Today's Luxury Pulse
Luxury brands surge into Bangkok’s premier malls
Luxury houses are expanding across Siam Piwat’s Siam Paragon and IconSiam malls as Bangkok climbs to fourth globally for new luxury openings. Since 2023, more than 40 brands have opened, adding over 14,000 sqm of premium space, with The Row debuting its first Thailand and Southeast Asia boutique.
Perfect Moment and H&M Made a Ski Line. Here’s How It Performed.
The French luxury ski label Perfect Moment partnered with fast‑fashion giant H&M to launch an après‑ski collection priced far below the brand’s usual $800‑plus range. The line featured a $329 oversized puffer jacket and a $60 performance baselayer, both designed for style rather than hardcore skiing. Reviewers praised the jacket’s flattering silhouette and the baselayer’s moisture‑wicking ability, but criticized limited pocket storage and loose fit. The collaboration sold out quickly and H&M has not announced a restock.
Dreaming of a M4 GT3 as the Next Project
My next project must be a M4GT3 🙏🏼🔥🔥 . . . . . . . #bmw #lamborghini #svj #m4 #carsofinstagram
No, Ferrari Isn’t Suing Stanceworks Over Modifying an F40
Ferrari did not file a lawsuit against Stanceworks for its F40 Evolution project; the cease‑and‑desist letter concerned only trademarked posters and desk mats featuring Ferrari logos. Builder Mike Burroughs clarified that Ferrari cannot prohibit the physical modification of its cars,...
Jeff Koons Designs Two Bottles for Evian’s 200th Anniversary
Evian is commemorating its 200th anniversary with a limited‑edition partnership with artist Jeff Koons, releasing clear glass bottles for still and sparkling water that showcase his iconic pink and blue balloon‑dog designs. The still bottle features a pink cap, while the...
Mercedes U.S. CEO Sets Ambitious Sales Goal Despite 'Tougher' Market than Anticipated
Mercedes‑Benz USA CEO Adam Chamberlain announced a $4 billion investment in the Alabama plant to lift production capacity as the company pursues a 28% increase in U.S. sales, aiming for 400,000 vehicles annually by 2030. Despite a tougher market marked by...
Euphoria’s Nate Jacobs Has a Bottega Veneta Contract Too, Apparently
Jacob Elordi’s multi‑year ambassadorship with Bottega Veneta has moved from red‑carpet appearances to a prominent product placement in the upcoming Euphoria season 3 trailer. The actor’s character, Nate Jacobs, is shown wearing the label’s $6,800 trompe‑l’oeil leather shirt while overseeing a construction...
The Empress of Little Rock in Little Rock, Arkansas
The Empress of Little Rock, built in 1888 by James H. Hornibrook, is a premier example of Gothic Queen Anne architecture in Arkansas. Its ornate gables, stained‑glass windows, and turret reflect Gilded Age opulence. After serving as a private residence,...
The Ritz-Carlton Studied 400,000 Guests and Found One Thing That Changed Their Brand.
The Ritz‑Carlton examined 400,000 guest comment cards and discovered that the very first interaction determines whether a guest will return or lodge a complaint. This insight led to the ten‑foot rule—employees must greet anyone within ten feet with a genuine...
New Mercedes GLE: Big, Posh SUV Gets Major Overhaul to Try and Stay on Top
Mercedes has launched a substantial 2026 refresh of its GLE SUV, applying a major facelift, upgraded interior tech, and an expanded powertrain lineup. The update introduces larger digital headlights, a full‑width three‑screen cockpit, and the new E‑Active Body Control suspension...
Luxury Ecommerce Growth Slows to 1.8% as Industry Enters Structural Shift
Tradebyte’s 2026 luxury e‑commerce report shows growth slowing to just 1.8% in 2025, marking the end of a multi‑year surge. The slowdown reflects a structural shift toward algorithm‑driven discovery, price transparency and tighter operational discipline rather than pure reach. Luxury...
Four Seasons Launches Ultra‑Private Beach Villa in Florida for High‑End Travelers
Four Seasons Hotels & Resorts has introduced an ultra‑private beach villa in Florida, expanding its luxury portfolio with a high‑end, exclusive beachfront residence aimed at affluent travelers. The new offering underscores the brand’s push into private‑rental experiences within resort settings.
Has Oliver Spencer Made This Summer’s Best Travel Bag?
British designer Oliver Spencer has launched a new leather Weekender bag priced at £645 (approximately $820). The bag, created in partnership with his travel‑focused magazine Secret Trips, is built for 48‑hour trips and doubles as cabin‑size hand luggage. Its design...
Brooklyn Luxury Market Ends March with a Thud
Brooklyn’s luxury real‑estate market posted a sharp slowdown in the week of March 23‑29, with only 13 contracts signed and total volume dropping to $38.5 million – the lowest since early January. The median asking price held at $3 million, but homes lingered...
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I Visited Bermuda and Never Went to the Beach—Here’s Why an Off-Season Trip Is Worth It
Travel writer discovers Bermuda’s off‑season charms beyond its beaches, highlighting cultural, culinary, and natural attractions. Visitors can explore the Crystal and Fantasy Caves for $24‑$35 per adult, practice yoga, and enjoy unique cave massages. The island’s historic pubs serve the...
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The 10 Best Tumi Suitcases Worth the Splurge, According to Our Tests
Travel+Leisure tested 25 Tumi luggage models, evaluating capacity, durability, and design through real‑world travel scenarios and stress tests. The review highlights several top performers, including the ultra‑light 19 Degree Lite Carry‑On, the organized International Dual Access Carry‑On, the high‑capacity Extended Trip...
Aamir Khan Gifts Gauri Spratt Rare Aquamarine Ring Ahead of QWEEN Launch
Aamir Khan has both invested in and become the first customer of QWEEN, India’s inaugural experiential luxury jewellery brand, by commissioning two bespoke rings for his partner Gauri Spratt ahead of the label’s May launch. The aquamarine piece, sourced from...
Luxury Goods Need Digital Experiences that Match Their Quality
I did a UX audit for a luxury ecommerce client recently. Beautiful products. Genuinely beautiful. Handmade, carefully crafted, the kind of thing that photographs well and costs accordingly. Then I looked at the website. It wasn't terrible. Nothing was broken, the checkout...
Lamborghini CFO on Managing the ‘Small but Steady Demand’ for Luxury Vehicles
Lamborghini CFO Paolo Poma says the brand generated roughly €3 billion (about $3.3 bn) in revenue, delivering about 8% of Audi Group profit while representing less than 1% of total turnover. The finance team safeguards margins by tightly controlling pricing, avoiding discounts,...
A Hidden Gem in the Surrey Hills
Kingsley House is an adult‑only, three‑room boutique B&B tucked in the Surrey Hills, offering luxury amenities such as turn‑down service, seasonal dining and curated local experiences. Hosts Duncan and Craig personalize each stay with walking itineraries, afternoon tea, and optional...
Is Baltic’s New Stone Dial Heures Du Monde the Best, Most Affordable Worldtimer Ever?
Baltic has launched the Heures du Monde, a world‑timer watch featuring stone dials of labradorite, tiger‑eye or sodalite, priced at €1,300–€1,360 (≈ $1,420–$1,480). The 36 mm 316L stainless‑steel case houses a modified Soprod C125 automatic movement with a 42‑hour reserve and a...
Florence Pugh Wore Elie Saab Haute Couture To The Bvlgari Eclettica Unveiling
British actress Florence Pugh attended Bvlgari’s Eclettica unveiling in Milan wearing a green Elie Saab Spring 2006 Haute Couture strapless taffeta gown. The archival piece offered a classic, stately silhouette that allowed the brand’s jewelry to remain the focal point....
Legendary Lola T70 Reborn as 500bhp V8 Supercar for the Road
British specialist Lola has unveiled the T70S, a modern reinterpretation of its 1960s Mk3B endurance racer, offered as a 500‑bhp road‑legal supercar and a more powerful 530‑bhp track‑only version. The road model pairs a 6.2‑litre Chevrolet V8 with a six‑speed...
Tamannaah Bhatia Wants to Build India’s Answer to Cartier
Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has launched Tamannaah Fine Jewellery, positioning it as India’s answer to Cartier. The brand builds on her father’s fifteen‑year jewellery business, giving it in‑house manufacturing and design control. It targets modern, urban consumers who want contemporary pieces...
Timeless Luxury: Old Money Watches Define Elegance
Old money watches. The kind that you see on a collector who is always dressed to the nines. #rolex #breitling #cartier #patekphilippe #vacheronconstantin
Rolex Unveils 30‑Story, David Chipperfield‑Designed Flagship on Fifth Avenue
Rolex announced that its new 30‑story, 165,000‑square‑foot headquarters at 665 Fifth Avenue will open this fall. Designed by Pritzker‑prize architect Sir David Chipperfield, the tower blends a fluted‑bezel‑inspired façade with LEED and WELL Platinum ambitions, and will host a multi‑level...
Courrèges Names Former Celine Designer Drew Henry as Artistic Director
Courrèges has announced Drew Henry, a former design director at Celine, JW Anderson and Burby, as its new artistic director, succeeding Nicolas Di Felice. Henry will start in May and debut his first collection at Paris Fashion Week in September,...
2027 Ford Expedition Celebrates Turning 30 with a Special Appearance
Ford unveiled a 30th‑anniversary appearance package for the 2027 Expedition, built on the Platinum’s Stealth trim. The package features exclusive Blue Ember metallic paint, a lighter Salt Crystal Gray interior, and 22‑inch dark‑finish wheels stamped with a “30 Years” badge....
For the Pure Joy of Driving
Classic Grand Touring, founded in 2010, curates luxury driving tours for classic‑car enthusiasts and travelers seeking immersive road experiences. The company designs small‑group itineraries across iconic routes in Japan, Peru, Africa and Europe, blending high‑performance motoring with cultural and culinary...
Entrepreneur/Socialite’s Family Office Backs Home Decor Group, Grows Luxury Portfolio
A New York‑based family office, launched in 2024 by a high‑profile socialite and private‑equity veteran, has taken a strategic stake in a boutique home‑decor group. Leveraging deep connections to one of Latin America’s wealthiest families, the office is rapidly expanding its...
Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller List Their NoMad Condo for $7.85 Million
Bill Lawrence and Christa Miller have listed their Manhattan pied‑à‑terre at 212 Fifth Avenue for $7.85 million, a modest increase over the $7.55 million they paid in 2018. The three‑bedroom, 14th‑floor condo boasts high ceilings, oversized windows, and a modern open kitchen...
The Insider’s Guide to Three Perfect Days in Rome
The guide outlines three curated days in Rome, highlighting boutique stays like Hotel Dé Ricci, Hotel Locarno, SuperAttico Monserrato, and The Hoxton, alongside upscale spa experiences at Six Senses. Each day pairs iconic sights—such as the Aventine walk, Caravaggio’s chapel, and...
Gracie Wallpaper Brings Elsa Maxwell to Life in Hand-Painted Murals for a Tribeca Members’ Club
Gracie Wallpaper hand‑painted a series of elaborate murals for Maxwell Social, a Tribeca members’ club, celebrating the flamboyant life of hostess Elsa Maxwell. Each mural required 60 to 120 hours of casein paint work on gold‑leaf panels, featuring iconic figures...
ARTĒ Madrid Launches SIERRA Collection with X Pay Partnership
ARTĒ Madrid has launched its new SIERRA jewelry collection in Hong Kong and announced a partnership with X Pay, the region’s leading Buy‑Now‑Pay‑Later platform. The collaboration lets shoppers split purchases into three interest‑free installments and offers a welcome discount of...
Initio Parfums Privés Opening First UK Boutique Due to ‘High Double-Digit Growth’ in Region
Initio Parfums Privés will open its first UK boutique on 2 April in London’s Covent Garden, capitalising on reported double‑digit growth in the region’s premium fragrance points of sale. The store will showcase the brand’s Feel Lab Experience, an immersive headset‑driven...
Hotel Review: Raffles Sentosa Singapore
Raffles Sentosa Singapore redefines the iconic brand with a boutique island resort featuring 62 ultra‑spacious villas, each with a private pool and garden. Designed by Yabu Pushelberg, the property blends tropical‑modern architecture with lush landscaping just 15 minutes from Singapore’s CBD....
The Most Loved Photo Stories of March 2026
Dazed Digital released its March 2026 roundup of the most‑loved photo stories, showcasing work that spans the sun‑kissed Danube banks to a Mojave Desert backwater. The collection features Nadia Lee Cohen, Scarlett Carlos Clarke, Brianna Capozzi’s powerful women portraits, and Larry...
Marriott’s 39th Brand: A Two-Property Italian Wellness Resort
Marriott announced a joint venture with Italy’s Lefay Resorts to launch its 39th brand, marking the company’s first dedicated wellness label. The partnership brings Lefay’s two boutique resorts—one on Lake Garda and another in the Dolomites—under Marriott’s long‑term management while...
Carolina Castiglioni: Collecting, Style, and Her Favorite Hand Cream
Carolina Castiglioni’s fashion label Plan C opened its first Milan flagship on Via Manzoni in 2025, merging retail with a bookshop, reading room, and curated brand mix. The space, designed with (Ab)Normal studio, reflects her eclectic Milanese aesthetic of bold colors...
EXCLUSIVE: Roger Vivier Opens Paris Store With Exclusive Made-to-Measure Service
Roger Vivier opened a new 2,900‑square‑foot flagship at 20 Rue du Faubourg Saint‑Honoré, its largest store worldwide, featuring an exclusive made‑to‑order Atelier Vivier service with over 1,000 customization options. The boutique showcases art, a silver‑leaf VIP lounge, and limited‑edition pieces...
EXCLUSIVE: Burç Akyol, Jeanne Cadieu and Lyas Join Alexandre Mattiussi on ANDAM Jury
The 2026 ANDAM fashion prize announced a diverse jury featuring designer Burç Akyol, model Jeanne Cadieu, fashion agitator Lyas, and industry leaders alongside president Alexandre Mattiussi. The competition will award a €700,000 (~$756,000) endowment, with the Grand Prize worth €300,000...
How the Middle East’s Fashion Industry Is Navigating War
The Middle East’s luxury fashion sector, long buoyed by Dubai’s stability, is now confronting heightened risk as the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict escalates. Volatile oil prices, rising freight costs and supply‑chain disruptions are pressuring regional brands and retailers, prompting extensive crisis‑management measures....
Laura Weir Rewires the British Fashion Council as an Incubator, Targets 18 Million Pounds in Annual Revenue by 2030
Laura Weir, the new CEO of the British Fashion Council (BFC), unveiled a 64‑page "BFC 2030: Access, Creativity, Growth" plan that repositions the organization as an industry incubator. The strategy aims to lift gross annual revenue by 38% to £18 million...
Inside Pixel Moda’s Human-Led Approach to AI-Powered Fashion E-Commerce
Pixel Moda, a global e‑commerce content producer, uses generative and assistive AI to accelerate fashion visual asset creation. By combining AI with human creativity, the company can generate up to 15 high‑quality images per SKU within 24‑48 hours, cutting image costs by...
F.P. Journe Black Label Chronometer – Not For Sale
F. P. Journe Chronometre à Résonance Black Label. NFS. xancojewellers #fpjourne #chronometrearesonance #chronometreresonance #blacklabel #independentwatchmaking
Mazda CX-50 Hybrid Delivers Luxury in Compact SUV
The 2026 Mazda CX-50 Hybrid AWD Premium Plus offers a refined, surprisingly luxurious drive experience. It's a solid compact SUV that I drove for a week. Here are my thoughts and commentary: https://t.co/ezHTzu1UfM #mazda #suv #cars #auto @mazdausa https://t.co/rwSpRBeTd5
V House / 23o5Studio
V House, a 400 m² residence by 23o5Studio and lead architect Ngô Việt Khánh Duy, reimagines Vietnamese domestic architecture through seamless indoor‑outdoor flow. The design replaces a conventional rectangular layout with a continuous ground‑level living zone, a dual‑aspect garden, and a...
Boutique Hotel Restaurants Are Getting More Intriguing
Why Boutique Hotel Restaurants Are More Interesting Than Ever - Stories - HIP Hotels https://t.co/dQmTfwoMTH
Exposed Movement Turns Watch Into Architectural Art
This is one of the wildest designs I’ve seen, the entire movement is exposed from every angle. It’s like looking into a structure rather than a watch. This is serious, high-level collecting. https://t.co/YO4N7k4Etf
Dassault Unveils Falcon 10X in April Aerospace Edition
Ten out of ten? @Dassault_OnAir unveils the Falcon 10X - one of the features in the latest April edition of AEROSPACE #avgeek #bizav https://t.co/l3bM1d3vXc https://t.co/fDqQJgdFYW
Retirees Turn Digital Nomads, Leveraging Strong Dollar Abroad
Retirees are embracing the “digital nomad” lifestyle, which allows them to go abroad to countries where the strength of the U.S. dollar lets them live a more luxurious lifestyle, or travel to places that have been on their bucket lists. https://t.co/gWhiuz57Ax