Have You Ever Meditated in a Clothing Store?
District Vision opened its first Los Angeles flagship as a hybrid retail‑and‑research space that transforms into a meditation and wellness studio after hours. The store’s modular interior, designed with SR Studio, lets it shift from showcasing sci‑fi sunglasses and New Balance collaborations to hosting breathwork, yoga and classroom sessions. This blend of fashion and mindfulness reflects a growing trend where boutiques incorporate cafés, galleries, and now wellness programs to deepen customer engagement. By positioning the shop as a temple of meditation, District Vision aims to create a memorable, multi‑sensory experience that goes beyond traditional retail.
3 Perfect Days in San Juan, According to Local Designer Herman Nadal
Puerto Rican fashion designer Herman Nadal outlines a three‑day itinerary that showcases San Juan’s neighborhoods—Miramar, Old San Juan, and Condado & Santurce. Each day pairs beach activities, local eateries, museums, and nightlife that reflect the island’s cultural identity. Nadal’s recommendations highlight boutique restaurants, art institutions,...
The VW GTI Edition 50 Takes the Front-Wheel-Drive Nürburgring Lap Record
Volkswagen’s Golf GTI Edition 50 set a new front‑wheel‑drive Nürburgring lap record at 7:44.523, edging out the Honda Civic Type R by 0.36 seconds. Test driver Benjamin Leuchter achieved the time under good weather, showcasing the GTI’s upgraded 321 hp engine and performance...
Switzerland Just Lifted the Racing Ban It Passed After the 1955 Le Mans Disaster
Switzerland’s Federal Council voted to lift the 71‑year ban on circuit racing, with the change taking effect on July 1. The historic prohibition, imposed after the 1955 Le Mans disaster, had already been softened for electric‑only events such as Formula E in 2018‑19....
Billie Eilish Makes Red Carpet Debut with Nat Wolff in a Subversive Preppy Look
Billie Eilish stepped onto the Los Angeles premiere of her 3D concert film in a layered, preppy‑punk ensemble that mixed a white collared shirt, an emerald Prada polo, a black pleated skirt, red tube socks and sneaker‑style pumps. She arrived...
How Luxury Goods Are Becoming the New Line of Credit
Luxury watches, fine jewelry, and high‑end handbags are increasingly being used as collateral, allowing high‑net‑worth individuals to unlock liquidity without selling. Qollateral, founded by gemologist Michael Manashirov, offers fast, discreet asset‑backed loans backed by in‑house appraisal and bonded security. The...
A Maui Local's Favorite Resorts on the Island
Condé Nast Traveler’s local author lists ten Maui resorts ranging from ultra‑luxury villas at The Resort at Kapalua Bay to laid‑back beachfront stays at Outrigger Ka’anapali. The guide highlights each property’s signature amenities—private chefs, cultural programming, expansive water complexes, and family‑friendly suites—while...
Cadillac Already Has a Running Formula 1 Engine of Its Own Hidden in North Carolina
General Motors is accelerating its Formula 1 ambitions by testing a turbocharged V‑6 power unit at its new Charlotte, North Carolina technical center. While Cadillac will run Ferrari‑supplied engines through 2028, GM plans to debut a proprietary power unit for the...
EBay Strengthens Authentication for Luxury Watches with Integration of Enquirus
eBay has bolstered its Authenticity Guarantee for luxury watches by integrating Enquirus, the world’s largest free database of lost and stolen timepieces, into its authentication workflow in the US, UK and Germany. The new layer automatically cross‑checks each watch against...
Toll Brothers Announces Final Opportunity to Purchase a New Home in Sterling Pointe in Cumming, Georgia
Toll Brothers announced that the last remaining home in its Sterling Pointe community in Cumming, Georgia – the Rosewater Chateau – is now move‑in ready and priced at $1,599,000. The 4,529‑square‑foot residence features five bedrooms, 5.5 baths, a three‑car garage,...
Porsche Announces Manthey Kit Taycan Turbo GT, Laps Nurburgring in 6:55
Porsche’s Manthey Racing has released a performance kit for the Taycan Turbo GT, enabling a record‑breaking Nürburgring Nordschleife lap of 6:55.553. The lap makes the electric sedan the fastest production EV and the fastest sedan overall, beating rivals such as...
Van Cleef & Arpels Cashes in on Lucrative Secondary Market for Vintage Jewellery
Van Cleef & Arpels has turned the booming vintage jewellery market into a direct revenue stream with its Heritage Collection, a curated portfolio of about 150 authenticated 20th‑century pieces. In 2024, the brand’s secondary‑market sales at Sotheby’s, Christie’s and Artcurial topped €120 million (≈ $130 million)....
This Photo Series Captures the Real People of Iceland Wearing 66°North: ‘It’s a Living Timeline of the Nation’
66°North marked its centennial with a photographic series that showcases 100 Icelanders, each representing a birth year from 1926 to 2026, wearing the brand’s own garments. The project, titled “100 People,” debuted at Reykjavik’s DesignMarch festival and will also appear...
Plans Have Been Revealed for a Bonkers Rooftop Pool at the Top of London’s Iconic BT Tower
London’s iconic BT Tower, a former 1964 communications hub, is set to become a luxury hotel after its 2024 acquisition by U.S.‑based MCR Hotels. The project, now overseen by Shoreditch firm Orms following Thomas Heatherwick’s departure, unveils a publicly accessible...
Emirates Reports Record Profit, Stays World’s Most Profitable Airline
Emirates Airline reported a record $6.2 billion profit for the 2025‑26 fiscal year, delivering a 16.2% profit margin and cementing its status as the world’s most profitable carrier for the second consecutive year. Revenue rose 2% to $35.7 billion while operating costs...
The GTI Is The Nürburgring's New Front-Wheel-Drive King
Volkswagen’s Golf GTI Edition 50 set a new Nürburgring Nordschleife lap of 7:44.52, edging out Honda’s Civic Type R by 0.36 seconds to become the fastest front‑wheel‑drive production car. The record was achieved by development driver Benjamin Leuchter on the 20.832‑km circuit....
House at Town's Edge / ElliottArchitects
House at Town’s Edge, designed by Matt Elliott of ElliottArchitects, re‑imagines a 3,906‑sq‑ft residence on an existing foundation in Maine. The home straddles a town edge and a wooded landscape, using a granite‑block rift to delineate parking, entry and a...
New Lexus TZ Is a Luxury Six-Seater Out to Rival the Volvo EX90
Lexus unveiled the TZ, its largest ever vehicle and a six‑seat electric SUV positioned as a "driving lounge" for the premium market. Measuring 5.1 m in length, the TZ offers a 96 kWh battery that promises up to 330 miles of range and...
Video: The Jacob & Co. The Godfather II — A Double-Melody Musical Timepiece
Jacob & Co. unveiled the Godfather II, a limited‑edition mechanical watch that plays two iconic film themes. The 42 × 44 mm rose‑gold case houses a 510‑part movement, a flying tourbillon and a dual‑melody music‑box barrel selectable via a pusher. Only 74 pieces are...
The Greek Aviation Startup Is Bringing On-Demand Helicopter Travel to NYC
Greek startup Hoper, which runs five Robinson helicopters on more than 50 routes across 15 Greek islands, is rolling out an on‑demand, app‑based service in New York City. The platform lets travelers book per‑seat seats—or an entire aircraft—through Apple or Google...
Europe’s Worst Earnings Are Coming From Luxury and Auto Sectors
The MSCI Europe consumer‑discretionary index saw earnings per share tumble more than 12% in Q1, far worse than the 2.4% decline analysts had penciled in, while the broader MSCI Europe index posted a 5.7% gain. Luxury powerhouses such as LVMH,...
Mercedes-Benz Accelerates Electric GLC Production in Bremen
Mercedes‑Benz is accelerating production of its all‑new electric GLC at the Bremen plant, using the large Hall 9 line that can assemble EV, hybrid and combustion variants side‑by‑side. The model logged the highest order intake of any Mercedes EV in Q1,...
Farfetch Looks to Enrich Customer Experience With Speedier Deliveries
Farfetch is rolling out a new premium delivery service called Farfetch First, which guarantees free next‑day shipping on thousands of luxury items. The program launches this week across major European markets—UK, Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland—before expanding globally. The initiative...
Casa Continua / STUDIOTAMAT
STUDIOTAMAT’s Casa Continua reimagines a 115 m² Rome apartment by making the kitchen the social engine of the home. Custom burgundy glazed partitions, restored parquet flooring, and bespoke oak joinery turn former rooms into a fluid, interconnected layout. Iconic pieces such...
Atelier Ninety Five Enters Physical Retail for First Time with Selfridges Launch
Atelier Ninety Five, a premium‑priced label, opened its first physical retail space inside Selfridges, marking a significant milestone for the brand. The department‑store edit showcases a curated selection from the SS26 collection, highlighting structured tailoring, sculptural jersey and the brand’s...
Experience Culture, Cuisine, and Coastline Activities Found Only in Miami Beach
Miami Beach is unveiling a slate of exclusive experiences that blend luxury hospitality, art, and culture. New boutique hotels such as Casa Cañita, UNFRAMED Miami Beach, and Dolce open on Ocean Drive, while the REEFLINE underwater sculpture park introduces a...
Wafaifo Resort Hoi An Unveils May Stay with Dinner for Two
Vietnam's Wafaifo Resort Hoi An launched a limited‑time May 2026 stay package. The deal includes a one‑night Faifo Room, breakfast for two, a Josper‑grilled dinner with two glasses of house red, and starts at 2.5 million dong (≈US$98). Bookings are accepted...
Newly Renovated Oosterdam to Cruise Europe, the Caribbean and Panama Canal
Holland America Line has relaunched the Oosterdam as the first ship to complete its Evolution program, the cruise line’s largest fleet‑wide investment in 153 years. The revamped vessel debuts eight itineraries across the Western Mediterranean, Caribbean, and a Panama Canal...
EXCLUSIVE: Isabelle Huppert Named Godmother of Trophée Chopard
Isabelle Huppert has been appointed godmother of the 2026 Trophée Chopard, presented during the Cannes Film Festival. She will present the award to emerging talents Odessa A’zion and Connor Swindells, joining a lineage that includes Demi Moore and Julia Roberts. The ceremony, organized by luxury...
Toyota’s 30-Year Nürburgring Vision Opens Its Doors
Toyota opened its new Toyota Technical Center Shimoyama (TTC‑S) to media, showcasing a 5.3‑km test loop modeled after Germany’s Nürburgring. The facility brings roughly 3,000 designers, engineers and test drivers together in a three‑floor layout that links maintenance, data analysis...
Fratello Talks: The Great Watch Price-Shift Dilemma
The watch market is undergoing a structural price shift as luxury houses and micro‑brands alike raise retail prices. Rising material costs, tighter supply chains, and deliberate premiumising strategies are driving the change. Collectors now weigh new‑release prices against robust secondary‑market...
‘The Chanel Hunger Games’: Shopping Haul Videos Go Luxury
Luxury influencers are turning haul videos into high‑stakes spectacles, dubbing the trend the "Chanel Hunger Games." Creators showcase multi‑thousand‑dollar purchases, sparking fierce competition for likes, comments, and brand partnerships. Platforms like TikTok and Instagram amplify these displays, driving measurable spikes...
LVMH Looks to Shrink Its Luxury Empire
LVMH is weighing the sale of several iconic labels as the luxury sector endures a prolonged slowdown. The French conglomerate, which posted a 2% revenue dip in the latest quarter, is exploring divestitures that could generate roughly €5 billion (about $5.4 billion)....
Prada Has a Devil of a Dilemma, but so Does India
Prada launched a limited‑edition sandal line in India, claiming inspiration from the traditional Kolhapuri chappal. The collection, priced around $900 per pair, was developed with state‑backed bodies and includes a three‑year artisan training program. Critics argue the high price and...
Brochu Walker to Open First International Flagship in Seoul
Brochu Walker, the California‑based quiet‑luxury label, will launch its first international flagship in Seoul’s upscale Gangnam District on July 18, 2026. The five‑story, 7,100‑square‑foot space will feature two retail floors, a private VIP suite, and a design palette of Italian...
Boss Launches Summer Club Pop-Up with Miami's Soho House
Hugo Boss unveiled its Summer Resort 2026 line with a two‑week "Boss Summer Club" pop‑up at Miami Pool House, followed by exclusive events at Soho Beach House Miami from May 14‑31. The activation blends fashion, music, wellness and dining, showcasing lightweight tailoring, linen...
Why Nightgowns Are Making a Comeback – Mad Men’s Betty Draper Would Approve
Nightgowns are experiencing a resurgence as consumers swap bland pajamas for elegant, breathable sleepwear. British brand If Only If, led by former teacher Emily Campbell, has spearheaded the revival by offering silk‑like cotton voile nighties that double as lounge attire....
4 Takeaways From Day One of HD Expo 2026
Day one of HD Expo 2026 underscored a paradigm shift in hospitality design. Panels highlighted wellness as a baseline that now permeates every guest space and even the home, while cinematic choreography is being used to script emotional guest journeys....
Audemars Piguet Picks up Padel as Official Timekeeper
Swiss watchmaker Audemars Piguet has signed a global agreement to serve as the official timekeeper for the Qatar Airways Premier Padel Tour, which will feature 25 tournaments across 17 countries in 2026. The partnership includes installing branded court clocks and elements...
German Watchmaker Nomos Will Stealthily Upgrade Your Wrist
Nomos Glashütte, a 36‑year‑old German watchmaker, continues to blend Bauhaus‑inspired minimalism with fully in‑house movements across its collection. The brand offers models ranging from the $1,800 Club Automatic to the $4,720 Club Sport Neomatik Worldtimer, all sold through luxury retailer...
St. Regis Residences Developer: Affordability Isn't A Problem
Houston developer Satya broke ground on the 38‑story St. Regis Residences, the first all‑residential St. Regis tower in Texas. Nearly half of the 90 units, including all seven penthouses, are already presold, with prices ranging from $3 million to $14.5 million, setting a new...
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Spend 3 Enchanting Days in Paris: Luxe Stays and Known-Only-to-Locals Gems
Travel + Leisure outlines a three‑day luxury itinerary for Paris, centering on walkable districts like the Marais and the Tuileries Garden. It pairs boutique five‑star hotels such as Le Grand Mazarin and Cour des Vosges with iconic sights—including the newly...
How an Independent Designer Gets Ready for the Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala’s $100,000 ticket and $350,000 table prices have long sidelined independent designers, but Google broke the mold by inviting emerging New York talent Grace Ling to showcase her work on the carpet. Ling designed a 3D‑printed, chrome‑plated...
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Queen Camilla Wears Mysterious $40,000 Moonstone Brooch That Some Think Has Symbolic Meaning for the Royal Family
Queen Camilla appeared at Buckingham Palace's first garden party of the season wearing a $40,000 moonstone brooch. The piece, a diamond‑set blue cabochon, has been spotted previously at Ascot in October 2025 and at St. George’s Chapel in April 2025. Jewelry...
Is Swatch Teasing Its Next MoonSwatch-Level Collaboration?
Swatch is teasing a new "X Swatch" release slated for May 16, using pop‑art graphics and cryptic messaging that echo its MoonSwatch launch strategy. The campaign has sparked speculation about a partnership with Audemars Piguet, hinted at by references to "Royal" and...
SM Bullish on Luxury Residential Market
SM Prime Holdings, through its premium Signature Series brand, announced a major facelift of Susana Heights Village in Muntinlupa. The first phase, beginning in Q3 2026, will overhaul the clubhouse and add covered tennis courts, an indoor basketball court, a gym,...
This Luxury Hotel in Queensland Looks Out Across One of the World’s only Everglades
Elysium Noosa, a luxury hotel reopened in 2025 as part of the MGallery Collection, sits on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast overlooking one of the world’s only two everglade systems. The 176‑room property offers 30 suites, some with private plunge pools, and...
Shoreditch Independent UJNG Celebrates a Decade Championing Avant-Garde Design
East London luxury boutique UJNG is marking its 10th anniversary, highlighting a decade of avant‑garde design curation in Shoreditch. The independent retailer has announced a growth trajectory that includes opening two new London locations by 2027 and launching a digital...
This Kendrick Bangs Kellogg House Is on the Market for the First Time
A 40‑acre Valley Center estate in California, designed by organic‑architecture pioneer Kendrick Bangs Kellogg, has hit the market for the first time at $2.7 million. Completed in 1991, the two‑storey home sits amid a self‑planted avocado grove of more than 900 trees...
Colourful Spring Outerwear to Inject Sunshine Into the Season
Prada’s S/S 2026 menswear show unveiled a flood of natural light and a vivid red technical gabardine coat, signaling a season‑wide shift toward bright outerwear. Brands from Polo Ralph Lauren to Saint Laurent and Stone Island followed suit, launching colourful jackets, windbreakers and bombers in...