For years, Birkin by Hermès has been the go-to investment item for luxury fashion enthusiasts. It had the reputation of not only being able to hold its value year after year but also surpassing its original price on the secondary market, especially during the 2020 lockdown. Now, however, Chanel s…
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The Best Free Running Apps to consider for Improved Performance
Let’s face it: no matter how motivated you’re to strap up and hit your favourite tracks running, there are days when you’re not just up for it. And those days can become more common if there’s no one or nothing to give you that extra push. Which is why running apps are important. One study [&hell…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Valentine’s Day Gifts by Montaigne Place
How are you celebrating Valentine’s Day? An underwater proposal? A decadent holiday with all its trappings? A large bouquet of roses shipped from all over the world and arranged all over a rooftop restaurant for a private dinner? A champagne party with friends in a yacht that takes you all over t…
Breydo’s New Offering is a Diffuser shaped – and works – like a Loudspeaker
It is here! The month that provides you with yet another excuse to take out time and do something extra-special for the person you love that is. And it does not matter if that person is you or your furry friend: what matters is that you are acknowledging and celebrating the greatest emotion on ea…
From the Editor: The Best of ASPIRE in 2021
Happy New Year!!!! May 2022 grant us all the best of life and its blessings! You might be right to say that it’s too late in the year for new year greetings, but then again…just one more from a brand you love should not be too much, right? 2021 was definitely an interesting year! We […
Prada and Dior are bringing Luxury Fashion to Sports with New Athleisure Collections
Luxury brand collaborations were a big thing last year, with the Gucci-Balenciaga ‘hack’, and the Fendi-Versace ‘swap’ being the most popular and undoubtedly, the most creative attempts. The collaborations appear to continue this year, but with a twist: the focus is athleisure, and the luxury bra…
Profile of The New Luxury Post-COVID Customer: Who is the Ideal Person?
As with every other thing, the luxury industry has undergone big changes post-COVID. There are newer trends, but more importantly, a new buyer persona – largely responsible for the new trends driving the industry – has emerged. Bulgari CEO, Jean-Christophe Babin, and McKinsey senior partner, Aime…
These Chandeliers and Lamps from Luxury Brands will Light up and Beautify Your Space
Chandeliers have always been great statement pieces when it comes to home decor, and a floor or table lamp, when done right, has just the same effect. Whether you’re looking to upgrade your home’s interior or you’re designing a totally new space, these lightning options from renowned luxury brand…
The Latest Cartier Home Accessories Collection Has Something for Everyone
Luxury fashion and lifestyle brands are not newcomers to the home decor scene and almost all have either a home accessories collection or an interior decor line. For Cartier however, its latest Art de Vivre home collection is more than a combination of beautiful accents for your home: it is a col…
Roberto Cavalli Veers into Real Estate with the Cavalli Tower in Dubai
Italian fashion brand, Roberto Cavalli, is making its way back into the global luxury scene – not with clothes and shoes that once dominated the world’s fashion luxury space, but with the launch of the Cavalli Tower, a $545million, 70-storey ultra-luxurious skyscraper in Dubai. “This is an exciti…