Once You Spot Your Dream Piece at Milan Design Week, Here Is When You Can Actually Buy It
Milan’s Salone del Mobile showcases design concepts that often remain unavailable for months after the fair. Brands use the event to gauge market reaction, set production volumes, and allocate limited inventory to key distributors. Typical lead times range from three to six months, with upholstered seating taking the longest and case‑goods the shortest. Buyers who work through established dealers can often secure earlier delivery slots than those using generic online platforms.
Adidas’ Sunny Italian Sneaker Has a Bright Past & Future
adidas has re‑launched the Italia 60s sneaker, a model originally created for the 1960 Rome Olympics, in a striking yellow leather and navy‑stripe colorway. The shoe retains classic details such as the suede toe and rubber cap, while adding a sportier...
I Waited 20 Stormy Years for Barbour’s Next Iconic Jacket
Barbour, the British heritage outerwear brand, has relaunched its iconic Transport jacket, a 1999 cult favorite, as a modern, lighter‑weight alternative to its Bedale and Beaufort models. The new version retains the 6‑ounce waxed cotton shell but adds a silk‑like...
Cruise Lines Accelerate Expansion with New Ships, Asia Deployment and River Fleet Growth
Crystal Cruises will debut the new luxury liner Crystal Grace in June 2028, anchoring a Mediterranean season before repositioning to North America and later Asia. Riverside Luxury Cruises is adding the Riverside Mahler to its European river fleet, expanding capacity...
WorldHotels Launches WorldHotels Backdrop
WorldHotels, the independent luxury brand under BWH Hotels, unveiled WorldHotels Backdrop, a new collection of upscale glamping retreats in scenic locations. The launch aligns with a surge in demand for nature‑focused, experience‑driven travel, a segment projected to grow from $3.79 billion...
Nissan CEO Confirms New GT-R Development—And Hints At More Sports Cars
Nissan CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that development of a new GT‑R, designated R36, is underway and will likely incorporate hybrid technology while preserving its pure performance ethos. The R35 generation ends its 17‑year run in 2024, but the brand plans...
Tory Burch Seeks Loan to Buy Back General Atlantic’s Stake
Tory Burch LLC is arranging a $700 million leveraged loan to fund the repurchase of General Atlantic’s stake, allocating $346 million for the buy‑out. The loan, priced at 98.5 cents on the dollar, carries a 3.75‑4 percentage‑point spread over the benchmark and is accompanied...
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11 New York City Hotels With Views of Central Park
Condé Nast Traveler highlights eleven Manhattan hotels that provide direct views of Central Park, ranging from historic landmarks like The Pierre and The Carlyle to modern eco‑luxury properties such as 1 Hotel Central Park. Each property offers distinct park‑view rooms or rooftop venues, often...
Dennis Basso’s Palm Beach Affair
Dennis Basso staged a high‑profile trunk‑show dinner in Palm Beach, inviting 60 elite guests to Club Colette and showcasing his summer 2026 collection. The event featured his exclusive Hotel du Cobb tableware, sold on QVC, and highlighted best‑selling chiffon dresses,...
The Best Places to Shop for Engagement Rings Online in 2026
The article outlines the top online engagement‑ring retailers for 2026, spotlighting Blue Nile, James Allen Collection, Frank Darling, and Brilliant Earth. It details each platform’s tech tools—such as Blue Nile’s 360° visualization and virtual showroom appointments—and service perks like try‑at‑home replicas and...
Michael Jordan’s Air Jordan Mules Get a New Special-Edition Colorway That’s Covered in Charms and Available Now
Jordan Brand has launched a special‑edition Air Jordan Mule SE in an Anthracite/Metallic Silver colorway, featuring patent‑leather uppers studded with flower, heart and star charms. The women‑only hybrid loafer‑mule retails for $155 and continues the line’s soft foam platform comfort...
Victoria Falls Luxury Steam Train Adds More Departures
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara announced an expanded schedule for its Royal Livingstone Express steam‑train, adding a third weekly departure during the 2026 peak season. The train will now leave Livingstone on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays...
RAVE Aerospace, Safran Seats Unveil ‘Origin’ Concept for Next-Gen Premium Cabins
RAVE Aerospace and Safran Seats unveiled the "Origin" premium‑cabin concept at the Aircraft Interiors Expo on April 14, 2026. The suite pairs a U‑shaped micro‑LED Immersive Display with adaptive comfort systems that regulate cushion pressure and micro‑climate. Integrated lighting, smart storage...
The New Restaurant Where You Can Bid on Masterpieces From the Table
Sotheby’s and restaurateur Robin Alesch are launching Marcel, a 104‑seat French‑inspired eatery inside the iconic Breuer building on Madison Avenue, opening April 16. The venue doubles as an art gallery, showcasing rotating masterpieces from upcoming Sotheby’s sales and loaned works, with...
US Luxury Sales Are Down, Except For This Brand
U.S. luxury vehicle sales fell in Q1 2026, with the top three brands—BMW, Lexus and Mercedes—recording double‑digit declines. Acura was the sole exception, posting a 5.2% increase to 32,352 units and climbing to the fourth‑largest luxury seller, overtaking Cadillac. Growth...
Onitsuka Tiger Paints the Town Red
Onitsuka Tiger reopened its Berlin boutique on Alte Schönhauser Straße with a high‑energy launch party hosted by Berlin‑based DJ Perel. The renovated single‑story store showcases the brand’s signature Red Concept, blending Tokyo‑precision design with Berlin’s underground club aesthetic. Highlights included the MEXICO 66...
Hermès Has Fallen in Love with the Skeleton Watch
Hermès has expanded its watch portfolio with two new skeletonized models. The H08 Squelette, a 39 mm titanium case, reveals the in‑house H1978S automatic movement and comes in blue‑numeral or gray‑tone versions with rubber straps. The Slim D’Hermès Squelette Lune, at...
Has the Male Tank Top Actually Become Radical?
Highsnobiety’s latest bulletin argues that the classic white ribbed tank top has moved from a functional undershirt to a polarizing fashion statement. The piece highlights how designers—from COS to Tom Ford—are re‑engineering the garment with upscale fabrics, sculpted cuts, and bold...
Outrigger Unveils Premier Suites & Villas Collection
Outrigger Resorts & Hotels has launched its Premier Suites & Villas Collection, a curated portfolio of high‑end beachfront accommodations across Hawaii, Fiji, Thailand, Mauritius and the Maldives. The new offerings feature expansive layouts, private elevators, and exclusive access to the...
Kering’s $3.9 Billion Quarter Shows Gucci Isn’t Fixed Yet
Kering posted first‑quarter revenue of €3.57 billion (about $3.9 billion), down 6% on a reported basis and flat on a comparable basis, as Gucci’s 8% sales decline continues to weigh on the group. While North America showed a 9% rebound for Gucci,...
Miami Itinerary: An Insider's Guide to Three Perfect Days in Miami
The guide outlines a three‑day Miami itinerary that blends boutique hotels, wellness activities, and curated dining experiences. Day 1 focuses on South Miami’s Coconut Grove vibe with yoga, farm‑to‑table lunch and Persian‑inspired dinner. Day 2 moves to Biscayne, pairing Pilates at a...
ELLE Decor Checks In: The Mandarin Oriental Vienna
The Mandarin Oriental Vienna opened in a meticulously restored early‑20th‑century courthouse near the Stadtpark, marrying Vienna’s Art Nouveau legacy with contemporary luxury. English designer Goddard Littlefair infused the hotel with geometric details, plush velvet and vibrant art, while 138 rooms...
This New Release From Van Cleef & Arpels Has an Ingenious Way of Tracking 2 Time Zones
Van Cleef & Arpels unveiled the Midnight Heure d’ici & Heure d’ailleurs, a 38 mm rose‑gold dress watch that tracks two time zones with double jumping hour windows at 11 o’clock and 5 o’clock. The piece features a smoky coffee‑brown guilloche enamel dial, retrograde minutes, a 65‑hour power reserve,...
Hotel Review: Four Seasons, Madrid
Four Seasons launched its flagship Madrid hotel, occupying a historic building on Paseo de la Castellana and offering 150 ultra‑luxury rooms. The property blends classic Spanish architecture with contemporary design, featuring marble bathrooms, high‑tech climate control, and a rooftop garden...
Gucci Owner Kering Logs Lower Sales, But Flags Improving Trends
Kering, the parent of luxury powerhouse Gucci, posted first‑quarter sales of €3.57 billion ($4.20 billion), a 6% decline from a year earlier on a reported basis but flat on a comparable‑store and exchange‑rate basis. Gucci alone generated €1.35 billion (approximately $1.5 billion) in the...
30,000 Miles In a Lucid Air, and We're Still Hot for It
Car and Driver’s 30,000‑mile road test of the 2024 Lucid Air Pure RWD reveals a blend of high‑end performance and growing pains. Early services are handled by mobile technicians, with the 24,000‑mile brake‑fluid flush costing $611, while a cracked windshield...
She Started Using a Wheelchair and Saw a Serious ‘Chasm.’ Her Business Solution Led to $75M in Under a Year.
Karen Morales, a travel planner turned wheelchair user, identified a massive gap in luxury travel accessibility and launched an initiative at Fora, a boutique travel agency. Within a year, the program grew to over 300 specialized advisors and produced $75 million...
From Cartier, a Watch Like a Sports Car
Cartier has announced the revival of its Roadster watch, a model originally released in 2002 and discontinued in 2014. The new edition retains the automotive‑inspired aesthetics that defined the first run, echoing mid‑century convertibles and classic sports cars. The reissue...
DBEW Award Ceremony to Explore Global Creative Harmony at Milan Design Week 2026
The inaugural DBEW Award Ceremony took place on April 21, 2026 at Milan’s ADI Design Museum during Milan Design Week. Forty teams—ten primary winners and thirty honorable mentions—were chosen from more than 800 submissions spanning 44 countries. The awards, handcrafted...
Unpacking With Joshua Jackson: The Pleasures of a Solo Ski Trip to Niseko, Japan
Actor Joshua Jackson, known for roles from Dawson’s Creek to The Affair, recently detailed his solo ten‑day ski adventure in Niseko, Japan. He traveled light, using a 35‑liter Sterling Pacific cabin case and hauling his own skis, while relying on...
The New BMW M5 Could Look Something Like This
BMW is set to unveil a heavily restyled 2027 M5, previewed in a Nürburgring spy video. The facelift adopts the brand’s Neue Klasse design language, featuring a horizontal twin‑kidney grille and revised rear with dual exhaust pairs. Inside, the cabin...
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I’ve Lived in San Antonio for 20 Years—Here’s My Insider Guide for Visiting the Fascinating Texas City
San Antonio, Texas’s second‑largest city, blends historic charm with a booming culinary and cultural scene. Highlights include staying at the historic‑turned‑luxury Hotel Emma, dining at Mixtli—the city’s first Michelin‑starred restaurant, and sipping a chispa margarita at El Mirasol or Soluna....
Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn Brownstone Sells For $7 Million
Pop star Lily Allen and actor David Harbour’s four‑level Brooklyn brownstone sold privately for $7 million after seven months on the market. The couple bought the five‑bedroom home in January 2021 for $3.35 million and invested heavily in a designer overhaul that added...
BMW Is Reportedly Ending U.S. Sales of Its Electric iX SUV
BMW announced it will stop allocating the iX electric SUV to U.S. dealers for the 2027 model year, making the current inventory the final U.S. supply. The decision follows a 18.2% year‑over‑year sales decline in 2025, with only 12,587 units...
Earth Day Travel: Sustainability at the Center of Luxury
As Earth Day nears, luxury travelers are gravitating toward eco‑focused resorts that blend high‑end service with regenerative practices. BodyHoliday in Saint Lucia showcases a plant‑based I‑TAL dining program sourced from its two‑acre organic garden and on‑site honey. In Australia, Sal Salis...
I Tried London’s First Michelin Star Breakfast Tasting Menu
Pavyllon, chef Yannick Alléno’s Michelin‑starred restaurant inside London’s Four Seasons Park Lane, has launched the city’s first breakfast tasting menu. The five‑course experience, priced at £70 (≈$89) per person with an optional £20 (≈$25) drinks pairing, runs only on weekend...
Oakley’s New Collection Was Designed to Weather the Storm
Oakley has launched its spring Field Gear Line Collection, a weather‑proof apparel range designed in Japan that includes the Stealth Jacket, Stealth Pant, AP Vest, Slick Crew and Factor Shorts. The brand simultaneously unveiled re‑imagined eyewear models—Plantaris SQ, Neoforma and Terraforma—creating...
Ralph Lauren’s Grip Loosens on Tennis
The Australian Open swaps its long‑standing title sponsor Ralph Lauren for Hugo Boss, marking a strategic shift toward luxury‑sport branding. Tory Burch seeks a $346 million loan to repurchase General Atlantic’s stake, reflecting a broader trend of luxury retailers using debt to regain control....
‘We Are Actually Working Already on the GT-R,’ Nissan CEO Confirms
Nissan President and CEO Ivan Espinosa confirmed that work on the next‑generation R36 GT‑R has already begun. The upcoming model will be a hybrid, retaining the R35’s VR38 V6 block while featuring a largely new powertrain and an all‑new chassis....
Watches & Wonders: Grand Seiko Introduces the SBGY043 “Iwao Blue”
Grand Seiko unveiled the SBGY043 “Iwao Blue” at Watches & Wonders 2026, adding a new piece to its Elegance Collection. The watch features a textured iwao dial that resembles a twilight‑lit mountain rock, drawing on the historic katsuiro dye technique....
2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Invites Open-Air Redlines at 9000 RPM
Porsche unveiled the 2027 911 GT3 S/C, a cabriolet version of its track‑focused GT3 that incorporates carbon‑fiber components from the 911 S/T. The model retains the six‑speed GT Sport manual gearbox, weighs 3,322 lb, and comes standard with carbon‑ceramic brakes and...
The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Is the Droptop 9000-RPM Screamer We Deserve
Porsche unveiled the 2027 911 GT3 S/C, the brand’s first series‑production GT3 convertible. The Sport Cabriolet retains the 4.0‑liter naturally aspirated boxer‑six that makes 502 hp and pairs it with a short‑ratio six‑speed manual, propelling the car from 0‑60 mph in 3.7 seconds...
Emerald Cruises Launches Emerald Kaia From Cyprus
Emerald Cruises inaugurated its 128‑guest superyacht Emerald Kaia from Limassol, Cyprus, on an 11‑day Mediterranean debut that visited Rhodes, Kos, Spetses and Athens. A prior shakedown gave travel agents a full tour of the ship’s amenities, including the Night Market...
Almost 80 Years Later, Queen Elizabeth II’s Wedding Dress Is Still Stunning
Queen Elizabeth II’s 1947 wedding dress, designed by Norman Hartnell, is back on display at Buckingham Palace’s “Queen Elizabeth: Her Life In Style” exhibition. The gown, crafted from duchess satin with over 10,000 seed pearls and a 13‑foot train, was...
Vera Wang Trades Wedding Dresses for Timepieces in Her Newest Project With Citizen: ‘God Is in the Details Here’
Vera Wang, the iconic bridal designer, is teaming with Citizen to launch a 24‑piece watch collection slated for spring 2027. The line will include the $1,350 Attesa model, featuring a Super Titanium case, chronograph, perpetual calendar and Eco‑Drive technology. Wang,...
Corinthia Hotels Expands Italian Portfolio with New Tuscan Resort
Corinthia Hotels announced the development of Corinthia Borgo di Perolla, a new luxury resort in the Tuscan countryside, in partnership with entrepreneur Gaetano Buglisi and his BGenera Group. The resort, set within the 13th‑century Perolla Estate, will feature 80 guest...
Mecum's $445 Million Kissimmee Auction Is a Car-Buying Frenzy
Mecum’s 13‑day Kissimmee auction shattered records, moving 4,000 vehicles and generating $445 million in sales – the highest total ever for a single car‑auction event. About 75% of the lots sold, highlighted by a $35 million bid for a 1962 Ferrari GTO...
Pair of Townhouses Leads Brooklyn’s Luxury Contracts
Brooklyn’s luxury market saw 20 contracts worth $71 million last week, down from 26 deals totaling $79 million the prior week. The median asking price was $2.7 million and the average price per square foot $1,434. The top deal was an $8.5 million townhouse...
10 Celebrity-Owned Booze Brands To Sip This Spring
The spring‑time roundup spotlights ten celebrity‑owned alcohol brands, from George Clooney’s Casamigos tequila to Beyoncé’s SirDavis whiskey. Each brand leverages the star’s image to market premium spirits such as gin, rum, vodka and cognac. The article notes recent product launches,...
Project Nightingale Is a Two-Seater All-Electric Rolls-Royce to Fall in Love With
Rolls‑Royce’s Project Nightingale is an ultra‑exclusive, two‑seater electric coupe limited to 100 invitation‑only clients. At 5.76 m long with 24‑inch wheels, it mirrors the Phantom’s dimensions while adopting a torpedo‑shaped Art Deco silhouette inspired by 1920s‑30s prototypes. The vehicle likely uses...