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.
Miu Miu’s All-Star Cast for A/W 2026 Featured Gillian Anderson and Chloë Sevigny
Miu Miu closed Paris Fashion Week with its A/W 2026 “Mindful Intimacy” runway, starring icons Gillian Anderson and Chloë Sevigny. The collection referenced 1990s minimal tailoring, boot‑cut pants, zig‑zag headbands and block heels. Anderson, 57, closed the show in a cream appliquéd shift dress, while Sevigny opened in a three‑button blazer‑mini dress hybrid. The casting reflects a broader industry shift toward featuring mature, high‑profile talent alongside musicians and artists.
If You Love Horses, These Dreamy Equestrian Escapes Belong on Your Bucket List
Wellness tourism is set to exceed $1.4 trillion by 2027, and the 2026 trend is shifting toward low‑tech, nature‑based experiences. Luxury hotels worldwide are capitalizing on this momentum by embedding horseback riding into their guest programs, from Chile’s coastal Mari Mari...
Family Corvette Ride Turns NYC Streets Into Tradition
First ride of the year in the Corvette. Took both my boys out, cruising NYC from Times Square all the way to the top of Manhattan. We've had this car since they were babies, now they're old enough to really...
Press Release: American to Open New, Expanded Admirals Club in Austin
American Airlines announced plans to open a new, expanded Admirals Club at Austin‑Bergstrom International Airport. The lounge will more than double its size to over 12,000 square feet and will feature the airline’s first outdoor terrace, offering downtown Austin views....
Editor's Letter: The Travel Memories That Stay With Us
Condé Nast Traveler’s editor’s letter recounts a first‑time cruise on Silversea’s Silver Ray, using vivid sensory details to illustrate how travel can provide solace after personal loss. The piece weaves memories from Lisbon to Vigo with scenes of family moments worldwide, emphasizing that...
Watch: A Guided Tour of the Epic 345-Foot ‘Black Pearl’ Sailing Megayacht
IYC released a comprehensive virtual walkthrough of the 345‑foot Black Pearl, one of the world’s largest sailing megayachts, now available for charter. The video showcases standout amenities such as the industry‑first exterior cinema, a convertible pool, and a gold‑clad main...
This New Luxury Cruise Is Swapping Mass Tours for Hyperlocal Excursions
Oceania Cruises has introduced a new model of hyperlocal shore excursions, exemplified by the Allura’s farm lunch in Brisighella, Italy. Rather than traditional mass‑tour itineraries, the line curates immersive experiences that connect travelers with local artisans, food producers, and hidden...
Cadillac F1 Proved It Deserves a Place on the Grid. Now, It Has to Find Performance
Cadillac's Formula 1 entry survived its maiden race in Melbourne, with Sergio Perez crossing the line in P16 and Valtteri Bottas retiring after a steering‑wheel issue. The weekend marked several firsts – running two cars simultaneously, executing the team's inaugural live pit stop...
2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S Tested: Approachable Insanity
Car and Driver’s 2026 Porsche 911 Turbo S blends a 3.6‑liter flat‑six with a hybrid system to deliver 701 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The model shaves a tenth off the previous Turbo S, hitting 0‑60 mph in 2.0 seconds and completing the quarter‑mile in...
TIMBRA: A Birch‑Veneered Piano Merging Sight, Sound, Emotion
Designing a musical instrument has been a dream of mine for many years. Music shapes how I think about mood, emotion, and the experience of space. Introducing TIMBRA, my first piano, in collaboration with Edelweiss. Sculpted from layers of birchwood veneer,...
Zendaya Fuels Wedding Speculation in Bridal White High-Low Dress
Zendaya turned heads at Louis Vuitton's Fall 2026 runway in Paris, wearing a stark white high‑low shirt dress that echoed bridal attire. A delicate gold band on her finger reignited online speculation that she has secretly married Tom Holland. The look...
Zendaya Debuts What Looks Like a Wedding Band
Zendaya appeared at the Louis Vuitton show wearing a delicate gold band, fueling speculation that she and Tom Holland have married. The ring replaced her usual East‑West engagement piece, while the rest of her jewelry was Cartier. Stylist Law Roach...
Chanel AW26: Matthieu Blazy’s Butterflies Are Ready for the Ball
Chanel’s Autumn‑Winter 2026 collection, overseen by Matthieu Blazy, spotlighted oversized butterfly motifs across tailoring and accessories. The runway sparked a buying frenzy, with boutiques reporting queues and rapid sell‑outs of cardigans, mules, and other key pieces. Major outlets, including The...
Introducing the Christiaan Van Der Klaauw X Revolution The Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14 (Silicium)
Christiaan van der Klaauw and Revolution have launched the Grand Planetarium Eccentric Si14, a limited‑edition mechanical wristwatch that uniquely displays the real‑time orbits of all eight planets. Only six pieces are produced, each priced at €157,000, and housed in a...
Honda Will Make New Parts For Your Old Acura NSX
Honda’s Heritage Works division has introduced Honda Heritage Parts, a new line of genuine reproduction components for classic Honda and Acura models, beginning with the first‑generation Acura NSX. The program offers both exact‑spec reproductions and modern compatible parts, and will...
Fred Segal’s Daughter Lists Her Revamped 1950s L.A. Home for $10 Million
Annie Segal, daughter of late fashion icon Fred Segal, is listing her renovated 1950s Toluca Lake estate for just under $10 million, nearly double the $4.8 million she paid in early 2024. The overhaul, done with Asom Home, modernized the roof, electrical,...
Honda Is Firing Up Parts Production for the 1st-Gen Acura NSX
Honda announced the launch of a Heritage Parts program to supply genuine and compatible components for the first‑generation Acura NSX, coinciding with Acura’s 40th anniversary. The initiative offers two categories—original‑material reproductions and modern‑method supplier parts—available through U.S. dealers this summer....
Acura Will Kick Off NSX Heritage Parts Program in US This Summer
Acura announced that Honda Heritage Works will launch in the United States this summer, beginning with the first‑generation NSX. The program supplies two categories of parts: genuine reproductions built with original materials and methods, and newly engineered compatible components for...
Spot Your Yacht From the Jet Before Landing
When you’re on your jet and you want to put eyes on your yacht before heading to your island. 🎥 arrowyachts 👈🏼👈🏼👈🏼
Ferrari 296 Challenge Stradale Could Be a 900 Hp Plug-In Hybrid Track Toy
Ferrari is developing the 296 Challenge Stradale, a road‑legal, track‑focused plug‑in hybrid based on the 296 GTB. Spy shots reveal extensive carbon‑fiber bodywork, upgraded aerodynamics and a lighter chassis. The powertrain is expected to exceed 900 horsepower, surpassing the standard...
The Evolution and Revolution of Matthieu Blazy's Chanel
Matthieu Blazy’s latest Chanel runway reinterpreted the house’s legacy through sport‑inspired tailoring, drop‑waist silhouettes and experimental fabrics. The collection featured oversized merino‑wool suits, chainmail‑tweed, and vibrant feather‑embellished dresses, highlighting collaborations with Lemarié, Montex and Lesage. Blazy invoked Coco Chanel’s 1955...
Could These Insect Manicures Help You Face You Fears?
Glasgow‑based nail artist Yulia Grigorjeva is turning real insect wings, beetle shells and other tiny organic fragments into high‑gloss manicures. Her work, often flagged with a trypophobia warning, embeds porous textures beneath a clear lacquer, creating miniature ecosystems on each...
Looking Back at Athena Calderone’s Best Crate & Barrel Collections
Athena Calderone, founder of EyeSwoon, has released two notable Crate & Barrel collections in 2022 and 2024 that channel Art Deco, Beaux Arts, and Vienna Secession motifs. The 2022 line emphasized organic materials such as limestone, travertine, shearling and rattan,...
Alysa Liu Attends the Louis Vuitton Show During Paris Fashion Week
Olympic figure skater Alyssa Liu made her Paris Fashion Week debut at Louis Vuitton’s Fall/Winter 2026/27 show. She arrived in a brown denim jacket, matching mid‑rise jeans, and a monogram shoulder bag, echoing the house’s signature aesthetic. Liu emphasized her post‑Olympic...
We’re Obsessed with the Dark Wood Paneling in Athena Calderone’s Apartment
Athena Calderone’s Manhattan loft showcases dark oak paneling that has captured the design world’s attention. The article traces wood paneling from its historic roots in Tudor and indigenous homes to its recent resurgence in luxury interiors. Leading designers cite a...
Hotel Palácio De Tavira / Fragmentos
The Hotel Palácio de Tavira, slated for 2025 completion, revitalises a historic 18th‑ and 19th‑century palace in Tavira’s centre while adding a contemporary addition called the Medina. Architects Pedro Silva Lopes and Marcus Cerdeira preserved original façades, stone staircase, ceramics...
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Skeleton Perpetual Calendar Unveiled
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Perpetual Calendar Skeleton. Game over. NFS. pedroboue_relojes #audemarspiguet #royaloak #perpetualcalendar #skeleton #25829ST
Next Alpine A110 to Get ICE Variant Alongside Incoming EV
Alpine confirmed that the next‑generation A110 will debut later this year as an all‑electric sports car built on the new Alpine Performance Platform, a modular 800‑volt architecture shared with the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The platform is also engineered to...
Georg Jensen Presents Reissued Midcentury Jewellery in Paris, by Female Artist-Makers
Georg Jensen unveiled "The Collector" at the Matter and Shape exhibition in Paris, reissuing eleven mid‑century jewellery pieces from its Copenhagen archive. The pieces were originally created by pioneering female Scandinavian artist‑makers such as Kim Naver, Nanna Ditzel and Vivianna...
Jason Saft Will Open His Warehouse of Design Wonders This Weekend
Designer Jason Saft will launch the inaugural Collector’s Market on March 14 at Industry City, transforming his 24,000‑square‑foot warehouse into a series of fully staged interior vignettes. The pop‑up showcases over a hundred curated antiques, design objects, and works by...
‘Choose Your Own Drive’ Film From Lamborghini Honors International Women’s Day
Lamborghini released a "Choose Your Own Drive" film for International Women’s Day, spotlighting female customers and their growing role. Women now represent one in ten owners, a 30% rise over five years, with many under 40 and a strong presence...
François Laffanour Will Present a Jean Prouvé Exhibition at Fondation CAB, and Other News
Fondation CAB in Saint‑Paul‑de‑Vence is presenting “Jean Prouvé: Inventor of Houses,” featuring the architect’s prefabricated housing prototypes and iconic furniture pieces. Meanwhile, Pérez Art Museum Miami launches the “GAME TIME” program, exploring the intersection of professional sports, art, and politics with poets and...
Traveller Made Expands Global Trade Shows as Takumians Network Grows
Traveller Made is shifting from a single European showcase to three continental luxury‑travel tradeshows beginning in 2025, positioning the consortium as a truly global platform. The group reported €6 billion in aggregated revenue for 2025 and now serves 790 member agencies...
The Porsche Cayenne S Electric Is a Mid-Tier Powerhouse of an EV SUV
Porsche has added a mid‑tier model to its electric Cayenne lineup, the Cayenne S Electric, delivering 539 hp (657 hp with launch control) and a 0‑60 mph time of 3.6 seconds. The SUV is equipped with a 113 kWh battery that can charge from 10 % to 80 %...
Porsche Cayenne Electric S Packs 657bhp for £100k
Porsche has introduced a new Cayenne Electric S variant priced at £99,900, positioned between the standard model and the 1,140 bhp Turbo. The S delivers 536 bhp continuously and can overboost to 657 bhp, sprinting from 0‑62 mph in 3.8 seconds and reaching 155 mph. Its...
Blue Carbon Fiber McLaren: Pure Supercar Elegance
Blue Carbon Fiber Machine 💙🏁 . . . . . . . #mclaren #supercar #carsofinstagram #carbonfiber #myexoticars
Swiss Launches SWISS Senses, Revamping A330 Long‑haul Cabins
SWISS is introducing a new long haul passenger standard, in a project known as SWISS Senses. The airline will soon start reconfiguring its A330s, with all new cabins. https://t.co/YHphVdCRxA
Style Edit: Max Mara Turns to History While Sportmax Draws on Dynamism for Fall/Winter 2026
At Milan Fashion Week, Max Mara unveiled its Fall/Winter 2026 collection, “History and Modernity,” drawing on 11th‑century noble Matilda of Canossa for boardroom‑ready silhouettes. Creative director Ian Griffiths emphasized structured shoulders, gored cashmere skirts and metal‑rivet detailing in shades of wolf, fox...
Alligator Strap Elevates $1800 Ralph Lauren 888 Watch
Highly considering buying this Ralph Lauren 888 watch 32mm, and the watch is good but the alligator strap is what puts it over the top $1800 also feels reasonable for such a beautiful looking timepiece https://t.co/GGQPzc19H8
A Reimagined 1940s Miami Home by Modernist Architect Rufus Nims Just Listed for $6.5 Million
A 1948 tropical‑modern residence by Rufus Nims in Miami’s Morningside enclave has been dramatically renovated and rebranded as SkyFin. Architect Gabriela Liebert purchased the long‑vacant property for $1.5 million in 2022 and expanded the 4,200 sq ft home while preserving its original design...
I Found America’s Most Unique Train Airbnbs—One Even Has a Cupola for Stargazing
Across the United States, historic railcars and cabooses are being transformed into boutique Airbnb rentals, blending vintage rail‑era charm with modern comforts. Listings range from an 1888 Pullman car in Virginia to a 1970 Illinois Central caboose on a Georgia...
A Historic Steam Yacht That Sank in 1999 Is Back on the Seas After a Major Makeover
The 125‑foot steam yacht *Cangarda*, the only surviving U.S.-built steel steam yacht, has been fully restored by RMK Yachts in Istanbul and transferred to the Rahmi Koç Museum as a permanent exhibit. Built in 1901 for lumber magnate Charles Canfield, the...
See Inside a Fashion Designer’s 43,000-Square-Foot Venetian Palazzo
Belgian designer Dries Van Noten, who retired from fashion in 2024, purchased a 43,000‑square‑foot 15th‑century palazzo in Venice in 2025. The historic building, held by a single family for over four centuries, will be transformed into an arts foundation and...
Hermès Quietly Showcases Masterful Craftsmanship at FW26
@hermes does all its shouting very quietly. Delicious details at the #FW26 presentation where we can really appreciate all the work Nadège Vanhée and her team do to refine, mould and construct with the very best materials #hermes
Dream Realized: Thrilled for Tonight's Chanel Show
Don’t wake me up from this beautiful dream that came true. 😭❤️ I’m beyond excited for tonight’s CHANEL show. @ChanelOfficial @Matthieu_Blazy
Dressed to the Nines: Raymond Weil Launches Millesime Small Seconds with Tuxedo-Style Dials
Raymond Weil unveiled the new Millesime Small Seconds, a limited‑edition watch that celebrates the brand’s 50th anniversary and the resurgence of Art Deco‑inspired tuxedo dials. The collection offers three colourways—classic black‑white, midnight blue with black, and red‑grape with light gray—featuring a 39 mm...
Inside Etihad Residence: Abu Dhabi Ground Luxury Un
What's the ground experience in Abu Dhabi like when flying in The Residence, Etihad's A380 three-room suite? Here's my experience... https://t.co/Sfz4u0UBl5
As Dinner by Heston Blumenthal Prepares to Close, I Tried Its Most Playful Dining Experience
Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, the two‑Michelin‑star venue at Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, will shutter in January 2027 after more than a decade in London. The author experienced the restaurant’s “Topsy Turvy” tasting menu, which flips the traditional sequence by serving dessert...
Sotheby’s Will Auction Robert Mnuchin’s Monumental Rothko, and Other News
Sotheby’s announced a spring auction of Robert and Adriana Mnuchin’s collection, highlighted by a monumental Mark Rothko expected to fetch $70 million‑$100 million and pushing the total sale estimate above $130 million. The auction underscores Mnuchin’s legacy in post‑war and contemporary art following...
Designing the Textured, Sophisticated Atmosphere of Moss Members’ Club
Moss, a five‑story members’ club at 520 Fifth Avenue, unveiled Bar Babette—a double‑height, glass‑walled bar designed by Vicky Charles and Charles & Co. The interior blends layered wallpapers, textured fabrics, and custom marble and stone elements to create a sophisticated,...