New Releases From De Bethune, Ming, Jaeger-LeCoultre and More
Watches and Wonders showcased a wave of new releases ranging from ultra‑luxury tourbillons to affordable fashion pieces. De Bethune unveiled a titanium‑cased DB28xs Sea Tourbillon priced at roughly $185,000, while Jaeger‑LeCoultre introduced a Marc Newson‑designed Memovox Travel Clock at about $36,800. Mid‑tier brands such as TAG Heuer, Hamilton and Longines rolled out collections that emphasize sustainable materials, light‑powered movements and historic tributes. The breadth of offerings highlights the industry’s blend of high‑tech innovation and heritage storytelling.
Fiat X Highsnobiety Present: Aperitivo Italiano
Fiat teamed with lifestyle publisher Highsnobiety to host "Aperitivo Italiano" during Milan Design Week 2026, turning the San Milano bar into a mid‑century‑styled cocktail venue. The event was anchored by a dual‑vehicle showcase featuring the 1959 Fiat Nuova 500 and an...
The Sudden, Shoe-Free Return of Hender Scheme
Japanese leather label Hender Scheme, famed for vegetable‑tanned sneaker reinterpretations, has resurfaced with two non‑footwear collaborations. The brand teamed with New Era to release dad hats adorned with leather stickers, and partnered with long‑time retailer BEAMS for orange‑accented wallets and...
These Are The Most Beautiful Cars Of 2026
The Car Design Award 2026, presented during Milan Design Week, honored Audi, Renault, and Jeep across concept, production, and brand categories. Audi’s Concept C captured the concept‑car prize, setting the design direction for future models. Renault’s new Twingo won the production‑car...
It’s Complicated To Choose: Lex’s Three Favorite Watches And Wonders 2026 Releases
Lex highlights three standout releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, focusing on ultra‑complicated pieces that push the limits of haute horlogerie. The Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition combines a feather‑light titanium case with a resonant minute‑repeater mechanism, priced at roughly US$425,000 and...
Full Jaeger-LeCoultre Immersion: Three New Marc Newson Atmos And Memovox Designs, Milan Design Week, And Homo Faber
Jaeger‑LeCoultre unveiled three new Marc Newson‑designed timepieces at Milan Design Week, including the Atmos Designer 568, the Atmos Hybris Artistica Tellurium, and a Memovox Travel Clock. The Designer 568, housed in a mouth‑blown Baccarat crystal, retails for about $49,300 and adds sunrise/sunset...
Denza Z9 GT EV
The Denza Z9 GT EV is a high‑performance electric estate from the Chinese brand, launching with a 1,140 bhp powertrain and a price tag of about $128,000 in the UK (roughly $70,000‑$77,000 in Australia and $58,000 in China). It offers a...
Hilton To More than Double Its Portfolio in Morocco with New Signings and Debut of Waldorf Astoria
Hilton announced plans to more than double its Moroccan footprint, targeting 25 hotels from the current 12. The rollout includes 15 new properties across ten brands, highlighted by the opening of Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, the luxury brand’s first hotel in...
With Italian Leather Weave, Converse’s Nike-Backed Chuck Taylor Goes Full Bottega
Converse has unveiled the Chuck Taylor All Star Woven Leather, a First String edition hand‑woven in Italy with a Bottega Veneta aesthetic. Artisans interlace luxurious brown leather and add a snake‑embroidery detail, while the shoe retains performance features like Vibram...
Isamaya Ffrench’s Extra-Thick Nike Sneaker Is Self-Care
British designer Isamaya Ffrench has teamed with Nike to release a revamped Vomero Premium running sneaker in a monochrome grey palette. The shoe arrives with a Sculpt 04 foot‑recovery tool, echoing Ffrench’s facial‑massager line and emphasizing self‑care. Launching on April 25 via...
8 Stand-Out Women’s Timepieces that Took over Watches and Wonders, From Rolex and Cartier to Piaget
At Watches and Wonders 2026, luxury brands unveiled a wave of women‑focused timepieces that emphasized smaller, cocktail‑sized designs. Highlights included Piaget’s stone‑dial Sixtie, Cartier’s Clou de Paris‑finished Baignoire, Chanel’s 28 mm Coco Game, and Rolex’s 34 mm gold Oyster Perpetual celebrating the...
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Zoe Saldaña's Asymmetrical Ruffled Givenchy Gown Is a Shimmery Optical Illusion
Zoe Saldaña attended the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 23, 2026 wearing a floor‑length Givenchy gown from the brand’s fall 2026 collection. The black‑velvet dress, styled by Petra Flannery, featured an asymmetrical one‑shoulder silhouette embroidered with silver‑ribbon details that created an optical...
This Levi’s Jacket Broke a Guinness World Record
A Levi’s S506XXE jacket from World War II sold for about $307,588, breaking the Guinness World Record for the most expensive second‑hand denim jacket. The split‑back construction reflects wartime fabric‑saving measures, and the piece remains in near‑dead‑stock condition with original leather...
The Corvette E-Ray Is One of the Last Cars That Should Have Auto-Stop/Start, And Yet
Chevrolet’s 2024 Corvette E‑Ray, one of only two C8 models equipped with auto‑start/stop, brings the fuel‑saving feature to a high‑performance V8 platform. The system re‑engages at every stop and cannot be permanently disabled, forcing drivers to toggle it manually each...
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BYD Is About to Unleash This 1,000+ Hp Drop-Top Electric Hypercar in Europe [Images]
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a four‑seat, drop‑top electric hypercar boasting over 1,000 horsepower and 0‑62 mph acceleration in under two seconds. The model features a carbon‑fiber body, the company’s Blade Battery paired with Flash Charging 2.0 that can refill...