ANNOUNCING THE INAUGURAL EPISODE OF THE LUXURY NEWS WEEKLY PODCAST

I am delighted to bring to you the inaugural episode of Luxury News Weekly. Every week, we source the best luxury news and we give you our take in a fun, informative, and sometimes irreverent way. We would appreciate it if you could give it a listen and send us your feedback.

HOSTS

Elizabeth Solaru

Elizabeth Solaru

@luxurybusinessemporium

www.luxurybusinessemporium.com

Simba Wakatama

Simba Wakatama

@simbawakatama

www.volobespoke.com

LISTEN TO THE FIRST EPISODE OF THE PODCAST HERE: https://anchor.fm/luxurynewsweekly/episodes/LNW001--Balenciaga--hottest-Q3-brand-according-to-Lyst-Index-e19ajah

STORIES

Jonathan Akeroyd named as new Burberry CEO

Burberry’s former CEO was instrumental in Burberry’s turnaround and his departure mid strategy left big shoes to fill.

Balenciaga Is Officially the Hottest Luxury Brand in the World Right Now

According to the Lyst Index for Q3 of 2021, Balenciaga is the hottest luxury brand right now.

Sotheby’s Launches Metaverse, a Dedicated Digital Art Platform

With a Little Help From Pak, Paris Hilton, and Time Magazine, in an industry first, Sotheby’s launched Sotheby’s Metaverse, its very own dedicated platform aimed at digital collectors offering a curated selection of NFTs chosen by the auction house’s specialists.

Royal Caribbean New All Around the World Cruise

This week, Royal Caribbean International announced its Ultimate World Cruise that will take passengers to all seven continents in the span of 274 days. On the world’s farthest-reaching cruise to date, passengers can expect to arrive at 150 destinations in 65 countries.

A Shortage of White Truffles Is Pushing Prices Up to Around $4,500 a Pound

The price of the luxury delicacy has quadrupled for distributors. Native to Italy and the Balkan Penninsula, we were warned of shortages a few years ago but this is an opportunity to grow more truffles artificially as a few farms are starting to.

Emma Raducanu becomes Dior’s newest ambassador

Tennis sensation Emma Raducanu has been tapped by Dior into becoming their newest ambassador.

An incredibly rare California license plate paired with an NFT is on sale for an astounding $24 million.

A perfect example of scarcity is expensive is one rare license plate with the letters MM is set to sell for a record price of $24 million.

Adjaye Associates reveals designs for upside-down New York skyscraper

Concept designs for a teetering supertall upside-down skyscraper in New York’s Hudson Yards district have been unveiled. Formed of stepped cantilevered blocks, the 450-metre tower proposed for a state-owned plot dubbed ‘Plot K’, would be the British-Ghanaian architect’s tallest scheme yet.

Meet the Visual Artist Using Algorithms to Make Multi-Million Dollar NFTs

Tyler Hobbs is partnering with Bright Moments for a unique NFT minting experience.