Today's Luxury Pulse
JLR targets double‑digit growth, eyes North America as key engine
Jaguar Land Rover is pursuing double‑digit revenue growth by making North America its primary growth engine. The automaker will launch a multi‑powertrain lineup—including MHEV, HEV, PHEV and BEV—for Range Rover, Defender and Discovery, while Jaguar will go all‑electric. It also aims to lower its breakeven volume to 300,000 units within two years.
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BYD Is About to Unleash This 1,000+ Hp Drop-Top Electric Hypercar in Europe [Images]
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a four‑seat, drop‑top electric hypercar boasting over 1,000 horsepower and 0‑62 mph acceleration in under two seconds. The model features a carbon‑fiber body, the company’s Blade Battery paired with Flash Charging 2.0 that can refill the pack in about five minutes, and a WLTP range near 599 km (372 miles). Designed by Wolfgang Egger, the Denza Z will debut in Europe at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, with pricing expected to exceed €115,000 (≈$135,000).
The BoF Podcast | Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product
Britt Moran, co‑founder of DimoreStudio, explains that luxury hospitality and home design sell an "atmosphere" rather than individual furniture pieces. He argues that Italy’s Brianza manufacturing cluster provides an unrivaled quality‑to‑price edge for brands expanding into the lifestyle sector. Moran...
Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product
In this episode, Imran Ahmed sits down with Britt Moran, co‑founder of Di More Studio, to explore how the Milan‑based firm turns atmosphere—scent, lighting, music, and mood—into a luxury product. Moran recounts his unlikely journey from a small North Carolina town...
O16 House / Studiokian
The O16 House, a 580 m² private residence slated for 2025, reimagines tropical living within an urban gated complex. Designed by Kalvin Widjaja and Dian Indah, the home positions its main living spaces on the second floor to capture uninterrupted views...
Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in New York City
New York City’s boutique hotel scene offers 17 curated properties across all five boroughs, each with fewer than 115 rooms and a focus on design, service and local character. From historic Art Deco landmarks on the Upper East Side to industrial‑chic lofts...
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...
Moynat Opens at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan
Moynat, the historic Parisian trunk maker founded in 1849, opened its first directly‑operated boutique in Italy at 3 Via Monte Napoleone, Milan. The store debuted during Milano Design Week with installations by Hall Haus, Marianna Ladreyt and Michael Samuels that reinterpret the brand’s iconic...
Hyundai Is Already Testing Its Next High-Performance Engine
Hyundai will publicly test its next‑generation high‑performance N engine at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, fitting two Elantra N race cars with the prototype. The automaker says the new powertrain offers improved power, response and emissions compliance. The current 2.0‑liter turbo...
Emily Blunt Wore Michael Kors Collection To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Photocall
Emily Blunt attended the London photocall for "The Devil Wears Prada 2" wearing pieces from the Michael Kors Collection, including a hand‑embroidered petal skirt paired with a black turtleneck. The look was styled by Jessica Paster and complemented by Valentino Rockstud sandals,...
Jisoo Wore Miss Sohee Couture To Cannes International Series Festival
South Korean singer‑actress Jisoo was honored with the Madame Figaro Rising Star Award at the Cannes International Series Festival. On the red carpet she wore Miss Sohee’s Spring 2026 Couture gown, a blush‑tone piece with an embroidered corset, tulle skirt...
Dakota Johnson Looks Like a Red Carpet Angel in Caped Gown
Dakota Johnson attended the Time 100 Gala in a sweeping white Valentino gown topped with a dramatic cape, accessorized with Roberto Coin diamond jewelry and contrasting black leather mules. The look, styled by Kate Young, highlighted Alessandro Michele’s signature crystal‑coated snakes motif and...
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BYD’s Luxury Off-Road Brand Unveils First Electric Sedan and a Low-Slung Sports Car [Images]
At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, BYD’s luxury off‑road sub‑brand Fang Cheng Bao unveiled its first electric sedan family, the Formula S, in three body styles, and previewed the Formula X production sports car. The Formula S models feature a carbon‑fiber body, a...
Summer Suits, High-End Coffee Machines, and All the New Launches Esquire’s Editors Loved This Week
Esquire’s style editors highlighted a wave of high‑profile collaborations this week, ranging from Brooks Brothers teaming with streetwear label Brain Dead to Persol joining Italian furniture maker Cassina. The roundup also featured premium coffee hardware, including De’Longhi’s new PrimaDonna automatic...
Sotheby’s Italy Posts €38 M Revenue, Near €1 B in Sales, Highlighting Luxury Property Surge
Italy Sotheby’s International Realty announced 2025 revenue of over €38 million ($41 million), a 68% year‑on‑year rise, and completed almost €1 billion ($1.09 billion) in transactions. The results signal accelerating interest from overseas buyers in Italy’s high‑end residential market.
Simone Ashley Wore Jil Sander To ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ London Photocall
British actress Simone Ashley attended the London photocall for Disney’s upcoming sequel, The Devil Wears Prada 2, wearing a Raf Simons‑designed Jil Sander Spring 2011 dress. The archival piece, chosen by stylist Rebecca Corbin‑Murray, highlighted the film’s fashion‑forward branding. While the color and silhouette...
The Next Nissan GT-R Is Being Held Up by America’s Politics
Nissan’s next‑generation GT‑R is delayed as U.S. emissions regulations remain uncertain under shifting political leadership. Senior Vice President Ponz Pandikuthira said the current model failed to meet standards, prompting a hybrid redesign that will retain the VR38 engine block. The...
Sunset Hospitality Group Accelerates Asia‑Pacific Push with New Mett Hotels and Lifestyle Brands
Sunset Hospitality Group announced the opening of Mett Singapore at Hotel Fort Canning and a 2027 launch of Casa Mett near Orchard Road, part of a broader rollout across Vietnam, Indonesia and Australia. The Dubai‑based operator now runs 98 lifestyle...
In Pictures: The Intimate Artefacts Left Behind in Cruising Spots
SMUT Press has published "Cruising Archaeology II: Eurotrash," a visual archive that catalogues intimate artefacts left behind in European cruising spots. The book compiles 23 photographs of objects ranging from discarded condoms to handwritten notes, offering a rare glimpse into...
Mercedes-Benz India Targets Sub-35 Age Group Buyers with New CLA BEV; Orders Sold Out Through August 2026
Mercedes‑Benz India launched the all‑electric CLA BEV this week, pricing it between ₹55 lakh and ₹64 lakh (approximately $66,000‑$77,000) and positioning it for first‑time luxury buyers under 35. The brand reported more than 400 confirmed pre‑bookings and says the model is sold out...
Emirates Is Working on Private Bathrooms as Airlines Race to Reinvent First Class
Emirates announced it is developing en‑suite bathrooms for its first‑class suites, aiming to raise cabin luxury. President Tim Clark said the concept is being worked on, though no timeline was provided. Adding private bathrooms would reduce seat count and increase...
Louis Vuitton Horizon Suitcase: Is It Worth the Investment?
Is the Louis Vuitton horizon suitcase worth the investment? Part 3 of my series ..
Etihad Adds Double Daily Chicago, Daily Charlotte Flights
Etihad Grows To Double Daily In Chicago And Daily In Charlotte — It’s Not As Crazy As It Sounds - View from the Wing https://t.co/WiGrrWSrl5
MP House / 73.Onze Arquitetura
The MP House, a 1,039 m² vacation residence designed by Julia Regis Bittencourt, was completed in 2024 within a residential condominium. The project uses wood, tile, rustic plaster, burnt cement and eucalyptus pergolas to echo the region’s natural and cultural character. Organized into...
Hyatt's Free Night Devaluation Hits 136 Hotels
Hyatt Announced 136 Hotels Changing Free Night Price Categories — Data Shows The Devaluation Is Worse Than It Looks - View from the Wing https://t.co/MOLC7ZqSLV
Alexandra Miro Debuts Notting Hill Residency with Design-Led Pop-Up Concept Store
Luxury resortwear label Alexandra Miro has opened its first signature pop‑up concept store on Ledbury Road in Notting Hill, operating through July 19. The space, created with design studio Nahorniak, embodies a “Feminine Monumentality” aesthetic that fuses intersecting planes, sculptural apertures,...
Inside the Fashion Shoot Shaping Freed & Freed’s Next Chapter
Freed & Freed’s President Marissa Freed orchestrated a purpose‑driven editorial for the Fall‑Winter 2026 collection, blending 1990s glamour with modern luxury to re‑assert the brand’s heritage. The shoot emphasizes storytelling, timeless design, and meticulous styling, including a dramatic single‑curl motif. Canadian model...
Hailey Bieber Brings 1992 To 2026 & Cements Another Spring Color Trend
Hailey Bieber headlined the Time100 Gala in a custom Calvin Klein gown directly inspired by the brand’s Spring/Summer 1992 collection. The body‑con dress combined lilac‑gunmetal lace, a built‑in bra and micro spaghetti straps, echoing 90s minimalism with a modern sparkle....
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Chronograph 38mm Hands on – I Tested My Grail Watch and It Was Everything I Ever...
Audemars Piguet unveiled a 38 mm version of its iconic Royal Oak Chronograph at Watches and Wonders 2026, giving the brand’s flagship a wrist‑friendly size without compromising its bold aesthetic. The reviewer praised the Grande Tapisserie dial’s light‑play, the seamless integrated bracelet, and the overall wearability...
Nikki Beach To Launch Marrakech Resort in 2028
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group announced that its Nikki Beach Resort & Spa Marrakech will open in 2028 along the scenic Route de l’Ourika. The development will feature more than 100 private suites, ranging from 484‑square‑foot rooms to a 5,381‑square‑foot Celebration...
Surviving D2C’s Boom and Bust
Koio, a luxury D2C shoe brand founded in 2015, raised nearly $20 million over a decade before the pandemic collapsed its retail footprint and D2C funding. Facing $3 million annual losses, the company cut 70% of its New York staff, closed stores, and...
Jewellery Brand Araiya by Aza Achieves Rs 10 Cr ARR in First Year
Araiya by Aza, a lab‑grown diamond jewellery brand founded by Devangi Nishar Parekh, reported an annual run‑rate of Rs 10 crore (≈$1.2 million) in its first year. The company rolled out 12 shop‑in‑shops and secured a standalone boutique across India’s top luxury corridors,...
EarthRoamer Unveils Luxury Off‑Road Living, Redefining Expedition Vehicles
EarthRoamer, the American maker of ultra‑luxury expedition vehicles, released a detailed Q&A on April 23, 2026 outlining its bespoke ordering process, durability record and long‑term value. The interview underscores how the brand blends rugged off‑grid capability with high‑end comfort, positioning...
Garrya Mù Cang Chải Launches Highland Retreat with Direct Hanoi Helicopter Service
Garrya Mù Cang Chải has opened a high‑end retreat in Vietnam’s northern highlands, adding a dedicated helicopter shuttle from Hanoi that seats eight guests per 60‑75 minute flight. The move blends remote cultural immersion with premium transport, highlighting a growing...
Moscow Fashion Week Draws Global Designers, Showcasing Cultural Fusion on the Russian Runway
Moscow Fashion Week welcomed designers from Spain, China and Turkey, unveiling collections that blended Eastern mysticism with Western elegance and bold leather silhouettes. The event underscores Moscow's ambition to position itself as a key international fashion destination.
City National Bank Provides $114M Construction Loan for Luxury Condo Near Miami
Fortune International Group and Château Group secured a $113.75 million construction loan from City National Bank of Florida to fund the North Tower of The St. Regis Residences in Sunny Isles Beach. The 150‑unit tower joins an already near‑sell‑out South Tower, creating...
Ex‑Fermi CEO Splurges $44M on Private Jet Post‑IPO
Amid the raging dumpster fire formerly known as Fermi Inc., the news that ousted CEO Toby Neugebauer bought a $44 million private jet right after the company’s IPO last October might be the most entertaining. Here are the details. https://t.co/aGAjHejkEl
Anne Hathaway Wore Iris Van Herpen Haute Couture To The ‘Mother Mary’ London Screening
Anne Hathaway attended the London "Mother Mary" screening wearing Iris van Herpen’s Astral gown from the Spring 2020 Haute Couture Sensory Seas collection. The piece features a laser‑cut black leather skeletal bodice that creates a sculptural, architectural silhouette. The dress had...
Indigenous Luxury Travel Surges as Communities Lead High-End Journeys
Indigenous luxury travel is expanding rapidly, with demand rising 20‑25% each year and revenue surpassing AUD 1.5 bn (≈$1 bn) in Australia by 2025. Operators such as Intrepid Travel and G Adventures now offer over 100 community‑run experiences, positioning Indigenous custodians as architects...
Sponsored: Meet the Sopwith Aero Marquis Thomas-Morse Scout Limited Edition
Sopwith Watch Company unveiled the Aero Marquis Thomas‑Morse Scout Limited Edition, a 41 mm timepiece forged from steel pistons and valve guides of a rare WWI Le Rhône 9C rotary engine. Only thirty pieces will be produced, each hand‑cast in Houston and finished...
Monaco Apartment Breaks World Record For Most Expensive Property Sale
Monaco’s Le Renzo building in the Mareterra district has just set a new benchmark for ultra‑luxury real estate with the sale of a 27,000‑square‑foot penthouse for £408 million (about $518 million). The five‑storey “apartment,” which features 21 rooms, a private pool, jacuzzi...
TAG Heuer Unveils Five Pastel Formula 1 Solargraph Watches for Summer
Swiss watchmaker TAG Heuer introduced five new pastel‑hued models in its Formula 1 Solargraph line on April 22, 2026. The collection targets summer shoppers and underscores a broader move toward softer color palettes in high‑end horology.
What $1 Million Buys You in Real Estate Around the World
The latest Knight Frank Wealth Report shows that a $1 million budget now purchases just 16 square metres in Monaco, the world’s priciest luxury market, down from 17 square metres in 2020. In Hong Kong, $1 million secures 22.5 square metres, while New York offers about 34 square metres,...
5 Watches Under $1,000 That Match the Trends
Watches and Wonders 2026 highlighted premium design themes—smaller cases, vintage cues, moonphase dials, extended power reserves, and black‑and‑white palettes—at price points between $2,900 and $6,300. Although the Swatch Group, which owns most sub‑$1,000 brands, did not exhibit, its affordable labels quickly...
Aleksejs Halavins Shares Insights on Handling Mega Cultural Events At Sea
Latvian entrepreneur Aleksejs Halavins has turned luxury yacht voyages into recurring mega‑cultural events, gathering actors, musicians and other high‑profile guests on the Ionian Islands. The gatherings blend exotic dining, live performances and a playful wedding show, while offering a fully...
Wyndham Rolls Out Dolce Brand to Miami Beach, Palm Springs and Hudson Valley
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts announced the launch of three new Dolce by Wyndham properties in Miami Beach, Palm Springs and New York's Hudson Valley. The upscale boutique expansion targets experience‑focused travelers and aims to diversify the brand’s U.S. footprint amid...
VinFast Launches The Limo Green In India, Renames It The MPV7
VinFast has rebranded its fleet‑focused Limo Green as the premium VF MPV 7 for the Indian market. The midsize, three‑row electric MPV offers a 60 kWh battery, up to 517 km range, and fast‑charging from 10 % to 70 % in about 30 minutes. Enhanced interior...
House in the Meadow / Team Tonbo
Team Tonbo’s “House in the Meadow” is a 180 m² residence completed in 2025, built on a former farm site with uninterrupted meadow and woodland views. The design splits the program into three interconnected volumes—living, sleeping, and dining—each expressed in reclaimed...
Volvo ES90
Volvo’s 2026 ES90 marks the brand’s first premium electric sedan, priced at £69,205 (≈$86,500). Built on an 800 V SPA2 platform, it offers a 92 kWh battery, up to 440 miles WLTP range and 350 kW fast‑charging capability. Powertrain options include a 329 bhp rear‑wheel‑drive...
Three Distinct “Skillcations” By Four Seasons Resorts of Thailand
Four Seasons Resorts Thailand has unveiled a trio of "skillcations" that merge immersive learning with upscale leisure across its Chiang Mai, Golden Triangle, and Koh Samui properties. The programs let guests participate in rice planting, traditional crafts, Indigenous weaving, tea...
How Much Apartment Space Can ₹10 Crore Buy in Top Metros? Mumbai Offers the Least, Costs the Most
Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026 shows Mumbai remains India’s priciest luxury‑real‑estate market, where ₹10 crore (≈$1.2 million) purchases only 1,033 sq ft of high‑end apartments, a 3% drop from 2024. In contrast, the same budget buys 2,207 sq ft in Delhi and 3,843 sq ft in Bengaluru, the...