Form & Taste

10 articles

A person experiencing a unique travel adventure, highlighting the shift from material luxury to experiential fulfillment.
Trends

Conscious Consumption's Luxury Market Reshape: Experiences Trump Status

The traditional luxury goods market is shrinking, with sales declining 3% from $417 billion in 2023 to $405 billion in 2025, according to Forbes .

Camille Rousseau·July 5, 2026
A lavish exhibition hall displaying exquisite Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry, featuring emeralds and pearls, under dramatic lighting.
Accessories

Van Cleef & Arpels High Jewelry Exhibition in Vienna

A necklace featuring 10 Colombian emerald drops totaling 107.

Oliver Dane·June 29, 2026
Exquisite, ethically sourced luxury jewelry, such as a diamond necklace or ring, displayed artfully on a backdrop of lush green foliage, symbolizing sustainability and conscious luxury.
Accessories

Top 6 Sustainable Luxury Jewelry Brands for Ethical Sourcing

Seventy-eight percent of luxury buyers now actively seek ethically sourced diamonds, a stark contrast to the industry's historical reliance on practices linked to deforestation and child labor, accord

Oliver Dane·June 21, 2026
A modern Ulta Beauty store interior showcasing a wide selection of new K-beauty products on shelves, with shoppers browsing.
Beauty

Top 5 Best New Beauty Products at Ulta

Ulta Beauty just introduced 13 new K-beauty brands to its e-commerce site.

Sofia Mendes·June 5, 2026
Sophisticated consumers thoughtfully examining a sustainable luxury product in an elegant boutique, highlighting a shift towards purpose.
Brands

Luxury Brands Shift to Purpose Over Pomp for Conscious Consumers

The very definition of luxury is no longer solely about exclusivity; it now increasingly includes longevity, traceability, and responsibility, according to Forbes .

Oliver Dane·May 4, 2026
A curated collection of the top 10 best-selling Korean beauty products from 2026, showcasing popular K-beauty items and their elegant packaging.
Beauty

Top 10 Best Selling Korean Beauty Products of 2026

Despite thousands of new K-beauty products launching annually, one snail mucin essence has remained a global bestseller for five consecutive years, selling over 10 million units worldwide.

Sofia Mendes·May 2, 2026
High Point University interior design student Anneliese Fullerton beaming with pride as she accepts the 2026 Havertys Cup award in a sunlit design studio.
Design

High Point University student wins Havertys Cup

For the fourth time in two decades, a High Point University student has been named the recipient of the prestigious Havertys Cup, with Anneliese Fullerton securing the 2026 award.

Luca Bianchi·April 28, 2026
A curated selection of 2026's most stunning high jewelry collections, featuring diamonds, gemstones, and intricate metalwork, displayed in an opulent setting.
Accessories

9 Notable High Jewelry Collections of 2026

A D-color, internally flawless type IIa diamond necklace recently totaled an astonishing $3.

Oliver Dane·April 24, 2026
A collection of high-tech LED face masks glowing with therapeutic light on a modern bathroom counter, representing advanced at-home skincare.
Beauty

Top 6 Best LED Masks for At-Home Skincare

The CurrentBody Skin Series 2 LED Light Therapy Mask is clinically proven to reduce wrinkles by 35% in just four weeks, according to British Vogue .

Sofia Mendes·April 14, 2026
Luxurious outdoor furniture set on a beautifully designed patio with lush greenery and soft sunlight.
Brands

Top 2 Emerging Luxury Outdoor Furniture Brands Redefining Patio Aesthetics

The days of choosing between flimsy patio sets and five-figure designer pieces are over.

Luca Bianchi·April 13, 2026