Felicity Carter

Europe, Germany

Writer and Editorial Director at ARENI Global

Writing and editorial: @ARENIglobal @meiningerswbi, @guardianus and many others. Book editing, ghostwriting, speaking, many things.

Articles

Young, sober, and cautious: What a major study says about alcohol and Gen z

1 week ago | news.wine.co.za | Felicity Carter

Few questions have gripped the wine industry more than the question of why young people are drinking less. Is wine outdated? Too full of obscure rituals? Not innovative enough? Now it’s not just wine – beer, spirits, and even financial institutions are asking what’s happening with young people. And so are public health academics. In late April, an international group of academics published a book called Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution by Amy Pennay et al.
The Social Role of Alcohol Is Changing. Now What?

2 weeks ago | open.substack.com | Felicity Carter

Why are young people drinking less — and what does it mean for the future of alcohol? One of the strongest and least understood forces behind the decline is digital technology. But not for the reasons people assume. This isn’t just about kids avoiding embarrassing photos. It’s about something deeper: how online life is reshaping social behaviour, risk perception, and even the function of alcohol itself.
Forbes Travel Guide's best hotel bars for 2025

2 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Jennifer Kester |Samuel Hussey |Felicity Carter |Shivaune Field

From San Francisco to Seoul, these 58 extraordinary watering holes serve up exceptional cocktails, stunning design and world-class service. Hotel bars have become destinations in their own right. The finest examples are familiar yet transporting, offering a welcome respite for weary travelers, a launching pad for an exciting night out or the elegance of a perfectly crafted cocktail. The inaugural Forbes Travel Guide Star Bars for 2025 honors the world's most exceptional hotel bar experiences.
A second act for a Sydney institution

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Samuel Hussey |Felicity Carter |Laura Begley Bloom |Peter Lyon

From late-night Chinatown haunt to a polished new home at Crown Sydney, Golden Century's second act brings the classics back with a luxury twist. But does the former Sydney institution, once adored by chefs around town, still have the same charm? When I first moved to Sydney in 2016, one of my most endearing memories was my brother and his mates dragging me to Golden Century after one too many beers at the Lord Nelson.
Jane Birkin's original Herm├Ęs Birkin goes to auction

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Felicity Carter |Mary Whitfill Roeloffs |Shivaune Field

From Jane Birkin's original Hermès Birkin going to auction at Sotheby's to Brunello Cucinelli's sun-drenched summer collection and millinery moves ahead of Royal Ascot, here's what's happening in fashion. Brunello Cucinelli Presents A Capsule Collection for High Summer 2025Entitled, 'The Summer That Never Left' Brunello Cucinelli's summer line embraces sun-soaked days and timeless elegance.
NGV's immersion into Japanese culture continues with 'Kimono'

3 weeks ago | forbes.com.au | Shivaune Field |Samuel Hussey |Felicity Carter |Laura Begley Bloom

On the heels of the Yayoi Kusuma exhibition closing, Australia's most popular gallery opens a new celebration of Japanese culture, showcasing the iconic Japanese silk garment. The word kimono, translated as 'thing to wear,' has been used since the mid-20th century, according to the National Gallery of Victoria (NGV.)The iconic Japanese garment itself, however, originated more than 1000 years ago.
How Gen Z Plays the Game: Alcohol, Image, and a New Approach to Life

3 weeks ago | open.substack.com | Felicity Carter

At the end of April, a group of academics published a lengthy report looking at why young people in high-income countries are drinking less. Called Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution by Pennay et al, it argues that the group known as Gen Z — pronounced Gen Zed, non-Americans! — is a generation like no other.
Young, Sober, and Cautious: What a Major Study Says About Alcohol and Gen Z

4 weeks ago | drinksinsider.com | Felicity Carter

Few questions have gripped the wine industry more than the question of why young people are drinking less. Is wine outdated? Too full of obscure rituals? Not innovative enough? Now it’s not just wine — beer, spirits, and even financial institutions are asking what’s happening with young people. And so are public health academics. In late April, an international group of academics published a book called Young People, Alcohol, and Risk: A Culture of Caution by Amy Pennay et al.
Is wine healthy or unhealthy? An answer is finally coming

1 month ago | news.wine.co.za | Felicity Carter

Wine appears to play an important role in the Mediterranean Diet, consistently ranked as the world’s healthiest. Yet the World Health Organisation has declared there is no safe level of alcohol. This difference in opinion has prompted Spanish researchers to ask if it would be better or worse to remove wine from the Mediterranean Diet. It’s a project that could also determine, once and for all, if there are any health benefits to drinking wine in moderation — or if it’s all an illusion.
London by Lily Vanilli: Extravagant Afternoon Tea Launches at Four Seasons Tower Bridge

2 months ago | thelifeofluxury.co.uk | Felicity Carter

Famous East End artisan baker, Lily Vanilli, is launching an extravagant afternoon tea, along with a new Aperi-tea concept that'll be hosted at the Four Seasons Hotel London at Tower Bridge. Entitled, 'London By Lily Vanilli' the decadent afternoon tea will be served in the grand Rotunda Bar and Lounge, and as day turns to evening, the menu will entice guests with an Aperitivo-style service and a fun night-time energy.