Luxury Insights & News
Expert Articles & Interviews
Sep 18, 2026
The Changing Measure of Luxury: Insights From Industry LeadersAcross real estate, hospitality, fragrance, architecture, fashion, media, wellness, and design, the conversations in Issue 6 of Luxury People Magazine point to a common conclusion: luxury is being measured less by excess and more by the value it creates. What makes something luxurious today? The answer once appeared relatively straightforward. Rarity, craftsmanship, heritage, exclusivity, exceptional […]
Sep 14, 2026
Exclusive Interview: Golf Has a New Dress Code with Ka HoAs Creative Director of HEAD Golf, Ka Ho brings technical performance and contemporary design into a wardrobe intended to work beyond the course. He discusses material innovation, travel as a creative influence, responsible production, and what a new generation of golfers expects from the brands they wear. Luxury People Magazine: HEAD Golf is bringing together […]
Sep 14, 2026
The Indian Luxury Consumer: One Market, Many MindsetsOp-Ed by Dr. Sheetal Jain, Founder & CEO of Luxe Analytics India is often presented to global luxury brands as a single, rapidly growing market. But that view misses one of the country’s biggest realities: India is a “mini Bharat” of distinct cultures, aspirations, lifestyles and consumption behaviours. From North to South and East to West, consumers […]
WLCC News & Updates
Sep 30, 2026
American Express Executive Hamad Hassani Joins the WLCC BoardThe World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Hamad Hassani to its Board. Hamad brings extensive experience in premium financial services, customer and business strategy, alongside a cross-industry perspective shaped by partnerships in luxury, hospitality, travel, aviation, and lifestyle. Hamad serves as Vice President – Centurion Business & Premium […]
Sep 30, 2026
Elenne Body Care Products Inc. and the Art of RestraintElenne Body Care Products Inc. approaches body care through a philosophy of quiet luxury, placing considered formulation, refined presentation, and the sensory experience of daily skincare at the center of its identity. Established in Canada in 2024, the brand focuses on transforming a familiar routine into a more intentional personal ritual. Its positioning has been […]
Sep 29, 2026
Celebrate World Luxury Day with Your Own ImageOn October 8, 2026, the global luxury industry comes together for World Luxury Day. The World Luxury Chamber of Commerce (WLCC) founded this annual celebration to honour the creativity, craftsmanship, and people behind luxury. There are many ways to celebrate World Luxury Day, and sometimes the simplest is to show that you are part of […]
Industry Reports
Oct 1, 2026
Global Wealth Report 2026: The Key Findings from UBSGlobal personal wealth recorded a significant increase in 2025, but the headline growth figures tell only part of the story. The UBS Global Wealth Report 2026 points to a world in which overall wealth is expanding rapidly, while its distribution, geographic concentration and relationship with household finances remain highly uneven. Across the 56 markets analysed […]
Sep 17, 2026
Reimagining Indian Luxury: The Shilp-Griha ManifestoStrategy Paper by Abhay Gupta – The Indian Luxury Strategist; Founder & Chairman, Luxury Connect & Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS). India holds the world’s longest continuous tradition of exquisite craft and the largest artisan workforce on earth — over 7 million skilled artisans across more than 3,000 documented traditions. It is also the fastest-growing […]
Sep 14, 2026
Key Insights from the EY Luxury Client Index 2026Luxury consumers may be more careful about where they spend, but the fundamentals influencing their decisions remain remarkably consistent. The EY Luxury Client Index 2026 examines the behaviour and expectations of aspirational luxury clients, based on a survey of 1,631 consumers across 11 markets. The research looks at what motivates luxury purchases and how clients […]
WLCC Voices
Sep 21, 2026
Ten French Tableware Houses to Know – and UnderstandBy Clotilde Germain, Founder, Luxury Table Society When we think of French tableware, certain names immediately come to mind. Their reputation is international, their heritage sometimes spans centuries, and their creations grace some of the world’s most beautiful tables. But knowing a House does not always mean knowing how to read it. What truly distinguishes one […]
Sep 21, 2026
The Architecture of a Maison: What Sabyasachi’s Rise Tells Us About Indian LuxuryBy Abhay Gupta – The Indian Luxury Strategist; Founder & Chairman, Luxury Connect & Luxury Connect Business School (LCBS). A house is not a collection. As the world debates whether Sabyasachi has produced India’s first global luxury maison, the more useful exercise is to measure the structure beneath the runway — and to ask what […]
Sep 18, 2026
The Changing Measure of Luxury: Insights From Industry LeadersAcross real estate, hospitality, fragrance, architecture, fashion, media, wellness, and design, the conversations in Issue 6 of Luxury People Magazine point to a common conclusion: luxury is being measured less by excess and more by the value it creates. What makes something luxurious today? The answer once appeared relatively straightforward. Rarity, craftsmanship, heritage, exclusivity, exceptional […]
Curated Reads
Sep 10, 2026
Serendipity: It Doesn’t Happen by Accident by David CleevelyAuthor: David CleevelyPublication Date: 2025 Innovation is often described as the result of a brilliant idea, a chance encounter, or simply being in the right place at the right time. In Serendipity: It Doesn’t Happen by Accident, David Cleevely challenges that assumption. His central argument is that while unexpected discoveries cannot be planned, the conditions […]
Aug 24, 2026
AI Strategy: Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Your Business by Bernard MarrAuthor: Bernard Marr Publication Date: 2025 Artificial intelligence has moved beyond experimentation to become a strategic consideration for organizations across industries. In AI Strategy: Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence in Your Business, bestselling author and futurist Bernard Marr provides senior leaders with a practical framework for approaching AI at an organizational level, with an […]
Jul 24, 2026
The Creative Entrepreneur by Carolyn DaileyAuthor: Carolyn DaileyPublication Date: 2025 Creativity and commercial success are often treated as separate pursuits, yet The Creative Entrepreneur: A Guide to Building a Successful Creative Business from Industry Titans explores how the two can work together. Written by Carolyn Dailey, the book brings together conversations with ten influential figures from the worlds of fashion, […]
Member News
Sep 25, 2026
QURAX – Across Time, Culture and CreationQURAX LLC has joined the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, bringing into its international network an emerging fine jewelry house founded on an uncommon proposition: that the future of luxury can be informed by the full continuum of human creativity – from symbols, rituals, and craftsmanship carried across generations to engineering, scientific discovery, and possibilities yet to […]
Sep 24, 2026
Inside India’s Evolving Luxury LifestyleSince its establishment in 2009, The Luxury Collection has approached luxury lifestyle publishing as a window into the experiences, ideas, and developments shaping refined living in India. Covering subjects that range from fashion and art to travel, gastronomy, and innovation, the magazine brings its perspective to an audience interested in the evolving character of luxury. This editorial […]
Sep 8, 2026
Maison des SophysA Finnish House Reimagining the Rituals of Scent and Skin Created in Finland, Maison des Sophys brings fragrance, skincare and wellbeing together through a quieter vision of luxury, shaped by ancient Greek wisdom, Nordic precision and contemporary science. In a beauty market often shaped by constant novelty, Maison des Sophys is taking a more measured […]
WLCC Partner News
Sep 25, 2026
Luxury Hospitality Conference 2026 Brings Industry Leaders to MilanThe World Luxury Chamber of Commerce is pleased to support the Luxury Hospitality Conference 2026, taking place on October 23 in Milan, Italy. Luxury hospitality is increasingly defined by the quality of the entire guest experience rather than by traditional markers of exclusivity alone. Personalization, intuitive service, technology, privacy, wellbeing, and a stronger connection to […]
Sep 25, 2026
Qatar Boat Show 2026 Returns to Old Doha Port This NovemberFrom 4 to 7 November 2026, Qatar Boat Show will return to Old Doha Port for its third edition, bringing international yacht builders, marine brands, industry professionals and visitors together in Doha. Held under the patronage of H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, the event […]
Sep 8, 2026
DUNES Expo 2026 Brings Outdoor Adventure and Experiential Living to RiyadhAs luxury increasingly becomes associated with access, experience, and the freedom to explore, outdoor and adventure lifestyles are gaining new relevance. From remote travel and overlanding to marine recreation and carefully designed camping experiences, the way people spend their time is becoming as significant as the destinations themselves. This November, DUNES 2026, Saudi Arabia’s Outdoor, […]
In the Press
How World Luxury Day Is Changing Our Perspective on Luxury
On 8 October, luxury professionals, brands, organisations and enthusiasts around the world will mark World Luxury Day to celebrate the values that define the luxury industry: excellence, craftsmanship, innovation, and sustainability.
Executive Interview: Alexander Chetchikov
Ahead of World Luxury Day this October, Alexander Chetchikov, president of the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce, makes the case that the industry needs a shared conversation about what luxury now means. In this exclusive interview for The Executive Magazine, he reflects on the digital transformation that reshaped the sector, explains why the first World Luxury Day Manifesto invites contributions from across the global community, and sets out why he believes the future lies in balancing artificial intelligence with the human qualities that technology cannot replicate