Food & Drink
India’s Homegrown Premium Whiskies Are Winning Top Global Awards
India’s massive whisky market has long been dominated by foreign brands. However, that’s slowly changing. India is aggressively growing homegrown, premium whisky labels. They are not just gaining market share at home, but also sweeping top global rankings.
Opinion
Luxury Faces a New Global Economic Order, Shaped by the IMF
Geopolitics, artificial intelligence, trade fragmentation and new means of payment: the IMF’s 2026 Annual Report describes a global economy that is proving resilient, but whose underlying balances are becoming increasingly fragile. For the luxury industry, these transformations could fundamentally reshape the path to growth.
By Eva Morletto
News
Business & Trends
Strategy
Maybach Ocean Club: A Floating Private Club That Reflects Mercedes Benz’s New Ultra Luxury Strategy
With the Maybach Ocean Club, Mercedes-Benz is expanding its world of luxury beyond the automotive world. This 155-meter yacht, conceived as a floating private club, combines condominium ownership, high-end hospitality, and community. This lifestyle strategy also extends to luxury residences and Mercedes-Benz Places Binghatti City in Dubai.
Style & Experiences
Fashion
Valerie Steele, Director of The Museum at the FIT in New York: “What Is the Look of a Fashion House Anymore?”
As the Spring/Summer 2027 Fashion Weeks draw to a close, the revolving door of creative directors continues to fuel debate across the fashion industry. From New York, a breeding ground for emerging talent, to Paris, where established luxury houses are seeking to redefine their identities, the creative landscape is being reshaped. American fashion historian and Director of The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology Valerie Steele offers her perspective.
Sustainability
Watches & Jewellery
Ilaria Resta, CEO of Audemars Piguet: “2% of our turnover are allocated to sustainability projects through our two Foundations”
With the publication of the “2025 Sustainability Report”, Audemars Piguet has clearly set out its sustainability objectives, which the brand has supported with several commitments, including the phasing out of ruby sourcing and the allocation of 2% of its turnover to its two Foundations. Luxury Tribune was able to conduct an exclusive on-camera interview with Ilaria Resta, the brand’s CEO, about these developments.