Isabelle Campone

Beyond the immeasurable human tragedy caused by the Los Angeles fires, the city’s architectural, cultural, and artistic heritage has also been deeply affected. Our journalist Isabelle Campone, based in Los Angeles, reports.

As Davos becomes less selective, billionaires now gather at ultra-exclusive locations, eager to reshape the world. Conferences like Brilliant Minds, Google Camp, and Sun Valley are bound by an unspoken rule of secrecy that unites their participants.

While the anti-aging market has long targeted women, the menopause market is still in its infancy. The societal shift in mentality comes with enormous business potential, which many brands are already seizing, often with celebrity endorsements, such as Naomi Watts, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Serena Williams, who are heavily investing in startups.

Their names may not ring a bell, yet these ultra-glamorous, multimillionaire fashion entrepreneurs are at the helm of an empire, two marketing maestros steering a portfolio of brands with resounding success.

For six months, the strikes by writers and actors paralyzed the film industry. The movement affected tens of thousands of people. Today, an agreement is finally on the table and should be ratified by the studios, but not everything is resolved. Far from it.

Luxury brands have always been at the heart of glamour, but the Oscars and other prestigious awards have become powerful tools of influence for them. While nominations and wins remain the prerogative of professionals, the indirect impact of luxury demonstrates its ever-growing power in Hollywood.

It’s no longer just about having a store; every luxury brand wants a flagship on Manhattan’s most coveted street. Cartier, Tiffany, and Rolex are renovating their buildings, while others are fiercely competing to acquire any available properties, investing hundreds of millions in the process.

A few years ago, the mysterious company California Forever acquired almost 25,000 hectares of land north of San Francisco for $800 million, giving rise to much speculation. Recently, the company revealed the identity of some of the owners, including some very big names from Silicon Valley. Their project aims to develop the concept of a perfect city.

Los Angeles-based artist Louise Bonnet, alongside Urs Fischer, stands as the sole Swiss representation at Gagosian, the art behemoth gallery founded by the contemporary art world’s most influential dealer. Recently showcasing a collection of new large-scale paintings in New York, Bonnet undoubtedly ascends to new heights in her meteoric career.

According to a McKinsey study, the global wellness market is now valued at 1.5 trillion dollars, with annual growth of 5 to 10%. As the pandemic has multiplied needs, this tourism is booming.

Gaining access to the most exclusive spots in nightlife has always been a symbol of status. In the America of Resy and OpenTable, it’s become a highly lucrative business. For those who know how to exploit it, it’s a goldmine—and a headache for restaurants, especially in Wall Street’s city.

Known as the New Age capital, this small town with breathtaking landscapes is also a wellness city boasting numerous high-end resorts. It’s a dream destination for hiking enthusiasts and a retreat for Hollywood celebrities seeking rejuvenation.

All the objects, clothes and artworks that filled Elton John’s house in Atlanta are currently on display at Christie’s, and will be auctioned from February 21 to 28, 2024. This event follows the spectacular sales of other celebrity collections, which everyone is snapping up

The life story of Priscilla Beaulieu, who became Presley, illustrates the transformation of a timid young girl into a woman who eventually learns to assert herself. Her journey mirrors that of many women, whose delicate path to liberation is intricately woven with the fabric of fashion.

Going higher and higher. This human aspiration since antiquity is a reality in the world’s megacities. Whether it’s a technological feat, a response to overpopulation issues or a symbol of inequality, the construction of giant skyscrapers is a trend that is accelerating.