Luxury Briefing

Multi-Michelin-starred chef Yannick Alléno will lead the culinary programme at COMO Le Beauvallon when it reopens in April 2026. Overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez, the Belle Époque palace first opened in 1914 and closed in 2008. Its relaunch places food and drink at the centre of the estate, with Alléno overseeing multiple dining venues.The

As L'Occitane en Provence marks its 50th anniversary, the beauty Maison finds itself at a pivotal moment: honouring a rich heritage while redefining its relevance for a new generation of global consumers. Here, CEO Adrien Geiger and Chief Brand Officer Marjorie Robert-Espaze speak to Harriet Hirschler about the values behind the brand's longevity and its evolving vision of beauty and wellbeing.

Twenty-five years on Savile Row, and Richard Anderson shows no signs of standing still. One of the few tailors on the Row with his name above the door who still cuts every garment himself, Anderson has spent the past year expanding the business on two fronts: ready-to-wear label RICH's, which saw sales double over the past year, and a growing womenswear offering now being shaped by his daughter Molly, who is training under his cutting table.

Perched at the top of the Spanish Steps since 1893, Hassler Roma has long been a place where royalty and film stars embraced the dolce vita. Since 1921, the hotel has been in the hands of the Wirth family, today guided by the sixth generation: twins Veruschka and Roberto Wirth, who grew up within its walls, trained across the hospitality industry, and returned to steward one of Rome's most storied institutions into its next chapter.

Wade Black, CEO of Magnifica Air, is building what he believes is an entirely new category in aviation — one that sits in the space between commercial airlines and private jets. As the Florida-based startup prepares to launch its first routes across key US city pairs, black discusses the thinking behind the venture, the resilience of the luxury travel market, and why the time is right to reimagine the passenger experience.

Harriet Hirschler Chris Parra, President and CEO of One Caribbean Estates, on why wealth is turning to Barbados.

Harriet Hirschler Simon Elvins, Co-founder and Head of Art at Wonderhood Design, on why design-led thinking is crucial for luxury.

Harriet Hirschler Elena Bajada, Managing Director at Major, Lindsey & Africa, argues the case for putting the General Counsel at the heart of luxury strategy.

Harriet Hirschler We speak to TJ Joulak, Managing Director Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushil, about the people and places that inspire her most.

Harriet Hirschler Brand Sanlorenzo Yachts Art lovers have just over one week left to see WAVES at Casa Sanlorenzo in Venice.