• Chanel, Gucci and Burberry Under Fire: What Luxury Brands Have Been Hiding From Consumers

  Luxury brands have long destroyed unsold goods to preserve exclusivity and prevent their collections from losing value. Now, the European Union is trying to put an end to the practice...

• “It’s Not a Catastrophe”: LVMH Heir Explains Why Luxury Brands Shouldn’t Panic Over the Crisis

  In an interview excerpt published by FashionNetwork, Arnault emphasized that the group’s strategy is built on patience, a forward-looking mindset, and working with the best talent. “Our strategy is to look ahead, remain patient, and work with the best talent,” he said...

• LVMH Sales Fall Again as Demand for Louis Vuitton and Dior Weakens Amid China Market Crisis

  Sales at the fashion and leather goods division of French luxury group LVMH fell 5% in the third quarter of 2026 as demand in China slowed. Early hopes of a recovery in the world’s largest luxury market have failed to materialize, casting fresh doubt on the industry’s prospects for emerging from its prolonged downturn, the Financial Times reports...

• Fruits and Vegetables Are Up to 50% Less Nutritious Than in the 1960s: Scientists Warn of ‘Nutrient Depletion’ in Food

  Fruits and vegetables may contain significantly fewer nutrients than they did 60 years ago. According to a new study, levels of several essential minerals and vitamins in agricultural produce have fallen by 20% to 50%. Researchers cite declining soil quality as one of the main reasons, the New York Post reports...

• Can Garlic Help You Win a Woman Over? Scientists Explore How Food Affects Dating

  Before a first date, it is worth thinking about more than just what to wear — what you eat may also make a difference. Researchers have found that diet can influence first impressions, affecting everything from skin tone and body odor to facial flushing and even pupil size...

• Private Maldives Island Listed for $72 Million — and Buyers Can Pay in Cryptocurrency

  An extraordinary piece of luxury real estate has hit the market in the Maldives: a private island featuring four fully furnished villas, its own beach and a coral reef. Part of the new Baccarat Maldives resort development, the island is listed for $72 million. What makes the deal particularly unusual is that buyers can pay not only with traditional currency but also with stablecoins — digital assets pegged to the value of the US dollar, Robb Report reports...

• Luxury Is Getting Cheaper on the Stock Market: Why LVMH and Prada Now Trade at Nearly Mass-Market Valuations

  Shares of LVMH, the owner of Louis Vuitton, and Prada are trading at unusually steep discounts to mass-market companies such as Zara and H&M. And investors are in no rush to take advantage of the lower prices, worried that the best days for the luxury industry may be behind it, The Wall Street Journal reports...

• From Patek Philippe to F.P. Journe: Goldman Sachs Teaches the Wealthy How to Buy Watches as Works of Art

  Luxury watches are increasingly evolving from status symbols into fully fledged investment assets, almost on a par with works of art and other collectibles. Goldman Sachs has published its first dedicated guide to buying and collecting high-end watches and jewelry, effectively acknowledging the growing interest in these categories among wealthy clients, according to Robb Report...

A luxurious evening for the super rich is offered by the American company Sea Table D.C. For $65,000, you'll embark on a tasting voyage with Louis XIII Rare Cask 42.1 and Petrossian Caviar aboard the stunning Cru Classé yacht. Bringing it all together into one memorable experience is Michelin-starred chef Troy Knapp, owner of Sea Table D.C. The journey will last two hours and is designed for 2.5 hours. The price, however, does not include taxes or gratuity.

The evening will begin at Wharf DC, where each guest will be offered a tasting of the rare LOUIS XIII brandy. But this will not be limited to tasting; each buyer of the package will leave the board with a 700ml decanter of LOUIS XIII RARE CASK 42.1. The set includes a pair of crystal glasses, a serving dropper, and a beautiful Baccarat decanter handcrafted in Italy and adorned with white gold and rhodium details.

The caviar experience will be second to none as Petrossian, one of the world's leading suppliers of caviar and gourmet specialties, will showcase the finest caviar, including Imperial Beluga, Kaluga Special Reserve, and more.

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