What will we save as a global community?
With the spring bloom of 2020 comes a new mantra of survival that many of us find subconsciously woven into every breath, every bright morning, and every baby step we take towards the future. All over the world, the children paint rainbows on the window to signify that even after the wildest…
Stillness as an Art of Messy Unravelling
A few weeks ago I stepped off an exhausting repatriation flight that carried me from the Mississippi Delta back to home turf in Manchester. A friend texted me immediately and said - ‘Maybe this time will teach you a lesson in stillness’, his words stung. Irked I wanted to yell, I know how to be…
How the Great Pause is Challenging Our Sense of Aliveness
Splurging. Traveling. Experiencing. Words to put on the shelve for an undetermined amount of time. Because everything we once did to feel alive has suddenly been taken away from us. We now sit still in our homes, wondering who we are and what the future holds for us. We are aware that a new normal…
New Luxury, UHNWI & The Emotional Connection
People, and especially, UHNWI (Ultra-High Net Worth Individuals) don’t buy products and services because a brand’s Facebook page has over a million likes from aspirational buyers, nor do they buy because an influencer wrote a glowing review. People buy because of an emotional connection, because of…
Luxury Meaning: 12 Anti-Values Disgracing Luxury Today
Over the past few decades there has been a boom in the luxury market; with trends growing as quickly as the rising spires of Dubai’s skyline. The pace has picked up, trends move fast, and suddenly we get the message; the modern luxury meaning becomes a paradigm of modern consumerism – as the…
With the ubiquity of the internet, it’s currently easier than ever for those of us in western culture to access information which can give us a heightened awareness of global causes and charitable platforms. It’s also easier than ever to research the ethics of luxury brands and as a result, there…
Dear Burberry, Our Sustainable Alternatives to Burning Your Luxury Goods
Note: It worked! Once the word was out about their annual bonfire, thanks to influencers and social media, Burberry didn’t have a choice, they needed to respond to the mass outcry. The result: within a few weeks, Burberry announced that they would no longer burn their luxury goods but will…