Today's Luxury Pulse
Luxury brands flood Bangkok’s Siam Paragon and IconSiam malls
Since 2023, more than 40 luxury houses and concept stores have opened in Siam Piwat’s flagship locations, adding over 14,000 sqm of premium retail space. The Row launches its first Thailand and Southeast Asia boutique as the city climbs to fourth globally for new luxury openings.
This Tolman-Built Integra Type R Proves Restorations Haven't Lost Out to Restomods Yet
Tolman Engineering restored a rust‑affected 1998 Honda Integra Type R, hand‑fabricating steel panels, wings, and floor sections while preserving the original B18C 1.8‑liter engine. The project demanded roughly 180 man‑hours for panel work and included modern upgrades such as Nitron dampers and a contemporary immobilizer. By matching the car’s paint to the owner’s Tolman Edition 205 GTI, the shop delivered a vehicle that looks and drives like a factory‑spec model. The build underscores the growing collector demand for authentic restorations of the DC2 Integra platform.
Luxury Giants Face Structural Demand Reset
Hermes $RMS just cratered 13% at one point of today's trading session. Kering is struggling to find its footing. LVMH is struggling too. The luxury "black hole" is officially here. We aren't just seeing a soft quarter here and there;...
The Cartier Roadster Revival Is Keeping Our Y2K Fixation Alive
Cartier has revived its 2002 Roadster watch, re‑launching it for 2026 amid a broader Y2K resurgence. The new lineup offers steel, two‑tone, and 18K yellow gold versions with a slimmer bezel, ergonomic case, and a blue‑dial rubber‑strap option. By updating...
The Best Room at… Twin Farms
Twin Farms, a historic 28‑key boutique resort in Vermont, highlights its Treehouse suite as the property’s flagship experience. The elevated, all‑inclusive room commands $4,050 per night and offers guests a star‑filled, nature‑immersive stay. Managing director John Graham says the resort...
Air France Rolls Out 2026 Business Class Menu with Nina Métayer Desserts and Régis Marcon Dishes
Air France announced a 2026 Business Class in‑flight menu that pairs new desserts by Nina Métayer, the 2023 World’s Best Pastry Chef, with savory creations from triple‑Michelin‑star chef Régis Marcon. The menu, debuting on Paris‑origin flights, highlights French terroir and...
Polo Ralph Lauren Oversized Windbreaker Goes Viral at Paris Fashion Week
Polo Ralph Lauren’s oversized cotton windbreaker, especially the pop‑red version, sold out on Net‑a‑Porter after being spotted on the streets of Paris during Fashion Week. The viral moment highlights the power of street‑style exposure in driving immediate demand for luxury...
Cambridge’s Best Address: The Varsity Hotel & Spa – Review
The Varsity Hotel & Spa, an independent 48‑room boutique property in Cambridge, reopened after a 2011 refresh and now boasts the city’s only rooftop bar, a full‑service spa, and multiple dining venues. Rooms start at £189 (≈ $242) with breakfast, and...
Mini Turned 2 Countrymans Into Rolling Boomboxes to Celebrate 'Sound Culture'
Mini partnered with Austrian design studio Vagabund to create two one‑off Countryman models that function as mobile sound systems. The cars replace rear quarter windows with external speakers, add rugged fender flares, custom bumpers and a stainless‑steel mesh roof rack,...
Live From WWG26: New Releases From Roger Dubuis Highlights
Roger Dubuis unveiled eight new pieces at the WWG26 watch fair, with the Excalibur Bi‑retrograde Perpetual Calendar Skeleton taking center stage. The pink‑gold, 40 mm × 12 mm model features a calf‑leather strap and a brand‑new Calibre 850 movement certified by the Poinçon de Genève....
Must Read: Kering Shares Drop After Disappointing Q1 Results, Hermès Shares Decline 14% Amid War in the Middle East
Kering reported a 6.2% drop in total Q1 revenue, driven by a 14.3% plunge in Gucci sales, sending its shares down 10.2%. Hermès disclosed a 5.9% decline in Middle East sales, causing its stock to tumble 14% amid ongoing regional...
Inside Sabrina Carpenter’s Multimillion-Dollar Real Estate Portfolio
Sabrina Carpenter’s real‑estate holdings span coast‑to‑coast, including a Hollywood Hills mansion, a Manhattan Tribeca penthouse, and a former Los Angeles starter home. She acquired the 3,500‑sq ft Mediterranean‑style Hollywood Hills house in 2023 and spent eight months on a high‑end redesign. In...
Live From WWG26: New Releases From Angelus
Angelus unveiled the Tinkler, a 38 mm quarter‑repeater watch available in stainless steel and rose‑gold. The piece uses a La Joux‑Perret J200 base movement paired with a Dubuis Depraz repeater mechanism. Prices are approximately $38,150 for the steel version and $56,680 for...
The Belmond British Pullman Is Getting a Michelin-Starred Upgrade for One Day Only
London’s Michelin‑starred Italian‑British restaurant Luca is marking its 10th anniversary with a one‑day pop‑up aboard Belmond’s British Pullman train on June 4. Chef Robert Chambers has crafted a four‑course, British‑ingredient‑focused menu that will be served as the train travels from London...
Eucalyptus House / Julia Yako + Laura Marino
Julia Yako and Laura Marino unveiled a 200 m² contemporary residence in Martínez, north of Buenos Aires, built around a mature white eucalyptus tree. The home’s volume embraces an interior courtyard, glass façades, and a thin concrete eave that creates controlled...
Opal Collection Rolls Out Tammy Fender In-Room Spa Amenities
Opal Collection is launching the Essential Collection, a plant‑based, spa‑quality in‑room amenity line created with holistic skincare veteran Tammy Fender. The line—shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion and a cleansing bar—will be stocked across most of Opal’s 31 luxury hotels and...
2027 Toyota Crown Signia
Toyota’s 2027 Crown Signia enters the midsize hybrid SUV segment with a starting price of roughly $46,000 and a top‑end around $51,000. It pairs a 2.5‑liter four‑cylinder engine with three electric motors to produce 240 hp and achieves an EPA‑rated 38 mpg combined....
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab to Undergo Phased Restoration Programme
Jumeirah, part of Dubai Holding, announced a phased restoration of its flagship Burj Al Arab hotel. The programme will meticulously refurbish the iconic sail‑shaped resort while preserving its celebrated interior craftsmanship. Launched in 1999, the property has set global benchmarks...
Burberry Heads to the Very-British Lido for Its High Summer Campaign
Burberry’s high‑summer campaign unfolds at a classic British lido, starring a roster of UK actors and models. Directed by Francis Plummer and shot by Ryan McGinley, the film captures poolside leisure while showcasing the new collection’s reinterpretation of the iconic Burberry Check...
Silversea Unveils World Cruise 2029 Sailing Across 19 Countries
Silversea announced its 2029 World Cruise, "A Pacific Awakening," a 125‑day voyage departing San Diego on Jan. 5, 2029 aboard the Silver Whisper. The itinerary spans more than 60 destinations in 19 Pacific nations, featuring rare island stops such as Kalanggaman Island...
Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Closes For 18-Month Restoration Project
The iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab will shut its doors in April 2026 for an 18‑month, $200 million restoration. The overhaul will modernize guest rooms, introduce energy‑efficient systems, and refresh public spaces while preserving the hotel’s signature sail silhouette. Jumeirah expects...
Brickell Arch, A Luxury Collection Hotel, Miami Debuts
Brickell Arch, a Luxury Collection hotel, opened in Miami, converting the former Hotel AKA Brickell into a 201‑room flagship for Marriott Bonvoy. Managed by HEI Hotels & Resorts, the property showcases a refreshed brand identity that melds Latin American, Caribbean,...
Capital One Venture Business Offers Up to 150K Miles
New Capital One Venture Business With Up To 150K Miles: 8 Reasons To Apply https://t.co/2rPeKpdBTk
WATG Reimagines Lagen Island Resort, El Nido in The Philippines
WATG, in partnership with Ayala Land Hospitality, has completed a comprehensive renovation of Lagen Island Resort in El Nido, Philippines. The six‑hectare retreat now features 42 water villas, forest rooms, a waterfront arrival hall, clubhouse, spa, sunset bar and chapel, all...
AmaWaterways Expands River Cruise Fleet
AmaWaterways announced an aggressive fleet expansion, targeting more than 50 river cruise ships by 2032, up from its current 31. The plan includes 15 new vessels across Europe, Africa and Asia, with eight ships confirmed for European waterways and seven...
Dubai's Landmark Burj Al Arab Hotel Will Shut for 18-Month Refurb Amid Tourism Decline
Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab will close for an 18‑month, phased refurbishment, the first shutdown since its 1999 debut. Jumeirah announced Paris‑based interior architect Tristan Auer will lead the overhaul, emphasizing it is unrelated to March’s drone‑debris damage. Guests with existing reservations...
Beatrice Monguidi Appointed CEO of Rimowa
Beatrice Monguidi, former EMEA president of Louis Vuitton, has been appointed CEO of Rimowa, effective June 1, 2026. Her career has been entirely within LVMH, with senior roles at Fendi, Valentino and Christian Dior Couture. She succeeds Hugues Bonnet‑Masimbert, who moved to a commercial director role at...
A Billionaire Beach Party: Mark Zuckerberg’s $170 Million Florida Purchase Tops March’s Most Expensive Home Sales
Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan bought a waterfront estate on Indian Creek Island for $170 million, making it the most expensive U.S. home sale in March and the priciest ever in Miami‑Dade County. The purchase tops a list dominated by coastal...
Mercedes VLE Now Available From €82,260
Mercedes‑Benz Vans has opened orders for its all‑electric VLE van in Germany, starting with the VLE 300 model. The base five‑seat version is priced at €82,260 (≈$89,600) and the six‑seat at €82,712 (≈$90,200), with cheaper trims around €70,000 (≈$76,300) expected later....
Stableford Redefines the Golf Club Experience in Los Angeles
Stableford, a new private golf and lifestyle members club, is set to open later this year in West Los Angeles. The 13,000‑square‑foot flagship clubhouse is being designed by New York firm Mazzarini & Co., blending modern proportions with a sense...
Audemars Piguet Unveils Atelier Des Établisseurs at Watches & Wonders
Audemars Piguet launched the Atelier des Établisseurs collection at the Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva, unveiling three ultra‑limited watches built by a network of 15 artisans each. The initiative revives the historic établissage system, giving visibility to the craftsmen...
Tristan Auer to Lead Jumeirah Burj Al Arab Renovation
The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab will undergo an 18‑month, phased restoration led by French interior architect Tristan Auer. The iconic sail‑shaped hotel, opened in 1999, is being refreshed to preserve its heritage while introducing contemporary luxury touches. Auer, fresh from...
Michelin Guide 2026 Awards Three Stars to São Paulo’s Evvai and Tuju, First in Latin America
The Michelin Guide unveiled its 2026 Rio de Janeiro & São Paulo selections on April 13 at Rio’s Copacabana Palace, awarding three stars to Evvai and Tuju in São Paulo – the first three‑star restaurants in Latin America. The edition...
Primestar Group Adds Luxury Brand June Lux to Portfolio
Primestar Group has launched June Lux, its first luxury‑focused brand, expanding the June Hotels portfolio beyond boutique, extended‑stay and coworking concepts. The new brand embeds proprietary technology such as WhatsApp‑based check‑in and an AI‑powered digital concierge to deliver a fully digital...
Uno De 50's Spring 2026 Collection Celebrates Spanish Architecture
Uno de 50 unveiled its Spring 2026 limited‑edition jewelry collection, inspired by Antoni Gaudí’s Modernisme architecture, at a private event inside Barcelona’s La Pedrera. Each of the ten designs—priced between $795 and $2,275—will be hand‑crafted in only 50 units, with a lock...
Trussardi Completes Full Exit From Russia, Shutting All Stores and Online Operations
Italian luxury label Trussardi has closed its remaining Russian retail outlets and dissolved its e‑commerce platform in early April 2026, completing a phased withdrawal that began in 2022. The exit follows a 2024 acquisition by Miroglio and reflects mounting financial...
Five Luxury Homes We Love that Are for Sale Right Now
A new roundup showcases five Australian luxury homes currently on the market, each designed for high‑end entertaining and flexible living. The properties span riverfront, coastal, and historic Victorian settings, offering features such as rooftop pools, self‑contained guest suites, and premium...
Monovolume Di Lusso - Mercedes-Benz VLE: 5 Metri E 30 Di Opulenza Elettrica Su Quattro Ruote (Sterzanti) - VIDEO
Mercedes-Benz unveiled the VLE, a fully electric luxury van aimed at chauffeur‑driven services. It measures 5.31 m long, carries up to eight passengers, and offers two powertrains: a 200 kW front‑wheel‑drive VLE 300 and a 305 kW all‑wheel‑drive VLE 400. The 115 kWh battery promises up...
Live From WWG26: Highlights of New Releases From Laurent Ferrier
Laurent Ferrier unveiled its new Sport Traveller at WWG26, featuring a 42 mm titanium case with an integrated bracelet and a slate‑grey dial. The watch houses the freshly developed L275.01 movement, which swaps the brand’s natural escapement for a conventional Swiss...
Rolls‑Royce Unveils $9.5M Limited‑edition EV
Rolls-Royce Project Nightingale. 100 of these EVs will be made. Yours for just $9.5 million. https://t.co/wWg4OB8LMz
Luxury Brands Book Sales Drop as Middle East War Takes Toll on Airport Shopping
Luxury‑brand sales at airports fell sharply as the Israel‑Hamas conflict curbed travel in the Middle East, hurting revenue for flagship stores. Kering announced a restructuring under CEO Luca de Meo aimed at doubling profitability and reviving Gucci, while Hermès warned of...
After Two Hikes, Mercedes May Review Prices Again in June
Mercedes‑Benz India has raised its prices twice this year and is weighing a third increase in June, despite a weaker rupee and limited fallout from the West Asia conflict. CEO Santosh Iyer said luxury car sales will likely see only...
Hermès Reports Double-Digit Growth Despite Middle East Impact
Hermès posted double‑digit growth in Q1 2026, reporting €4.1 billion of consolidated revenue (≈ $4.5 billion), up 6% at constant exchange rates year‑on‑year. Excluding a 3% decline in France tied to reduced Middle‑East tourist traffic, Europe grew 10% and the Americas and Japan also...
Hermès Is Also Experiencing a Decline in Sales Due to the War in Iran
Hermès reported first‑quarter revenue of €4.07 billion (≈ $4.44 billion), a 1% decline from €4.13 billion the prior year. Adjusted for exchange rates, the group posted 6% growth, but that still missed analyst expectations. The slowdown is linked to the war in Iran, which...
Gucci Remains a Concern for Luxury Group Kering
Kering reported a 6% drop in first‑quarter 2026 revenue to €3.57 billion (about $3.86 bn). Its flagship label Gucci fell 14% to €1.3 billion (roughly $1.40 bn), an 8% decline on a constant‑currency basis. While the fashion and leather‑goods segment slipped 9%, other houses...
Jensen Interceptor GTX to Be Revealed in Spring with Screaming V8
Jensen International Automotive (JIA) announced the Interceptor GTX, a brand‑new, clean‑sheet British GT slated for a spring reveal. The hand‑built model will feature a bespoke version of the Chevrolet Corvette’s 6.2‑litre V8, delivering around 495 hp, and will sit on a...
Jensen's Reborn Performance Car Officially Has A Name
Jensen International Automotive announced that its revived performance model will be called the Interceptor GTX, with a pre‑production prototype slated for a second‑quarter debut. The car will feature a hand‑built aluminum chassis and body, powered by a bespoke V8 engine,...
The New Jensen Interceptor GTX Sports V-8 Power and Aluminum Construction
Jensen International, the revived arm of the historic Jensen Motors, announced the Interceptor GTX, a new grand‑touring sports car powered by a bespoke V‑8 engine and built on a clean‑sheet aluminum chassis. The model emphasizes a fully analog driving experience,...
Luxury Brands Book Sales Drop as Mideast War Takes Toll on Airport Shopping
Luxury duty‑free operators are feeling the strain as the Middle East conflict forces airport closures and curtails travel to the region. The disruption, now in its sixth week, has shaved roughly 1% off LVMH’s quarterly sales and cut Kering’s Q1...
Dirty Watch Movements Reveal Simple Fixes; Clean Means Structural Issues
A watchmaker told me that he prefers it when he opens a watch that needs service and the movement is dirty. If the movement is clean, it's more likely the problem is structural.
Hermès Shares Plunge Most on Record as Growth Slows
Hermès International saw its shares plunge up to 14% after first‑quarter sales grew 5.6% at constant exchange rates, missing the 7.44% consensus. The shortfall stemmed mainly from a 5.9% decline in the Middle East, a region that accounts for roughly...