Today's Luxury Pulse
Hospitality Embraces ‘Splurge or Stay Home’ Trend, Prioritizing Design and Wellness
Travelers now adopt a ‘splurge or stay home’ mindset, allocating spend only to highly curated, wellness‑focused experiences. Guests demand authentic design, personalized service and transparent pricing, making arrival moments and signature spaces key ROI drivers. Hotels must respond by investing in thoughtful design, premium perks and eliminating low‑value offerings.
Gucci Owner Kering Logs Lower Sales, But Flags Improving Trends
Kering, the parent of luxury powerhouse Gucci, posted first‑quarter sales of €3.57 billion ($4.20 billion), a 6% decline from a year earlier on a reported basis but flat on a comparable‑store and exchange‑rate basis. Gucci alone generated €1.35 billion (approximately $1.5 billion) in the same period, also down 6% year‑over‑year. Analysts had expected €3.59 billion, so the miss was modest. The group said improving trends are emerging and will unveil a new growth‑revival plan later this week.
30,000 Miles In a Lucid Air, and We're Still Hot for It
Car and Driver’s 30,000‑mile road test of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure RWD reveals a blend of high‑end performance and growing pains. Early services are handled by mobile technicians, with the 24,000‑mile brake‑fluid flush costing $611, while a cracked windshield...
She Started Using a Wheelchair and Saw a Serious ‘Chasm.’ Her Business Solution Led to $75M in Under a Year.
Karen Morales, a travel planner turned wheelchair user, identified a massive gap in luxury travel accessibility and launched an initiative at Fora, a boutique travel agency. Within a year, the program grew to over 300 specialized advisors and produced $75 million...
From Cartier, a Watch Like a Sports Car
Cartier has announced the revival of its Roadster watch, a model originally released in 2002 and discontinued in 2014. The new edition retains the automotive‑inspired aesthetics that defined the first run, echoing mid‑century convertibles and classic sports cars. The reissue...
DBEW Award Ceremony to Explore Global Creative Harmony at Milan Design Week 2026
The inaugural DBEW Award Ceremony took place on April 21, 2026 at Milan’s ADI Design Museum during Milan Design Week. Forty teams—ten primary winners and thirty honorable mentions—were chosen from more than 800 submissions spanning 44 countries. The awards, handcrafted...
H. Moser & Cie. Teams with Reebok for $34,200 Luxury Watch‑Sneaker Collab
Swiss horology brand H. Moser & Cie. has partnered with sportswear giant Reebok to launch the Streamliner Pump, a limited‑edition watch that reimagines the iconic Pump sneaker’s mechanism. Priced at CHF 31,360 (about $34,200) and limited to 250 pieces in each of two colours,...
Emporio Armani Launches 'Origins' SS2026 Collection, Merging Heritage and Global Influences
Emporio Armani announced its Spring/Summer 2026 collection titled "Origins," emphasizing a return to the brand's heritage while integrating African-inspired motifs. The line softens classic silhouettes with fluid lines and is now available in stores and online, signaling a strategic blend...
Black Instantly Upgrades Any Room’s Luxury Feel
Most people are terrified of using black in their home. They think it’ll feel dark, heavy, or like they’re living in a cave. They’re wrong. Black is the single fastest way to make any room look more expensive and more...
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Unpacking With Joshua Jackson: The Pleasures of a Solo Ski Trip to Niseko, Japan
Actor Joshua Jackson, known for roles from Dawson’s Creek to The Affair, recently detailed his solo ten‑day ski adventure in Niseko, Japan. He traveled light, using a 35‑liter Sterling Pacific cabin case and hauling his own skis, while relying on...
Integrated Fashion: How We Stopped Buying Clothes and Started Buying Lifestyles | Season 14, Episode 1
In the season‑14 premiere of the Pair of Kings podcast, hosts Saul Thompson and Michael Smith introduce the concept of "integrated fashion," arguing that modern style is less about individual garments and more about buying into a lifestyle and cultural...
The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This
BMW is set to unveil a heavily restyled 2027 M5, previewed in a Nürburgring spy video. The facelift adopts the brand’s Neue Klasse design language, featuring a horizontal twin‑kidney grille and revised rear with dual exhaust pairs. Inside, the cabin...
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I’ve Lived in San Antonio for 20 Years—Here’s My Insider Guide for Visiting the Fascinating Texas City
San Antonio, Texas’s second‑largest city, blends historic charm with a booming culinary and cultural scene. Highlights include staying at the historic‑turned‑luxury Hotel Emma, dining at Mixtli—the city’s first Michelin‑starred restaurant, and sipping a chispa margarita at El Mirasol or Soluna....
Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn Brownstone Sells For $7 Million
Pop star Lily Allen and actor David Harbour’s four‑level Brooklyn brownstone sold privately for $7 million after seven months on the market. The couple bought the five‑bedroom home in January 2021 for $3.35 million and invested heavily in a designer overhaul that added...
BMW Is Reportedly Ending U.S. Sales of Its Electric iX SUV
BMW announced it will stop allocating the iX electric SUV to U.S. dealers for the 2027 model year, making the current inventory the final U.S. supply. The decision follows a 18.2% year‑over‑year sales decline in 2025, with only 12,587 units...
Earth Day Travel: Sustainability at the Center of Luxury
As Earth Day nears, luxury travelers are gravitating toward eco‑focused resorts that blend high‑end service with regenerative practices. BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia showcases a plant‑based I‑TAL dining program sourced from its two‑acre organic garden and on‑site honey. In Australia, Sal Salis...
I Tried London’s First Michelin Star Breakfast Tasting Menu
Pavyllon, chef Yannick Alléno’s Michelin‑starred restaurant inside London’s Four Seasons Park Lane, has launched the city’s first breakfast tasting menu. The five‑course experience, priced at £70 (≈$89) per person with an optional £20 (≈$25) drinks pairing, runs only on weekend...
Oakley’s New Collection Was Designed to Weather the Storm
Oakley has launched its spring Field Gear Line Collection, a weather‑proof apparel range designed in Japan that includes the Stealth Jacket, Stealth Pant, AP Vest, Slick Crew and Factor Shorts. The brand simultaneously unveiled re‑imagined eyewear models—Plantaris SQ, Neoforma and Terraforma—creating...
Ralph Lauren’s Grip Loosens on Tennis
The Australian Open swaps its long‑standing title sponsor Ralph Lauren for Hugo Boss, marking a strategic shift toward luxury‑sport branding. Tory Burch seeks a $346 million loan to repurchase General Atlantic’s stake, reflecting a broader trend of luxury retailers using debt to regain control....
‘We Are Actually Working Already on the GT-R,’ Nissan CEO Confirms
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that work on the next‑generation R36 GT‑R has already begun. The upcoming model will be a hybrid, retaining the R35’s VR38 V6 block while featuring a largely new powertrain and an all‑new chassis....
Watches & Wonders: Grand Seiko Introduces the SBGY043 “Iwao Blue”
Grand Seiko unveiled the SBGY043 “Iwao Blue” at Watches & Wonders 2026, adding a new piece to its Elegance Collection. The watch features a textured iwao dial that resembles a twilight‑lit mountain rock, drawing on the historic katsuiro dye technique....
2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Invites Open-Air Redlines at 9000 RPM
Porsche unveiled the 2027 911 GT3 S/C, a cabriolet version of its track‑focused GT3 that incorporates carbon‑fiber components from the 911 S/T. The model retains the six‑speed GT Sport manual gearbox, weighs 3,322 lb, and comes standard with carbon‑ceramic brakes and...
The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is the Droptop 9000-RPM Screamer We Deserve
Porsche unveiled the 2027 911 GT3 S/C, the brand’s first series‑production GT3 convertible. The Sport Cabriolet retains the 4.0‑liter naturally aspirated boxer‑six that makes 502 hp and pairs it with a short‑ratio six‑speed manual, propelling the car from 0‑60 mph in 3.7 seconds...
Emerald Cruises Launches Emerald Kaia From Cyprus
Emerald Cruises inaugurated its 128‑guest superyacht Emerald Kaia from Limassol, Cyprus, on an 11‑day Mediterranean debut that visited Rhodes, Kos, Spetses and Athens. A prior shakedown gave travel agents a full tour of the ship’s amenities, including the Night Market...
Broad Arrow Auctions to Sell First North American GMA T.50, a $5.6M Hypercar Benchmark
Broad Arrow Auctions will auction chassis #009 of the Gordon Murray Automotive T.50 during the California Mille on April 21, marking the first public sale of the model in North America. The car, a 2020‑era analog supercar with a 3.9‑liter...
Almost 80 Years Later, Queen Elizabeth II’s Wedding Dress Is Still Stunning
Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, is back on display at Buckingham Palace’s “Queen Elizabeth: Her Life In Style” exhibition. The gown, crafted from duchess satin with over 10,000 seed pearls and a 13‑foot train, was...
LVMH Q1 Revenue Falls 5% to $20.6B Amid Middle East Conflict
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton posted first‑quarter 2026 revenue of €19.121 billion ($20.6 billion), a 5.9% decline from the same period last year, after the Middle East conflict curbed demand for its high‑end fashion and leather goods. The dip underscores the vulnerability...
Vera Wang Trades Wedding Dresses for Timepieces in Her Newest Project With Citizen: ‘God Is in the Details Here’
Vera Wang, the iconic bridal designer, is teaming with Citizen to launch a 24‑piece watch collection slated for spring 2027. The line will include the $1,350 Attesa model, featuring a Super Titanium case, chronograph, perpetual calendar and Eco‑Drive technology. Wang,...
Corinthia Hotels Expands Italian Portfolio with New Tuscan Resort
Corinthia Hotels announced the development of Corinthia Borgo di Perolla, a new luxury resort in the Tuscan countryside, in partnership with entrepreneur Gaetano Buglisi and his BGenera Group. The resort, set within the 13th‑century Perolla Estate, will feature 80 guest...
Mecum's $445 Million Kissimmee Auction Is a Car-Buying Frenzy
Mecum’s 13‑day Kissimmee auction shattered records, moving 4,000 vehicles and generating $445 million in sales – the highest total ever for a single car‑auction event. About 75% of the lots sold, highlighted by a $35 million bid for a 1962 Ferrari GTO...
Pair of Townhouses Leads Brooklyn’s Luxury Contracts
Brooklyn’s luxury market saw 20 contracts worth $71 million last week, down from 26 deals totaling $79 million the prior week. The median asking price was $2.7 million and the average price per square foot $1,434. The top deal was an $8.5 million townhouse...
Michaela Coel Wore Givenchy by Sarah Burton To The ‘Mother Mary’ New York Special Screening
British actress Michaela Coel attended the New York special screening of "Mother Mary," stepping onto the red carpet alongside Anne Hathaway. She wore a Givenchy by Sarah Burton Fall 2026 ensemble featuring a draped pink satin duchesse top, floral‑embroidered cowl...
10 Celebrity-Owned Booze Brands To Sip This Spring
The spring‑time roundup spotlights ten celebrity‑owned alcohol brands, from George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila to Beyoncé’s SirDavis whiskey. Each brand leverages the star’s image to market premium spirits such as gin, rum, vodka and cognac. The article notes recent product launches,...
Rolls-Royce's Next EV Is A 19-Foot-Long Two-Seat Convertible With A Mystery Price Tag
Rolls‑Royce unveiled Project Nightingale, a 19‑foot electric two‑seat convertible built on the Phantom’s Architecture of Luxury spaceframe. The model features 24‑inch wheels, a monolithic design inspired by 1920s EX prototypes and the 103EX concept, and will be limited to 100...
Project Nightingale Is a Two-Seater All-Electric Rolls-Royce to Fall in Love With
Rolls‑Royce’s Project Nightingale is an ultra‑exclusive, two‑seater electric coupe limited to 100 invitation‑only clients. At 5.76 m long with 24‑inch wheels, it mirrors the Phantom’s dimensions while adopting a torpedo‑shaped Art Deco silhouette inspired by 1920s‑30s prototypes. The vehicle likely uses...
Revealed: Rolls-Royce Rethinks Design with £7m Electric Special
Rolls‑Royce unveiled Project Nightingale, a limited‑run electric convertible priced from about £7 million (≈$8.8 million) per unit, marking the debut of its new Coachbuild Collection of 100 ultra‑exclusive cars. The two‑seater draws styling cues from the 1928 17EX Torpedo and features unique...
Rolls-Royce Debuts Project Nightingale, An Opulent Drop-Top Limited To 100 Units
Rolls‑Royce unveiled Project Nightingale, the inaugural model of its Coachbuild Collection, built on the electric Spectre platform and limited to 100 units. The drop‑top blends Art Deco Streamline Moderne styling with bespoke bodywork, a dual‑motor drivetrain delivering at least 577 hp,...
Live From WWG26: New Armin Strom 12:59 Minute Repeater
Armin Strom unveiled a new 12:59 Minute Repeater at WWG26, built on the Masterpiece 2 calibre but downsized to a 42 mm case. The titanium‑only piece features a side‑case switch that activates the full 12:59 striking sequence, the longest possible minute‑repeater pattern. Only...
Ocean World Builds Market Reputation Through a Year-Long Brand Positioning
SV Digital spent a year reshaping Ocean World’s portfolio of nine yacht brands, creating a unified brand architecture and digital presence. Five previously unbranded sub‑brands received full naming, logos, and e‑commerce sites, while the agency produced a 171‑piece content library...
Golden Goose Looks to Bond Sale to Fund Private Equity Buyout
Golden Goose Group is marketing an €880 million ($1.04 billion) bond issuance to finance its acquisition by Chinese private‑equity firm HSG. The offering includes seven‑year fixed‑rate notes yielding in the mid‑to‑high 6% range and floating‑rate notes priced at Euribor + 400‑425 bps, with a minimum...
🏙️ Sobha Crescent Sector 63A Rera Received– Where Luxury Meets Legacy on Golf Course Extension Road at Rs 23999 per...
Sobha Crescent, a new ultra‑luxury residential project on Gurugram’s Golf Course Extension Road (GCER), launched with a pre‑launch price of ₹23,999 per square foot (about $289) that rises to ₹24,499 ($295) after April 20. The development spans 12 acres, featuring two...
Global Events Become Luxury for the Elite
It's time to add international travel to major sporting events, concerts, and Broadway shows as an activity only those at the top can now afford to experience in person.
The Best Fashion Exhibitions to See for Spring 2026
Spring 2026 brings a wave of high‑profile fashion exhibitions across Europe, highlighted by MoMu’s Antwerp Six showcase and a new Schiaparelli retrospective in London. Curators share insider insights on the Antwerp Six’s influence and the rare archival pieces on view....
Cadillac’s Formula 1 Fight and 3D Printing
Cadillac secured Formula 1 entry in March 2025 after a $450 million payment and a 1,000‑page submission, marking the first U.S.‑approved team in the sport. GM’s lobbying, backed by sponsor TWG Motorsports, opened 595 job openings that drew 143,000 applicants. The luxury brand...
Jaeger-LeCoultre Introduces the Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère
Jaeger‑LeCoultre unveiled the Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère, the brand’s first triple‑axis tourbillon watch. The titanium‑case movement (Caliber 178) rotates three nested cages every 20, 60 and 90 seconds, delivering 98% 3‑D positional coverage and a 4 Hz beat rate. It combines a...
Luxury Travelers Favor 14‑Day Cruises and Last‑Minute Bookings in 2026
Pavlus Travel & Cruise, one of the U.S.’s largest independent luxury travel agencies, reports a sharp rise in bookings for 14‑day‑plus cruises and a surge in reservations made within 90 days of sailing. The twin trends signal a move toward...
RAMSA’s Christina Victori Says AI Accelerates Luxury Farmhouse Design
Christina Victori, head of interior design at Robert A.M. Stern Architects, revealed how artificial‑intelligence tools are slashing administrative time on her 18th‑century New Jersey farmhouse project. The interview underscores a growing tension between AI efficiency and the handcrafted ethos of...
Ralph Lauren Unveils Sport‑Infused Spring/Summer 2026 Campaign
Ralph Lauren rolled out its Spring/Summer 2026 campaign, shot by photographer David Sims and filmed by Jacob Sutton, featuring three stylized chapters that fuse high‑performance sport with upscale lifestyle. The campaign signals the brand’s renewed focus on sport‑driven luxury as...
Rihanna Masters Mob Wife Chic in Fendi Coat & Valentino Sunglasses
Rihanna was photographed in New York wearing a vintage Fendi merino‑lined coat, $1,350 Miu Miu snake‑effect sneakers, oversized Valentino VLS‑179A sunglasses and a $3,700 Dior “Dracula” Book Tote. The outfit, accented with a tied‑on Yankees cap and a midnight‑blue paisley bandana,...
Live From WWG26: New Ressence Release
Ressence unveiled its RW01 movement at WWG26, the first COSC‑certified module that integrates the brand’s proprietary ROCS system and can be used across its entire line. The movement delivers a 60‑hour power reserve thanks to a double barrel and is...