US luxury spending falls for third month as wealthy shoppers turn cautious ahead of midtermsUS credit card spending on luxury brands fell by 6% from a year earlier in September. This marked the third consecutive monthly decline lea...
07 Oct, 2026, 07.52 AM IST
As Thailand cracks down on foreigners, a tourist paradise reconsiders its welcomeThailand is facing a growing backlash against foreign influence in its tourist hotspots, particularly southern islands such as Koh Phangan,...
05 Oct, 2026, 10.02 AM IST
Rihanna launched Fenty Beauty in 2017 with an estimated 50% stake; 4 years later, Forbes valued the cosmetics company at $2.8 billionRihanna’s Fenty Beauty journey therefore represents more than a remarkable celebrity wealth milestone. It is a case study in how ownership,...
19 Sep, 2026, 08.47 PM IST
Bernard Arnault falls out of top 10 richest people as US tech billionaires dominate global rankingsBernard Arnault has fallen out of the world’s top 10 richest people for the first time since 2017, with his fortune dropping $65 billion th...
12 Sep, 2026, 05.30 AM IST
Havas India launches luxury experiential agency Shortcut Shobiz India with Paris-based ShortcutHavas India has debuted Shortcut Shobiz India, a fresh experiential agency targeting the luxury and lifestyle sectors in India. Merging Fre...
09 Sep, 2026, 05.21 PM IST
In 2012, Robin Williams listed his 640-acre Napa estate for $35 million. It finally got sold for $18.1 million - two years after his deathRobin Williams once owned a nearly 20,000-square-foot mountain mansion surrounded by 640 acres of vineyards, olive trees, trails and luxury...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Madonna eyes Angelina Jolie’s $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion after virtual tour. Inside the historic Hollywood estate once owned by Cecil B. DeMilleMadonna has reportedly shown interest in Angelina Jolie’s $29.85 million Los Feliz mansion, with the singer’s representatives arranging a v...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.49 PM IST
Salma Hayek could not speak English, drive, or know she needed an agent when she came to Hollywood. She now has a $200 million fortuneSalma Hayek's journey in Hollywood began with limited English skills and no representation. Despite significant challenges, she emerged as ...
02 Sep, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
In the 1960s, New Zealand sheep farmers expanded wool production as the industry flourished. Years later, growing global demand for natural fibres and rising synthetic fabric costs produced an unexpected comeback, making wool profitable again after years of declineThe wool industry in New Zealand is bouncing back after enduring decades of challenges. An increase in synthetic fabric costs has sparked g...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.17 PM IST
Inside the modern horological renaissance where Hublot watches marry technical audacity with decadal reliabilityModern haute horlogerie is shifting toward manufacturing autonomy, exemplified by Hublot’s in-house Unico movement, the architectural Big B...
07 Aug, 2026, 03.31 PM IST
Japan closed a century-old prison in 2017; its cellblocks have now become a luxury hotel where guests pay to sleep behind the original wallsHOSHINOYA Nara Prison, previously the Nara Juvenile Prison in Japan, has transformed into a luxury hotel that embraces and preserves its hi...
31 Jul, 2026, 05.18 PM IST
France keen to deepen MSME engagement with India, say officialsFrance is looking to boost business ties with Indian small and medium enterprises. Key sectors identified for collaboration include healthc...
16 Jun, 2026, 11.26 PM IST
US tariffs could make your next Champagne bottle way more expensiveFrench champagne producers face significant challenges as rising US tariffs threaten their largest export market. A 20% tariff on French wi...
12 May, 2025, 04.23 PM IST
C K ISRANI Group Brings Italy’s most celebrated brand Crazy Pizza to India25 Jul, 2024, 08.40 AM IST
India gets French support on trade pact with EU, more flexibility in auto and services sector askedIndia and France concluded negotiations on a $6-billion pact for short range surface-to-air missiles for use by the Indian Air Force and Na...
15 Feb, 2013, 05.00 AM IST
- Govt ask luxury industry to become globally visible
Government today asked the luxury and fashion goods industry to leverage from traditional art and craft for creating a global visibility an...
28 Jul, 2008, 09.53 PM IST
- FICCI ties up with French group
Identifying luxury brands as the major thrust area between India and France, industry chamber FICCI on Friday signed an agreement with the ...
02 Jun, 2006, 05.10 PM IST