As the global luxury market enters a phase of normalization, certain European regions long considered secondary are now emerging as solid and credible growth drivers. Spain, Portugal, and Eastern Europe are shaping a new luxury landscape.

Gold’s record rally ($5,080 per ounce on January 26, 2026) is softening jewellery sales in top markets – India and China. As consumers prioritise investment over adornment, how are local jewellers pivoting to keep shoppers engaged?

While philanthropy occupies a central place in American culture, its influence extends far beyond the borders of the United States. In France, major American donors and foundations now play a decisive role in the preservation of French cultural and architectural heritage. American philanthropist Jean Shafiroff explains this in an exclusive interview.

Expected to reach more than 1.5 trillion dollars by 2024, luxury tourism is changing: the rise of “aspiring luxury travellers” is redefining the codes of high-end travel and transforming the role of agents into storytellers.

Between private clubs in Kuala Lumpur, duty-free islands, and a local elite that continues to grow richer, Malaysia is charting its own course, discreetly and exactingly. Dior chose to hold the second chapter of its Diorexquis high jewelry presentation there this fall.

An increase in European exhibitors, a tentative market recovery, debates on China and ready-to-wear: Milano Unica 2026, bringing together the best manufacturers of high-end fabrics and accessories, revealed a luxury sector forced to rethink its priorities between financial performance, product value, and cultural responsibility.

Sundance, the Oscars, Berlinale—in 2026, film festivals will serve as mouthpieces for the many current divisions, but will also seek to question how past conflicts have been handled. Festivals will take on an educational mission, ready to face history head-on.

The legendary actress and ultimate symbol of French femininity, Brigitte Bardot, has passed away. She was much more than a movie star. She inspired fashion.

After Art Basel—which will open its very first Art Basel Qatar edition in February 2026 in Doha—it’s now Frieze’s turn, as it prepares to take over Abu Dhabi Art in November 2026. Competition promises to be fierce. At the risk of oversaturation?

Finland is not only the happiest country in the world for the seventh consecutive year, it also embodies an unconventional vision of luxury, combining silence, nature, and second-hand.

Long considered the ‘little Switzerland’ of West Africa, Benin is showing all the signs of new economic prosperity. A vibrant arts scene, luxury hotels, a new fashion incubator and international festivals make it one of the trendiest destinations.

By investing in the high mountains, brands are no longer seeking merely a spectacular backdrop, but a territory capable of combining performance, desire, textile innovation, and experiential storytelling. As the Milan–Cortina 2026 Olympic Games approach, the mountains are asserting themselves as a space for growth and influence for the luxury sector.

On 21 December, Bangkok is set to take a decisive step forward with the inauguration of the Dib Bangkok Museum, a new institution dedicated to promoting Thai and regional contemporary art on the world stage.

In recent years, the world of luxury real estate has seen a growing interest in historic properties. Carefully restored to marry the elegance of the past with the comforts of modern luxury, these estates are emerging as highly profitable gems in the premium rental market.