Today's Luxury Pulse
Luxury brands expand across Siam Piwat’s flagship malls
More than 40 luxury houses and concept stores have opened since 2023, adding over 14,000 sqm of premium retail space at Siam Paragon and IconSiam as Bangkok climbs to fourth place globally for new luxury openings.
TMGOC Ventures Breaks Ground on First Ritz-Carlton in Savannah
TMGOC Ventures broke ground on Savannah’s first Ritz‑Carlton, a 168‑room luxury hotel occupying the historic “Savannah Skyscraper.” The property will feature a signature restaurant, rooftop bar and pool, a 5,000‑sq‑ft spa, and over 5,000 sq ft of meeting space. Approved by the Savannah Historic Board, construction aims for a Q1 2028 opening, with Marriott International operating the brand and design led by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio and Studio Mc+G Architecture.
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time | The BoF Podcast
Faye McLeod, former Louis Vuitton visual director, explains how luxury window displays serve as democratic, street‑level brand communication. She credits a childhood accident that forced her into a confined space for shaping her instinct for contained‑space design. McLeod emphasizes that...
Travel Contests & Sweepstakes: Win Luxury Holidays
The Luxury Travel Expert newsletter showcases a slate of luxury travel contests and sweepstakes, offering trips to destinations such as Greenland, Spain, Japan, Lapland, Brazil, Mexico, Vietnam and Morocco. Prizes range from round‑trip flights and multi‑night hotel stays to exclusive...
Salon Privé: A Modern Expression of British Luxury
Salon Privé London returns April 16‑18, 2026 to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, merging high‑end motoring with British garden‑party elegance. The three‑day showcase will host global vehicle debuts, hypercars and classic legends, featuring Koenigsegg, Maserati, Aston Martin, Lotus and Porsche displays....
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark Reopens After $0 Renovation with New Luxury Concept
Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong will reopen on June 1, 2026 after a comprehensive refurbishment that refreshes all 109 rooms and adds new dining venues, a champagne bar and an artisan coffee hub. Designed by interior architect Joyce Wang,...
Michelin Adds Six Los Angeles Restaurants to 2026 Guide, Boosting City’s Fine‑Dining Credibility
The Michelin Guide announced that six Los Angeles restaurants will appear in its 2026 edition, underscoring the city’s growing stature in the global fine‑dining arena. The expansion reflects Michelin’s broader U.S. strategy and offers local chefs new avenues for recognition.
Marriott Teams with Lefay to Launch First Luxury Wellness Brand
Marriott International has entered a joint venture with Italian resort brand Lefay to create its inaugural luxury wellness brand. The partnership, announced today, adds two existing Lefay resorts and three under‑development properties to Marriott’s portfolio, marking the chain’s biggest push...
European Luxury Stocks Tumble 28% as Chinese Demand Weakens, LVMH Leads Slump
European luxury giants saw a sharp sell‑off, with LVMH plunging 28% in the first quarter, erasing tens of billions from Bernard Arnault's fortune. The slide reflects weakening Chinese demand and heightened risk aversion, prompting investors to question whether the correction...
Watch This Restoration Of A Dakar Porsche 959
The piece spotlights the meticulous recommissioning of a 1986 Dakar Porsche 959 that placed second behind a sister Porsche, piloted by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur. After surviving roughly 8,700 miles of African terrain, the car was fully disassembled, with bearings, seals...
How Sali Christeson Launched the Go-To Luxury Workwear Brand for Women in Power
Sali Christeson, a former finance and tech professional, launched Argent in 2016 to address the lack of luxury workwear for women in leadership. The label began with neutral suiting and quickly added vivid hues, gaining high‑profile wearers such as Gloria Steinem,...
Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The Cardwell Clubhouse, a 151 m² off‑grid structure designed by Heather Dubbeldam, serves as both utility hub and leisure space for an outdoor‑focused family. Powered entirely by a nearby photovoltaic array with battery storage, the building blends a flexible recreation room,...
Earthen Company Explores Stone Dials for the First Time with the Moonglow and Nightfall
Earthen Company has expanded its affordable full‑ceramic field watch line with two new models, the Nightfall and Moonglow, each featuring a natural aventurine stone dial beneath sapphire crystal. The watches retain the 38 mm ceramic case of the previous Summit Mk2,...
Inside the ‘Super Bowl of the Watch World’
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (OMBAS) has become the "Super Bowl" of the watch world, attracting over 400 vendors and showcasing ultra‑rare pieces like a $5 million watch. Dealers reported record performance, with one selling 45 watches in five days...
How Your Choice of Tyre Can Make or Break Ride Comfort
Tyre choice directly influences a vehicle's ride comfort because tyres act as both spring and damper. Low‑profile, sport‑oriented tyres improve handling but transmit more road harshness, while higher‑profile or run‑flat designs trade precision for a softer feel. Sidewall stiffness, unsprung...
Raw Concrete Meets Candy Pastels in This Effortlessly Cool Prague Apartment
A 115 sq m Prague apartment on a 1930s building was completely renovated in 2026 by designer Prokop Hartl for a young family. The redesign blends raw concrete and industrial minimalism with candy‑pastel accents that reference the building’s art‑deco heritage. Open‑plan living...
Lamborghini Rolls Out Hybrid Temerario in Hong Kong, Starts at HK$5.25 Million ($672k)
Lamborghini introduced its all‑new hybrid Temerario supercar at a media event in Hong Kong on April 1, 2026, with a base price of HK$5.25 million (about $672,000). The right‑hand‑drive model combines a 4.0‑litre twin‑turbo V8 with three electric motors for a total...
Chinese New Year: In 2026, Luxury Brands Put Spectacle Centre Stage
Luxury houses dramatically elevated their Chinese New Year 2026 activations, turning festive symbolism into immersive, culturally resonant experiences. Brands such as Céline, Loewe, Valentino and Miu Miu staged multi‑city installations that blended traditional rituals with contemporary storytelling and technology. The campaigns...
Tricolour Washbasin Bowls by Laufen
Swiss bathroom fixture maker Laufen has introduced the Tricolour washbasin bowl, available in three vibrant hues—Petrol, Olive and Tuscany. The design pairs a glossy interior with a matte exterior, creating visual depth and a tactile contrast. Made from Laufen’s Vitreon...
What We Know About Oprah Winfrey's Rumored Paradise-Like Vacation Home In The Caribbean
Oprah Winfrey owns a waterfront chateau called Mangrove Point on Jumby Bay, a private island off Antigua. The estate, likely purchased by 2010, is one of 56 ultra‑luxury homes on the 300‑acre island that also hosts a five‑star resort. Property...
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time
In this episode, Imran Ahmed talks with former Louis Vuitton visual image director Faye McLeod about her 16‑year career designing store windows, facades, and runway sets that turn public streets into democratic stages. McLeod shares how a childhood accident taught...
Versace Collaborates with Footwear Brand Onitsuka Tiger
Italian luxury house Versace has announced a partnership with Japanese sneaker maker Onitsuka Tiger to create a co‑branded footwear collection. The line merges Versace's iconic motifs with Onitsuka Tiger's classic silhouette, celebrating the diversity of the human form through bold...
A Remote Speakeasy Is Now Perched Above The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection
Auberge Resorts’ The Lodge at Blue Sky has launched Tacocat Speakeasy, a weekend‑only cocktail bar housed in a yurt high in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Guests are shuttled up a dirt road in a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van to a venue offering...
Pairing Perrier-Jouët and IVAR Fine Jewelry at Baccarat Hotel New York
Perrier‑Jouët teamed with IVAR Fine Jewelry for a "Facets of Nature" soirée at New York's Baccarat Hotel, pairing the champagne house's floral, Chardonnay‑driven cuvées with the jeweler's latest collection. Founder Ritika Ravi highlighted her Indian heritage as inspiration for the...
JW Anderson Opens Permanent Space on Luxury Womenswear Floor in London's Selfridges
JW Anderson has secured a permanent boutique on Selfridges' luxury women’s floor in London, moving beyond recent pop‑up experiments. The space showcases a curated mix of ready‑to‑wear, accessories, and heritage‑inspired pieces, emphasizing UK craftsmanship and Japanese denim. The launch follows...
Michael Kors' Store Makeover: Jet Set for a New Era - Where We Buy #377
In this episode of Where We Buy, host James Cook chats with Kevin Vong, SVP of Global Store and Workplace Experience at Capri Holdings, about Michael Kors' evolving "jet set" store concept, highlighted by a new Rockefeller Center location featuring...
The Prairie House / Hoem + Folstad Arkitekter
The Prairie House, designed by Hoem + Folstad Arkitekter in 2023, repurposes an old log structure into a modern detached home for a young family on the North Sea coast. The project adds a timber extension with oak‑shingle and brick...
Boots Opticians Unveils New Premium Store in London’s West End
Boots Opticians opened a new premium store on Wigmore Street after a seven‑week refurbishment, showcasing more than 40 designer frame collections, including exclusive Cartier and Chopard pieces. The flagship incorporates cutting‑edge clinical technology such as optomap eye scans, dry‑eye relief...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts New Immersive “Special Happens…” Experiences Across Its Portfolio
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched six new immersive "Special Happens…" experiences across its global portfolio, organized into four themes: After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table, and In the Spotlight. The offerings include a Great Wall helicopter tour...
Nao Tamura's Latest Design for Porro Is a Sculptural Object with a Deconstructivist Design Language
New‑York designer Nao Tamura has unveiled “Ryo,” a sculptural bookcase for Italian furniture maker Porro that draws on her Japanese heritage. The system consists of long aluminum shelves supported by adjustable triangular elements formed from a single folded sheet, giving...
Nostalgic Tribute: Seeking Ralph Lauren Version of Iconic Coat
I’ve always loved this photo of the late great Glenn Obrien (who was one of the first people I ever interviewed for Hypebeast when I was 20 years old) in his John Pearse black watch trench coat I just found...
EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Allen White and LeBron James Spill Bag Contents for New Louis Vuitton Campaign
Louis Vuitton launched its "In My Bag" campaign, showcasing the contents of Speedy P9 bags carried by celebrity ambassadors such as Jeremy Allen White, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Future, Jude Bellingham and Jackson Wang. The still‑life images, photographed by Thomas Lagrange,...
Neo‑Vintage Trio: Daily, Weekender & Dress Watches for Sale
Neo-vintage three watch collection. A daily, a weekender and a dress watch. All for sale. DM or email for any inquiries. #patekphilippe #rolex #submariner #cellini #gondolo
Luxury Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Draws Global Attention Again as China Bounces Back
Shanghai Fashion Week, held March 25‑April 1, attracted a stronger international turnout than recent seasons. Designers such as Susan Fang presented collections while local brands pursued varied growth tactics amid China’s post‑pandemic rebound. HSBC forecast a 6% compound annual growth...
Fulfilling the Late Jean-Louis Dumas’ Dream, Hermès Unveils First Stand-Alone Store in Beijing
Hermès opened its first stand‑alone store in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun, fulfilling a promise made by the late Jean‑Louis Dumas. The five‑story flagship, nicknamed the “bird cage,” houses 16 product categories and features a glass façade wrapped in rose‑pink and terracotta tiles....
Irish Airport Retailer Takes Over JFK T4 Stores From LVMH-Owned DFS
Irish travel retailer Aer Rianta International, together with International Shoppes, has secured the duty‑free and specialty retail concessions at JFK’s Terminal 4, replacing LVMH‑owned DFS as of April 1. The award is part of the airport’s $1.5 billion “North Star” redevelopment, which aims...
Inside WRK: The Road To The ACF-03
WRK Timepieces is teasing the ACF‑03, a sub‑$10,000 model designed to broaden its audience while retaining the brand’s distinctive architectural aesthetic. The founders, Nasko and Caroline, emphasize authentic, hands‑on development, a contrast to the polished marketing of many new micro‑brands....
Bhaya Soul Unveils Wellness‑Focused Cultural Itinerary in Ha Long Bay for 2026
Bhaya Soul, the upscale cruise brand of Bhaya Cruises, launched a new wellness‑focused cultural itinerary in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay for the 2026 spring‑summer season. The program, called The Soul Sanctuary, arrives as the ship earns a spot on TIME’s...
Sean McAleer Relaunches Deck Rebellion as Outdoor Living Becomes Luxury Status Symbol
Award‑winning designer Sean McAleer relaunched his coffee‑table book Deck Rebellion, declaring the backyard the most important room in the house. The move underscores a surge in outdoor‑living upgrades, which now see 90% of homeowners using their decks weekly and deliver...
Maison Margiela Launches “Artisanal: Our Creative Laboratory” Exhibition in Shanghai
Maison Margiela opened its “Artisanal: Our Creative Laboratory” exhibition in Shanghai this week, turning a downtown venue into a showcase of the house’s experimental craft and art collaborations. The pop‑up signals the luxury label’s push to deepen cultural ties in...
Featured in Rakuten Tokyo Fashion Award Round‑up
Thank you @nytimes @nytstyle @simbarashecha for including me in the round up from @rakutenfwt tokyo_fashion_award last month.
United Cuts Polaris Perks on Cheapest Business Fares
United Just Nerfed Polaris Business Class — Cheapest Fares Restrict Lounge Access, Seat Selection And Changes - View from the Wing https://t.co/uh6Bql5K9x
Nick Candy’s Chelsea Mansion Sells for Over £265 Million, UK Record
Developer Nick Candy has sold his Chelsea estate, Providence House, for over £265 million (about $337 million), the highest residential price ever recorded in the United Kingdom. The deal, brokered by Sotheby’s International Realty, underscores the outsized scale of ultra‑wealthy transactions amid...
Only Two Vintage Armani Tags Worth Recognizing, Emporio Separate
The only two vintage Armani tags we acknowledge emporio too but that’s kind of a different thing in my mind https://t.co/AY9ULqNPvZ
The Secret Place At Disney Only Celebs Can Access
Disney’s ultra‑exclusive Club 33 is a members‑only lounge hidden within Disney parks worldwide, offering upscale dining, alcohol, and VIP services. The club operates at six resorts—including Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Walt Disney World’s four parks, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disney—each accessed...
Homeowners Are Ditching All-White Interiors for Something Less Vanilla
Celebrity couple Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn brownstone, purchased for $3.4 million in 2021, has become a showcase for bold interior design. The home now features acid‑green trim, garden‑themed wallpaper, and patterned carpet, diverging sharply from the traditional all‑white aesthetic....
GM Fills Cadillac CMO Role With Longtime Uber Exec
General Motors has appointed David Mogensen, former Uber global marketing chief, as Cadillac’s new chief marketing officer, ending an eight‑month vacancy. Mogensen brings experience leading Uber and Uber Eats across 30 markets and a prior stint at BMW, aligning with...
MBK Rental Living Opens Doors to Santa Maria Project
MBK Rental Living announced that leasing has begun at Las Brisas, a new 340‑unit luxury apartment community in Santa Maria, California. The development offers one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units ranging from 739 to 1,295 square feet. Residents can access a resort‑style...
Virgin Voyages Brings Brilliant Lady to LA with Wellness‑Driven Programming
Virgin Voyages has deployed its adult‑only ship Brilliant Lady to Los Angeles, marking the brand’s first West Coast homeport. The vessel arrived on April 6 after a 16‑day Panama Canal transit from Miami and will launch a wellness‑focused itinerary series. New onboard concepts...
Weighing Risks of Flying Through Dubai or Doha Hubs Now
Would You Fly Through Middle East Hubs Like Dubai Or Doha Right Now? I’m Torn… https://t.co/xsOY0EVpNh
WeWearAustralian Expands Into Physical Retail With SoHo Store
WeWearAustralian, an Australian fashion incubator, is opening its first permanent U.S. brick‑and‑mortar location in SoHo, Manhattan, a 5,000‑square‑foot space at 69 Mercer Street. The store will rotate up to 35 Australian fashion, art and home‑goods brands on a consignment basis,...