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Notable personalities and leaders from the luxury industry share their expertise with our Chairman, Sir Eric Peacock.

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Luxury Futures

Sara Parrish, Imagination: ‘If the 20th-century department store was a cathedral of consumption, the 21st-century store is moving in a cultural arts direction’

Yacht Focus

Daniel Küpfer, Yanova: ‘The ultimate goal for the yachting sector must be to ensure that yachting remains a source of joy for owners, charterers, and guests alike’

Post-Luxury

Mark Britton Jones, Glion London: ‘To accept a concept such as affordable luxury is almost like accepting a counterfeit Birkin Bag without realising the harm it does’

Brand Matters

Nick Steyn, Anew: ‘It will be one of the paradoxes of AI that the more widely it’s used, the more it risks producing sameness’

Luxury Insight

Nicholas King, Red Sea Global: ‘We chose low-density luxury tourism, which allows us to have a lighter touch on the land and water’

With over 30 years in global real estate, Nicholas King brings a worldwide perspective to his role as Group Chief…

Luxury Focus

Raphael Krucker, Luštica Bay: ‘We are committed to creating a place that embodies the spirit of the Adriatic as it once was’

As CEO, Raphael Krucker is leading the development of Luštica Bay — a new town on Montenegro’s Adriatic coast that’s…

Limited Editions

Martina Starke, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: ‘Our clients, like us, are always looking to push the boundaries of possibility through Bespoke’

With an uncompromising focus on craftsmanship, storytelling and collaboration, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars’ bespoke division continues to redefine what personalisation in…

Wellness Focus

Lisa Manser, COMO Hotels and Resorts: ‘A lot of what we do isn’t just because it’s fashionable but because it’s real. We’re a very personal brand’

As COMO Shambhala Estate marks two decades, Lisa Manser, global director of wellness operations at COMO Hotels and Resorts, offers…

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Beauty Insight

Charles de Montalivet, Shiseido UK & Ireland: ‘The key to success is staying grounded and close to the consumer’

Beauty Insight

Teresa Lo, JVN Hair: ‘From day one, it was important to me to build a brand rooted in authenticity, inclusivity and self-expression’

Beauty Insight

Dr Marine Vincent, The French Pharmacy: ‘A simple, thoughtful routine is better for your skin and for the planet’

Beauty Insight

Dr Ahmed El Muntasar, The Aesthetics Doctor: ‘Representation matters, and I wanted to change the narrative in the industry’

Q&A

Another day in Paradise: Q&A with Christophe Adam, General Manager of The Brando

We speak to Christophe Adam, General Manager of The Brando, about the people and places that inspire him most.

DIGITAL THINKER

Digital Thinker

Steven Kainth, Elluminate Me: ‘As digital culture becomes more synthetic, we risk losing what makes luxury meaningful’

Digital Thinker

Aaron Heard, Optimum Retailing: ‘As expectations evolve, technology becomes the enabler of the human connection that luxury retail depends on’

Digital Thinker

Chengcheng Li, SuperHeroes Deluxe: ‘Luxury brands need to stop aiming at Millennials and Gen Z and start talking with them’

Digital Thinker

Three Wise Women: ‘The brand-building boom that saw businesses able to leverage Instagram and TikTok to reach and sell to new audiences is over’

OUR EXPERTS IN LUXURY

Nick Steyn

Our expert in luxury branding and strategy.

Sir Eric Peacock

Our expert interviewing notable industry leaders in luxury.

Sallie Berkerey

Our expert in brands and individuals shaping the beauty industry.

Vanessa Barea, Vigneul Natural Cosmetics: 'It’s about showing that luxury can be deeply respectful of nature'

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Thought leadership

Sara Parrish, Imagination: ‘If the 20th-century department store was a cathedral of consumption, the 21st-century store is moving in a cultural arts direction’

Daniel Küpfer, Yanova: ‘The ultimate goal for the yachting sector must be to ensure that yachting remains a source of joy for owners, charterers, and guests alike’

Mark Britton Jones, Glion London: ‘To accept a concept such as affordable luxury is almost like accepting a counterfeit Birkin Bag without realising the harm it does’

Nick Steyn, Anew: ‘It will be one of the paradoxes of AI that the more widely it’s used, the more it risks producing sameness’

Nicholas King, Red Sea Global: ‘We chose low-density luxury tourism, which allows us to have a lighter touch on the land and water’

Raphael Krucker, Luštica Bay: ‘We are committed to creating a place that embodies the spirit of the Adriatic as it once was’

Martina Starke, Rolls-Royce Motor Cars: ‘Our clients, like us, are always looking to push the boundaries of possibility through Bespoke’

Lisa Manser, COMO Hotels and Resorts: ‘A lot of what we do isn’t just because it’s fashionable but because it’s real. We’re a very personal brand’

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The latest Beauty Insight

Charles de Montalivet, Shiseido UK & Ireland: ‘The key to success is staying grounded and close to the consumer’

Teresa Lo, JVN Hair: ‘From day one, it was important to me to build a brand rooted in authenticity, inclusivity and self-expression’

Dr Marine Vincent, The French Pharmacy: ‘A simple, thoughtful routine is better for your skin and for the planet’

Dr Ahmed El Muntasar, The Aesthetics Doctor: ‘Representation matters, and I wanted to change the narrative in the industry’

Another day in Paradise: Q&A with Christophe Adam, General Manager of The Brando

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DIGITAL THINKER

Steven Kainth, Elluminate Me: ‘As digital culture becomes more synthetic, we risk losing what makes luxury meaningful’

Aaron Heard, Optimum Retailing: ‘As expectations evolve, technology becomes the enabler of the human connection that luxury retail depends on’

Chengcheng Li, SuperHeroes Deluxe: ‘Luxury brands need to stop aiming at Millennials and Gen Z and start talking with them’

Three Wise Women: ‘The brand-building boom that saw businesses able to leverage Instagram and TikTok to reach and sell to new audiences is over’

OUR EXPERTS IN LUXURY

Nick Steyn

Sir Eric Peacock

Sallie Berkerey