Laduma Ngxokolo, the designer behind MaXhosa Africa, is on a mission to embrace his country’s history and traditions, rather than hide from them.
Tag: Luxury Goods and Services
Macy’s Raises Sales Forecast Again as Shoppers Prove Resilient
Macy’s raised its sales forecast for the year after strong results at its upscale chain, highlighting how higher-income consumers continue to spend relatively freely.
Fabergé Winter Egg Sells for $30 Million, an Auction Record
Fabergé is believed to have produced 50 of the ornate eggs for Russia’s czars. The Winter Egg, sold on Tuesday, is considered one of the jewelry house’s greatest creations.
An Embarrassment of Riches for Mexico’s Party of the Poor
Mexico’s dominant party, Morena, rose to power by championing the poor. Now it is having to explain the luxurious lifestyles of some of its most prominent members.
The High School Teacher Leading Mexico’s ‘Fashion Police’
A teacher and journalist has gained a large following for highlighting the apparent luxury items worn by politicians. It has also earned him high-profile detractors.
Tiffany Trump’s Family Cruised the Mediterranean on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht
The vacation, amid diplomatic talks on oil industry expansion, is a measure of how hard it is to tell where the interests of government end and those of the Trump family begin.
Tiffany Trump’s Family Cruised the Mediterranean on an Oil Mogul’s Yacht
The vacation, amid diplomatic talks on oil industry expansion, is a measure of how hard it is to tell where the interests of government end and those of the Trump family begin.
Vetements Takes Its Trademark Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
Why does Veuve Clicquot get a U.S. trademark while Vetements — home of the packing-tape minidress, no less! — does not? Its lawyers are asking the Supreme Court.
Vetements Takes Its Trademark Fight to U.S. Supreme Court
Why does Veuve Clicquot get a U.S. trademark while Vetements — home of the packing-tape minidress, no less! — does not? Its lawyers want to know.
The U.S. Is Auctioning a Seized Russian Yacht. Will Anyone Buy It?
The Justice Department said the yacht, Amadea, was worth at least $300 million when it was seized in 2022 from a Russian oligarch. It’s unlikely to sell for that price.