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SONGMONT MAKES A DUMPLING BAG A CHINESE DESIGN SIGNATURE

“The next generation of global luxury may not look less local. It may become more confident about where it comes from.” Take Away Songmont’s soft, sculptural bags have become recognisable…

THE REGENERATIVE CRAFT RESIDENCY

“The story cannot be separated from the people and place that created it.” Take Away A regenerative craft residency brings a small group of guests close to makers, materials and…

THE WELCOME THAT HAS A MEMORY

“What if luxury hospitality stopped inventing “local experiences” and started learning the little rituals that locals actually use?” Take Away At some luxury hotels, something subtle is happening. In Kyoto,…

THE LUXURY HIDING IN THE FOOTBALL CLUBS YOU’VE NEVER HEARD OF

“The next cult fashion object may carry the badge of a football club most people have never heard of. That’s Status Luxury Revisited. Mainly from a Gen Z perspective.” “The…

CITYHUB: YOUR KEY TO THE CITY

What is it? CityHub, in a nutshell, is a “urban hotel for digital natives”. It is an ingenious champion of tech-infused hospitality. Think: part hotel, part hostel, part tech heaven. As…