Burberry’s Spring 2016 line has been released to the masses – but only if they’re on Snapchat. The British-born fashion house is giving users exclusive access to behind the scenes photos and videos shot by Mario Testino for just 24 hours. But does Snapchat really say 'luxury'?

In the US, there are 11.8 million Gen Yers living in households with six-figure incomes, and many want to treat themselves to luxury items. For a market filled with these tech-savvy and social media-driven shoppers, instant gratification is crucial. But how are brands getting this group to splurge?

Consumers of luxury goods are hungry for new experiences. Burberry's new flagship store combines digital with luxury – with their recent drop in share price, can this innovative approach rekindle demand?

Natalie Massenet, founder of Net-a-Porter, has been touted as ‘the woman who changed the way we shop’. Now, she’s at it again. In a bid to take a slice of the 36% of online purchases made via mobile, Massenet is launching The Net Set; the world’s first mobile, shoppable social network.

Is Instagram becoming the new shopping centre? It seems so, since one of the biggest names in fashion publishing –Vogue– is making its Instagram feed 'shoppable'. But canVoguetranslate its 1.9 million followers and reputation as a taste-maker into significant sales?

Australian women’s fashion retailer Sass & Bide launched its Spring 2014 campaign with the world’s first interactive, shoppable ‘3D’ advert, FREETOWN. But as digital and luxury continue to merge, will it dilute or magnify exclusivity?

High-end fashion houses are often been slow on the uptake of digital opportunities; online shopping simply doesn't seem to fit with the expected opulence of the luxury shopping experience. But even the most stalwart non-believers are starting to come around and Dior is trialling online shopping.

Why do people want their technology products to be precious? Why is personal service more important than ever? Should the luxury sector be keeping an eye on social? And how are airports emerging as the 'sixth continent'?