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Lamborghini to Unveil Limited‑Edition Revuelto Miura at Pebble Beach
Lamborghini will reveal the Revuelto Miura Edition at the Pebble Beach Concours in August 2026. The special model pays tribute to the iconic Miura with a two‑tone exterior and retro interior touches, and production is limited to 60 units with a price that exceeds the standard Revuelto.
Marriott’s Bevy® American Express card carries a $250 annual fee and grants Gold elite status, 15 elite nights and a free‑night award after $15,000 spend. The newer Brilliant® American Express card costs $650 but delivers Platinum status, 25 elite nights, a $300 restaurant credit, Priority Pass lounge access and a higher‑value free‑night award without a spend trigger. While the Bevy card can work for heavy Marriott spenders, the Brilliant card’s broader perks generally outweigh its higher fee for most travelers. The article advises most consumers to favor the Brilliant card unless they already meet high spend thresholds.
Actress Keke Palmer headlined the SXSW Featured Session in a meticulously recreated Dior Fall 2001 look by John Galliano, complete with a vest, python trousers, leather hat and the signature Champion belt. The ensemble mirrors the original runway design more...
Actor Ryan Gosling attended the New York premiere of “Project Hail Mary” at Lincoln Center wearing a Dolce & Gabbana ensemble. The look featured a pink shirt and burgundy leather tie set against a houndstooth jacket, complemented by matching burgundy...
Alexander McQueen will relocate its Old Bond Street flagship to a new premium location on the same street, slated for the final quarter of 2026. The move retains the existing store team and will feature a full range of ready‑to‑wear...
andBeyond is adding two ultra‑luxury Under Canvas camps—Sandibe and Nxabega—in Botswana, slated to open in March 2026 with three‑tent configurations and all‑inclusive rates starting at $580 per person. The company also announced the July 2026 re‑opening of Phinda Vlei Lodge...
Omeon Mykonos, a 38‑room adults‑only boutique, opens on April 30, 2026, positioning itself as a design‑led, wellness‑focused retreat on the island. Operated by SWOT Hospitality, the property blends Cycladic minimalism with private pools, spa‑centric amenities and curated Mediterranean dining. It...
Irish furniture maker Orior staged an elaborate St. Patrick’s Day dinner in its Soho showroom, inviting prominent design‑community figures. The event showcased the brand’s handcrafted pieces, including the up‑cycled crystal Easca Table and the Irish‑green marble Marmar Table, while serving...
Jaguar scrapped four upcoming models—a refreshed XF, a third‑generation XJ, a second‑generation F‑Pace SUV, and a new F‑Type—to focus exclusively on its Type 00 electric grand tourer. The Type 00 concept, shown in late 2024, will enter production this summer with orders...
Chinese premium brand Denza unveiled the Z9 GT, a 858 bhp plug‑in hybrid estate slated for the UK market later this year. The powertrain pairs a 204 bhp 2.0‑litre turbo engine with three electric motors, delivering sports‑car level acceleration while the engine...
Dominique Renaud’s HHDR brand has unveiled the Pulse 60, a 40 mm watch that beats at 1 Hz, mirroring a resting human heart. The timepiece features a 20 mm balance wheel with ultra‑amplitude swing, a hand‑wound BUA2024 calibre, and a torque‑indicator at 3 o’clock. It...
Genso, a new two‑floor dining hub inside Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Sha Tin Racecourse, is the latest creation of Joyce Wang Studio. The venue fuses retro‑futuristic design with Hong Kong’s neon signage, manga motifs and Blade Runner‑inspired lighting. The lower...
Zimmermann announced Roberto Eggs as its new chief executive officer, effective May 1, succeeding long‑time CEO Chris Olliver, who will become executive chairman. Eggs joins from Moncler Group, where he held senior roles including chief business and global market officer, after...
Alessandro Michele, the former Gucci creative director, debuted his first Valentino collection, blending his signature maximalist aesthetic with the brand’s heritage. The runway featured bold colors, daring cut‑outs, and unexpected cummerbund details that many observers felt leaned more toward Michele’s...
Acura’s 2026 MDX returns with a lively 3.5‑liter V6, a 10‑speed transmission, and a premium‑styled cabin that emphasizes family practicality. The lineup spans from a base front‑wheel‑drive model to a turbocharged Type S, with Super Handling All‑Wheel Drive optional across all...
The 2026 Acura RDX offers athletic handling, a turbo‑four engine and a quick‑shifting 10‑speed transmission, earning an 82 Road Test Score. Standard AcuraWatch safety tech and a spacious cabin are available across all trims, while the Technology Package adds leather,...
Voyah Automobile Technology Co., the luxury electric vehicles arm of Dongfeng Motor Group, fell 13% in its trading debut in Hong Kong after a listing that didn’t involve selling new shares or raising funds. https://t.co/uR0zxn3SGk
Loewe’s newly appointed creative directors Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez unveiled their spring‑summer 2026 debut at Bergdorf Goodman, featuring an exclusive window display and a 360° interior installation that runs through April 6. The showcase highlights women’s ready‑to‑wear, leather goods and the reimagined Amazona 180...
BMW Group Thailand warns that rising oil‑price volatility from escalating U.S.–Iran tensions could flatten luxury‑car sales in 2026, overturning earlier growth expectations. The Thai luxury segment fell more than 10% last year to about 26,000 units, and BMW’s total sales...
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Marc Jacobs has expanded its "Bark Jacobs" program online, letting shoppers add hand‑painted portraits of their pets to the brand’s signature leather tote bags at no extra cost. The customization applies to small, medium and large versions, priced between $398 and...
Princess Anne attended a Nigerian state banquet at Windsor Castle wearing a cream silk coat dress she first wore in 1969 at age 18. The garment, cut from ribbed ivory silk, was subtly updated with a new pointed collar while...
Singapore Airlines’ Spontaneous Escapes promotion lets travelers book a one‑way business‑class seat on the JFK‑Frankfurt fifth‑freedom route for 62,300 KrisFlyer miles. The offer must be booked by 31 March 2026 and used for travel between 1 April and 30 April 2026. Additional discounted economy and...
The 2026 Ford Maverick compact pickup achieves 26 MPG combined, far surpassing the fuel economy of five ultra‑luxury models. Compared with the BMW M8 Competition, Audi RS 7, Mercedes‑AMG G 63, Cadillac CT5‑V Blackwing and Rolls‑Royce Cullinan, the Maverick is 52‑85 % more efficient...
Elite Island Resorts has unveiled “A Love Letter To Antigua,” a multi‑component campaign designed to equip travel advisors with ready‑made itineraries, an interactive 360° map, and a summer promotion offering a free fifth night at The Verandah Antigua. The initiative...
A growing number of resort guests are sprinting for pool chairs, turning a simple leisure activity into a competitive sport. High‑priced hotels often provide insufficient loungers, forcing families to arrive before dawn or even sleep on chairs to secure a...
Squale has unveiled the SUB‑37 Legend, a 37 mm retro‑styled dive watch that blends vintage proportions with modern specifications. The model offers 300 metres of water resistance, a K1 glass bezel insert, and a box‑shaped sapphire crystal, all housed in a stainless‑steel...
Lovebirds, the Indian label founded by Amrita Khanna and Gursi Singh, presented its 2026/27 Resort collection at Geoffrey Bawa’s historic Lunuganga estate in Sri Lanka. The runway showcased geometric silhouettes, rippled folds, batik prints and floral patchwork, echoing Bawa’s tropical modernism and...
A travel blogger canceled a planned Emirates First Class award trip from India to Europe after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered Iranian breaches of UAE air defenses and intermittent airspace closures. The author rebooked the Emirates ticket for...
More than 4,000 luxury vehicles, among them dozens of Porsches, have been off‑loaded at Kenya’s Lamu port after ships bound for Dubai were forced to reroute because of the US‑Israel‑Iran war. The diversion highlights Lamu’s emerging role as a deep‑water...
Virgin Limited Edition, part of the Virgin Hotels Collection, announced a new 37‑suite luxury hotel set on a 10‑hectare private agricultural estate near Marrakech, slated to open in 2027. The project, developed with local real‑estate firm Sazanes Immobilier, blends Moroccan...
Mercedes‑AMG has unveiled a teaser for a new track‑oriented variant of the second‑generation AMG GT, called the Track Sport. The concept retains the series‑shared V8 engine that powers AMG’s GT race cars, while adding a bespoke high‑downforce aerodynamic package. Visible...
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American Airlines CEO Just Promised AAdvantage Miles Will Stay More Valuable Than Rivals - View from the Wing https://t.co/iY7IswwqfA
Lamborghini delivered a record 10,747 cars and earned $3.7 billion in revenue in 2025, yet operating income slipped to $885 million, down from $962 million, as a 15% US import tariff and a delayed electric‑vehicle rollout squeezed margins. The automaker shifted its first...
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These Delta Sky Clubs Have A Line Through The Terminal — And No Place To Sit Once Youre Inside [Roundup] - View from the Wing https://t.co/QKQhdpHEyf
L.Leroy, a Swiss watchmaker founded in 1785, celebrates 240 years with a collection of ultra‑rare, handcrafted timepieces. The 2025 Osmior Bal du Temps, limited to fifteen pieces, showcases an open‑worked dial, single hour hand and minute repeater in precious metals. One‑of‑a‑kind...
Goodwood Revival has partnered with Ark Agency for its inaugural campaign, “There’s Nothing Like Goodwood Revival,” rolling out across social, print, out‑of‑home and radio. The campaign draws on the event’s own archive and features hand‑stamped, one‑off ads that celebrate the...
Luxury house Loro Piana has unveiled a curated collection of its signature bags, emphasizing the brand’s historic mastery of raw fibre rather than traditional leather. The line showcases designs such as the extra‑pocket shopper, bale‑loom tote, and ghiera‑styled pieces, each...
Coach has eclipsed Michael Kors to become the United States' second‑largest luxury handbag brand. The turnaround is driven by a surge of nearly one million new customers, two‑thirds of whom are Gen Z or millennials, and the viral popularity of...
Fiji is witnessing a surge in luxury resort development as global brands such as Radisson, Marriott and Kerzner launch high‑end projects across Denarau, Yasawa and other islands. Tourist arrivals have rebounded to near one million annually, pushing room rates to...
Palladium Hotel Group announced that BLESS Ibiza The Site, a new 5‑star luxury hotel, will open in June 2026 as part of its expanding portfolio in Ibiza. The 461‑room property joins The Unexpected Ibiza Hotel and Ibiza Gallery within The...
British Airways has started the installation of Starlink Wi-Fi, with a Boeing 787-8 being the first aircraft fitted with the service. https://t.co/N76SCIMV14
Actress Ryan Destiny stepped onto the Los Angeles premiere of *The Drama* wearing a Donna Karan Fall 2001 gold gown, a piece first showcased by Demi Moore at the 2001 Met Gala. Styled by veteran celebrity stylist Law Roach, the dress featured fluid draping, a satin‑velvet...
The $350 million Surat Diamond Bourse in Gujarat has only 250 of its 4,700 offices active, a stark sign of distress in the $80 billion diamond sector. Falling demand, sanctions on Russian supply, soaring gold prices and the rise of lab‑grown stones...
German luxury label MCM is marking its 50th anniversary in 2026 with a year‑long campaign that includes a refreshed logo, a digital content series, and refreshed versions of iconic products such as the Ella Boston handbag and Liz tote. The...
The 2026 awards season delivered headline‑making looks, from Jessie Buckley’s sculptural Chanel gown to Timothée Chalamet’s white Givenchy suit, thrusting legacy houses like Schiaparelli and Valentino into the spotlight. In a Standard podcast episode, host Tamara Kormornick and branding specialist John Arlidge...
Owning a French chateau is a dream that comes with massive renovation costs and lengthy timelines. Interior designers like Timothy Corrigan reveal that roof replacement alone can cost €5.5 million, often surpassing the purchase price. The French market lacks a general‑contractor system,...
German tuner Brabus has leaked images of its upcoming Bodo V12 Coupe, a front‑engine luxury sports car named after founder Bodo Buschmann. Early analysis suggests the model will sit on an Aston Martin Vanquish (or possibly Mercedes‑SL) platform, borrowing design cues from...
Fratello Talks brings RJ, Thomas and Nacho together to debate whether resale value shapes how much a watch is enjoyed. They contrast Omega’s high‑profile Seamaster models with the micro‑brand RZE Resolute, highlighting stark differences in market performance. The panel agrees...
