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.
Miley Cyrus's Head-to-Toe Hermès Leather Mixes Rock & Roll With Stealth Wealth
At the iHeartRadio Music Awards, Miley Cyrus swapped her recent Hannah Montana‑themed glitter for a sleek Hermès ensemble from the brand’s fall 2025 collection. The outfit combined structured tailoring, padded shoulders and black stilettos, delivering a rock‑infused, stealth‑wealth aesthetic. This shift highlights Cyrus’s evolving personal style from maximalist pop to understated luxury. The appearance also places Hermès in the spotlight, linking the French house to a younger, trend‑savvy audience.
Michael Kors UK Sees Lower Sales and Profits on Store Closures
Michael Kors UK reported a sharp decline in turnover, dropping to just under £60 million (≈ $75 million) from almost £71 million (≈ $89 million) as store closures and a weak economic environment weighed on sales. Despite the revenue drop, the gross profit margin improved to...
Drew Barrymore Looks to Sell Westchester Home
Actress‑talk‑show host Drew Barrymore has put her 12‑acre Westchester estate on the market for $5 million, according to the Wall Street Journal. She bought the 7,300‑square‑foot property two years ago for $4.4 million, and the home now lists at $687 per square...
Bombardier Delivers First Global 8000 to NetJets, Expanding Ultra‑long‑range Fleet
Bombardier has delivered the inaugural Global 8000 business jet to NetJets, its fleet launch customer. The aircraft’s 8,000‑nautical‑mile range and four‑zone cabin set a new luxury benchmark, and NetJets plans to build a 24‑aircraft fleet while upgrading its Global 7500s.
As It Celebrates Its 40th Anniversary, Andiata Aims to Become a Byword for Elegance in Europe and Beyond
Andiata marks its 40th anniversary as a Finnish luxury label steered by founder Tarja Rantanen and daughter Matilda Morelius. The brand recorded €6.3 million (~$6.9 million) in sales for 2025, with roughly half generated through its e‑commerce platform. Distribution remains boutique‑focused, limited...
Acura Celebrates Turning 40 by Building This Rad Integra Race Car
Acura marks its 40th anniversary by recreating the Comptech Integra that captured back‑to‑back IMSA manufacturers’ championships in 1987‑88. The new Integra 40 Racer features a rebuilt 1.6‑liter D16A1 DOHC engine, a heavily revised chassis with Tein coil‑overs, and a stripped‑down, race‑ready interior....
Karl Lagerfeld’s 18th Century Manor House Has Hit The Market
Karl Lagerfeld’s former residence, the 1749 Manoir du Mée‑sur‑Seine near Paris, is now on the market for €2.7 million (about $2.9 million). The 500 sqm manor and 184 sqm guest house sit on extensive landscaped grounds and have hosted lavish parties, fashion shoots, and film...
A New Kind of Luxury: How Muslim-Friendly Spas Are Redefining Global Wellness
Malaysia’s Islamic Tourism Centre and the Association of Malaysian Spas have unveiled the world’s first Muslim‑Friendly Spa Guideline and Training Programme, standardising halal‑certified products, gender‑sensitive staffing, and modesty protocols. The initiative targets the multi‑billion‑dollar global Muslim travel market, which has...
This Under-$120 Alt Is the Only Thing Keeping Me From Spending $1K on Hailey Bieber's The Row Mules
Hailey Bieber has been spotted wearing The Row’s Penelope Mules, a sleek patent‑leather slip‑on priced around $1,000. The article highlights the shoe’s alignment with emerging high‑vamp and patent‑finish trends for 2026. It then presents affordable alternatives, notably Aldo’s Lambert mules...
American Considers Bringing Back Seat Back TVs On Narrow Body Planes
American Airlines is reportedly weighing a reversal of its seat‑back TV removal, with a decision on reinstating screens across its narrow‑body fleet possibly coming as early as next month. The move would be part of a broader inflight‑entertainment overhaul that...
Homes & Hideaways By World Of Hyatt 2x Points Promotion: Worth It?
World of Hyatt’s Homes & Hideaways vacation‑rental platform is running a 2x points promotion for stays booked between March 23 and May 31, 2026. The offer applies automatically—no registration, no caps, and it works for any reservation date. Members normally earn 5x points...
Rolls‑Royce Launches Cullinan Yachting, a Sea‑Inspired Bespoke SUV
Rolls‑Royce Motor Car unveiled the Cullinan Yachting on March 26, 2026, a limited‑edition SUV that translates modern yacht aesthetics onto land. The collection comprises four compass‑oriented variants, each featuring hand‑crafted nautical details, signaling the brand’s deepening ties to marine heritage.
THE RITZ-CARLTON ORLANDO, GRANDE LAKES DEBUTS SIGNATURE EXPERIENCES
The Ritz‑Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes unveiled a suite of Signature Experiences, adding high‑end activities such as a Daytona supercar drive, a Kobe beef dinner, a space‑exploration tour, and nature‑focused retreats. Prices range from $395 for a junior naturalist program to $2,650...
Porsche Masquerades as Home Art, Wife Stays Clueless
Me telling my wife I bought more art for the house…little does she know it’s just another Porsche https://t.co/aBbe9owhTc
L Catterton and Cedar Capital Launch Luxury Hotel JV, Acquiring Two Iconic Properties
L Catterton Real Estate and Cedar Capital Partners announced a strategic joint venture to build a luxury hospitality platform, immediately acquiring the 177‑key Garden Beach Hotel on the French Riviera and the 204‑key Penha Longa Resort near Lisbon. The partnership...
Fratello’s Top 5 Rolex Explorer Alternatives In 2026
Fratello’s latest list spotlights five watches that can serve as cost‑effective alternatives to the iconic Rolex Explorer, covering a range from premium German engineering to budget‑friendly British pieces. The selections include IWC’s Mark XX ($7,590), Tudor’s Ranger ($3,872‑$3,993), Omega’s Railmaster ($6,710),...
India's Luxury Promise Hits a Wall: Not Enough Malls to Shop In
India’s luxury market, valued at $12.1 bn, is constrained by a severe shortage of premium retail space, with only three true luxury malls—two in Delhi and one in Mumbai. Top brands such as LVMH, Kering and Richemont report zero availability for...
$1 Million Homes in the Greek Isles
Alison Gregor reports a four‑bedroom, five‑bath stone villa on Syros listed for $1.1 million (≈€950,000). The 3,175‑sq‑ft property includes a private pool, guesthouse, and 0.6‑acre landscaped lot with sea‑view terraces. Located two minutes from Finikas and fifteen minutes from Ermoupoli and...
A Diamond-and-Ruby Ring Inspired by Indian Bazaars
Van Cleef & Arpels, founded in 1906, has long catered to royalty, including Indian maharajahs, and its 1947 India voyages sparked a series of culturally inspired pieces. The brand’s recent Treasure Island collection showcases the Charme de Rajasthan ring, featuring an 11.31‑carat diamond...
Is Your $3,000 Handbag Worth It? Tanner Leatherstein Has the Answer.
In this episode Imran Ahmed talks with Tanner Leatherstein, a leather‑tanning prodigy turned viral content creator, about his unconventional journey from a family tannery in Turkey to truck‑driving, consulting, and finally dissecting luxury handbags on social media. Tanner explains how...
BoF to Convene Luxury Leaders in Lake Como During Milan Design Week
The Business of Fashion and Marriott International’s Luxury Group will host a closed‑door Luxury Leaders Salon on Lake Como during Milan Design Week. The event, timed with the March 2026 opening of Marriott’s new Lake Como Edition, will bring together senior executives...
Luxury Briefing: In a Volatile Middle East, Bags Charms Reaching $250,000 Are Catching On
Luxury brands are launching a new category that fuses fine jewelry with handbags, featuring charms that can cost up to $250,000. The trend is fueled by ultra‑wealthy consumers in the Middle East, where volatile markets are prompting a shift toward...
London Luxury Property Market Shows ‘Renewed Confidence’ After Years of Slowdown
Carter Jonas’ Spring 2026 luxury market update shows London’s high‑end residential sector rebounding after a sharp 2025 slowdown. Transaction volumes fell about 65% year‑over‑year, with total investment dropping from £7.8 billion (≈$10 billion) to roughly £2.2 billion (≈$2.8 billion). The upcoming High‑Value Council Tax surcharge,...
Four Seasons Launches Ultra‑Luxury Yacht Four Seasons I, Expanding Into Marine Hospitality
Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts entered the ultra‑luxury yachting market with the launch of Four Seasons I, a 207‑metre residential‑style superyacht that began its inaugural Mediterranean voyage on March 20, 2026. The vessel features 95 suites, 11 dining venues and...
2027 Infiniti QX65 Channels the Coupe-Like FX SUV From the 2000s
Infiniti unveiled the 2027 QX65, a two‑row midsize SUV that sits alongside the QX60 but trades the latter’s cramped third row for a sloped roofline and expanded cargo space. All trims come with a retuned 268‑hp 2.0‑liter turbo‑four and standard...
View Exterior Photos of the 2027 Infiniti QX65
Infiniti unveiled the 2027 QX65, a two‑row premium crossover positioned between the QX60 and its sportier rivals. It will be sold in Luxe, Sport and Autograph trims, with a starting price of $55,535 for the entry‑level Luxe. All models share...
2027 Infiniti QX65
Infiniti is launching the 2027 QX65, a two‑row fastback SUV derived from the QX60, to compete with the Audi Q8 and Genesis GV80 Coupe. It rides a 268‑hp turbocharged 2.0‑liter four‑cylinder paired with a nine‑speed automatic and standard all‑wheel drive....
A New Chapter in Ultra-Luxury Cruising Has Arrived
Oceania Cruises has launched the first of its five‑ship Sonata class, the Oceania Sonata, marking a new era for ultra‑luxury cruising. The ship debuts two exclusive dining venues – the 18‑seat La Table by Master Chefs of France and the Nikkei...
La Dolce Vita in Malta
VisitMalta North America unveiled the luxury coffee‑table book *La Dolce Vita in Malta* at an exclusive New York event hosted in the Malta Tourism Authority’s UN mission office. The publication, created in partnership with Dolce Media Group, blends high‑end editorial...
At These Hotels, Turndown Service Is an Opportunity for Storytelling
Hotels are reinventing the traditional turndown ritual by adding hyper‑local storytelling and handcrafted gifts, from cowboy poems at Wyoming’s Rusty Parrot Lodge to Murano glass pieces in Venice. The trend, which gained momentum after the pandemic, sees properties partnering with...
Camilla Partners With The Met on Capsule Collection
Australian luxury resort‑wear label Camilla Franks unveiled a 73‑piece Met × Camilla capsule collection at a Sydney gala, drawing design inspiration from The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s galleries. The collection, featuring silk satin, georgette, chiffon and cotton velvet, will debut online on...
Magnus Walker Outlaw Collection Outperforms Pre-Auction Estimates
RM Sotheby’s auction of Magnus Walker’s Outlaw Collection generated $2 million from 160 Porsche items, including 16 complete cars, achieving a 100 percent sell‑through rate. The top‑selling lot, a 1967 Porsche 911 S, fetched $308,000, far surpassing its $150,000‑$200,000 estimate. Overall, most of...
Thoughtless AI Makes Prada Campaign Vapid and Uninspired
Prada’s latest AI campaign in collaboration with amazing artist Jordan Wolfson showcases that AI done without much thought behind it always creates a vapid product. I’ve seen some great things created with AI but this is definitely not one of...
Beckham Does Berlin: Exclusive In-Store Appearances to Launch Third Edition of Hugo Boss Collab
David Beckham attended an exclusive in‑store event in Berlin to launch the third edition of his 'Boss by Beckham' capsule with Hugo Boss. The brand staged the activation at its two‑story flagship on Kurfürstendamm and a pop‑up inside KaDeWe, which will...
Luxury Shoppers Demand Personal Greeting, Else They Just Browse
If I go into a luxury store and I’m not greeted by at least one employee, I’m not buying shit. And if they look me dead in my face multiple times I’m trying on at least 4-6 items and leaving...
Emily Ratajkowski Takes a Walk on the Wild Side With Snakeprint Pumps
Emily Ratajkowski turned heads at the Cymbiotika × Ulta Beauty launch in Los Angeles by pairing a beige body‑con minidress with striking snake‑print pumps. The shoes feature a pointed toe, d’orsay cut‑outs, a four‑inch stiletto heel, and a black‑on‑beige animal print that...
Michelin Guide Adds 12 New California Restaurants, Expanding LA and Bay Area Elite Dining
Michelin announced 12 new additions to its California guide on March 25, 2026, including six Los Angeles restaurants, five Bay Area venues and a Montecito newcomer. The expansion highlights the state’s accelerating fine‑dining ecosystem and sets the stage for the...
Cowgirl Style In The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country
The 2025 Chevrolet Suburban High Country receives a modest refresh, adding sharper front‑and‑rear styling and a revamped infotainment system with Google integration. Powered by a 6.2‑liter V8 delivering 420 hp and 460 lb‑ft of torque, the model offers an optional air‑ride suspension...
Miami’s New Members’ Club Seia Has Contemporary Art, and Cotoletta Alla Milanese, on the Menu
Vlad Doronin, founder of OKO Group and Aman Resorts, has launched Seia, a private members’ club on the 54th and 55th floors of 830 Brickell in Miami’s financial district. The venue blends a curated contemporary art collection—including works by Warhol, Hirst...
Zendaya Channels Cate Blanchett in Armani & LV Gowns
Zendaya wearing armanipriveclub gown and @louisvuitton high jewels worn first by the amazing Cate Blancett #somethingborrowed
Cupra's Dream of Selling Cars In the United States Isn't Dead Quite Yet
Volkswagen Group’s Cupra brand initially announced a U.S. launch by 2030, but froze the plan in July 2025 citing industry volatility and geopolitical uncertainty. CEO Markus Haupt told Edmunds the brand still intends to sell vehicles in the United States,...
House Party: Romilly Newman’s Dinner Party Dos and Don’ts
Romilly Newman, dubbed a Gen‑Z Martha Stewart, debuted her interior styling at Armadillo’s new New York flagship by hosting a dinner party that showcased the brand’s luxury textiles. She shared three hosting essentials—uniform candles, a curated playlist, and pre‑batched cocktails—while...
Snoop Dogg’s Real Estate Portfolio Is Completely Unexpected
Snoop Dogg, whose net worth sits around $160 million, maintains a surprisingly modest real‑estate footprint. His primary residence is a 3,800‑sq‑ft home in Diamond Bar, California, purchased for $720,000 in 1998 and still occupied by his family. He also runs a 20,000‑sq‑ft...
Introducing the Golden Goose Ball Star
Golden Goose unveiled the Ball Star sneaker, a black suede shoe highlighted by a contrasting white leather star and cream laces. The design merges masculine and feminine cues, pairing clean‑cut trousers with casual denim for seamless styling. A calf‑hair version adds...
Cooper Hewitt to Honor Maya Lin, MillerKnoll, Candace Wheeler, and Others at Its Smithsonian National Design Awards Gala
Cooper Hewitt introduced a new distinction at its annual Smithsonian National Design Awards Gala to honor both living and deceased individual designers and corporations for enduring impact. The inaugural class includes corporate giants Adobe, MillerKnoll, Target and Tiffany & Co.,...
How to Buy Loose Diamonds Online, According to Jewelry Experts
The guide explains how to purchase loose diamonds online, outlining the advantages of buying unmounted stones for custom jewelry. It ranks top retailers such as Blue Nile, Brilliant Earth, Kay Jewelers, Ritani and Frank Darling, and details safety factors like...
Luft Toyko Showcases Porsche Love In A Stunning Setting
Air‑cooled Porsche enthusiasts gathered in Tokyo for the first Luftgekühlt event in Asia, attracting more than 11,600 visitors and 220 classic Porsches displayed on a converted stretch of the KK Line Expressway. Organizers said the turnout exceeded expectations, confirming strong...
Crying in Couture: Ellie Misner’s New Collection Is a Beautiful Disaster
London‑based designer Ellie Misner unveiled her AW26 demi‑couture collection, "It’s My Birthday, I Can Cry If I Want To," at a runway that turned personal dread into visual spectacle. The show fused theatrical makeup, oversized silhouettes and fragmented fabrics to...
Anya Taylor-Joy’s Big, Big Hat Really Is Appropriate for a Mushroom Kingdom Princess
Anya Taylor‑Joy attended the Super Mario Galaxy press event in Tokyo wearing a sculptural, wide‑brim hat that echoed Princess Peach’s iconic pink aesthetic. The custom millinery, paired with a matching bra and peplum skirt, reinforced Nintendo’s branding while showcasing her signature...
The 5 Most Common Watch Complications (And Which Ones You Need)
The article explains that watch "complications" are any functions beyond the basic hour‑minute‑second display, focusing on the five most common ones for everyday wearers. It outlines the practical benefits of date windows, chronographs, GMT/dual‑time, moonphase displays, and power‑reserve indicators. Each...