Today's Luxury Pulse
Hospitality faces a “splurge or stay home” shift as guests demand curated luxury experiences
The market is seeing cost‑conscious travelers only spend on highly curated, wellness‑focused stays. Guests now expect authentic design, personalized service and transparent pricing, with arrival moments and signature spaces becoming key ROI drivers for hotels.
Luxury Spent the First Months of 2026 Reshuffling Leadership, Kering Lost Its Bottega Veneta CEO to a Rival, and LVMH...
Luxury conglomerates are undergoing a rapid leadership overhaul in early 2026. Bartolomeo Rongone, who grew Bottega Veneta to €1.7 billion ($1.85 billion) in revenue, left Kering to become Moncler’s CEO. Meanwhile Kering reported a 13% revenue decline to €14.7 billion ($16 billion) in 2025, with operating income down 33% and a net loss of €29 million ($32 million). The shake‑up adds to similar moves at LVMH and Richemont, suggesting a sector‑wide recalibration.
Jeff Bezos Is Reported to Be Selling the World's Largest Sailing Yacht
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is putting his $500 million, 417‑foot sailing megayacht Koru on the market. The vessel, built by Oceanco, is famed for its three‑masted silhouette and a gold‑trimmed wooden bust of his wife Lauren Sanchez Bezos on the prow. Koru is...
Six Senses Laamu Recognized by TIME as One of World’s Greatest Places of 2026
TIME Magazine has added Six Senses Laamu to its 2026 World’s Greatest Places list, highlighting the resort’s blend of luxury and environmental stewardship. The property’s Sea Hub for Environmental Learning in Laamu (SHELL) serves as a marine research center that...
The Hot Sheets: May Inventory Momentum and Buyer Positioning
In this episode of the Hot Sheets, the host reviews May's real‑estate market performance, highlighting a near‑doubling of unit volume year‑over‑year with 89 homes slated to close versus 55 last year and a median price now around $2.3 million, up roughly...
Fondazione Vico Magistretti Connects the Prolific Designer’s Legacy with Students and Art Lovers Alike
The Fondazione Vico Magistretti, led by the designer’s granddaughter Margherita Pellino, safeguards an extensive archive of Vico Magistretti’s work and opens it to students and design enthusiasts. The foundation curates thematic exhibitions, such as the upcoming "Vico Magistretti and Japan"...
Aston Martin DB12 S
Aston Martin has launched the DB12 S, a performance‑focused upgrade of its mid‑size DB12 coupe. The S model adds 20 bhp to reach 691 bhp, trims weight by up to 50 kg, and introduces carbon‑ceramic brakes, adaptive dampers and Apple CarPlay Ultra. Pricing starts at...
The Rules of Engagement: Aston Martin DB12 S Drive
Aston Martin’s 2026 DB12 S coupe pushes the brand’s grand tourer into a more driver‑focused realm, delivering 690 hp from a Mercedes‑AMG‑sourced 4.0‑liter V‑8 and a retuned eight‑speed transaxle that shaves a tenth of a second off the 0‑60 sprint, now estimated...
The Aston Martin DB12 S Is Subtly Better
Aston Martin unveiled the DB12 S, a $276,000 grand tourer that refines the standard DB12 with a modest 690 hp output, carbon‑ceramic brakes and retuned chassis. The power bump adds just 19 hp, but software‑tuned gearbox shifts and firmer dampers shave a tenth...
A Restored Paul Rudolph Masterpiece Just Hit the Market
The Paul Rudolph‑designed Fullam House, a 3,500‑sq‑ft Brutalist residence in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, has been fully restored and listed for $5.85 million. Originally built in the 1950s and left incomplete, the property was completed in 2014 according to Rudolph’s original plans,...
Silversea Launches Advisor Appreciation Campaign and Sweepstakes
Silversea has launched the "Extraordinary Journeys Begin With You" campaign to celebrate Travel Advisor Appreciation Month. From May 1‑31 2026, every advisor booking enters a sweepstakes that awards a pre‑owned Hermès bag to the winner, with $500 and $250 gift cards for...
Filmmaker Karan Johar’s Met Gala Debut Anchors India’s Most Craft-Driven Representation Yet
Filmmaker Karan Johar made his Met Gala debut in a Manish Malhotra cape that highlighted Indian artisanship, marking the most craft‑driven Indian presence at the event. The contingent included Jaipur royalty, Ambani and Birla family members, and business leaders, each wearing...
Leonardo DiCaprio’s Girlfriend Drops Jaws in Skirt That’s Almost Fully See-Through
Italian model Vittoria Ceretti turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Carolina Herrera gown that combined a solid black crop top with an almost fully see‑through skirt and open back. The daring silhouette exposed her midriff and...
Met Gala Misunderstandings Fuel Frustrating Online Discourse
Every year, I want to stab my eyes out when I read Met Gala discourse online. It's fine to love or hate the event, as well as love or hate certain sponsors or outfits. But the number of people who...
The Colors Blared at the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala celebrated maximalist color, with celebrities showcasing multi‑hued gowns and suits that pushed the event’s theme beyond monochrome. Designers such as Versace, Balenciaga and emerging label XYZ presented collections featuring gradient fabrics, neon accents and rainbow silhouettes....
Katy Perry Takes Stella McCartney’s Crystal Mesh Pumps From the Met Gala to the After Party
Katy Perry wore Stella McCartney’s crystal‑mesh pumps at the 2026 Met Gala and then paired the same shoes with a pale‑pink mini at Saint Laurent’s after‑party. The shoe’s three‑dimensional crystal lattice stood out against a sheer white‑mesh upper, turning a brief red‑carpet...
Ayo Edebiri's "Angelic and Ethereal" Met Gala Look Featured This $180 Chanel Foundation
Ayo Edebiri stole the spotlight at the 2026 Met Gala with an angelic, ethereal makeup look that captured the event’s high‑fashion vibe. Celebrity makeup artist Dee Carrion revealed the full Chanel lineup behind the glow, anchored by the $180 Sublimage L'Essence...
Sleep Tourism Hits $600 Billion, Luxury Hotels Roll Out $2,000 ‘Sleep Lab’ Packages
Equinox Hotels has unveiled a $2,000‑per‑night “Sleep Lab” designed with sleep scientist Dr. Matthew Walker, signaling the rise of a $600 billion global sleep‑tourism industry. Travelers are now prioritizing sleep over shopping, nightlife and wildlife, prompting hotels worldwide to create science‑backed...
2026 Bentley Continental GT
Bentley’s 2026 Continental GT lineup expands with base, S, and Azure trims, all powered by a 671‑hp plug‑in hybrid V‑8 that can be boosted to 771 hp in the GT Speed. Prices start at $288,750 and climb to $418,650 depending on trim and...
No, Bhavitha Mandava Didn’t Wear Jeans to the Met Gala
Model Bhavitha Mandava arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in silk‑muslin trousers printed to look like denim, a design Chanel billed as "fancy soft pants." The outfit directly references the same silhouette she wore when she opened Chanel’s Métiers d’Arts...
Nicholas Hoult Felt “Very Fashionable and Very Sexy” In Prada Leather at the Met
Nicholas Hoult attended this year’s Met Gala in a custom Prada leather blouson and tie, describing the look as “very fashionable and very sexy.” He collaborated with stylist Jason Bolden, added a vintage Tiffany ruby brooch, and even received a...
Picture‑Perfect Patagonia: AndBeyond Launches New Photography Tours
AndBeyond is launching two ultra‑small group photography tours in Patagonia, a winter expedition from Aug. 5‑12 2026 led by Chilean photographer Guy Wenborne and an autumn journey from Apr. 15‑22 2027 guided by French photographer Timothy Dhalleine. Each trip caps at eight guests and...
How to Dress Like an F1 Girlfriend
The Miami Grand Prix highlighted the Formula 1 circuit as a high‑style arena, where the wives and girlfriends of drivers—often called WAGs—set the tone for race‑day fashion. Influential figures like Alexandra Leclerc, Lily He and Francisca Gomes mixed team‑branded sportswear with luxury pieces, turning...
Trucking Tycoon’s Marble Mansion Shows Power‑Money Fusion
His horse may not have won the Kentucky Derby (Renegade finished 2nd) but the guy who owns Prime, Inc. is loaded "Robert Low's palatial 70,000-square-foot home, a monument to the fortune Low made in trucking. Built with imported Bulgarian marble, the...
The Art That Inspired the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute launched the 2026 Met Gala with the theme “Fashion Is Art,” linking runway couture to fine‑art expression. The accompanying “Costume Art” exhibition, opening May 10, explores the classical, overlooked, and universal bodies, highlighting clothing’s...
Celebrating Joyful Collaboration with Beloved Designer
Honestly it was a real joy to wear @proenzaschouler by @rachelleighscott, a designer I’ve so admired since I met her as a Fashjon Fund participant. She’s a joy, she’s a talent, and she is the moment, even if she detests...
Would You Like to Buy Jeff Bezos’s Megayacht?
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is reportedly putting his 417‑foot megayacht Koru on the market for about $500 million. The vessel, which includes a custom mermaid sculpture of his wife Lauren Sánchez, costs roughly $30 million a year to operate and is too...
Natural Diamonds: The Canvas for Our Subjective Art
art is in the eye of the beholder, and natural diamonds prove that we are just the canvas #desertdiamonds #fashion #redcarpet #metgala
Classic American Summer: Chinos, White Socks, Cordovan Shoes
Ralph Lauren chinos, white socks, shell cordovan Aldens A time-tested American summer tradition unlike any other https://t.co/V0zZa89flL
WGM Weekly: Miami Is Monaco Not Manhattan, Carbone Beach vs Met Gala, & Delano 1st Look
The post frames Miami as a Monaco‑like city‑state, attracting massive international capital while local small businesses feel the squeeze. It highlights high‑profile real‑estate drama, such as the $500 million Deauville lawsuit, and luxury purchases by a mystery billionaire and Palantir CEO...
AA Introduces Private Terminal for ConciergeKey Elite
American Airlines Adds Private Terminal Access for ConciergeKey Passengers - View from the Wing https://t.co/q9FUqiiwaX
New Balance’s Influential Miu Miu Collaboration Was Just Quietly Released in New Styles for Spring
Miu Miu has expanded its acclaimed partnership with New Balance by adding three spring‑2026 colorways—Hazelnut, Sage Green and Butter Yellow—to the 530 SL silhouette. The luxury sneaker retains the signature thin sole, suede‑and‑mesh upper and dual‑lace detailing that set the...
Westin Launches Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico at Playa Vallarta
Westin reopens its Puerto Vallarta property as The Westin Playa Vallarta, the brand’s first all‑inclusive resort in Mexico after a multi‑million‑dollar renovation. The ocean‑front hotel now features 280 redesigned suites, including plunge‑pool and swim‑up rooms, ten dining and entertainment venues,...
Forget the Lexus RX—This Acura Rivals It for Luxury and Reliability
The Acura MDX is emerging as a credible challenger to the Lexus RX in the U.S. luxury SUV segment, offering a three‑row layout, 290 HP V6 power, and comparable reliability while starting at $51,800—just shy of the RX’s $52,375 price tag....
Portland’s Escape Lounges Tops Priority Pass 2026 Excellence Awards
Priority Pass announced its 2026 Excellence Awards, naming Escape Lounges at Portland International Airport as Global Lounge of the Year. The honor is based on over 700,000 member ratings that highlight a shift toward lounges offering local identity, curated experiences,...
Jeff Bezos Selling $500M Yacht Amid Reports He’s ‘Hanging on for Dear Life’ with His New Wife as He ‘Bankrolls’...
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is quietly putting his $500 million, 417‑foot sailing yacht Koru up for sale, citing the roughly $30 million annual operating cost. The listing may also involve the $75 million support ship Abeona, though its fate remains unclear. Bezos, who...
The Most Dazzling Jewelry & Watches at the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala highlighted an opulent showcase of high‑end jewelry, with Beyoncé dazzling in a Chopard necklace and earrings and K‑pop star Jisoo turning heads in a Cartier necklace, earrings, and rings. Both pieces underscored the event’s “Costume Art”...
Vintry and Mercer Reopens Rooftop Terrace with Château Minuty Partnership, Bringing Provençal Rosé to London
Vintry & Mercer has reopened its rooftop terrace in the City of London, rebranding it as the Mercer Minuty Terrace. The venue partners with French winery Château Minuty to feature Provençal rosé, including the Cuvée Prestige, alongside a seasonal British menu. Guests...
EDITION Opens in Lake Como With Star-Studded Weekend Kickoff
The EDITION brand launched its 21st hotel on Lake Como, converting a historic 1830s palazzo into a 148‑room luxury resort. The opening weekend featured a celebrity‑filled roster, including Martha Stewart and Joel Edgerton, and showcased high‑end amenities such as the...
Alex Consani's Met Gala 2026 After Party Thong Was Under $30
Model Alex Consani wore a sheer red lace dress at the Met Gala 2026 after‑party, pairing it with a black micro thong from Fleur du Mal. The Le Stretch Micro V‑String retails for $26, well under $30. The thong is offered in four shades, adding...
Jisoo of BLACKPINK's Met Gala 2026 Choker Is Over 120 Years Old
Jisoo of BLACKPINK made her Met Gala 2026 debut in a custom Dior sequin‑and‑floral peplum outfit, fulfilling the “Fashion Is Art” dress code. She accessorized with a pink Cartier choker dating to 1905 and 1948 ear clips, highlighting over a...
Audi Is Adding An 8th SUV To Its Lineup To Satiate America’s Unending Lust For Gigantic SUVs
Audi’s U.S. sales fell 16 percent last year and deliveries dropped 36 percent in Q4, driven by higher tariffs and the loss of the federal EV tax credit. To halt the decline, the brand announced the Q9, a full‑size SUV slated for...
Timex Launches New 'Atelier' Brand
Timex Group unveiled its new Atelier line, debuting two high‑end models—the Marine M1a and the GMT24 M1a. Both watches feature Swiss automatic movements, skeletonised stainless‑steel cases, double‑curved sapphire crystals and premium straps. The launch underscores Timex’s shift toward luxury‑focused collections...
Uluru‑Kata Tjuta Signature Walk Launches with $25 Million Design‑Led Camp Experience
The Tasmanian Walking Company and Anangu Traditional Owners have opened the Uluru‑Kata Tjuta Signature Walk, a $25 million, five‑day, 54‑km guided trek that lets guests camp inside the World Heritage‑listed park. The venture blends off‑grid design, fine dining and cultural immersion,...
Air France Launches Michelin‑starred Mory Sacko Menu on Nairobi‑Paris Business Class
Air France has rolled out a new Business Class menu crafted by Michelin‑starred Chef Mory Sacko on its Nairobi‑Paris route. The 12‑dish offering blends French technique with West African flavors and is the first of a planned rollout across several...
Founder’s Diary: Gigi & Olive’s Georgie Le Roux
The Drapers article titled “Founder’s diary: Gigi & Olive’s Georgie Le Roux” is locked behind a subscription wall, offering no substantive editorial content to non‑subscribers. The page instead lists the benefits of a Drapers subscription, such as unlimited site access,...
Oceania Eliminates NCFs to Boost Advisor Commissions, Debuts Oceania Aurelia
Oceania Cruises announced it will eliminate Non‑Commissionable Cruise Fares on all new sailings, allowing travel advisors to earn commissions on the full fare. The change takes effect as new itineraries open for sale in May‑June 2026 and covers the 2028...
The First Modern Car Without Hydraulic Brakes Is Headed to Production
Brembo unveiled Sensify, a fully electronic brake‑by‑wire system that eliminates traditional hydraulic fluid and components. The plug‑and‑play solution can be embedded in a vehicle’s zonal architecture or added to existing platforms, and it is designed to support advanced driver‑assistance and...
BA Strips European Business Class Luxury to Speed Cleaning
British Airways Cuts “Last Hint Of Luxury” From European Business Class This Week — To Save Cleaning Time - View from the Wing https://t.co/diMlzB46ah
Two of Mexico’s Must-See Yucatan Towns
Travel writer Jared Ruttenberg showcases two Yucatán highlights: Tulum’s eco‑luxury Nômade Temple, where jungle‑set suites, yoga, and the cliff‑side ruins create a high‑end wellness escape; and Valladolid, a colonial town offering colorful streets, the 7‑meter‑jump Cenote Zaci, nightly cathedral light...
Miami’s Grid Proved The Catwalk As Fashion X F1 Drive Billion Dollar Opportunity
The Miami Grand Prix highlighted the deepening alliance between Formula 1 and high‑end fashion, with drivers like Lewis Hamilton showcasing runway‑level looks. F1’s 2025 revenue rose 14% to $3.9 billion, and sponsorship now generates $840 million, placing apparel and accessories as the second‑largest...