Today's Luxury Pulse
Hospitality Embraces ‘Splurge or Stay Home’ Trend, Prioritizing Design and Wellness
Travelers now adopt a ‘splurge or stay home’ mindset, allocating spend only to highly curated, wellness‑focused experiences. Guests demand authentic design, personalized service and transparent pricing, making arrival moments and signature spaces key ROI drivers. Hotels must respond by investing in thoughtful design, premium perks and eliminating low‑value offerings.
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Positano Vs. Capri: How to Choose Between Italy’s Most Iconic Coastal Escapes
Travel + Leisure compares Italy’s two iconic coastal getaways, Positano and Capri, highlighting their distinct atmospheres, price points and must‑do experiences. While Positano offers a more relaxed, cliff‑side village vibe, Capri exudes upscale glamour with designer boutiques and two towns, Capri and Anacapri. Both locales charge premium rates— a cappuccino costs about $3.30 and a lemon sorbet about $11—yet budget options exist. The guide advises allocating three to four nights on Capri and a similar stay in Positano, using Naples as the main gateway via ferries or private boats.
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How to Get the Most From Your American Express Membership Rewards Points
American Express Membership Rewards points are a highly flexible travel currency that gains maximum value when transferred to the program’s 20 airline and hotel partners. Most airline transfers occur at a 1:1 ratio, unlocking premium business‑class seats on carriers such...
Here's How Much A Private Jet Charter From Los Angeles To Las Vegas Actually Costs In 2026
The Los Angeles‑to‑Las Vegas corridor is one of the busiest private‑jet routes, with distances short enough for virtually any business‑jet class to operate. Turboprop charters such as the Pilatus PC‑12 start at roughly $1,500‑$3,000 one‑way, while light‑jet prices rise sharply during high‑demand events....
2027 BMW M5, M5 Touring Test Mules Spotted Near Nurburgring Together
BMW’s 2027 M5 and its wagon counterpart, the M5 Touring, were captured together on the Nürburgring test track, confirming that both models are advancing toward production. The vehicles are wrapped in camouflage and showcase the brand’s upcoming Neue Klasse design language,...
Forget Supercars: Morgan Supersport Is the Ultimate Dream Machine
The Morgan Supersport blends a 335 bhp BMW straight‑six with Nitron suspension, a limited‑slip differential and sophisticated traction control, delivering sports‑car performance in a low‑volume, hand‑crafted package. New chassis rigidity narrows the gap with mainstream benchmarks such as the Porsche 911,...
Porsche’s Biggest Electric Car, with 3.5 Tonne Towing Capacity, Approved for Sale in Australia
Porsche has secured approval to sell its first fully electric Cayenne SUV in Australia, marking the brand’s third EV offering after the Taycan and Macan. The vehicle is offered in a base model and a Turbo variant, priced at roughly...
Storied Luggage Label Hartmann Teams Up With Providence’s Fanciest Hotel on a Package Inspired by the Great American Road Trip
Hartmann, America’s oldest luxury luggage maker, has partnered with Providence’s boutique hotel The Beatrice to launch the "Rhode to Everywhere" summer package. The deal offers guests a two‑piece Hartmann Reserve travel set—a backpack ($250) and toiletry kit ($120)—plus curated amenities...
2027 Lincoln Corsair Hybrid
Lincoln’s compact Corsair will return in 2027 solely as a hybrid, shifting production from the United States to China. The model carries a 285‑horsepower turbo‑four plus two electric motors, standard all‑wheel drive, and a refreshed exterior and interior design. Pricing...
Spied: Lamborghini's Next Temerario Is Already On The Way
Lamborghini has been spotted testing a prototype of the Temerarío Spyder, a convertible version of its upcoming hybrid supercar, on Germany’s Nürburgring. The model pairs a twin‑turbocharged 4.0‑liter V8 with three electric motors, delivering roughly 907 horsepower and a 0‑60 mph...
Jaden Smith on His Debut Christian Louboutin Men’s Collection and Love of Flip-Flops
Jaden Smith, the newly appointed men’s creative director at Christian Louboutin, unveiled his debut collection at the brand’s Washington Street boutique in New York. The line, first shown at Paris Men’s Fashion Week, features the molten‑finish Trapman boot, the laser‑cut Plato Dots...
Housing Notes: Some Streets in the Hamptons Just Hit Different
The Hamptons ultra‑luxury market is shifting from a niche luxury segment to a billionaire‑driven arena, as sales clusters on streets like Meadow Lane reset price ceilings. Q1 2026 data shows a median sale price of $2.4 million and an average of $4.26 million,...
Noku Maldives, Vignette Collection: Where Effortless Luxury Meets the Rhythm of the Maldives
Noku Maldives, part of IHG’s Vignette Collection, opened on Kudafunafaru Island offering 50 spacious beach and over‑water villas. The resort emphasizes effortless luxury through natural design, open‑air bathrooms and uninterrupted ocean views. Guests can engage in marine‑awareness activities, wellness programs...
BMW M Concept Neue Klasse Previews the Next-Gen M3, but It’s All-Electric
BMW unveiled the M Concept Neue Klasse ahead of the 24 Hours of Le Mans, offering a preview of the next‑generation M3. The concept features the brand’s new M design language, with sharp styling cues such as a slim kidney grille, trimaran‑style front...
Genesis Magma GT3 Converts Supercar Concept Into Hardcore Racer
Genesis unveiled the Magma GT3 at Le Mans, converting last year’s road‑focused Magma GT concept into a race‑ready GT3 car. Built to FIA GT3 specifications, the model could be homologated for global series within months. It likely shares the 3.2‑litre V8...
761 Madison Avenue, Meet Thom Sweeney
Thom Sweeney, the London tailoring house known for dressing Leonardo DiCaprio and other A‑list talent, has opened its first U.S. flagship at 761 Madison Avenue, occupying the former Armani space. The 4,100‑sq‑ft, two‑floor venue is the brand’s largest location outside...
James Perse Opens First Paris Flagship
James Perse launched its first flagship store in Paris, occupying 650 m² across three floors at 26 Rue François Ier in the Golden Triangle. The boutique blends California‑coastal relaxed style with Parisian elegance, featuring lime‑plaster walls, oak woodwork, herringbone parquet and a central private...
North America's 'First Landscape Hotel' Is An Adults-Only, Uniquely Immersive Arizona Escape
Ambiente Sedona, opened in 2023 on the edge of Coconino National Forest, markets itself as North America’s first “landscape hotel.” The boutique, adults‑only resort features 40 elevated suites with floor‑to‑ceiling bronze‑tinted windows that frame Sedona’s red rocks. Michelin‑awarded two‑key status...
First Leather Bag Made From T-Rex Cells Fails to Sell at Paris Auction
A Paris auction attempted to sell the world’s first leather bag made from cultured Tyrannosaurus rex cells, a piece touted at over $500,000. The bag, derived from collagen extracted from a 25‑year‑old T‑rex femur found in Montana, fetched only about...
The Challenges of Reviving Barneys New York
Barneys New York, once a trailblazing luxury retailer, was liquidated in 2019 and its intellectual property was acquired by Authentic Brands Group. The group has granted One Lux Solution exclusive rights to launch a Barneys store in Naples, Florida, while...
BMW Could Bring More Wagons To America: 'We Will Look Into Touring Concepts'
BMW’s North American division reported that sales of the M5 Touring have risen to a near‑even split with the sedan, surprising the automaker. The strong demand prompted BMW to say it will explore additional touring (wagon) models for the U.S....
Menswear, Couture and More: What to Expect From the SS27 Season
The Spring‑Summer 2027 (SS27) fashion calendar launches on June 16 with menswear weeks in Milan, Paris and London, quickly followed by the haute couture shows in Paris. The guide highlights both established luxury houses and emerging indie labels, noting a...
Report: Porsche CEO Promises There Won't Be a 911 EV
CEO Michael Leiters told Auto Motor und Sport that Porsche has no plans to produce a fully electric 911 in the near future. The automaker instead is expanding hybrid powertrains, adding the T‑Hybrid system to the 2025 911 GTS and the...
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay Introduces Le Lodge
Royal Mansour Tamuda Bay has launched Le Lodge, a private two‑bedroom chalet set in Morocco’s northern hinterland. The standalone retreat sits 15 minutes from the main resort, perched on a terrace that frames Lake Smir and surrounding peaks. Constructed from...
Insider Info on the Lamborghini Revuelto SV; Limited to 1963 Units?
Lamborghini is set to unveil the Revuelto SV, a limited‑edition hypercar capped at 1,963 units, during Monterey Car Week with a public reveal slated for August. Insider footage from a private New York showing confirms an aggressive design featuring a blacked‑out...
A New Hotel From Lake Como’s Grande Dame
Villa d’Este’s sister brand, Miralago Luxury Apartments, launches eight boutique suites in Cernobbio, Italy, priced at about $2,890 a night and offering private kitchens alongside Villa d’Este’s hotel services. Designer sisters Nathalie and Virginie Droulers applied a cream‑blue‑wood palette and...
Home of Performance Creates Bespoke Identity for Final F-PACE Launch
Mohamed Yousuf Naghi Motors partnered with Home of Performance to launch the Jaguar F‑PACE Obsidian Edition, the final iteration of the model, exclusively for Saudi Arabia. The bespoke name and visual identity draw on the rarity and sharpness of volcanic obsidian, emphasizing...
Spectacular Second Lives: Old Buildings, New Luxury Hotels
The luxury hospitality sector is increasingly turning historic structures into premium hotels. Recent projects include the Oberoi Rajgarh Palace in India, a 350‑year‑old palace now a 65‑key resort; the Imperial Hotel Kyoto, a 55‑key hotel housed in a 1936 Showa‑era...
Vitra and Studio ΠIntroduce the Bascule Lounge Chair at 3daysofdesign
Vitra, together with Berlin studio Œ, launched the Bascule lounge chair at 3daysofdesign, highlighting a fully separable, adhesive‑free construction and a removable, repairable fabric cover. The chair offers a four‑star aluminium swivel base or a wooden base, with high‑back and...
Electric Porsche 911 Not Happening, Confirms CEO
Porsche CEO Michael Leiters confirmed that the iconic 911 will not receive a fully electric version, staying true to its internal‑combustion and hybrid roots. The decision reflects the model’s deep connection to engine character and driving feel, which the brand...
THE CARLTON UNVEILS ‘THE MILAN VINTAGE EDIT’ A JOURNEY THROUGH MILAN’S CREATIVE HERITAGE
Rocco Forte’s The Carlton hotel in Milan has introduced “The Milan Vintage Edit,” a curated walking itinerary that showcases the city’s fashion, design and haute jewellery heritage. Developed with Milan‑based agency Maptique, the program guides guests through historic boutiques, a family‑run...
Britain's Best Driver's Car 2026: Porsche 911 GT3 Touring
Autocar has crowned the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring as Britain’s Best Driver’s Car for 2026, making it the first model to win the Handling Day contest three times. The 992.2‑generation GT3 triumphed despite a field that included the McLaren Artura...
Automakers Move to Cut Prices on British-Built Luxury Cars Ahead of India-UK FTA Implementation
Luxury automakers are slashing prices on British‑built ICE cars in India ahead of the India‑UK free trade agreement, which will cut import duties from 110% to 30% for qualifying models. Early price cuts include a projected ₹8‑12 lakh ($9‑15k) reduction on...
Fashion Briefing: How a U.S. Microbrand Became the First Official Purveyor of Licensed World Cup Watches
Swiss‑made microbrand Axia, headquartered in the United States, secured the first official license to produce World Cup‑themed watches. The partnership places the company alongside luxury giants such as Hublot and Tag Heuer, which have previously served as official timekeepers. Axia’s...
Louis Vuitton Offers a Soccer Ball-Shaped Gold and Diamond Clock as Part of a Special Collaboration
Louis Vuitton has partnered with Sotheby’s to auction the Unity Time Object, a gold‑steel clock shaped like a soccer ball and set with 1.03 carats of diamonds. The ten‑day online sale, which ends on June 18, also features five signed monogram...
Jeremy's World: The Long-Haul Cruise
Qantas’ Project Sunrise, targeting non‑stop Sydney‑London and Sydney‑New York flights, has been delayed until April 2027. The airline’s custom A350‑1000 URL, with an extra 20,000 liters of fuel, aims to keep passengers airborne for over 22 hours. The piece likens these ultra‑long‑haul trips to cruise...
Polène Steps up in Japan with Openings at Hankyu Umeda and Ginza Six
Polène, the Paris‑based luxury leather label, opened an 80 sqm boutique inside Osaka’s upscale Hankyu Umeda department store, marking its second Japanese location after the 2023 Omotesando shop. A second flagship in Tokyo’s Ginza Six, inspired by the Japanese "hito‑bako" concept, is slated...
First Look: St Regis London
St Regis London will launch later this year in Mayfair, occupying the former Westbury at Bond Street and Conduit Street. The 193‑room hotel, including 66 suites and new wellness suites, adds a 150 sqm penthouse terrace with 360‑degree city views. Chef Daniel...
Stylist Kate Young Curates Quince’s Euro Summer 2026 Capsule Full of Linen, Cashmere and Silk Pieces
Stylist Kate Young has partnered with online retailer Quince to launch a Euro‑Summer 2026 capsule collection. The line centers on travel‑ready pieces crafted from European linen, silk, cashmere and 14‑karat gold accents, including a navy cashmere sweatshirt, wide‑leg linen pants...
Four Seasons Yachts Expands Luxury Fleet With Four Seasons II
Four Seasons Yachts announced the upcoming launch of Four Seasons II, its second ultra‑luxury vessel slated for service in 2028. The new yacht will feature 79 suites, including residential‑scale accommodations with two to four bedrooms, while preserving the brand’s one‑to‑one...
Kith’s Knicks-Flavored Air Max Is Bigger Than the Game
Kith and Nike have teamed up to launch a Knicks‑themed version of the Air Max 95, timed with the New York Knicks’ first NBA Finals appearance in over five decades. The sneaker features pigskin‑suede uppers, orange lace loops, a blue jumbo...
The Diversification Catch: In Luxury, a Second Supplier Buys You Fragility
Luxury apparel brands are discovering that the biggest source of supply‑chain disruption lies not in ports or freight but in the fabric itself. A BSI MESH survey shows 54% of brands faced major disruptions, and the analysis reveals that fabric‑related...
Stunning Ferrari F50 in Rare Giallo Modena Colour Heads for Auction in US
A 1996 Ferrari F50 finished in the ultra‑rare Giallo Modena hue will be offered at the Monterey 2026 auction. Only 31 of the 349‑unit production run were painted in this factory yellow, and this example is chassis 239 with just 4,500 miles,...
Mercedes-Benz Adds New Electric GLC 250 Variant With Up To 389 Miles of Range
Mercedes‑Benz has launched the rear‑wheel‑drive GLC 250, the entry‑level model in its all‑electric GLC SUV range. Priced at £55,495 (about $70,500) in the UK and €64,736 (≈$70,600) in Germany, the GLC 250 is powered by an 85 kWh usable battery that delivers up...
IHG to Develop InterContinental Hotel in Mumbai’s Goregaon District
IHG Hotels & Resorts has signed a management agreement with Zon Hotels to develop InterContinental Mumbai Goregaon, a 350‑room luxury hotel slated to open in the first quarter of 2030. The property will include 70 suites, five dining venues, extensive event space,...
The Sun That Won’t Set, the Hotel That Won’t Open
Six Senses Svart, the 94‑room energy‑positive resort suspended above Norway’s Holandsfjorden, has pushed its opening to late 2026 or 2027, turning the unfinished hotel into a market phenomenon. The delay has amplified interest in the Arctic summer window, prompting existing...
Lamborghini CEO Takes Top Honour at 2026 Autocar Awards
Lamborghini CEO Stephan Winkelmann was awarded the prestigious Issigonis Trophy at the 2026 Autocar Awards, the ceremony’s highest honour. Under his two tenures, Lamborghini’s annual sales surged from roughly 1,600 units to more than 10,000, driven by the launch of...
My Favorite Airbnb: A Spacious, Light-Filled Sanctuary in Mexico City Where Condesa and Roma Meet
Travel writer Hannah Towey spotlights a one‑bedroom Airbnb on the Condesa‑Roma border that combines affordability, spacious design, and local ownership. Hosted by Mariana, a longtime superhost with nearly 900 reviews and a 4.85‑star rating, the unit offers amenities for extended...
Experience Serene Luxury at Bali’s Mulia Villa
Here’s a full tour of my villa at Mulia Villas, one of the most exclusive resorts in Bali. Perched in the serene hills of Nusa Dua, Mulia Villas epitomises a celebration of peaceful luxury and the art of slow living. Each...
New Waterside Bungalows Open at Ambergris Cay With Founder’s Rate
Ambergris Cay, the all‑inclusive private island resort in the Turks and Caicos, has launched 12 new Waterside Bungalows across its 1,100‑acre property. The collection includes six 1‑bedroom units of roughly 1,600 sq ft and six 2‑bedroom units of about 2,257 sq ft, each with...
Bombardier Teams with Elie Saab to Launch Bespoke Global 8000 Cabin
Bombardier announced a partnership with Lebanese fashion house Elie Saab to create a bespoke interior for its Global 8000 business jet. The collaboration brings couture design to the cabin, promising fully certifiable luxury that meets aviation safety standards.