Today's Luxury Pulse
Luxury brands flood Bangkok’s Siam Paragon and IconSiam malls
Since 2023, more than 40 luxury houses and concept stores have opened in Siam Piwat’s flagship locations, adding over 14,000 sqm of premium retail space. The Row launches its first Thailand and Southeast Asia boutique as the city climbs to fourth globally for new luxury openings.
Comité Colbert to Celebrate Ties Between French Luxury and America in New York This May
The Comité Colbert will host the “Hidden Treasures” exhibition in New York from May 26‑31, featuring 65 French luxury houses that display historic pieces inside shipping‑crate installations. The show is organized into five thematic chapters that trace 250 years of Franco‑American cultural exchange. A recent THM survey of 600 U.S. consumers reveals 61 % still view French luxury as worth buying despite tariffs, though price sensitivity is rising. The exhibition aims to reinforce the allure of “Frenchness” as tariffs push prices higher.
Innovative Pocket-Watch Lanyard Stands Out in AP×Swatch Collab
best concept seen so far for Audemars Piguet x Swatch Royal Pop collaboration (pocket watch lanyard style at the end slaps) https://t.co/RJFnFbeI6o
Hilton Adds Grand Cayman’s ONE | GT Resort, 177‑Suite City Hotel, to Portfolio
Hilton has incorporated the newly opened ONE | GT resort in George Town, Grand Cayman, into its brand portfolio. The 177‑suite property features a sky‑high infinity pool and residential‑style amenities, marking Hilton’s latest push into Caribbean city‑center hospitality.
Tiffany & Co. And CFDA Expand Jewelry Designer Award with New Scholarship Program
Tiffany & Co. and the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) have launched the second cycle of their joint Jewelry Designer Award, adding a $25,000 scholarship and summer internship for early‑career jewelry‑design students. The program still offers finalists financial...
Dutch Menswear Brand Atelier Munro Opens First Location in Vancouver
Dutch menswear label Atelier Munro launched its first dedicated “Atelier Munro House” in Vancouver at 535 Howe Street. The flagship blends a high‑end showroom with a made‑to‑measure tailoring studio and a curated ready‑to‑wear collection. Designed as a relationship‑focused space where clients...
The Audi Q9 Has an Interior Fit for a Proper Flagship
Audi unveiled the interior of its upcoming Q9 SUV, a full‑size, three‑row flagship positioned above the Q7 for the U.S. market. The preview highlighted power front and rear doors that swing 90°, optional captain’s chairs, a panoramic sunroof with nine...
Virtuoso: Sustainability Is Shifting When Luxury Clients Travel
Virtuoso’s March 2026 survey of over 250 U.S. luxury travel advisors shows a clear shift toward sustainable travel. Seventy‑seven percent of respondents say clients now prioritize avoiding overcrowded destinations and supporting local communities, with 57% naming crowd avoidance as the...
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This Idyllic Coastal City Has Become Sweden's New Capital of Cool—With Michelin-Starred Restaurants, Unique Design Shops, and Sky-High Saunas
Travel writer Felix Odell spotlights Gothenburg as Sweden’s emerging cool capital, highlighting its surge of Michelin‑starred restaurants, high‑end design boutiques, and the 74‑story Karlatornet skyscraper. The city’s sustainability credentials shine, having topped the Global Destination Sustainability Index for seven consecutive...
Phillips Notches Highest-Grossing Watch Auction in History
Phillips auction house shattered previous records by delivering a $28.5 million haul at its latest watch auction, the highest‑grossing watch sale ever recorded. The collection featured rare vintage pieces, including a 1930s Patek Philippe Grandmaster Chime and several iconic Rolex models....
Wales Bonner and Yohji Yamamoto Teamed Up on a Must-Have Adidas Sneaker
Grace Wales Bonner and Yohji Yamamoto have joined forces with Adidas to reissue the Y‑3 Field Lizzard, a modern reinterpretation of the 2003 Field model. The sneaker features a dark‑brown faux‑lizard leather upper, refined stitching, and a low‑profile sole that...
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All of the Jewelry Meghan Markle Inherited From Princess Diana (Including Her Infamous Divorce Ring)
Meghan Markle has incorporated several of Princess Diana’s heirloom pieces into her own jewelry collection, including the famed aquamarine “divorce ring,” a diamond tennis bracelet, and a Cartier Tank watch. Her engagement ring was redesigned using two diamonds from Diana’s...
Masayoshi Takayama Launches $350 Omakase at London’s Rosewood Mayfair
Japanese master chef Masayoshi Takayama opened Tobi Masa’s seven‑seat omakase counter at the Rosewood Hotel in Mayfair, pricing the tasting menu at about $350 per person. The launch marks the first time his famed thousand‑dollar New York experience has been adapted...
This Train Ride Between Denver And Emeryville Costs An Eye-Watering $37,375
Halloway, a luxury‑train specialist, now offers exclusive charters of two restored 1950s Union Pacific railcars on Amtrak’s California Zephyr between Denver and Emeryville for $37,375. The two‑day, 1,200‑mile ride includes a private chef, steward, five bedrooms, a domed dining lounge...
This New Luxury Train Journey Tells the Stories of the American Southwest
Rocky Mountaineer unveiled the Canyon Spirit, a three‑day luxury rail experience that links Salt Lake City and Denver with overnight stops in Moab and Glenwood Springs. Launched in April, the route is the only passenger train to serve Moab, the gateway...
Here’s What Advisors Need to Sell for Summer 2026
Classic Vacations’ Summer 2026 Luxury Travel Trends Forecast shows sustained demand for high‑end European trips while domestic luxury is accelerating. Travelers are booking later, favoring shorter windows and showing heightened price sensitivity, especially on airfare. Multi‑destination itineraries, agritourism and curated...
Copenhagen Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days, According to Local Artist Morten Nordstrøm
Local photographer and filmmaker Morten Nordstrøm outlines a three‑day Copenhagen itinerary that blends boutique hotels, curated dining, and cultural stops. He recommends stays at Nobis, Hotel Sanders, Villa Copenhagen and others, while day‑by‑day activities range from a Kastellet photo walk...
Valentino Garavani Unveils Rome-Set Campaign for Alessandro Michele’s Rockstud Pumps
Valentino Garavani launched a Rome‑set campaign to promote Alessandro Michele’s newly reimagined Rockstud pumps, part of the pre‑fall 2026 collection. The visuals, shot by Johnny Dufort and directed by Shayne Laverdiere, follow model Libby Taverner wandering marble‑lined streets, highlighting the shoe’s...
Flatiron Building Scores Top Manhattan Contract at $18M
The Flatiron Building conversion led Manhattan’s luxury market last week, with Unit 8‑North sealing an $18 million contract, the highest deal recorded. A total of 36 properties priced above $4 million entered contracts, up from 29 in the prior period, representing $271 million in...
Margot Robbie In Back In Her Chanel Era
Australian actress Margot Robbie reaffirmed her partnership with Chanel by wearing pieces from the brand’s Fall 2026 collection on New York streets before and after the Met Gala. She paired an oversized black Chanel jacket with grey denim jeans, swapping a white...
Mercedes Recalls 144,000 Cars For Blank Screens
Mercedes‑Benz announced a safety recall of 144,000 vehicles spanning the 2024‑2026 AMG GT, C‑Class, E‑Class, SL‑Class, CLE‑Class and GLC‑Class models due to infotainment displays that can reset and go blank. The issue may obscure critical driving information, though no injuries have...
Hermes Antitrust Case Dismissed; Luxury Scarcity Persists
In 2024, there was a class-action lawsuit against Hermes for how it managed inventory and restricted sales to create scarcity. The $200B+ luxury giant won’t sell Birkin or Kelly bags direct. Rather, a customer has to buy a number of ancillary...
Nestled On Florida's Coast Is A Scenic Miami Beach Resort With Serene Pools And World-Class Dining
The Setai Miami Beach blends a restored 1930s Art Deco building with a 40‑story glass tower, earning a decade‑long Forbes Five‑Star rating. Guests choose from historic Art Deco suites, modern Ocean suites, or a 10,000‑square‑foot penthouse that crowns the tower....
Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 Commands Premium Price as Top‑Tier Wireless Headphones
Bowers & Wilkins’ new PX8 S2 wireless headphones earned Mashable’s highest rating for sound quality, design and build, but the $799 price tag places them firmly in the luxury segment. The review highlights custom 40 mm carbon‑cone drivers, high‑resolution Bluetooth codecs...
Peninsula Hotels Rolls Out 19‑Hour Flexible Check‑In Across All 12 Resorts
Peninsula Hotels has expanded its Peninsula Time program, allowing direct‑booked guests to check in as early as 6 am and check out as late as 10 pm at every one of its 12 luxury locations. The move adds 19 extra hours of...
My Favorite Airbnb: A Country Home in the Scottish Highlands
Condé Nast Traveller highlights Home Farm, a restored 1600s country house in the Scottish Highlands now listed on Airbnb. The property spans six acres, features deer‑filled woodlands, an owl‑cam, and a blend of historic details with modern amenities such as a...
Angelina Jolie Lists Her Los Angeles Estate for $29.85 Million
Actress Angelina Jolie has listed her historic Los Angeles “DeMille Estate” for $29.85 million. The 2.1‑acre, gated property in Laughlin Park includes an 11,000‑sq‑ft Beaux‑Arts mansion, guesthouse, wine cellar and multiple amenities. Jolie bought the estate for about $24.5 million in 2017...
How to Choose a Reliable Broker for Yacht Charter in Cannes
Cannes remains the Mediterranean’s premier yacht‑charter hotspot, drawing a flood of vessels each summer. The article outlines how a licensed broker—ideally a MYBA or ECPY member—protects renters by vetting vessel condition, handling contracts, and managing hidden costs such as fuel,...
De Love: New 47m Turkish‑Built Sailing Yacht
Meet De Love, a stunning 47m sailing yacht launched in 2024. Built in Turkey. The Details: • Length: 47 m (154ft) • Beam: 10 m (32ft) • Build: Steel hull and superstructure • Power: Twin Volvo Penta engines • Performance: Top speed of 12 kn turkyacht 📍...
Vintage Ralph Lauren Linen Shirt Leads Summer Wardrobe
A new vintage Ralph Lauren “big shirt” has entered the villa, this time in linen This and my rotation of blue oxfords will be the starting lineup of this summer https://t.co/HsmqPiVMJJ
InterContinental Maldives Resort Launches ‘Beach Reads’ Programming
InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau Resort has introduced a "Beach Reads" program that spotlights a rotating Book of the Month and dedicated reading spaces across the property. Guests can request a complimentary copy of the featured title, which is delivered by an...
Air France‑KLM Appoints Points Guru to Run Flying Blue
Air France KLM Just Put A Real Points Expert In Charge Of Flying Blue - View from the Wing https://t.co/KKeIeOyg5i
European Resorts Enforce Towel Rules After Refund Ruling
Resorts Across Europe Scramble To Stop Pool Chair Towel Hogs — After Court Rules Missing Loungers Mean Refunds - View from the Wing https://t.co/2m6YfA6od6
Defender 110 Update to Bring Styling Tweaks and Four-Seat Interior
Land Rover is preparing a second major refresh for the Defender 110, featuring revised front and rear bumpers, updated daytime running lights and a subtle roof spoiler. Inside, the three‑seat rear bench will be replaced by two individual captain’s chairs,...
Met Gala Sells Status, Not the Dinner
In English: the Met Gala isn't selling dinners. It's selling association. With a museum, with celebrities, with taste, with status. The meal is incidental; the signaling is the product. https://t.co/NTB0RbMpY9
Is 80% Bonus Flying Blue Deal Worth It?
Buy Air France-KLM Flying Blue Miles With 80% Bonus, 1.69 Cents Each: Worth It? https://t.co/SovNRwfoxp
The Latest & Greatest TAG Heuer F1 Watch Runs on Sun
TAG Heuer unveiled two new Formula 1‑inspired solar watches: the pastel‑colored Solargraph 38 mm series and the black‑dial Solargraph Indy 500 edition. Both rely on the brand’s Solargraph technology, with the pastel models reaching a full day’s power after just two minutes of...
Hilton Guest Douses Tesla with Creamer, Sentry Mode Records
Hilton Guest Throws Creamer On Tesla, Sentry Mode Catches It — Hotel Shrugs It Off - View from the Wing https://t.co/OSHZjmL9ow
Why The New 7 Series Has One Of BMW's Best Modern Interiors
BMW’s 2026 7 Series debuts a "Neue Klasse" interior that leans heavily into digital technology while expanding rear‑seat space. The Panoramic iDrive system pairs a 17.9‑inch infotainment screen with a 14.6‑inch passenger display and a windshield‑mounted Panoramic Vision strip, all...
I'm Driving The New Audi RS5 And The Polestar 5 This Week, What Do You Want To Know About Them?
Audi unveiled a redesigned RS5 that pairs its twin‑turbo 2.9‑liter V6 with a 175‑hp electric motor, delivering a combined 630 hp and a 54‑mile electric‑only range. Polestar introduced the 5, a fully electric fastback offering a dual‑motor 748 hp version with a...
Magellan Jets Launches World Cup Jet Card
Boston‑based Magellan Jets unveiled the World’s Game Jet Card, a $500,000 private‑jet package for groups attending FIFA World Cup matches in six eastern U.S. and Canadian cities. The card provides round‑trip flights on a Bombardier Challenger 300 for up to eight...
Bugatti Finishes Its Nature‑inspired W16 Mistral ‘Fly Bug’ Bespoke Commission
Bugatti has delivered the W16 Mistral ‘Fly Bug’, the final bespoke model in its nature‑inspired collection, capping a series that began with the Hellbug Veyron and continued through Hellbee and Lady Bug. The hypercar features a new ‘Dragonfly Blue’ finish, an ellipse...
Yannick Alléno Hits 18 Michelin Stars, Tying for World’s Top Chef
Chef Yannick Alléno has amassed 18 Michelin stars across 21 venues after the 2026 guide awarded a star to his Monsieur Dior at 30 Montaigne. The milestone puts him level with Alain Ducasse as the most‑starred chef globally, underscoring his influence in...
Saudi Designers Shine at 2026 Met Gala, Signaling Global Luxury Rise
Saudi couture house Ashi Studio dressed four A‑list celebrities at the 2026 Met Gala, underscoring the Kingdom’s growing influence on the world stage. Government‑backed programs and the launch of Riyadh Fashion Week have created a supportive ecosystem that is propelling...
AA's Premium Push Stumbles on Indifferent Cabin Crew
American Airlines Wants To Be Premium — But Flight Attendants Won’t Even Say Hello - View from the Wing https://t.co/pn3fDcUh8Z
Crypto.com Teams with Bookit to Offer In-App Hotel Bookings for VIP Traders
Crypto.com has launched a partnership with travel platform Bookit that lets its Level Up subscribers book hotels, flights and luxury experiences directly within the app. The service, initially limited to premium members, taps more than one million global listings and...
House of Abhinandan Lodha and Esha Dharmendra Deol Design Collaborate on Luxury Villa Project at Alibaug, Actress Gets Emotional Speaking...
The House of Abhinandan Lodha (HoABL) announced a partnership with actress‑designer Esha Deol to create a flagship luxury villa development in Alibaug. The collaboration merges HoABL’s high‑end residential expertise with Esha’s intuitive design philosophy, aiming to deliver a sanctuary that...
At $11,995, Is This Low-Mileage 2000 BMW 740i Sport A Stately Steal?
The 2000 BMW 740i Sport, an E38‑generation 7 Series, is listed on Craigslist for $11,995. It has logged only 98,500 miles and is equipped with the Sport package, which adds upgraded suspension, Style 37 wheels and premium interior trim. The ad highlights flawless...
Antwerp Six? More Like Tokyo Four...
Tokyo’s new wave of menswear designers is gaining global recognition, highlighted by Mr Porter’s recent feature on four standout brands. AURALEE, Ssstein, Kaptain Sunshine and A.Presse each prioritize fabric composition, wearability and understated aesthetics, delivering pieces that blend heritage craftsmanship...
How We Made Monocle’s Guide to Helsinki
Monocle has published a new travel guide to Helsinki that emphasizes the city’s authentic cafés, independent shops and distinct neighbourhoods rather than glossy tourist spots. The guide reflects Helsinki’s recent confidence, a maturing hospitality scene, and a surge of design...
Xpeng to Launch Flagship GX SUV on May 20 in Premium Market Push
Xpeng announced that its flagship GX SUV will officially launch on May 20, following a pre‑sales period that began on April 15 with a price of ¥399,800 (about $58,820). The GX is positioned as the company’s most expensive model, targeting...