How luxury brands can help preserve artisanal skills for a sustainable future

As a society that represents students interested in the Luxury Industry, we were asked a fundamental question - what does Luxury mean? Many answers came up like quality, heritage, exclusiveness. But underlying all of this was one primary thing that is the hallmark of all luxury – the ‘savoir faire’ or craftmanship. What makes craftmanship … Continue reading How luxury brands can help preserve artisanal skills for a sustainable future

ART – INTRODUCING: BRIAN CALVIN

Fashion fans may know him from his Raf Simons collaboration, but there is much more to American painter Brian Calvin. http://www.artsy.net Brian Clavin is represented by art gallery Almine Rech, alongside major artists like Kenny Scharf and George Condo for example. Last year, he was part of a couple of group exhibitions: "Painting Someone" in … Continue reading ART – INTRODUCING: BRIAN CALVIN

Art – Introducing: Austyn

American painter Austyn Weiner is the first artist our new "Art - Introducing" series will be focusing on. After experiencing a very busy 2020, Austyn should definitely be on your watchlist for the upcoming year. http://www.austynweiner.com The 31-year-old painter lives and works in LA. Last year she exhibited in places such as the Carl Kostyál … Continue reading Art – Introducing: Austyn

How the digital transformation changed Auction Houses

Known for the ultra-rare paintings and unique pieces of art sold, most of the luxury auction houses around the world have begun a transformation period.  Sotheby’s and Christie’s have seen how technology impacted and changed their businesses. Last year acquisition of Sotheby’s by Patrick Drahi supported this new era in which the digitalization is at … Continue reading How the digital transformation changed Auction Houses