Have you ever wondered, standing in front of Coach in the mall, whether that handbag really “counts” as luxury? You’re not alone. The brand with the distinctive “C” logo evokes mixed feelings—some place it alongside Michael Kors in the “accessible premium” category, while others defend its heritage and quality.

A few facts to start with:

• Founded: 1941, New York –

Chinese New Year is the holiday of holidays in China – fireworks, family reunions, weeks off work. But December 31st? Historically, just an ordinary workday. However, Guangzhou is rewriting these rules. The capital of Guangdong province, spread across the Pearl River Delta with a population of about 18.7 million, is reinventing the Western New Year’s Eve – and more and …Read more

Imagine the scene: a billionaire in a dark suit with no logos, a Patek Philippe watch without a gold bracelet, a car without chrome lettering on the hood. Silence instead of the roar of a V12. That’s what “quiet luxury” is—luxury that doesn’t shout, but whispers. And electric Bentleys fit perfectly into this trend.

“Quiet luxury”: luxury that doesn’t need

Scottish whisky is experiencing a true renaissance – in 2025, single malt exports exceeded £4.7 billion, and more than 2 million tourists visit Scotland each year to tour the distilleries. Interestingly, a large part of this boom is thanks to small, independent distilleries established in the last 10–20 years. It is these startup distilleries —producers who focus on small-scale production, …Read more

Why you won’t find a single Balenciaga slogan

If you search Google for “Balenciaga advertising slogan,” you might be surprised — because you won’t find any official slogan that the brand uses consistently across all campaigns. Balenciaga simply does not have a permanent tagline. And that’s no accident.

What makes Balenciaga different from typical brands?

Most well-known companies have …Read more