The Globalist The year in fashion, design and hospitality
Dec 26, 2025
Chris Hartley, CEO of Global Hotel Alliance, shares insights on supporting independent luxury hotels and the shifting travel trends for 2025. Tom Webb, Monocle's travel correspondent, discusses the impact of climate change on travel seasons and highlights emerging markets like Paraguay and Egypt. Fashion editor Natalie Theodosi reflects on major events, including Giorgio Armani's emotional farewell and the renaissance of Lanvin through archival designs. Together, they explore how leisure travelers drive demand for luxury experiences in a changing world.
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Musical Chairs And Mindful Revival
- The fashion industry saw rapid creative-director turnover alongside revival through mindful hires and archival work.
- Independent designers and slower, archive-led brand rebuilds offer meaningful alternatives to quick appointments.
Attending Armani's Final Homage
- Natalie Theodosi attended Giorgio Armani's final show and the posthumous exhibition in Milan's Pinacoteca di Brera.
- She described the event as a respectful, historic homage attended in black tuxedos.
Collectible Design Gains Traction
- Collectible design is rising as buyers want unique objects with stories rather than mass-produced pieces.
- Major fairs like Salone are adding collectible sections to capture this demand.