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.
Nicolas Cage Just Bought a New 2-Unit Luxury Condo for $6.5 Million in a Coveted Manhattan Building
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage purchased a two‑bedroom, two‑unit condo in Manhattan’s Essex House Residences for $6.5 million. He financed the acquisition with a $4.55 million mortgage, securing a $1.4 million discount off the original $7.9 million asking price. The property offers panoramic city and Central Park views from 160 Central Park South. The deal underscores the continued allure of prime New York real estate among high‑net‑worth buyers.
Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Redefines Thailand’s Luxury Landscape: A New Era of Bespoke Wellness and Organic Suite Amenities
Kimpton Maa‑Lai Bangkok has launched a suite of organic in‑room amenities and partnered with Araksa to serve premium teas, positioning the property as a wellness‑focused luxury hotel in Thailand’s capital. The initiative blends bespoke spa services, locally sourced organic toiletries,...
Dusit Thani Bangkok Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added Bangkok’s iconic Dusit Thani to its Legend Collection, its elite group of luxury properties. The hotel reopened in late 2024 after a major redevelopment as part of the Dusit Central Park project, offering 257...
UAE’s Armada Club Launches Exclusive Yacht Access: How Members Are Sailing Into Ultimate Luxury with Private Yachts and Bespoke Experiences
Armada Club in the UAE has unveiled a private‑members yacht access program, granting elite subscribers direct booking of a curated fleet of luxury vessels. The offering includes bespoke itineraries across the Gulf, on‑board concierge services, and exclusive events tailored to...
Kia EV9 GT
Kia’s EV9 GT is a performance‑focused, 2.7‑tonne electric SUV that packs 501 bhp and 546 lb‑ft of torque, accelerating from 0‑62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Priced at just over £82,000, it offers a 99.8 kWh battery with a WLTP range of 316 miles and...
Making Its Mark
Franck Muller has expanded its Vanguard collection with two Asia‑Pacific exclusive models – the Vanguard Asia Pacific Exclusive launched in October 2025 and the Vanguard Sport Asia Pacific Exclusive released in February 2026. The standard Vanguard introduces an in‑house guilloché pavé de...
IHG Brings World’s First and Largest Luxury Hotel Brand Back to Manila
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of InterContinental Manila, a 212‑key luxury hotel slated to open in 2032 in Bonifacio Global City. The project marks the brand’s return to the Philippine capital after more than 15 years, underscoring IHG’s...
Teyana Taylor Slips Into a White Chanel Gown for the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party
Teyana Taylor changed from a feathered Chanel gown at the Oscars to a backless white satin dress with chain‑trimmed straps for the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party at LACMA. The minimalist silhouette emphasized cut and proportion, while jeweled chain details...
Superyacht Launches to Have on Your Radar for 2026
The superyacht sector is gearing up for a landmark 2026 launch window, highlighted by the 195‑meter REV Ocean, the largest yacht ever built and a floating research lab. Other notable projects include Lürssen’s Project Cosmos with methanol fuel‑cell propulsion, Amels’...
EXCLUSIVE: Maison Kitsuné, Bonpoint Team for Kids Capsule
Maison Kitsuné and French children’s label Bonpoint have launched the “Cherry Planning” capsule, a pre‑ppy collection for newborns to children that merges Kitsuné’s graphic aesthetic with Bonpoint’s luxury tailoring. Creative director Abigail Smiley‑Smith frames the line as a real wardrobe, featuring...
WOLF Strengthens Asia Pacific Expansion Strategy
WOLF, the 190‑year‑old luxury watch‑winding and case maker, announced a major expansion across Asia Pacific. The company is establishing a dedicated Hong Kong headquarters and appointing local agents throughout the region to deepen market expertise. It will showcase new collections at...
Vietnam Ranks 4th Globally in Branded Residences
Vietnam has climbed to fourth place globally in branded residences, with more than 50 projects backed by 34 international brands, according to Savills' 2025‑2026 report. The market, previously dominated by coastal resort units, is now shifting toward high‑end apartments in...
The Best Jewelry Moments From the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
The 2026 Oscars red carpet highlighted a resurgence of vintage luxury jewelry, most notably Elle Fanning’s 1904 Cartier necklace and Rose Byrne’s Taffin‑crafted piece. Both looks underscored a shift toward heritage pieces that blend historic craftsmanship with modern glamour. Designers...
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Feathered Frills to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Saint Laurent
Olivia Rodrigo stunned the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a Saint Laurent strapless mini, featuring a blush‑nude bandeau bodice and a feather‑covered bubble skirt. The look, completed with matching satin pumps, marked her latest collaboration with the label, echoing previous appearances...
Oscars 2026 Sparks Menswear Renaissance with Bold Accessories
Menswear drip at the 2026 Oscars was insane. Brooches clearly aren’t going anywhere. Jacob Elordi in Bottega was breathtaking. Sprezzatura. Rings, chains, watches. All those quiet flex details saying je sais exactement ce que je fais. Menswear is in a full renaissance...
Porsche’s Ads Consistently Hit the Mark
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Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group Unveils $115,000 Gold AirPods Case for China’s Ultra-Rich
Hong Kong‑based Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group launched a gold‑embedded accessories line in mainland China, headlined by a diamond‑studded AirPods case weighing 350 g and priced at CNY 788,800 ($115,000). The collection also features gold‑inlaid hair clips containing 0.42 g of gold each....
Swapped $13k for Rare 1940s Pink Gold Rolex
I give a guy $13,000, he gives me this 1940s pink gold Rolex bubble back. Who says no? https://t.co/UoMrhnodCA
Seiko Introduces the Prospex PDM (Product Design Matters) Limited Edition
Seiko has renewed its collaboration with Thai design label PDM, launching the Prospex PDM Limited Edition (SRPM03K). The 41.7 mm stainless‑steel Prospex watch features a blue dial with PDM’s signature Stride Pattern and a unidirectional bezel, and is powered by Seiko’s...
Siam Piwat: The Retail Company Driving Thailand’s Luxury Momentum
Thailand’s luxury retail market, now worth $4.4 billion, is being reshaped by Siam Piwat’s two flagship malls, Siam Paragon and the newly opened IconSiam. The company commands roughly 70 % of the country’s luxury share and has attracted more than 51 global...
Lewis Pullman Knows What to Do When It's All Too Much
Lewis Pullman discusses his Saint Laurent Oscar outfit, family fashion influences, and personal anxieties ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. He credits stylist Warren Baker for tailoring a cinematic look that balances heritage with subtle disruption. Pullman opens up about fears...
Barbra Streisand’s Oscars Fashion Through the Years
Barbra Streisand’s Oscar history spans five decades, from her 1968 debut as a presenter to her 2019 appearance introducing the Best Picture nominee *BlacKkKlansman*. She has won two Oscars, delivered iconic performances, and presented landmark awards such as the first...
Zimmermann Celebrates New Chapter in Sydney – The Local Project
Zimmermann, the Sydney‑born luxury label with 110 stores worldwide, has opened a new 357‑square‑metre boutique in Westfield Sydney. Designed by long‑time partner Studio McQualter, the space blends rough‑cast concrete, handmade tiles and copper accents with marble floors and Italian terrazzo. The...
SJX Podcast: State of the Industry 2026
Episode 31 of the SJX Podcast examines two pivotal industry reports – Vontobel’s primary‑market analysis and EveryWatch’s secondary‑market study – to map where value is concentrating in luxury watches. The hosts highlight a K‑shaped market split, with high‑end segments expanding...
Anne Hathaway Wore Valentino Haute Couture To The 2026 Oscars
Anne Hathaway stepped onto the 2026 Oscars stage in a Valentino Haute Couture gown from Alessandro Michele’s Spring 2026 collection, paired with opera gloves and Bvlgari’s Neoclassical Starlight necklace. She presented alongside Anna Wintour, sparking a witty exchange that highlighted the...
Hudson Williams Rocks Oscars Red Carpet With Bvlgari Jewels… and a Handheld Fan?
Actor Hudson Williams made his Oscar red‑carpet debut wearing a black Balenciaga suit and Bvlgari jewelry, but stole attention by carrying a handheld mini fan to combat the 80°F heat. The fan, similar to a JISULIFE 3‑in‑1 mini fan sold...
Three Distinct Luxury Icons: Patek, AP, Vintage Rolex
3 very cool and very different watches I saw today Medium size (37mm) Patek Philippe Nautilus in white gold AP Offshore with a kind of ridiculous but also kind of fire red dial Pristine condition 1940s pink gold Rolex bubble...
Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Turn the 2026 Oscars Into Date Night
Paul Mescal and singer‑songwriter Gracie Abrams turned the 2026 Oscars into a public date night, arriving arm‑in‑arm on the red carpet. Mescal wore a distinctive Celine suit with a ribbon tie, while Abrams chose a daring Chanel two‑piece that highlighted...
Maya Rudolph Looked Lovely on the Red Carpet in a Ruffled Chanel Gown
Maya Rudolph stepped onto the 98th Academy Awards red carpet in a black silk crepe Chanel gown adorned with crystal‑embroidered ruffle layers, complemented by high‑jewelry pieces featuring diamonds and malachite. Her partner, director Paul Thomas Anderson, was absent but his...
Roberto Palomba at Space for Casa Kartell – The Local Project
Roberto Palomba headed to Sydney to unveil Casa Kartell, a 450‑square‑metre installation at Space Furniture that recreates a fully furnished apartment. The exhibit demonstrates Kartell’s evolution from iconic objects to a holistic living system, highlighting new material palettes such as wood, ceramic,...
Zoe Saldana Wore Saint Laurent To The 2026 Oscars
Zoe Saldana returned to the 2026 Oscars as a guest presenter, showcasing a Saint Laurent gown with a lace bodice and sleek column silhouette. The outfit was paired with a striking Cartier necklace, reinforcing her signature understated elegance. Her appearance follows...
Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha by Sansiri – The Local Project
Sansiri Luxury Collection has launched Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha, a boutique estate of 94 ultra‑large residences in East Bangkok. The development blends Modern French Renaissance architecture with Versailles‑inspired details across an 11‑hectare enclave within the larger 80‑hectare Krungthep Kreetha community. Units...
Who Are the HENRYs? The High-Earning Gen Z and Millennials Redefining Luxury Real Estate
Engel & Völkers has identified a new cohort of high‑earning Gen Z and millennial buyers—dubbed HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet)—who are entering the luxury market with household incomes above $100,000. 86% of them see homeownership as essential to the American...
Lincoln’s $100K Spa on Wheels: Inside the Redesigned 2026 Navigator
The 2026 Lincoln Navigator builds on its 2025 redesign with a refreshed exterior, a 3.5 L V6 powertrain and a tech‑heavy cabin marketed as a “spa on wheels.” Lincoln reintroduces the entry‑level Premiere trim, now starting around $92,000, while offering Black...
Fernando Alonso Needed to Take His Hands Off the Wheel of the AM26 to Deal with the Aston Martin's Vibrations
Fernando Alonso retired on lap 33 of the Chinese Grand Prix after the Aston Martin AM26 suffered severe vibrations that left him unable to feel his hands and feet. The retirement marked the longest uninterrupted stint for the AM26, yet...
Isabela Merced Wore Elisabetta Franchi To The 2026 Oscars
Isabela Merced stepped onto the 2026 Oscars red carpet in a custom Elisabetta Franchi eco‑leather corseted gown, opting for a bold black leather silhouette over traditional tulle or satin. The look featured a draped skirt, smoky eye makeup, a diamond‑onyx choker,...
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Sarah Pidgeon Ditches the Bra in a Sheer Lace Bustier at a Star-Studded Pre-Oscars Dinner
Sarah Pidgeon attended the Charles Finch Pre‑Oscars Dinner in Beverly Hills wearing a turquoise Chanel pre‑fall 2026 dress with a sheer lace bustier, opting to go braless. Styled by Emma Jade Morrison, she paired the look with gold floral jewelry...
Editor’s Letter: Inside Robb Report’s 2026 Spring Style Issue
Robb Report’s 2026 Spring Style issue frames vintage luxury as the season’s central narrative, spotlighting a renewed fascination with historic Ralph Lauren pieces that now populate showrooms and private appointments. The editorial emphasizes editing wardrobes rather than constant consumption, highlighting how...
Azuma Farm Koiwai Opens in Iwate, Bringing Boutique Farm-Stay Luxury to Japan’s Tohoku Region
Azuma Farm Koiwai, a boutique farm‑stay developed by Azumi Japan with JR East, will open on April 23, 2026 in Iwate Prefecture. The eight‑hectare retreat sits within the historic 3,000‑hectare Koiwai Farm estate, offering luxury rooms, farm‑to‑table cuisine, and seasonal...
The Saga Of This Cheap Bentley Flying Spur Shows Off Just How Tough Volkswagen's W12 Can Be
YouTuber Sreten bought a 2004 Bentley Flying Spur for $12,500, a fraction of its $275,000 original price, despite 160,000 miles and severe wear. The car’s VW‑engineered W12 survived chronic overheating, a missing thermostat, and a clogged radiator, but required new...
Custom $30M Oscar Look Features One‑of‑a‑Kind Triple Logoman
Doing a final fitting ahead of the Oscars. The jacket: Dolce & Gabbana: seven months in the making. The necklace: a bespoke @TiffanyAndCo piece crafted in white gold, diamonds and perfectly matched rubies. Inside the frame sits the Triple Logoman, the...
AA's Priority Boarding Promise Contradicted by Gate Agent
American Airlines Promises Priority Customers Can Board Any Time — One Gate Agent Made Up A Different Rule - View from the Wing https://t.co/5VufkjeJls
Why Specialized Porsche Service Is Essential for Preserving High-Performance Engineering
Specialized Porsche service is essential to preserve the brand's high‑performance engineering. Routine inspections keep engines, transmissions, suspensions, brakes and electronics calibrated to factory standards. Expert technicians detect wear early, preventing costly repairs and performance loss. Consistent, documented maintenance also protects...
Churchill’s War Office Is Now a $1,000/Night Hotel
Raffles London has opened in the former Old War Office on Whitehall, after a $1.76 billion, eight‑year restoration. The historic Edwardian Baroque building now offers 120 guest rooms, 85 private residences, and five Heritage Suites located in former offices of Winston...
In Rome for Valentino’s Fall 2026 Show With Britt Lower
Britt Lower attended Valentino’s Fall 2026 runway at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini, highlighting a timeless trench coat paired with embellished boots. She described the collection’s color palette as reminiscent of a Fellini film, linking the brand’s heritage to cinematic romance. Lower’s stylist...
Singapore Airlines Slashes Award Tickets 30% for April
Singapore Airlines Just Cut Award Prices 30% For April — Including New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco And Seattle - View from the Wing https://t.co/gRW4bh4YEY
Jerry Seinfeld's Mercedes 500E Sold For Crazy Money
Jerry Seinfeld’s 1992 Mercedes‑Benz 500E, a rare Porsche‑co‑developed sedan, fetched $320,000 at the Amelia Island auction. The car logged just 2,335 miles in 34 years, earning a “near‑new” rating from Gooding & Company. Built partly at Porsche’s Stuttgart‑Zuffenhausen facility, the...
Inside Chanel’s Pre-Oscars Dinner With Jessie Buckley, Lily-Rose Depp and Teyana Taylor
Chanel celebrated its long‑standing partnership with the pre‑Oscars dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, hosting a star‑studded roster including Jessie Buckley, Lily‑Rose Depp and Teyana Taylor. The event highlighted Chanel’s latest runway pieces, with Buckley wearing a powder‑blue silk top...
Inside Giorgio Armani’s Rodeo Drive Oscar Party With Hudson Williams, Jon Hamm and More
Giorgio Armani staged its annual private Oscars cocktail on Rodeo Drive, turning the flagship boutique into a glittering after‑party venue. The star‑studded guest list featured Jon Hamm, Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett and other A‑list talent, all mingling amid champagne service and runway‑ready displays. Attendees showcased...
The NBA Players With Private Jets
Retired NBA legends Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan each own distinct private jets—a 45‑year‑old Gulfstream III, a 2010 Bombardier Challenger 605, and a custom‑painted Gulfstream G650ER respectively. The article notes that, as of 2026, no active NBA player has confirmed ownership...