Dominique Olivier
What does a tyre business know about fine dining?
The Michelin Guide is like the Oscars of the restaurant world. Chefs dream of them, diners flock to them, and some restaurants even wish they could send them back. But how did we end up in a world where a tyre company’s opinion of your dinner is worth so much?
Dominique Olivier
Venice Biennale: The world at a glance
If art is a mirror, as the saying goes, then the Venice Biennale offers what can only be described as a panoramic reflection of the world in 2024. In this exclusive for Ghost Mail, Dominique Olivier takes you on a journey into how contemporary art is the outlet for humanity.
Dominique Olivier
Gentrification, 400 gondolas and too much gelato
As part of a broader trip to Italy to immerse herself in art old and new, Dominique Olivier penned her thoughts on Venice and the incredible history of gondoliers.
Dominique Olivier
Forever in blue jeans, babe
Levi Strauss takes a lot of credit for inventing jeans. That's not quite true, although the plucky German entrepreneur certainly played the key role in taking them to the people. Dominique Olivier tells the story of everyone's staple wardrobe item.
Dominique Olivier
Like looking into a furry crystal ball
The global pet sector is set to boom by 2030 - and if we peer carefully beneath its furry surface, we are being giving a few clues about what the family photos of the future will look like. Dominique Olivier digs into why millennials are having cats and dogs, not babies.
Dominique Olivier
Know your worth: Julius Caesar and the Veblen Effect
You may already be familiar with the concept of Veblen goods, but do you know the story of how Julius Caesar made himself seem far more important and valuable thanks to a few pirates? Well, get ready for it, as told by Dominique Olivier.
Dominique Olivier
Cartels, cement and crocodiles – yes, crocodiles
Drugs. Counterfeit goods. Diamonds. Weapons. Sand? As Dominique Olivier explains, cartels will find a way to smuggle just about anything. And sometimes, nature bites back.
Dominique Olivier
Brat or demure? Viral words for viral brands.
FMCG brands have had to adapt to the immense popularity of TikTok. Instead of driving the trends themselves, brands are having to respond to the trends already out there. Dominique Olivier explains.
