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Mercedes‑Benz unveils all‑electric VLE luxury minivan for the U.S.
Mercedes‑Benz announced the VLE, an all‑electric luxury minivan that can accommodate up to eight passengers. The first model, the VLE 300, will feature a 272‑horsepower single‑motor drivetrain, while a higher‑output VLE 400 will follow. A long‑wheelbase version slated for the United States will use a 115 kWh battery delivering over 434 miles of WLTP range.
Blog•Mar 10, 2026
Ferrari 296 Challenge Stradale Could Be a 900 Hp Plug-In Hybrid Track Toy
Ferrari is developing the 296 Challenge Stradale, a road‑legal, track‑focused plug‑in hybrid based on the 296 GTB. Spy shots reveal extensive carbon‑fiber bodywork, upgraded aerodynamics and a lighter chassis. The powertrain is expected to exceed 900 horsepower, surpassing the standard 830‑hp 296 GTB. Production details remain scarce, but the model aims to be the most extreme V6 hybrid Ferrari.
By Supercar Blog
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Spot Your Yacht From the Jet Before Landing
When you’re on your jet and you want to put eyes on your yacht before heading to your island. 🎥 arrowyachts 👈🏼👈🏼👈🏼
By Alex Jimenez (The Yacht Guy)
News•Mar 10, 2026
The Evolution and Revolution of Matthieu Blazy's Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s latest Chanel runway reinterpreted the house’s legacy through sport‑inspired tailoring, drop‑waist silhouettes and experimental fabrics. The collection featured oversized merino‑wool suits, chainmail‑tweed, and vibrant feather‑embellished dresses, highlighting collaborations with Lemarié, Montex and Lesage. Blazy invoked Coco Chanel’s 1955...
By Harper’s Bazaar
News•Mar 10, 2026
Could These Insect Manicures Help You Face You Fears?
Glasgow‑based nail artist Yulia Grigorjeva is turning real insect wings, beetle shells and other tiny organic fragments into high‑gloss manicures. Her work, often flagged with a trypophobia warning, embeds porous textures beneath a clear lacquer, creating miniature ecosystems on each...
By Dazed
News•Mar 10, 2026
Looking Back at Athena Calderone’s Best Crate & Barrel Collections
Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon, has released two notable Crate & Barrel collections in 2022 and 2024 that channel Art Deco, Beaux Arts, and Vienna Secession motifs. The 2022 line emphasized organic materials such as limestone, travertine, shearling and rattan,...
By Architectural Digest
News•Mar 10, 2026
Alysa Liu Attends the Louis Vuitton Show During Paris Fashion Week
Olympic figure skater Alyssa Liu made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2026/27 show. She arrived in a brown denim jacket, matching mid‑rise jeans, and a monogram shoulder bag, echoing the house’s signature aesthetic. Liu emphasized her post‑Olympic...
By Teen Vogue – Fashion
News•Mar 10, 2026
We’re Obsessed with the Dark Wood Paneling in Athena Calderone’s Apartment
Athena Calderone’s Manhattan loft showcases dark oak paneling that has captured the design world’s attention. The article traces wood paneling from its historic roots in Tudor and indigenous homes to its recent resurgence in luxury interiors. Leading designers cite a...
By Architectural Digest
News•Mar 10, 2026
Hotel Palácio De Tavira / Fragmentos
The Hotel Palácio de Tavira, slated for 2025 completion, revitalises a historic 18th‑ and 19th‑century palace in Tavira’s centre while adding a contemporary addition called the Medina. Architects Pedro Silva Lopes and Marcus Cerdeira preserved original façades, stone staircase, ceramics...
By ArchDaily
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual Calendar Unveiled
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton. Game over. NFS. pedroboue_relojes #audemarspiguet #royaloak #perpetualcalendar #skeleton #25829ST
By Haute Horlogerie (Haulogerie)
News•Mar 10, 2026
Next Alpine A110 to Get ICE Variant Alongside Incoming EV
Alpine confirmed that the next‑generation A110 will debut later this year as an all‑electric sports car built on the new Alpine Performance Platform, a modular 800‑volt architecture shared with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The platform is also engineered to...
By Autocar
News•Mar 10, 2026
Georg Jensen Presents Reissued Midcentury Jewellery in Paris, by Female Artist-Makers
Georg Jensen unveiled "The Collector" at the Matter and Shape exhibition in Paris, reissuing eleven mid‑century jewellery pieces from its Copenhagen archive. The pieces were originally created by pioneering female Scandinavian artist‑makers such as Kim Naver, Nanna Ditzel and Vivianna...
By Wallpaper*
News•Mar 10, 2026
Jason Saft Will Open His Warehouse of Design Wonders This Weekend
Designer Jason Saft will launch the inaugural Collector’s Market on March 14 at Industry City, transforming his 24,000‑square‑foot warehouse into a series of fully staged interior vignettes. The pop‑up showcases over a hundred curated antiques, design objects, and works by...
By Surface Magazine
News•Mar 10, 2026
‘Choose Your Own Drive’ Film From Lamborghini Honors International Women’s Day
Lamborghini released a "Choose Your Own Drive" film for International Women’s Day, spotlighting female customers and their growing role. Women now represent one in ten owners, a 30% rise over five years, with many under 40 and a strong presence...
By Luxury Daily
News•Mar 10, 2026
François Laffanour Will Present a Jean Prouvé Exhibition at Fondation CAB, and Other News
Fondation CAB in Saint‑Paul‑de‑Vence is presenting “Jean Prouvé: Inventor of Houses,” featuring the architect’s prefabricated housing prototypes and iconic furniture pieces. Meanwhile, Pérez Art Museum Miami launches the “GAME TIME” program, exploring the intersection of professional sports, art, and politics with poets and...
By Surface Magazine
News•Mar 10, 2026
Traveller Made Expands Global Trade Shows as Takumians Network Grows
Traveller Made is shifting from a single European showcase to three continental luxury‑travel tradeshows beginning in 2025, positioning the consortium as a truly global platform. The group reported €6 billion in aggregated revenue for 2025 and now serves 790 member agencies...
By TTG Asia
News•Mar 10, 2026
Porsche Cayenne Electric S Packs 657bhp for £100k
Porsche has introduced a new Cayenne Electric S variant priced at £99,900, positioned between the standard model and the 1,140 bhp Turbo. The S delivers 536 bhp continuously and can overboost to 657 bhp, sprinting from 0‑62 mph in 3.8 seconds and reaching 155 mph. Its...
By Autocar
News•Mar 10, 2026
The Porsche Cayenne S Electric Is a Mid-Tier Powerhouse of an EV SUV
Porsche has added a mid‑tier model to its electric Cayenne lineup, the Cayenne S Electric, delivering 539 hp (657 hp with launch control) and a 0‑60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. The SUV is equipped with a 113 kWh battery that can charge from 10 % to 80 %...
By Road & Track
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Blue Carbon Fiber McLaren: Pure Supercar Elegance
Blue Carbon Fiber Machine 💙🏁 . . . . . . . #mclaren #supercar #carsofinstagram #carbonfiber #myexoticars
By Alex Ferreira (MyExoticars)
Social•Mar 10, 2026
Alligator Strap Elevates $1800 Ralph Lauren 888 Watch
Highly considering buying this Ralph Lauren 888 watch 32mm, and the watch is good but the alligator strap is what puts it over the top $1800 also feels reasonable for such a beautiful looking timepiece https://t.co/GGQPzc19H8
By Jake Woolf
News•Mar 10, 2026
Style Edit: Max Mara Turns to History While Sportmax Draws on Dynamism for Fall/Winter 2026
At Milan Fashion Week, Max Mara unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, “History and Modernity,” drawing on 11th‑century noble Matilda of Canossa for boardroom‑ready silhouettes. Creative director Ian Griffiths emphasized structured shoulders, gored cashmere skirts and metal‑rivet detailing in shades of wolf, fox...
By SCMP Style (South China Morning Post)
News•Mar 10, 2026
A Reimagined 1940s Miami Home by Modernist Architect Rufus Nims Just Listed for $6.5 Million
A 1948 tropical‑modern residence by Rufus Nims in Miami’s Morningside enclave has been dramatically renovated and rebranded as SkyFin. Architect Gabriela Liebert purchased the long‑vacant property for $1.5 million in 2022 and expanded the 4,200 sq ft home while preserving its original design...
By Robb Report
News•Mar 9, 2026
I Found America’s Most Unique Train Airbnbs—One Even Has a Cupola for Stargazing
Across the United States, historic railcars and cabooses are being transformed into boutique Airbnb rentals, blending vintage rail‑era charm with modern comforts. Listings range from an 1888 Pullman car in Virginia to a 1970 Illinois Central caboose on a Georgia...
By Condé Nast Traveler
News•Mar 9, 2026
A Historic Steam Yacht That Sank in 1999 Is Back on the Seas After a Major Makeover
The 125‑foot steam yacht *Cangarda*, the only surviving U.S.-built steel steam yacht, has been fully restored by RMK Yachts in Istanbul and transferred to the Rahmi Koç Museum as a permanent exhibit. Built in 1901 for lumber magnate Charles Canfield, the...
By Robb Report
News•Mar 9, 2026
See Inside a Fashion Designer’s 43,000-Square-Foot Venetian Palazzo
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who retired from fashion in 2024, purchased a 43,000‑square‑foot 15th‑century palazzo in Venice in 2025. The historic building, held by a single family for over four centuries, will be transformed into an arts foundation and...
By The Wall Street Journal – Style (Off Duty adjacent)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Hermès Quietly Showcases Masterful Craftsmanship at FW26
@hermes does all its shouting very quietly. Delicious details at the #FW26 presentation where we can really appreciate all the work Nadège Vanhée and her team do to refine, mould and construct with the very best materials #hermes
By Caroline Issa
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Dream Realized: Thrilled for Tonight's Chanel Show
Don’t wake me up from this beautiful dream that came true. 😭❤️ I’m beyond excited for tonight’s CHANEL show. @ChanelOfficial @Matthieu_Blazy
By Bryan Yambao (Bryanboy)
News•Mar 9, 2026
Dressed to the Nines: Raymond Weil Launches Millesime Small Seconds with Tuxedo-Style Dials
Raymond Weil unveiled the new Millesime Small Seconds, a limited‑edition watch that celebrates the brand’s 50th anniversary and the resurgence of Art Deco‑inspired tuxedo dials. The collection offers three colourways—classic black‑white, midnight blue with black, and red‑grape with light gray—featuring a 39 mm...
By WatchTime
News•Mar 9, 2026
As Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Prepares to Close, I Tried Its Most Playful Dining Experience
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two‑Michelin‑star venue at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, will shutter in January 2027 after more than a decade in London. The author experienced the restaurant’s “Topsy Turvy” tasting menu, which flips the traditional sequence by serving dessert...
By Elite Traveler
News•Mar 9, 2026
Sotheby’s Will Auction Robert Mnuchin’s Monumental Rothko, and Other News
Sotheby’s announced a spring auction of Robert and Adriana Mnuchin’s collection, highlighted by a monumental Mark Rothko expected to fetch $70 million‑$100 million and pushing the total sale estimate above $130 million. The auction underscores Mnuchin’s legacy in post‑war and contemporary art following...
By Surface Magazine
News•Mar 9, 2026
Designing the Textured, Sophisticated Atmosphere of Moss Members’ Club
Moss, a five‑story members’ club at 520 Fifth Avenue, unveiled Bar Babette—a double‑height, glass‑walled bar designed by Vicky Charles and Charles & Co. The interior blends layered wallpapers, textured fabrics, and custom marble and stone elements to create a sophisticated,...
By Surface Magazine
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Precision Engineering Meets Personal Identity in DiW Daytona
Every Daytona project by @diw_official is where precision engineering meets personal identity. Every surface, from the layered composite structure to the calibrated dial details, reflects DiW’s dedication to technical mastery and exclusivity. #DiW #DesignaIndividualWatches #DiWOfficial #WatchCollector #HauteHorlogerie
By Haute Horlogerie (Haulogerie)
Social•Mar 9, 2026
Inside Etihad Residence: Abu Dhabi Ground Luxury Un
What's the ground experience in Abu Dhabi like when flying in The Residence, Etihad's A380 three-room suite? Here's my experience... https://t.co/Sfz4u0UBl5
By Ben Schlappig
News•Mar 9, 2026
Should Your Suit Trousers Be Straight or Slim?
Men’s suit trousers are shifting from narrow, skinny cuts to wider, straight-leg silhouettes. While runway and street style now favor generous leg openings, traditional Savile Row tailors remain divided on embracing the trend. Industry voices such as Thom Whiddett of...
By Elite Traveler
News•Mar 9, 2026
Socks Are a Subtle Marker of Taste – These Brands Do Them Best
The article spotlights six luxury sock brands—Loro Piana, Pairs, Brunello Cucinelli, Rototo, God’s True Cashmere, and Berluti—detailing their premium materials, color options, and heritage craftsmanship. Cashmere, alpaca, merino and Egyptian cotton dominate the offerings, with each label emphasizing both comfort and visual flair. These...
By Elite Traveler
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Sunshine & Supercars: Amelia Island 2026
The Amelia Island Concours 2026 combined high‑profile auctions with a relaxed fan atmosphere, drawing collectors from across the U.S. Broad Arrow’s weekend auction alone surpassed $107 million, highlighted by a $6.7 million Porsche Carrera GT and a $6.6 million Lamborghini Miura SV. BMW...
By GTspirit
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Special Report: Car Design Event 2026 Brings the Industry Back to Munich
The Car Design Event returned to Munich for its fourth year, reinforcing its role as an intimate, invitation‑only forum for automotive designers, journalists and suppliers. The three‑day showcase emphasized design dialogue over scale, featuring European debuts of the Genesis X Gran Equator and...
By GTspirit
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Niccolò Pasqualetti Crafts Distinctive Pebble Shoes, Innovative Bags
Beautiful niccolopasqualetti quietly, steadily and from a place entirely of themselves, building a business and a brand with a unique silhouette, pebble shoe to rival the Tabi dominance , and giving impetus to wear a bag with a brush at...
By Caroline Issa
News•Mar 8, 2026
Introducing: The Hanhart 417 Ti Desert Pilot Limited Editions
Hanhart has launched the 417 Ti Desert Pilot Limited Edition, a matte Grade 5 titanium chronograph available in 39 mm and 42 mm cases. The watch features a sand‑coloured dial, Super‑LumiNova numerals, a rotating timing bezel and 100 m water resistance. Powered by the Sellita...
By Fratello Watches
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Jacob & Co. Unveils Opera Godfather: From Concept to Reality
Jacob & Co. Opera Godfather. From concept to finished product. @jacobandco #jacobandco #godfather #opera #tourbillon #ninorota
By Haute Horlogerie (Haulogerie)
Social•Mar 8, 2026
Etihad A321LR Offers Business‑class‑plus First Class at Lower Price
Etihad's A321LR has one of the most unusual first class products out there, as it's more of a "business class plus." What makes it so great is that the soft product is excellent, and it's actually priced more affordably than the...
By Ben Schlappig
Blog•Mar 8, 2026
Porsche Carrera GT in One-Off Gulf Blue Sells for a Record $6.7 Million
A one‑off Porsche Carrera GT finished in Gulf Blue fetched a record $6.7 million at Broad Arrow Auctions, more than double the typical $3‑3.5 million market value for the model in 2026. The car is one of only 19 Paint‑to‑Sample (PTS) Carrera GTs...
By Supercar Blog
Social•Mar 7, 2026
Blue Carbon Fiber Supercar Turns Heads
Blue Carbon Fiber Machine 💙🏁 . . . . . . . . #supercar #carbonfiber #mclaren #carsofinstagram #myexoticars
By Alex Ferreira (MyExoticars)
News•Mar 7, 2026
Tired of Pollen, They Turned Their Porch Into a $250,000 Game-Day Lounge
Bron and Molly Heussenstamm, owners of a $2.2 million Memphis home, turned a pollen‑ridden screened porch into a $250,000 game‑day lounge. The renovation added a dedicated HVAC system, HEPA filtration, an 85‑inch 4K LED screen, and custom leather recliners, creating a...
By The Wall Street Journal – Style (Off Duty adjacent)
News•Mar 7, 2026
New: CASIO EDIFICE Joins Forces with TOYOTA RACING to Accelerate the Future of Motorsports
CASIO Singapore announced a two‑year partnership with Toyota Racing beginning January 2026, positioning its Edifice high‑performance chronograph line as the official time‑keeping partner for the FIA World Endurance Championship. The collaboration will feature Edifice and Casio branding on Toyota’s race‑car...
By Deployant
News•Mar 7, 2026
What Your Loafer Says About You
The article breaks down five popular loafer styles—penny, Kiltie, horsebit, Venetian, and driving—and links each design to distinct personality traits. It highlights the penny loafer’s universal versatility, the Kiltie’s bold polish, the horsebit’s entrepreneurial heritage, the Venetian’s minimalist efficiency, and...
By Elite Traveler
Social•Mar 7, 2026
2026 F1 Driver Swaps Reveal Their New Luxury Watches
Verstappen to Norris, Hamilton to Piastri, Alonso to Bottas, here are the watches that the 2026 Formula 1 drivers lineup are wearing. #formula1 #f1 #ferrari #mclaren #redbull
By Haute Horlogerie (Haulogerie)
News•Mar 7, 2026
Cadillac’s Billion-Dollar Sprint to Build an F1 Team From Scratch
Cadillac announced a billion‑dollar program to field its own Formula 1 team in the 2026 season. The venture began with two marquee hires—a seasoned technical chief to design the car and an HR director to recruit roughly 600 engineers and specialists....
By The Wall Street Journal – Style (Off Duty adjacent)
Social•Mar 6, 2026
Lamborghini SVJ: Carbon‑Fiber Supercar Unleashed
SVJ 🦇🦇🌈🏁 . . . . . . . . #lamborghini #supercar #carsofinstagram #carbonfiber #myexoticars
By Alex Ferreira (MyExoticars)
News•Mar 6, 2026
Come to Windup Dallas for the Watches, Stay for the Bulova Block Party & BBQ
The Windup Watch Fair returns to Dallas for its second year, now spanning three full days from March 12‑14 at the Hickory Street Annex. In addition to the expanded watch showcase, Bulova is staging a Block Party & BBQ on...
By Worn & Wound
Blog•Mar 6, 2026
One Hour From London, These Cabins Have Outdoor Baths, Fire-Pit Dinners and a Floating Spa
Firesyde, a new boutique cabin resort near Godalming, Surrey, offers five cedar‑wood cabins just an hour by train from London. Each cabin features a king‑size bed, under‑floor heating, private outdoor baths and fire‑pit porches for cooking. Guests can enjoy a...
By SUITCASE Magazine