Virgil Abloh, a multi-hyphenate creative, Founder of Off White and Artistic Director of Menswear at Louis Vuitton, has died from cancer at the age of 41. In a statement shared by LVMH, CEO Bernard Arnault disclosed that Abloh had been privately battling the disease for several years. “Through it all, his work ethic, infinite curiosity, […]
Jewels to be displayed, jewels to be returned: the destiny of those pieces meant to shine for a night only. Stars and jewels, glory and sparkle: what a classic combination for the most shining nights. Whether it’s the Met Gala, the Academy Awards, or any other famous celebration, any occasion meant to reward the excellence […]
Here’s some of LBSS’s favourite bars in Milan, Italy. Officina: classified as one of the “World’s 50 Best Bars”, Officina offers the perfect combination of mixology and timeless elegance. It is located in a reserved courtyard and has a magnetic retro atmosphere. Inside the bar feels like a New York loft as it is decorated […]
It could have been there for centuries, in the middle of the sun-drenched fields close to Savelletri di Fasa, a village perfectly set in the heart of the Pouilles region a few hundred meters from the Adriatic Sea. Inspired by Apulian villages, Borgo Egnazia is one of the engines of Apulian tourism’s international boom. The […]
In collaboration with UCL’s Retail and Luxury Business Society, LBSS presents you: The History of Fashion in England. If you want to know how luxury evolved in Italy, go check out RLBS’s site for the other half of the series! Throughout the latest centuries, the United Kingdom has always been a distinctive source of fashion […]
Neapolitan tailoring is much more than a simple tradition, it is a Made in Italy fashion excellence, indissolubly tied to centuries of history and culture that, from the hands of Neapolitan artisans, has come to dress gentlemen from all over the world, from newyorkese lawyers to statesmen, from financial brokers to Hollywood celebrities. Almost 700 […]
Tiffany’s had already made history with the launch of its first iconic solitaire diamond engagement ring for women in 1886 – is the company striking again with a new marital tradition? A new collection was announced on April 30th and launched on the 3rd of May. We are, of course, talking about The Charles Tiffany […]
Luxury is changing its relationship with technology and only recently it has started to blend with the virtual digital world. The main driving force of this change is the blockchain, the same technology which underpins cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin, the first of its kind, is a digital asset designed at the beginning as a medium of exchange […]
Founded in 1898 in Cologne, Germany and starting as a small family-run business, RIMOWA is nowadays a pioneer in the travel industry and the use of innovative materials, such as aluminium and polycarbonate. The first cases were crafted in hardwearing wood, with an emphasis on lightweight construction and superior stability. About forty years after RIMOWA’s […]
Some may say that some brands might be losing their identity in the pursue of innovation and audacious concepts. Being constantly creative and innovative but at the same time respecting the brand’s heritage and reputation is a big challenge full of tradeoffs and factors to consider. One of the cornerstones of the watches and jewelry […]