The origin of the tie dates back to the Thirty Years’ War (1618-1648), when Croatian soldiers wore silk scarves around their necks, and the French court called them “cravat.” Today, the tie may seem outdated in the era of smart casual, but in the premium segment, it’s a completely different story. In international business, diplomacy, and at weddings, it still …Read more

The Berlin five-star market is making a strong comeback. In 2024, RevPAR reached a level just 3% lower than before the pandemic, which may not sound spectacular, but it’s an excellent result for a city that for years kept its distance from Western-style luxury. Now Berlin is playing in the same league as Paris or Milan, only doing it in …Read more

It started with a review of the spring-summer 2026 lookbooks, and I immediately noticed how many fashion houses opted for slides. Not the ones with a logo printed as big as a license plate, but minimalist, elegant slides made from the finest materials. We’re talking calfskin leather, nubuck suede, box calf finishes that look like sculpture. That’s what I call …Read more

In April 2026, Jeddah Tower surpassed the 100th floor, reaching approximately 400 meters in height. The goal? At least 1,008 m, which is almost 200 meters more than Burj Khalifa (828 m from 2010). It sounds ambitious, but this is no longer just a vision—it’s a construction in progress.

The project is a megatall in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, part of …Read more

The tournament in Paris attracts around 700,000 spectators annually, and in 2026 this number may be even higher. What makes so many people want to watch tennis players compete on the clay courts? And why can ticket prices vary by as much as tenfold?

How much do tickets for Roland Garros 2026 cost?

Roland‑Garros is the most prestigious clay court …Read more