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.
T&C Tried & True: This Jacket Perfectly Nails the Trend of the Season
Town & Country’s digital style director Roxanne Adamiyatt spotlights Barbour’s Bronwyn Check Showerproof Jacket as the season’s must‑have lightweight windbreaker. The mid‑weight, non‑stretch coat features a navy‑white gingham check, stand collar, drawstring waist, snap flap, hidden zip, button cuffs, and a rear storm vent. Adamiyatt praises its dual function as both casual outerwear and a statement piece, suitable for everything from morning walks to farmer‑market outfits. She predicts the jacket will dominate summer wardrobes, reflecting a broader trend toward versatile, weather‑proof fashion.
Chanel’s 19M Gallery in Paris Stages ‘Beyond Our Horizons’, a Cross-Continental Communion of Japanese and French Craft
Chanel’s 19 m gallery in Paris is hosting “Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris,” a follow‑up to the Tokyo exhibition that attracted roughly 75,000 visitors. The show features 40 French and Japanese artisans whose collaborations produce hybrid objects that merge...
Epic Type7 Rally Celebrates Luftgekuhlt Culture in Chiba
Dream day on the @type7 rally to @themagarigawaclub 🏁 Thank you to roundcatracing, luftgekuhlt and @pectokyo for your organization and support of this epic day in Chiba prefecture. Once in a lifetime to share this week together in celebration of luftgekuhlt...
Finding Calm After Fashion Frenzy with Custom Silver Spoons
Despite the visual overstimulation of the past three weeks of fashion shows, presentations, showroom re-sees, I still found myself seeking something beautiful to calm my mind once back. So I went to moukimoulondon and these thaliamariasilver spoons did the trick....
Dior Sets up at South Coast Plaza for Visually Stunning Pop-Up
Dior has opened an immersive pop‑up shop in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court, running from March 15 through April 6. The installation reinterprets the brand’s historic boutique boxes with grey‑toned towers that showcase new accessories and ready‑to‑wear pieces. Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection,...
There's Life Beyond Soho House — How London's New Private Members' Clubs Are Re-Imagining What Luxury Looks Like, By Risking...
London’s private members’ club scene is moving beyond the Soho House template, with over a hundred venues now competing for design‑savvy clientele. New entrants such as Aethos London Shoreditch, Christabel’s, and Lighthouse Social each anchor their concept in local heritage,...
How a London Atelier Is Reimagining the Globe for Modern Collectors
Bellerby & Co, a London studio, revives the forgotten craft of hand‑crafted globes, producing fully bespoke spheres through a collaborative process involving cartographers, painters, woodworkers and metalworkers. Each globe passes through at least five specialists and can be customized to...
The History of Rituals and Artefacts Inform Arianna Lelli Mami's Sculptures
Italian designer Arianna Lelli Mami, co‑founder of Studiopepe, has turned her practice toward pure sculpture with the "Clay Ink Paper" show at Milan’s Oxilia Gallery. The exhibition presents clay figurines, miniature cabinets and altar‑like constructions that blend abstract forms with archetypal...
Arden Cho Layers Metallic Texture With Crystal-Capped Sergio Rossi Pumps at the WIF Oscars Nominees Celebration
Actress Arden Cho turned heads at the Women in Film Oscars Nominees Celebration by pairing black Sergio Rossi SR1 pumps, adorned with crystal‑pave detailing, with a silver Cong Tri minidress. The SR1 pumps, retailing for $639, feature a high vamp, pointed...
Famed Miami Dayclub Nikki Beach May Be Closing, But The Party Continues Around The World
Nikki Beach’s flagship Miami Dayclub faces possible closure as Lucia Penrod battles a lease dispute with the city and Major Food Group. The hospitality group, valued at roughly $400 million with $150 million in annual revenue, remains profitable despite the challenge. Penrod,...
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The Most Extravagant and Expensive Oscars Jewelry of All Time
The Oscars red carpet has become a showcase for some of the world’s most extravagant jewelry, with celebrities flaunting pieces worth millions. Highlights include Lady Gaga’s $30 million Tiffany yellow‑diamond necklace, Elizabeth Taylor’s 69‑carat Taylor‑Burton diamond transformed into a necklace, and Charlize Theron’s $3.7 million...
Contractors Say This Luxe Kitchen Feature Is the One Homeowners Regret Most
Homeowners chasing luxury kitchens often regret the most popular splurge: built‑in coffee bars, according to contractors who have installed hundreds of them. The high‑end espresso machines demand frequent cleaning, descaling and costly repairs, leading many owners to abandon the feature...
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Sarah Michelle Gellar Pairs a Unique Cutout Dress with $100,000 of Diamonds on the SXSW Red Carpet
Sarah Michelle Gellar turned heads on the SXSW red carpet in a Mugler cutout dress, accessorized with over $100,000 worth of diamonds. The actress also returned later in a LoveShackFancy lace maxidress, keeping the same high‑value jewelry. Both looks showcased...
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This Underrated German City Is the 2026 World Design Capital and It Just Got a Chic New Hotel With a...
Frankfurt has been named the 2026 World Design Capital and has welcomed The Florentin by Althoff Collection, a new five‑star hotel housed in a renovated 1901 villa. The property features 98 rooms, 49 suites, a 10,000‑sq‑ft wellness area with a...
Casa Branca / NEBR Arquitetura
Brazilian firm NEBR arquitetura unveiled Casa Branca, a 150 m² residence slated for 2026 in Pernambuco’s Zona da Mata. The design emphasizes minimalist, silent geometry, using high‑performance materials from Alcoa, Celite, Lanxess Bayferrox, Tigre and others. A white, prism‑like façade contrasts...
Inside Audemars Piguet’s Luxe New Space for Watch Collectors in London
Audemars Piguet has launched its new AP House in London, a 9,800 sq ft, four‑floor townhouse on Clifford Street in Mayfair. The space replaces the brand’s former single‑floor Bond Street shop and blends Swiss watch heritage with British art, music and industrial design. Highlights include...
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This Charming Southern Island Is the Perfect Year-Round Getaway—With Award-Winning Hotels and a Historic Lighthouse
St. Simons Island, part of Georgia’s Golden Isles, is emerging as a year‑round luxury getaway, highlighted by award‑winning hotels such as The Lodge at Sea Island and the beachfront King and Prince Resort. The island blends upscale accommodations with historic...
The Best Hotels in Ibiza for Poolside Peace and Late-Night Fun
Condé Nast Traveler’s latest guide spotlights Ibiza’s most coveted hotels, ranging from the historic five‑star Ibiza Gran Hotel with its lagoon‑like pools and rooftop casino to the bohemian wellness haven Six Senses. The roundup also highlights eco‑focused agriturismos such as Atzaró, boutique conversions...
Simone Rocha FW26 Dazzles with Sculptural Outerwear and Sneaker Mules
simonerocha_ always produces stand out collections every season and their latest FW26 collection is no different. I love everything from the sneaker mules with pearls to detachable hoods and the sculptural outerwear. Now that fashion week madness is over it’s...
Oversized Airbnb Mansion Regret: Cheap Hotel Would've Been Better
Rented a 7 bedroom mansion on Airbnb. Wish I would have rented a shitty hotel room. https://t.co/fsXsEzJxie
Chicago Will Become Etihad’s Biggest US Market, As Airline Goes Double Daily
Etihad Airways will double its Abu Dhabi‑Chicago service to two daily flights starting June 15, 2026, using Airbus A350‑1000 aircraft with 371 seats each. The new schedule adds morning and midday departures from Abu Dhabi and two return flights from...
Etihad Makes Chicago Its Largest US Market
Etihad Airways is expanding service to Chicago (ORD) in a major way, as the city will become Etihad's biggest market in the United States. What's driving this expansion? https://t.co/3cPXLKFwZa
How an Armada of Oyster Yachts Sail 27,000 Miles Around the World—Together
The Oyster World Rally 2026‑27 saw 23 Oyster yachts embark on a 27,000‑nautical‑mile, 16‑month circumnavigation that began and will end in Antigua. Owners, including Oyster’s founder Richard Hadida, sailed through the Caribbean, Panama Canal, Pacific islands, Indian Ocean and back...
Toyota's Century Ascension Starts with First Showroom in Tokyo
Toyota has promoted its historic Century nameplate from a model to an independent flagship brand. To support the move, the automaker opened a dedicated Century showroom in Tokyo’s upscale Aoyama district, displaying the new Century Coupe concept alongside a classic...
SIA KrisFlyer Sale Slashes Award Ticket Prices 20%
Singapore Airlines' KrisFlyer program has a global award sale, offering 20% off economy and premium economy mileage tickets in many markets. Is this offer worth it? https://t.co/ZJtYp5OSen
Suki Waterhouse Layers Completely See-Through Dior Cape Over Crop Top
Actress‑singer Suki Waterhouse posted an Instagram photo featuring a sheer Dior crochet cape from the brand’s Spring/Summer 2026 ready‑to‑wear line, worn over a white crop top and light‑wash jeans. The cape’s open‑knit, pink‑and‑cream design is completely transparent, creating a bohemian,...
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli Becomes the Youngest Pole Sitter in F1 History With Chinese Grand Prix Pole
Kimi Antonelli captured pole at the Chinese Grand Prix with a 1:32.064 lap, becoming the youngest F1 pole‑sitter at 19 years and 201 days. The achievement broke Sebastian Vettel's 15‑year‑old record and secured Mercedes a front‑row lock‑out alongside George Russell....
Delta Sky Club Boston: Stylish Lounge with Great Food
Here's a detailed review of the Delta Sky Club Boston, which is an excellent lounge, with beautiful design, good food, and solid amenities. https://t.co/oc0vKoksWy
Ferrari F80 Delivered in the USA; One of the First US-Spec Cars
Ferrari has begun delivering its limited‑edition F80 hypercar to the United States, with the first US‑spec example arriving in the collection of Steven Victor in Greenwich, Connecticut. The F80 pairs a 3.0‑liter twin‑turbo V6 producing 900 hp with an electric front‑axle...
House in Pradet / Clara Crous Arquitectura
Clara Crous Arquitectura’s Casa al Pradet, a 235 m² residence in Vilamacolum, was built on a triangular lot using a lightweight, pre‑machined wooden frame. Construction was synchronized with the local corn harvest, allowing farm labor to participate and embedding agricultural cycles into...
"No Excess": This 'EV Stratos' Shows China Cares About Enthusiasts
Chinese automaker JMEV unveiled the SC01, dubbed the "EV Stratos," a 1,365 kg electric sports car that promises 429 bhp and a raw, mechanical driving feel. The company markets it as the first electric sports car built without excess, targeting enthusiasts who...
Sale E Pepe Mare Brings Italian Coastal Dining to The Langham London
Sale e Pepe, the iconic Knightsbridge Italian eatery, is opening a seafood‑focused spin‑off called Sale e Pepe Mare inside The Langham hotel on Portland Place. The venture is backed by the Thesleff Group, owners of Los Mochis and Juno Omakase, and features a design that fuses Mediterranean...
The World’s Most Expensive Travel Experiences You Can Book Right Now
Elite Traveler catalogues the world’s priciest travel experiences, from Four Seasons’ 20‑day private‑jet world tour to Virgin Galactic’s sub‑orbital spaceflight. Prices range from $180,000 for a single jet seat to over $800,000 for a multi‑month world cruise suite, with island...
Cybertruck Hits the UK: Can EV Beast Win over London's Car Fans?
Tesla’s high‑performance Cybertruck made its UK debut at London’s Southside Hustle, driven by Sam Seppälä in a limited‑edition 833 bhp tri‑motor version. The vehicle entered the country under a six‑month temporary exemption because the DVSA has not granted Individual Vehicle Approval,...
A Glücksklee for the Kaiserin: Empress Augusta's Lucky (?) Clover Coronet
A diamond coronet adorned with a four‑leaf clover was created for Empress Augusta Victoria around 1906, marking Prince Eitel Friedrich’s wedding to Duchess Sophie Charlotte and the silver anniversary of the Kaiser’s parents. The piece combined regal opulence with a...
How Love Story Recreated the Kennedy Compound
Ryan Murphy’s series “Love Story” required a Kennedy Compound that felt authentic yet fit the show’s 1990s minimalist aesthetic. Production designer Alex DiGerlando combined meticulous research with stylized adjustments, locating a Long Island house to stand in for the Hyannis...
Bulgari Paris Tops €7,400 Nightly Luxury Price
Max rates for the Bulgari Hotel in Paris In what circumstance would you spend €7400/night on a room? https://t.co/8wsVLiI5Xr
How Qatar Airways' New Business Class Stacks Up Against Emirates In 2026
Qatar Airways is introducing its next‑generation Qsuite on the A350‑1000, featuring seats two inches wider and one inch longer, while Emirates is completing a massive retrofit of its A380 fleet, expanding business‑class capacity to 76 seats per aircraft and redesigning...
Inside a Color-Drenched L.A. Home by Midcentury Architect Charles Du Bois
Charles Du Bois, a seminal mid‑century architect, designed over 1,000 modern ranch homes in Los Angeles, including the historic Woodland West district. A four‑bedroom, color‑drenched residence in Woodland Hills showcases his signature open plan, vaulted ceilings, and a striking salmon‑colored double‑sided fireplace. The interior...
Buick Is Reportedly Considering a New Sedan for the United States
Buick is reportedly evaluating a new sedan for the U.S., potentially built on GM's Alpha II platform that underpins the Cadillac CT4 and upcoming CT5. The brand has not offered a domestic sedan since the Regal ended production in 2020, though...
A Design Lover’s Travel Guide to Seoul (2026): What to See, Eat, Drink
Seoul’s design scene is spotlighted in a new travel guide that pairs expert recommendations with curated itineraries for design‑focused visitors. The guide highlights four key neighborhoods—Sogyeok‑dong, Seongsu‑dong, Jeong‑dong and Hongdae—alongside boutique hotels, high‑end restaurants and concept stores that showcase the...
15 Stunning Airbnbs Near Portugal’s Top Surf Breaks
Jessica Chapel’s March 13, 2026 guide showcases 15 hand‑picked Airbnbs that sit within walking distance of Portugal’s premier surf breaks, from Nazaré’s giant waves to the Algarve’s quieter points. Each property was selected for Superhost status, guest ratings, amenities, design and proximity...
Visionary Hotelier Rami Fustok’s Art-Filled London Apartment Is Up for Rent
Visionary hotelier Rami Fustok has listed his 5,500‑square‑foot, art‑filled London residence for about £5,000 (≈$6,600) per week. The apartment occupies New River Head, a former early‑20th‑century civic building in Clerkenwell, retaining grand boardroom spaces, high ceilings and Doric columns. It...
How the Strappy Sandal Became a Timeless Oscars Accessory
Strappy high‑heel sandals have been a staple on the Oscars red carpet since the 1920s, evolving from modest ankle straps to dramatic multi‑strap stilettos. Iconic designers such as Stuart Weitzman, Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti and Jimmy Choo have cemented the shoe’s status as a...
Luxury Lodge & Dining at Pendle Hill’s Base
Fence Gate Lodge & Inn: Luxurious Stay and Dine At The Foot Of Pendle Hill https://t.co/D7aHeL9xa7
René Caovilla Channels Las Vegas for 2026 Bridal Collection
René Caovilla’s 2026 bridal footwear line draws on Las Vegas’s vibrant wedding culture, delivering a mix of daring and delicate designs. The collection spotlights the 100 mm Belle pump with leather, tulle and hand‑applied crystals, alongside the silk‑satin Cleo pump featuring the brand’s...
Inkaterra Opens Luxury Retreat in Peru
Inkaterra has launched Inkaterra Cabo Blanco, a luxury eco‑resort on Peru’s northern Pacific coast featuring 13 ocean‑view suites with private terraces and plunge pools. The 1,000‑sq‑ft suites open onto a curved main pool and beachfront dining venues, offering high‑end amenities...
Mimi So Marks 30 Years With One-of-a-Kind $1.5 Million Necklace
Mimi So commemorates three decades in fine jewelry by unveiling the one‑of‑a‑kind Cotton Candy Necklace, a $1.5 million piece that showcases an ombré cascade of untreated pink gemstones set in 18‑karat rose gold. The necklace incorporates rare padparadscha sapphires, neon spinels, imperial...
The Seasonal Shift: 10 Pieces To Take You From Spring to Summer
The article spotlights ten curated pieces that bridge spring and summer wardrobes, emphasizing versatile, high‑quality items that integrate with existing clothing. Highlights include a vivid orchid double‑breasted blazer, wide‑leg wool‑twill trousers, and Japanese‑crafted Auralee linen‑blend blazer, alongside accessories like square‑frame...
The Designers and Brands That Defined the Season
In this episode Imran Ahmed and veteran fashion critic Tim Blanks review the latest fashion season, noting a shift from the hype of debut collections to a more revealing focus on designers' evolving visions and their commercial rollout. They highlight...