The New York Times – Film:
Frenzied bidding pushed the polarizing F.P. Journe timepiece into near-record territory despite one dealer calling the design “goofy.”
Category: Luxury Goods and Services
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Ritz-Carlton Is Sued Over Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya
The New York Times – Travel:
Ritz-Carlton’s luxury camp in Kenya’s Masai Mara offers “front row seats” to the Great Migration. But some Masai tribe members and wildlife experts say it’s in a sensitive area and should not have been approved.
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The Rise of Luxury Micro Weddings
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Some couples are opting for intimate celebrations, but they’re not scaling back their budgets. Instead, they’re investing in elevated menus, luxury flowers and unique venues.
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What Are Fashion Expatriates Into? Home Design.
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Somerset House, a five-year-old company that just opened a 10,000-square-foot showroom in Queens, is an example of what happens when fashion meets furniture.
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Designer Ashlynn Park Is Winning Over the Fashion Elite
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Winning back-to-back awards, Ashlynn Park might be the buzziest rising star in American fashion. Plus, new winter coats, pajamas and stores.
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Private Aviation Has Boomed During the Government Shutdown
The New York Times – Travel:
As the government’s closure drags on, commercial airline passengers are suffering. But private aviation is doing banner business.
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Bob Mackie Dresses Worn by Cher and Tina Turner Head to Auction
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
A collection of items from Bob Mackie and other fashion greats is the latest example of how auction houses are reshaping shopping through exclusivity and provenance.
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Derek Rose, Impeccable Purveyor of Luxury Pajamas, Dies at 93
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
His colorful men’s nightwear was like something made on Savile Row in London — perfect, pricey — except that it was rarely seen outside the bedroom.
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How ‘Buy Now Pay Later’ Built a New Culture of Consumption
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ built a delirious new culture of consumption — and trapped users in a vortex of debt.