Millennials, of course, but also out-of-the-box retail and Michelin dining on the street. A few trends that will tell you which way the luxury industry will roll this year.

There is no doubt: 2017 was a much better year for the luxury industry, far better than 2016 ever was. Revival of the fortunes of a few brands and several exciting happenings from them world of luxury.

The recently launched Indian luxury fashion brand, Varana, finds its first home in London’s Mayfair district. It promises to be India’s answer to Hermès, even as it stays rooted in the country’s rich craftsmanship and textiles.

From watches to scotch whisky and luxury bags, all the best indulgences which you can gift your loved ones, or yourself, to celebrate 2017’s festive season

At some point, the world map will be drastically redrawn. Climate change has ensured that there are several destinations facing the wrath of man-made disaster, destinations that may disappear in the next 50 to 100 years. They are, very obviously, the hottest destinations to travel to in 2017-2018.

Forget about those tacky vases, freshly-cut flowers and the generic Mother’s Day gifts. Like the kids, the millennial mom ain’t easy to please.