Chloé Zhao Wore Schiaparelli Haute Couture To The ‘Paper Tiger’ Cannes Film Festival Premiere
Director Chloé Zhao stepped away from her usual understated red‑carpet attire to wear Schiaparelli’s Spring 2026 haute couture at the midnight Cannes premiere of her film "Paper Tiger." The transparent peplum jacket and skirt featured deep‑sea‑inspired spikes and crystal‑studded textures, a dramatic departure from her typical Gabriela Hearst looks. Zhao paired the avant‑garde ensemble with pulled‑back hair, projecting confidence that reshaped her public image. The look generated immediate buzz among fashion observers and Cannes attendees alike.
Gianna Jun Wore Louis Vuitton To The ‘Gun-Che’ Cannes Film Festival Photocall & Premiere
The Cannes Film Festival served as a fashion showcase for the upcoming Korean action thriller *Gun‑Che*. Gianna Jun arrived in a custom Louis Vuitton cape gown, while co‑star Ji Chang‑wook wore a white silk Tom Ford by Haider Ackermann jacket....
What High-End Buyers Look for in Custom-Built Homes
Today's high‑end homebuyers are no longer satisfied by size alone; they demand layouts that flow, premium finishes, and technology that simplifies daily life. Custom‑built homes address these expectations by offering purposeful floor plans, durable high‑quality materials, and personalized spaces such...
$64 Million Worth of Rolls-Royce One-Offs Arrive in London: Boat Tail, Droptail, Goldfinger Phantom
Three ultra‑exclusive Rolls‑Royce one‑offs – the $30 million Droptail, the $28 million Boat Tail and the $6 million Goldfinger Phantom – were photographed cruising down London’s The Mall, representing a combined $64 million in new‑car sales. The Droptail draws on the 1912 Silver Ghost...
Beast Behind C6 Corvette ZR1 Is Gone as Chevrolet Kills Its LS9 V8 Engine
Chevrolet Performance has officially discontinued the LS9 long‑block V8, the supercharged 6.2‑liter engine that powered the C6 Corvette ZR1. The LS9 delivered 638 hp at 6,500 rpm and 604 lb‑ft of torque at 3,800 rpm, thanks to forged internals and a six‑bolt main‑cap block....
The 10 Best-Dressed at Cannes 2026 Opening: Demi Moore Wore Jacquemus, Alia Bhatt in Tamara Ralph, Ruth Negga Wore Custom...
The 79th Cannes Film Festival opened on May 12, 2026, turning its red carpet into a runway of viral fashion moments. A ranked list of the ten most talked‑about celebrities highlighted everything from Demi Moore’s strapless Jacquemus gown to Jane...
Mastercard’s New Airport Lounges Serve Sit-Down Meals — And Some Surprising Cards Get Free Access
Mastercard has launched a new brand of airport lounges that offer sit‑down, chef‑curated dining alongside work‑friendly amenities. The lounges, branded Taste by Priceless or Taste of Priceless, debut in São Paulo and Hong Kong with Mexico City slated to follow. World Legend...
Review: Old Luxters Farmhouse, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire
Old Luxters Farmhouse, part of Chiltern Valley Winery and Brewery in the Chiltern Hills, has transformed a former pig farm into a 70‑award‑winning English vineyard and craft brewery. Guests can stay in timber‑beamed rooms, with rates ranging from $166 to...
You Can't Wear a Certificate
Swatch is launching the “Royal Pop,” a low‑cost plastic reinterpretation of Audemars Piguet’s iconic Royal Oak, echoing its 2022 MoonSwatch partnership with Omega’s Speedmaster. The MoonSwatch sold over one million units, drove secondary‑market prices to $1,000 and lifted Speedmaster sales by...
Are Tissot Watches Worth Buying in 2026?
Tissot remains a strong contender in the 2026 watch market, offering Swiss‑made quality at a price point below the high‑luxury segment. Backed by the Swatch Group, its collections such as the PRX, Sea‑Star and Gentleman combine traditional craftsmanship with modern...
This Is How the Upcoming Mercedes-AMG Mythos CLE Coupe Could Look Like
Official camouflage images of the Mercedes‑AMG Mythos CLE coupe have been followed by a detailed Instagram rendering that offers a clearer view of the prospective production model. The digital artwork shows a dual‑tone finish, with a white body and black...
Margot Robbie In Back In Her Chanel Era
Australian actress Margot Robbie reaffirmed her partnership with Chanel by wearing pieces from the brand’s Fall 2026 collection on New York streets before and after the Met Gala. She paired an oversized black Chanel jacket with grey denim jeans, swapping a white...
Xpeng to Launch Flagship GX SUV on May 20 in Premium Market Push
Xpeng announced that its flagship GX SUV will officially launch on May 20, following a pre‑sales period that began on April 15 with a price of ¥399,800 (about $58,820). The GX is positioned as the company’s most expensive model, targeting...
Should You Have a Hotel Credit Card Even If You Aren’t Loyal to a Hotel Chain? | Ask Us Anything...
In the May 6 2026 Ask Us Anything episode, Frequent Miler experts debated whether a hotel‑brand credit card makes sense for travelers who aren’t loyal to a single chain. They highlighted that premium cards still deliver free‑night awards, elite status credits and travel‑related perks that...
$2.5 Million Ferrari 812 Competizione Aperta Crashes in California
The ultra‑rare Ferrari 812 Competizione A, valued at roughly $2.5 million, was involved in a crash on California’s Pacific Coast Highway after rear‑ending a Mercedes‑Benz C400 Cabriolet. Video of the incident shows the open‑top supercar before the collision, which left the Mercedes’s rear...
World’s First Lamborghini Urus in Pink Diamond Finish Shimmers in Sunlight
A custom wrap transforms a Lamborghini Urus into the world’s first pink‑diamond finish, shimmering under sunlight. The wrap, not a paint job, was showcased on Instagram, drawing attention for its unique aesthetic. Lamborghini’s broader customization program, including the limited‑edition Urus...
ALL Accor Sofitel, MGallery & Emblems Up To 35% Off May 11 – September 30, 2026 (Book By June 30)
Accor’s ALL program is offering a limited‑time promotion that slashes 25% off the flexible rate for Sofitel, Sofitel Legend, MGallery and Emblems properties from May 11 to September 30, 2026. ALL members enjoy an additional 10% discount, bringing total savings up to...
Albion Art Tiaras and Queen Elizabeth II's Fashion: My London Travel Diary 2026 (Part 1)
The author recounts the first two days of a spring 2026 London trip that coincided with the opening of the Royal Collection Trust’s exhibition "Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style" at the King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace. The visit included a...
The Week in Shopping: The Eres Tour
A recent anecdote highlights a glaring gap in the U.S. luxury market: affluent women who spend thousands on handbags and shoes struggle to find high‑end lingerie. The stylist’s attempt to locate an elegant Eres bra at a Nordstrom resulted in...
Ferrari Vice President Piero Ferrari Spotted in an F80 Hypercar
Ferrari Vice President Piero Ferrari was recently captured driving the brand’s latest hypercar, the F80. The model combines a 3.0 L twin‑turbo V6 with three electric motors to produce 1,184 hp, targeting a top speed of 217 mph and 0‑62 mph in just 2.15...
The Costa Meno: Italian Lakes
Yolo Journal’s Costa Meno guide spotlights affordable lodging across Italy’s five major lakes, limiting nightly rates to €300 (≈$330) during the high‑season July window. The list uncovers budget‑friendly options in traditionally upscale Lake Como and hidden gems on smaller bodies...
Billie Eilish in Prada at the BILLIE EILISH – HIT ME HARD AND SOFT: THE TOUR Los Angeles Premiere
Billie Eilish stepped onto the Los Angeles premiere of her 3D concert film wearing a curated Prada ensemble, including a black wool skirt, white poplin shirt, and a green polo. The look, styled by Samantha Burkhart, pulls pieces from Prada's...
Aman Announces a Ranch-Inspired Resort in Texas
Aman announced Amansanu, its first ranch‑inspired ultra‑luxury resort and residential retreat in Texas Hill Country, roughly 90 minutes northwest of Austin. The property will feature fully serviced stables, private guest pavilions, and a limited collection of high‑end residences designed by...
Passenger Gets $1 Million And A Promotion In Business Class — Now Everyone Wants To Work For That Boss
An Aer Lingus business‑class passenger was unexpectedly given a promotion and a $1 million cash award during a flight, an event captured on Instagram and quickly went viral. The video, captioned “shit you only see in business class,” sparked widespread interest in...
Luxury Independent Boutique Hotels Hit Top Performance in 2025
Bardoul Hotel Advisors’ 2026 Boutique Hotel Report shows US luxury independent boutique hotels hit record demand and revenue in 2025, outpacing traditional hotel peers. Revenues rose 6% while the segment posted a 34% ADR premium, with average daily rates reaching...
Demna Wants You to Meet Gucci’s Story in Florence — Through Gucci Storia
Gucci has launched the “Gucci Storia” exhibition in Florence, housed within the 14th‑century Palazzo della Mercanzia. Curated by creative director Demna Gvasalia, the show spans nine rooms that trace the brand’s 105‑year heritage through archives, iconic accessories, and immersive installations....
Harrison Ford Launches Limited-Edition Glenmorangie Whisky
Actor Harrison Ford partnered with Glenmorangie to launch a limited‑edition single malt Scotch, developed over several months with the distillery’s Director of Whisky Creation, Dr. Bill Lumsden. The whisky blends the house’s classic bourbon‑cask spirit with a parcel finished in...
Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster Teased Ahead of May 9 Reveal
Lamborghini will unveil the limited‑edition Fenomeno Roadster at the Lamborghini Arena 2026 event in Imola on May 9. The open‑top model carries the same V12‑hybrid powertrain as the coupe, delivering 1,065 hp and 793 lb‑ft of torque. Visually it mirrors the coupe’s two‑tone exterior...
American Airlines Elevates Premium Experience With New California Wine Selections
American Airlines is rolling out a new selection of California wines in its Flagship® First and Flagship® Business cabins, beginning May 13. The lineup features Truchard Vineyards Chardonnay and Decoy Cabernet Sauvignon on international routes, and Migration Chardonnay and Justin...
How to Create Luxury that Drives ROI, Not Losses
Kate Mooney argues that luxury hotels remain financially viable when value engineering is applied early and collaboratively, not as a late‑stage cost‑cutting exercise. She warns that traditional, siloed approaches dilute brand distinctiveness, increase maintenance costs, and erode long‑term ROI. By...
How Luxury Property Presentation Helps Buyers Understand a Home Before It Exists
Luxury developers are turning to immersive visual tools to let high‑net‑worth buyers experience a home before construction finishes. Traditional floor plans and glossy brochures fall short of conveying spatial flow, natural light, and the lived‑in feel of premium London apartments...
Huawei-Backed Luxeed to Launch V9 MPV Later This Month
Huawei and Chery’s joint venture Luxeed is set to launch the V9 MPV later this month after a strong pre‑sales start on April 22. The flagship model is priced from ¥399,800 (approximately $58,750) and attracted more than 22,500 pre‑orders within the...
Poland April 2026: Audi Q5 Breaks Into Top 10
In April 2026 Poland’s passenger‑car market expanded 10.3% year‑on‑year, with 51,827 new registrations. Audi’s Q5 cracked the Top 10 for the first time, landing at #9 with 831 units. Volkswagen posted the strongest brand growth (+16.6%) while Hyundai, Mercedes and Hyundai...
Nobu Signs East Midlands Hotel, Restaurant and Residences
Luxury brand Nobu Hospitality has teamed with members‑only club Woolfox to launch a hotel, restaurant and branded residences on a 185‑acre estate in Rutland, near Stamford. The Nobu Woolfox project will offer lake‑view rooms and suites, multiple food‑and‑beverage venues, a...
Entries Open for the Global Branded Residence Awards
Boutique Hotel News has opened entries for the Global Branded Residence Awards, the first awards dedicated to the international branded‑residence sector. Developers can enter any of the 18 categories—including best urban residence, innovative technology, and regional bests—at no cost, with...
You Can Actually Stay in These UK Lighthouses
The United Kingdom’s network of more than 300 lighthouses is being transformed into unique holiday rentals, ranging from remote island cottages to boutique B&Bs attached to historic towers. Properties such as the four‑bedroom Eilean Sionnach on a private Skye island,...
Cheval Collection Adds UK Branded Residences
Cheval Collection has opened its second branded‑residence project, Cheval Residences Knightsbridge Gate, in London’s upscale Knightsbridge district. The Grade II‑listed building houses 15 ultra‑luxury apartments ranging from one to six bedrooms, all offered for sale rather than short‑term booking. Owners will...
All the It-Girls Have One Red Carpet Thing in Common Right Now — And It’s Ashi Studio
Ashi Studio, the Saudi‑born couture label founded by Mohammed Ashi in 2007, has become a red‑carpet staple in 2026. High‑profile celebrities—including Kylie Jenner, Teyana Taylor, Margot Robbie, Zendaya, FKA Twigs and Anok Yai—have been spotted in multiple pieces from the brand’s Spring 2026...
The Resort Retail Opportunity
Luxury brands are turning high‑end resorts and five‑star hotels into seasonal retail venues, turning vacation lobbies into pop‑up boutiques. The model, pioneered in European hotspots like Mykonos and Ibiza, now spans U.S. destinations from the Hamptons to Aspen, with Dior,...
Mercedes to Make Cars that Are “More AMG than Ever”, V8 to Return
Mercedes‑AMG announced a strategic shift back to its performance roots, unveiling a new flat‑plane‑crank V8 that complies with modern emissions standards. The brand promises cars that are “more AMG than ever,” emphasizing emotional driving experiences alongside continued hybrid and electric...
Luxury Spent the First Months of 2026 Reshuffling Leadership, Kering Lost Its Bottega Veneta CEO to a Rival, and LVMH...
Luxury conglomerates are undergoing a rapid leadership overhaul in early 2026. Bartolomeo Rongone, who grew Bottega Veneta to €1.7 billion ($1.85 billion) in revenue, left Kering to become Moncler’s CEO. Meanwhile Kering reported a 13% revenue decline to €14.7 billion ($16 billion) in 2025,...
The Colors Blared at the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala celebrated maximalist color, with celebrities showcasing multi‑hued gowns and suits that pushed the event’s theme beyond monochrome. Designers such as Versace, Balenciaga and emerging label XYZ presented collections featuring gradient fabrics, neon accents and rainbow silhouettes....
WGM Weekly: Miami Is Monaco Not Manhattan, Carbone Beach vs Met Gala, & Delano 1st Look
The post frames Miami as a Monaco‑like city‑state, attracting massive international capital while local small businesses feel the squeeze. It highlights high‑profile real‑estate drama, such as the $500 million Deauville lawsuit, and luxury purchases by a mystery billionaire and Palantir CEO...
Westin Launches Its First All-Inclusive Resort in Mexico at Playa Vallarta
Westin reopens its Puerto Vallarta property as The Westin Playa Vallarta, the brand’s first all‑inclusive resort in Mexico after a multi‑million‑dollar renovation. The ocean‑front hotel now features 280 redesigned suites, including plunge‑pool and swim‑up rooms, ten dining and entertainment venues,...
Portland’s Escape Lounges Tops Priority Pass 2026 Excellence Awards
Priority Pass announced its 2026 Excellence Awards, naming Escape Lounges at Portland International Airport as Global Lounge of the Year. The honor is based on over 700,000 member ratings that highlight a shift toward lounges offering local identity, curated experiences,...
Vintry and Mercer Reopens Rooftop Terrace with Château Minuty Partnership, Bringing Provençal Rosé to London
Vintry & Mercer has reopened its rooftop terrace in the City of London, rebranding it as the Mercer Minuty Terrace. The venue partners with French winery Château Minuty to feature Provençal rosé, including the Cuvée Prestige, alongside a seasonal British menu. Guests...
Audi Is Adding An 8th SUV To Its Lineup To Satiate America’s Unending Lust For Gigantic SUVs
Audi’s U.S. sales fell 16 percent last year and deliveries dropped 36 percent in Q4, driven by higher tariffs and the loss of the federal EV tax credit. To halt the decline, the brand announced the Q9, a full‑size SUV slated for...
Two of Mexico’s Must-See Yucatan Towns
Travel writer Jared Ruttenberg showcases two Yucatán highlights: Tulum’s eco‑luxury Nômade Temple, where jungle‑set suites, yoga, and the cliff‑side ruins create a high‑end wellness escape; and Valladolid, a colonial town offering colorful streets, the 7‑meter‑jump Cenote Zaci, nightly cathedral light...
Victory Group Acquires Cameron House on Loch Lomond
Victory Group, the investment firm, has purchased the historic Cameron House resort on Loch Lomond from KSL Capital Partners. The 17th‑century estate offers rooms, suites, cottages, two golf courses, three pools and eight dining venues. Financing was supplied by Apollo‑managed...
VW Golf R 24H to Race at the Nurburgring 24 Hours Race in 2027
Volkswagen announced that its new Golf R 24H will compete in the 2027 24‑hour Nürburgring race. The performance model is a race‑ready, all‑wheel‑drive variant of the current Golf R, built with Max Kruse Racing. A show car with a widebody kit, large splitter, canards,...