Business>Business of Business – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com Xclusivity Reigns Supreme - Africa's Leading Platform for Luxury Brands Tue, 08 Sep 2026 02:12:58 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://luxuryxclusives.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/cropped-Untitled-1024-x-1024-px-32x32.jpg Business>Business of Business – Luxury Xclusives https://luxuryxclusives.com 32 32 Strauss & Co’s flagship live sale showcases the international reach of South African contemporary art https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/09/08/strauss-cos-flagship-live-sale-showcases-the-international-reach-of-south-african-contemporary-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-cos-flagship-live-sale-showcases-the-international-reach-of-south-african-contemporary-art&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-cos-flagship-live-sale-showcases-the-international-reach-of-south-african-contemporary-art Tue, 08 Sep 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56391 Since 1994, when South Africa’s isolation ended, artists such as Lisa Brice, William Kentridge and Penny Siopis built international practices. They have exhibited at leading museums and biennials, attracting a growing collector base and the South African contemporary art auction. Strauss & Co’s flagship live-virtual Evening Sale in Cape Town on Tuesday, 15 September 2026 [...]

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|]]> Durbanville Historic Win at SA Young Wine Show 2026 https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/08/28/durbanville-historic-win-at-sa-young-wine-show-2026/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=durbanville-historic-win-at-sa-young-wine-show-2026&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=durbanville-historic-win-at-sa-young-wine-show-2026 Fri, 28 Aug 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Best of Reds]]> Best of Whites]]> Best of Wine Blends]]> Best Vintage Wines]]> Wine Specials]]> Wine Tips]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56328 The Durbanville vineyards have shown the superior quality of their wines recently. Valley producers delivered a historic performance at the Young Wine Show this past week. This powerhouse, famed for Sauvignon blanc, excelled with Shiraz and Chenin blanc, sweeping trophies in the Cape Town region. It also dominated the inaugural division for the Cape Town [...]

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|]]> The Future of Sustainable Safari Tourism and Luxury Hospitality https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/07/28/the-future-of-sustainable-safari-tourism-and-luxury-hospitality/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-sustainable-safari-tourism-and-luxury-hospitality&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-future-of-sustainable-safari-tourism-and-luxury-hospitality Tue, 28 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Luxury Golf Estates]]> Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Destinations>Top 10 Destinations]]> Latest News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=56047 The global tented camp market is experiencing remarkable growth, projected to reach USD 4.32 billion by 2033. (Tented Camp Market Research Report 2033). This overall surge is fuelled by increasing demand for experiential travel, rising disposable incomes, and the rising popularity of eco-tourism and sustainable accommodation approaches. Africa remains a key growth region for luxury [...]

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|]]> BIRKENSTOCK 1774 Celebrates The Iconic Boston With The New Northeast Providence Collection https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/07/07/birkenstock-1774-celebrates-the-iconic-boston-with-the-new-northeast-providence-collection/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=birkenstock-1774-celebrates-the-iconic-boston-with-the-new-northeast-providence-collection&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=birkenstock-1774-celebrates-the-iconic-boston-with-the-new-northeast-providence-collection Tue, 07 Jul 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Business of Business]]> Fashion Designers]]> Luxury Fashion Designers]]> Luxury Shoes]]> America>North America]]> America>North America>USA Today]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55814 The new Northeast Providence collection by BIRKENSTOCK 1774 captures the quiet ease and natural rhythm of life along the North American Northeastern coast. Honouring BIRKENSTOCK’s iconic Boston clog — first launched in 1976 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2026 — the collection draws on the sensibility of Providence, Rhode Island, channelling casualwear heritage into [...]

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|]]> Ronald Muchatuta Explores Rhythm, Memory and Sound in New Solo Exhibition, ‘Revisiting’ https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/07/01/ronald-muchatuta-explores-rhythm-memory-and-sound-in-new-solo-exhibition-revisiting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ronald-muchatuta-explores-rhythm-memory-and-sound-in-new-solo-exhibition-revisiting&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ronald-muchatuta-explores-rhythm-memory-and-sound-in-new-solo-exhibition-revisiting Wed, 01 Jul 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Profiled Entrepreneurs]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55714 Sensory fragments like sounds and smells activate memory patterns that reconnect us with people, places and histories long after the moment has passed. It is in this space between recollection and experience that Zimbabwean-born Cape Town-based artist Ronald Muchatuta explores Rhythm, Memory and Sound in new Solo exhibition, ‘Revisiting’. Presented at HUB Gallery, the exhibition [...]

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|]]> From the Overberg to Tunisia, Rentia Retief’s new solo exhibition at Sisonke Gallery charts a journey of belonging https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/06/18/from-the-overberg-to-tunisia-rentia-retiefs-new-solo-exhibition-at-sisonke-gallery-charts-a-journey-of-belonging/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-the-overberg-to-tunisia-rentia-retiefs-new-solo-exhibition-at-sisonke-gallery-charts-a-journey-of-belonging&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=from-the-overberg-to-tunisia-rentia-retiefs-new-solo-exhibition-at-sisonke-gallery-charts-a-journey-of-belonging Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=55608 Sisonke Gallery at the Cape Heritage Hotel is pleased to present ‘North Bound’, from the Overberg to Tunisia, Rentia Retief’s new solo exhibition at Sisonke Gallery charts a journey of belonging on show from 3 June to 31 July 2026, the exhibition marks another significant chapter in Retief’s evolving exploration of place, memory and the [...]

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|]]> 20th Century Modernist Highlights Offer Collectors Important yet Accessible Works https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/03/09/20th-century-modernist-highlights-offer-collectors-important-yet-accessible-works/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20th-century-modernist-highlights-offer-collectors-important-yet-accessible-works&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=20th-century-modernist-highlights-offer-collectors-important-yet-accessible-works Mon, 09 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54493 Strauss & Co sets out its stall as the premium destination for fine art sales in South Africa as the company continues with an exciting curatorial programme and a roster of monthly online sales the 20th Century Modernist Highlights Offer Collectors Important yet Accessible Works. Each set of sales in a packed programme for 2026 has [...]

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|]]> Entries Now Open for WTM Africa’s 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards https://luxuryxclusives.com/2026/01/14/entries-now-open-for-wtm-africas-2026-responsible-tourism-awards/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=entries-now-open-for-wtm-africas-2026-responsible-tourism-awards&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=entries-now-open-for-wtm-africas-2026-responsible-tourism-awards Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Private Luxury Lodges/Game Reserves]]> Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> South Africa]]> Business of Business]]> What happens]]> Entertainment]]> Events and Festival]]> Music and Upcoming Events]]> Music and Upcoming Events>music]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Holiday Deals]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Around The World]]> World News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=54115 Entries now open for the WTM Africa’s 2026 Responsible Tourism Awards 2026. Businesses, destinations, and individuals who are making a positive impact through sustainable and responsible travel are encouraged to enter before the submission deadline on 20 March 2026. Winners of the Gold awards at WTM Africa will go on to compete at the Global [...]

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|]]> Experience Water-Verse by Hanien Conradie — A Powerful Reflection on Water and Consciousness at Spier Wine Farm https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/10/20/experience-water-verse-by-hanien-conradie-a-powerful-reflection-on-water-and-consciousness-at-spier-wine-farm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experience-water-verse-by-hanien-conradie-a-powerful-reflection-on-water-and-consciousness-at-spier-wine-farm&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=experience-water-verse-by-hanien-conradie-a-powerful-reflection-on-water-and-consciousness-at-spier-wine-farm Mon, 20 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Entertainment]]> Events and Festival]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=53013 Water is life. It flows through our bodies and the ecosystems we depend on. It nourishes plants, shapes landscapes, and sustains all living things. Without it, there can be no regeneration, no farming, no future. Hanien Conradie’s new exhibition at Spier Wine Farm, Water-Verse: Traces of the Traceless (Spore van die Spoorlose), invites us to [...]

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|]]> “East African Art in Focus: Strauss & Co and Art Auction East Africa Forge Powerful Partnership to Grow Regional Art Market” https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/10/17/strauss-co-partners-with-art-auction-east-africa-to-bolster-secondary-market-for-east-african-art/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-co-partners-with-art-auction-east-africa-to-bolster-secondary-market-for-east-african-art&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=strauss-co-partners-with-art-auction-east-africa-to-bolster-secondary-market-for-east-african-art Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa Latest News]]> Africa News]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> News]]> Around The World]]> Global Priorities]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=52967 Strauss & Co, Africa’s leading auction house, and Danda Jaroljmek, Director of Art Auction East Africa, are pleased to announce details of Art Auction East Africa | Strauss & Co, a new two-part auction of rare and important art from East Africa and beyond. The main event is a 65-lot live-virtual sale of modern and [...]

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|]]> Happy World Luxury Day! https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/10/08/happy-world-luxury-day/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-world-luxury-day&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=happy-world-luxury-day Wed, 08 Oct 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> Africa News]]> Business Ideas]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Entertainment]]> Music and Upcoming Events]]> International Brands]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Breaking News]]> Around The World]]> Global Priorities]]> World News]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=52887 Today, we celebrate the very first World Luxury Day, established by the World Luxury Chamber of Commerce — a moment dedicated to honoring the passion, artistry, and innovation that shape the world of luxury. This day shines a light not only on timeless creations but also on the brilliant minds, artisans, and visionaries behind them. [...]

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|]]> Nominate your #fav Eatery, Store or Small Business – They Could Win, and So Could You! https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/09/01/nominate-your-fav-eatery-store-or-small-business-they-could-win-and-so-could-you/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nominate-your-fav-eatery-store-or-small-business-they-could-win-and-so-could-you&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nominate-your-fav-eatery-store-or-small-business-they-could-win-and-so-could-you Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Travel Tips in Africa – (East, West, North and South Home is Best)]]> Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Business Ideas]]> Business of Business]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=52618 Individual shopping preferences and retail statistics come together in resoundingly positive alignment at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront. Public testimonials consistently praise the destination as their favourite – its Victoria Wharf shopping centre has been ranked as the best mall in South Africa out of 13 malls by the Urban Studies Shopper Index (USSI) – while [...]

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|]]> Patty Mulauzi: Colour consultant, Legacy Builder, Joy Apreader https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/08/05/patty-mulauzi-colour-consultant-legacy-builder-joy-apreader/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patty-mulauzi-colour-consultant-legacy-builder-joy-apreader&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=patty-mulauzi-colour-consultant-legacy-builder-joy-apreader Tue, 05 Aug 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Décor Tips to make your Space Sparkle]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> Luxury Sales]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=52471 Officially, she’s Plascon’s colour consultant. Unofficially? She’s a self-declared colour sorcerer: part digital strategist, part interior empath, part mood-maker. “Think of me as your personal joy spreader, armed with paint swatches and zero fear of rainbows,” says Patty Mulauzi with a warm laugh. “I take bland, boring spaces — like that sad beige hallway or [...]

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|]]> Episode 5: Africa’s Art & Design Market: A New Era of Luxury Has Arrived https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/06/25/episode-5-africas-art-design-market-a-new-era-of-luxury-has-arrived/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-5-africas-art-design-market-a-new-era-of-luxury-has-arrived&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-5-africas-art-design-market-a-new-era-of-luxury-has-arrived https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/06/25/episode-5-africas-art-design-market-a-new-era-of-luxury-has-arrived/#comments Wed, 25 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> Africa Latest News]]> Africa News]]> East Africa]]> North Africa]]> South Africa]]> West Africa]]> Antiques, Art and Craft]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Art]]> Antiques, Art and Craft>Luxury Collectables]]> Art and Exhibition Shows]]> Business Ideas]]> Business of Business]]> Stories]]> What happens]]> Luxury Belts]]> Luxury Handbags]]> Luxury Shoes]]> Other Fashion Accessories]]> News]]> Recent Post]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=51920 In this exciting episode of The Business of Luxury in Africa, we step into the vivid world of art, design, and cultural expression that’s shaping Africa’s luxury narrative. From gallery walls to global auctions, African creativity is becoming the heartbeat of luxury markets across the world. This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a celebration [...]

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|]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/06/25/episode-5-africas-art-design-market-a-new-era-of-luxury-has-arrived/feed/ 1 Beauty Fires Launches the Forge Fires Collection Nationally: An Affordable, Locally-Made Fireplace Range https://luxuryxclusives.com/2025/05/22/beauty-fires-launches-the-forge-fires-collection-nationally-an-affordable-locally-made-fireplace-range/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beauty-fires-launches-the-forge-fires-collection-nationally-an-affordable-locally-made-fireplace-range&utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=beauty-fires-launches-the-forge-fires-collection-nationally-an-affordable-locally-made-fireplace-range Thu, 22 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Africa Business]]> South Africa]]> Business Ideas]]> Business of Business]]> Décor Tips to make your Space Sparkle]]> Luxury Decor]]> Luxury Furniture]]> Recent Post]]> Luxury Architects]]> Luxury Properties]]> Luxury Real Estates]]> Making a Property Decision]]> Destinations]]> Destinations>More Destinations]]> Destinations>Recommended Destination]]> Destinations>Top 10 Destinations]]> https://luxuryxclusives.com/?p=51909 Beauty Fires is proud to unveil the Forge Fires Collection, a new generation of locally manufactured, closed combustion fireplaces that strike the perfect balance between durability, clean design, and affordability. For years, South Africa’s fireplace market has been a tug of war between premium-priced European imports and low-cost Chinese models. While European units offer top-tier [...]

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