COVER

A to Z (Also In This Issue)

A complete guide to the people, places and products that are changing our perception of luxury while influencing and inspiring savvy consumers around the world

BRIEFING

TO OUR READERS

STYLE & DESIGN

Imaginary Trends (Notebook)

Want to buy a cyber-BMW or an Armani dress made of pixels? In the virtual world at least, luxury loot is flying off shelves

10 Questions for Patrick Demarchelier

On the occasion of a major retrospective at Paris' Petit Palais, the iconic fashion photographer talks to Kate Betts about his first job, his favorite subject and those famous portraits of Diana

New No-Frills Fine Dining (Luxury Source)

In a difficult economy, great chefs are forgoing fancy details to focus on the food

Fade to Black

Reflecting the season's somber mood, onyx and black enamel lend a graphic backdrop to diamonds

Bag Man (Also In This Issue)

British designer Stuart Vevers is taking the Spanish luxury brand Loewe by storm — from heritage to handbags

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE

The A List

Hand-painted designs, gold decoration and traditional floral patterns are driving the sales of dinnerware globally

On the Bubble (Artifact)

Everyone from Marilyn to Marie Antoinette has sipped Dom Pérignon Champagne

New York City (Navigator)

For its hip galleries, boutiques and eateries, designer Thakoon Panichgul will take Manhattan