At a time when every brand worth its salt is rethinking how luxury is denuding Planet Earth, we start a monthly series on the efforts, initiatives and products that are rethinking the sustainability paradigm. Our first blog is on jewellery brands that have turned to ethical mining.

Christie’s Inc’s new report, Luxury Redefined, tells us how new markets have emerged, while some old ones have fallen by the wayside, in the global luxury property market sweepstakes.

From high-profile auctions to Top Marques weekends, the city-state hosts some of the most exciting luxury car events in the world and is the biggest market for automobile manufacturers.

From multi-brand retail stores to luxurious boutiques on the best shopping streets in the world, watch brands are looking at innovative ways in which they can woo the millennials.

Luxury brands often join hands with artists, filmmakers and jewellers to reach the right discerning audience, woo newer audiences, and create an impression.

The classic Hermès Birkins ruled the top ten slots at the Spring Luxury Accessories Auction, conducted by Heritage Auctions in New York.