In the last few months, people have connected with their homes in a way their pre-Covid lives had never allowed. During lockdown, our homes became multi-functional spaces: providing a curated and comforting living...

Last week, a fashion retailer told me that they’d had to complete a full digital transformation in the space of just four weeks. This feat is part of a wider trend: when it comes to innovation and truly embedding a...

Over the last few months, every one of us has had to reconsider our approach to health and wellness. The Covid-19 crisis has not only posed a physical threat to our health, but also shaken up our daily...

The very first time that I went to China, one of my first ports of call was Lane Crawford, where the boutiques are world class, very forward thinking and respected across the industry. It was therefore to the President...

At the beginning of July, Louis Vuitton announced New York as the next location in its global pop-up tour. The 6,000-square-foot monochromatic space covered entirely in neon green ran from 12th until 21st July and...

Luxury, steeped in years of tradition, is a sector that has resisted the allure of ecommerce. However, the industry appears to be experiencing a change of heart. Disruptive technology has been rolled out by major brands...

Any excuse for me to go home to South Africa and as luck would have it, this year the Condé Nast International Luxury conference was held in Cape Town in a fabulous venue overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. What started...

Last week, the UK became the first country to declare a climate emergency - one of the key demands put to the Government by Extinction Rebellion after haranguing London last month. But, the fact that it’s the 10th...

In our first column on the rising influence of Asian consumers, we touched on the region’s growing affluence and whether brands are adapting fast enough. Despite some companies failing to connect with Asia’s middle...