little extra sparkle after the holidays. Business Insider asked readers who work in finance what was at the top of their wishlist this holiday season, and of the more than 100 responses from those who said they work in the industry, watches were at the top of their list. While an unscientific survey, the answers helped give a glimpse into what to give the banker in your life.
Business
E-Commerce
fromLos Angeles Times
6 months ago

Why adults are scrambling for food-focused advent calendars - and paying $945

Advent calendars have expanded into lavish adult versions offering daily luxury items like cosmetics, food, and alcohol, driving high demand and social buzz.
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

Famed Apple designer Jony Ive couldn't find a lantern he liked for his yacht, so he designed his own. It's $4,800.

I would have just bought a lantern for my yacht - I wanted to. But there isn't anything on the market. So instead, I spent two years hard at work designing it," Ive told Boat International.
Gadgets
#fashion
Music
fromLos Angeles Times
9 months ago

Sean Kingston is sentenced to 3 years in prison after mom got 5 years for fraud scheme

Sean Kingston sentenced to three and a half years for a $1 million fraud scheme.
#louis-vuitton
fromInsideHook
9 months ago

Products of the Week: Scotch Whisky, Carabiners and Olive Oil

Graza's new olive oil bottles are now fully opaque glass with a pop-up spout for easy pouring, replacing the previous plastic squeeze bottles.
Food & drink
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Trump Tariffs: Did Swiss gold refiners fuel the crisis? DW 08/07/2025

Trump believes that trade partners exploit access to the US market while restricting their own, leading to trade deficits.
fromAnOther
9 months ago

AnOther Loves: A Hyper-classic Handbag

Loewe was founded some 179 years ago by a collective of Spanish artisans pooling their leather work expertise, snagging real and Hollywood royalty as clients.
Fashion & style
Fashion & style
fromNew York Post
9 months ago

NYC used to be the fashion capital of the world - now you can hardly find a decent clothing store

Fashion retail in New York is suffering; luxury spending is down and consumer interest has shifted.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
10 months ago

Tony Blair urged to repay 10,000 for discounts on designer clothes

Tony Blair was advised to repay significant designer clothing discounts amidst concerns over preferential treatment.
US politics
fromAol
10 months ago

NYC pawn shop owner pleads guilty after serving as fence for Joe Burrow home robbery

Pawn shop owner Dimitriy Nezhinskiy pleaded guilty to receiving stolen luxury goods, including items from Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow's home.
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

Festivalgoers help drive Burberry to best sales performance in 18 months

Burberry has seen a sales performance boost due to festivalgoers purchasing wellies, scarves, and light jackets, marking the best results in 18 months.
London music
E-Commerce
fromFortune Europe
10 months ago

Surge in jewelry spending pushes Cartier owner Richemont sales higher

Richemont's sales revenue increased 3% last quarter, driven by strong jewellery sales despite currency fluctuations and weak performance in Asia.
fromHuffPost
10 months ago

Trump Commerce Secretary Flamed For 'Out Of Touch' Tequila Video

Lutnick unveiled a $1,200 bottle of tequila in a video, leading to criticism over his wealthy lifestyle amid economic challenges facing many Americans.
US politics
E-Commerce
fromABC7 Los Angeles
10 months ago

Jane Birkin's original Hermes bag sells at auction for whopping 8.6 million euros

The first Birkin handbag prototype sold for 8.6 million euros, becoming the second most valuable fashion item sold at auction.
fromWIRED
10 months ago

Trump's New Fragrance Doesn't Smell Like Success

Victory 47 for Men promises 'rich, masculine notes with a refined finish,' but the scent profile is undisclosed. Initial reviews score it at just 1.9 out of 10.
E-Commerce
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 months ago

I do not need a 100 hairbrush. So why have I spent so long fantasising about one?

The fantasy of purchasing unnecessary luxury items may reflect a deeper avoidance of personal emotions or unmet needs.
Fashion & style
fromBustle
10 months ago

Pst... You Can Save Up To 60% Off These Luxe Bags & Accessories From Aspinal of London

Aspinal of London's Summer Sale offers luxury leather bags at up to 60% off, perfect for gifting or personal use.
fromBusiness Matters
11 months ago

Royal family's wine merchant to open first US store in Washington

This marks a key milestone in our international growth and we look forward to serving a wider community of customers across the US.
UK news
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
11 months ago

Moet & Chandon and Rimowa Launch Legacy Case Honoring Benoit Gouez and Roger Federer | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

The Legacy Case houses eight vintages, each symbolizing highlights of cellar master Benoît Gouez's twenty-year career and the milestones shared with Roger Federer.
Wine
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

Luxury Swiss watch demand surged in the US as wealthy Rolex enthusiasts tried to get ahead of Trump's tariffs

"The surge in Swiss watch exports to the US, despite the backdrop of Trump-era tariffs, is a clear indication of the unique resilience and desirability of luxury timepieces among affluent American consumers."
US news
fromBusiness Insider
11 months ago

An LVMH exec says the luxury giant can't jack up prices on 2 key products to cover the hit from Trump's tariffs

Cécile Cabanis stated: "the capacity to raise prices is not there" for cognac and lower-priced beauty products.
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