Getting to 100 years is no mean feat, and it is even less so for a business in a country like Nigeria with its unique economic landscape. It is no surprise then that Hennessy threw a party to mark the occasion of its 100th Nigerian birthday. The carefully curated event took place on the 11th of J…
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Is Tiffany&Co Letting Go of its Iconic ‘Tiffany Blue’?
Two things make up the Tiffany brand – the era-defining, groundbreaking Tiffany Setting that revolutionalised the world of jewellery. And the Tiffany Blue colour that further strengthened its position as the most coveted jewellery brand. But it seems that this last part is about to change. …
For Luxury Goods, Packaging is Just as Important as Pricing
If you’ve ever received the Hermès orange or the Tiffany blue box, chances are that you were as excited to see the box as you were to unwrap and reveal what it concealed. Even more certain is the fact that, somewhere in your closet or on a storage shelf in your home, the box sits […]
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Trend Alert! Luxury Brands and Affluencers.
As consumer habits continue to evolve, and brands navigate the ever-changing landscape to reach them and remain relevant, a new group that can play a key role in making this happen has emerged. Known as the ‘affluencers’, luxury brands, in particular, cannot continue to ignore this group in their…
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: Top 5 Luxury African Safari Lodges
Are you planning a safari trip anytime soon? Find out countries on the African continent you can visit to make this a reality, and the most luxurious lodges to make your trip even more memorable! Where to go for an African safari experience? There are over 50 national parks in Africa for you to g…
This Pool Table by Bugatti Combines High Tech with High Design
Can you play a decent game of pool on a table that sits on uneven ground? The answer’s no, but Bugatti is changing this narrative with its latest non-auto product – an impressive pool table that would stay steady on any surface, even on the high seas. If you know anything about Bugatti, it …
ASPIRE Pick of the Week: The Lemlem x H&M Collection is All You Need This Summer
Ethiopian-born supermodel Liya Kebede may call herself an “accidental entrepreneur”, but there is nothing accidental about the offerings of her womenswear brand, Lemlem, which is an Amharic word for ‘to bloom’ and ‘flourish.’ Its latest collaboration with H&M is further proof of this. “Becaus…
US and Canadian Residents Can Win a Luxury Vacation to Botswana or St Lucia
As vaccinations continue and the world opens more and more to international travel, one company and an island are hoping to inspire foreign travellers to stop by their countries through contests. The first is the Lion World Travel We Love Africa contest, while the second is the St Lucia Mothers’ …
Time, Sweet Time: Bovet 1822 Unveils Timepiece Made from Sugar Crystals
Over the centuries, we have witnessed timepiece dials morph from solid pieces of metal with hands to beautifully embellished works of art that boast hand enamelling, gem setting, engraving hand painting and more. But now, the house of Bovet 1822 takes up the concept of the dial as canvas by sever…
Bringing Up Race: Uju Asika’s Guide for Parents to Build a Prejudice-Free World
As I sit down to write on Uju Asika’s Bringing Up Race: How to Raise a Kind Child in a Prejudiced World, the media is rife with the story of the killing of 20-year old Daunte Wright who was shot by a cop during a routine traffic stop in the US. At first glance, Daunte’s […]
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