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Summary List PlacementCreating a social and professional life through a screen has become the norm in 2020, and while "Zoom fatigue" is real, so are the opportunities that come from a world online.  Even prior to the pandemic, the average person might not be able to jet to Italy for a one-on-one cooking class with a celebrated chef or indulge in bimonthly facials, but...

Summary List Placement As COVID-19 fears continue to cripple the travel and tourism industries, wealthy Northeastern Americans are opting for a safer type of vacation: A "daycation." But instead of a hopping into the family sedan for a regular daytrip to the nearest hiking trail, these ritzy day-long jaunts include food, service, and tailored experiences of the highest quality.  Some of the lavish itineraries...

Summary List Placement The pandemic hasn't slowed consumer spending on luxury goods — at least not in China.   Three in 10 Chinese consumers spent more than usual on high-end retail between January and July, a poll by UBS Evidence Lab found. This is despite global luxury sales in the first half of 2020 being down around 30%, according to Daniel Zipser, senior partner at...

Summary List PlacementTikTok users took to the social platform to participate in the "Gucci Model Challenge" at the end of August, posting videos of themselves posing in whimsically patterned, heavily layered outfits inspired by the company's aesthetic. Despite garnering more than 12 million views, the challenge was not a savvy marketing ploy from the luxury brand, but rather an organic effort built within the...

Picnicking has become extremely popular as the pandemic continues to disrupt social life and travel. Picnics can be done in local parks, and being outside makes it easy to adhere to social distancing measures, in comparison to house parties or traveling to tourist hotspots.  But just because picnics are often quaint and local doesn't mean they can't be luxurious. High-end picnicking products can help...

Aman Sveti Stefan, a luxury resort and island in Eastern Europe's Montenegro, reopened on July 1. It can cost up to $6,000 to stay there for a week during high season. Influencers were snapping photos there throughout all of summer 2019. Nestled between a forest and the sea, Aman Sveti Stefan blends history and paradise while maintaining privacy and an air of exclusivity. Visit...

Luxury stores like Chanel and Gucci were looted over the weekend amid protests over the death of George Floyd. High-end retailers in areas such as SoHo were already boarded up as retail stores closed throughout the world because of the coronavirus pandemic.  Small businesses, big-box retailers, and mom-and-pop shops are also being targeted by looters. The looters are not necessarily tied to the protest...

The pandemic is changing superyacht design, Caroline Siona White reported for The Telegraph. The ultrawealthy want superyachts well-equipped for both adventure and self-sufficiency, so they can escape from the world in the event of a future pandemic. Some billionaires have been self-isolating at sea during the coronavirus pandemic. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. As superyachts have become the picture of safety in...

Luxury retail has been severely hit by the COVID-19 pandemic and has lost billions in sales. We have some insights as to what comes next for them. Research firm Bernstein believes that a change in consumer behaviour due to the lockdown will massively affect long-term luxury brand sales. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Sales of luxury brands have been hit hard by...

I visited Think Big! A Tiny House Resort in upstate New York's Catskills region for three days in October. The tiny-house movement is growing among millennials, and I wanted to see what the fuss was about. My tiny house was cool, but what really stuck out to me is that the resort is a relaxing getaway for burned-out millennials who want to recharge. From...

  Bob's Watches is the world's first and largest pre-owned and vintage Rolex watch exchange. The company makes buying and selling luxury watches an easy and comfortable experience. Unlike some other watch dealers, Bob's Watches brings transparency to the luxury watch market by openly listing buying and selling prices for watches. Every watch sold is guaranteed to be 100% authentic with authentic parts inside, and expert...

Bellevue, Washington is in one of the richest metro areas in America. It's home to tech moguls and billionaires like Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Microsoft founder Bill Gates, and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer. I went to The Shops at Bravern, Bellevue's most high-end luxury shopping mall which is located near a Microsoft campus, to see what the shopping experience is like. Visit Business...

Ferrari is one of the most valuable brands in the world. Ferrari — the Italian supercar maker and Formula One racing operation — is worth $30 billion. Unlike many of its rivals, Ferrari is a racing operation first and car company second.  Ferrari was founded as a racing team with the sale of road cars as a means to fund the racing operation.  Visit...