Q&A: ABI Enlists Conrad & Partners to Deliver Flagship Showroom
ABI Interiors is launching a new flagship showroom at 250 Goswell Road, designed by Conran & Partners, in time for Clerkenwell Design Week. The space is conceived as a human‑centred destination where architects, specifiers and interior designers can experience products in realistic settings. By integrating aesthetic, performance and durability, the showroom doubles as a community hub for consultations, events and knowledge‑sharing. The opening marks a strategic step in ABI’s expansion from its Australian roots into a permanent UK presence.
Škoda India Appoints Ashutosh Dixit as Brand Director of Porsche India
Porsche India, a unit of Škoda Auto Volkswagen India, has appointed Ashutosh Dixit as its new Brand Director, effective immediately. Dixit arrives with 28 years in the automotive sector, including nearly two decades within the Volkswagen Group and most recently as Market...
A Shade Above: The Practical Luxury Shaping the Chelsea Flower Show
At the 2026 RHS Chelsea Flower Show, Instashade returned to showcase its high‑end parasol range, positioning shade as a core design element rather than a mere utility. The family‑run British brand, founded in 2017, leverages two decades of outdoor‑shading expertise...
New Restomod Pays Tribute to 1995 Audi TTS Concept
Dutch firm Autoforma unveiled a restomod that revives the radical 1995 Audi TTS concept, stripping away the production TT’s later modifications. The makeover features a squarer grille, front‑wing vents, a flush hard roof, and the removal of the post‑1998 spoiler,...
Dwayne Johnson Explains the Masculinity Behind His Bold Met Gala Skirt
Dwayne Johnson captured global attention at the 2026 Met Gala, arriving in a black mohair tailcoat paired with a custom‑made pleated skirt designed by Thom Browne. He explained the skirt honors Polynesian tradition, where the most masculine men wear skirts....
Volkswagen Previews 'The Most Spectacular Golf R To Date'
Volkswagen unveiled a race‑only version of the Golf R that will compete in the 2027 24‑hour Nürburgring endurance event, marking the 25th anniversary of the R model line. Developed with Max Kruse Racing, the car features a radically aggressive aerodynamic kit, a...
Martini Mastered: Discover No.3 London Dry Gin’s Afternoon-Tini Experience
No.3 London Dry Gin launched the Afternoon‑Tini Tour on 14 May 2026, a limited‑time experience that blends a city‑wide cocktail bus with tea‑inspired mini martinis. Guests start at Berry Bros. & Rudd, enjoy a Long Martini Spritz, then ride the No.3 Martini...
Boglioli Opens First-Ever UK Store in London
Italian luxury tailoring house Boglioli opened its first standalone UK flagship, a 1,875‑sq‑ft boutique at 76 New Bond Street in London. The store joins existing boutiques in Milan and New York and precedes a shop‑in‑shop at Harvey Nichols later this...
The Bell & Ross BR-X3 Micro-Rotor: Case and Movement as One
Swiss watchmaker Bell & Ross unveiled the BR‑X3 Micro‑Rotor, a limited‑edition timepiece of 99 pieces priced at $22,500. The watch integrates the 40 mm steel case and movement into a single block, capped by sapphire crystals, resulting in an ultra‑thin 9 mm...
Bentley’s First EV Spied Looking Large And In Charge
Bentley’s first all‑electric SUV was photographed testing on the Nürburgring, confirming the brand’s move toward zero‑emission models. The prototype, roughly five metres long, sits below the Bentayga in size but retains Bentley’s flagship dimensions and will launch later in 2026...
Hugo Boss Reports Sharp Drop in Profits
Hugo Boss posted a 9% drop in first‑quarter revenue to €905 million (≈$986 million), with the Hugo label falling 23% and the Boss brand down 7%. After removing currency effects, revenue was still 6% lower, and all regions recorded declines—EMEA ‑10%, Americas ‑11%, Asia‑Pacific ‑6%. The...
Hugo Boss Sales Drop Amid Strategic Reset
Hugo Boss posted a 6% drop in first‑quarter 2026 sales to €905 million (about $986 million), reflecting the early impact of its Claim 5 Touchdown restructuring. The BOSS line slipped 3% while the HUGO label fell 21%, and both retail and wholesale channels posted declines...
Saks Global Slashes Workforce as It Edges Closer to Emerging From Bankruptcy
Saks Global, the parent of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman, announced a 16% cut to its corporate workforce, representing less than 4% of its total staff. The reductions do not affect retail or distribution employees. The move follows...
Concierge Firm Co-Founded by Queen’s Nephew Went on ‘Ill-Timed’ Hiring Spree Before Iran War
Quintessentially, the luxury concierge firm co‑founded by Queen Camilla’s nephew Ben Elliot, expanded its Middle East and Asia workforce from 22 to 84 employees during the year to 30 April 2025, just months before the US‑Israel‑Iran conflict prompted wealthy clients to flee the...
What Lanvin Group’s FY2025 Numbers Actually Tell Us
Lanvin Group posted a stark FY2025 decline, with revenue dropping 18% to €240 million (≈$259 million) and net loss expanding to €263 million (≈$284 million). The flagship Lanvin label saw sales tumble 30% to €58 million, while Greater China revenues fell 51%, leaving the region...
Margot Robbie Goes Gilded in Gold Chanel for Met Gala 2026 Red Carpet
Margot Robbie dazzled the 2026 Met Gala in a gold Chanel gown designed by Matthieu Blazy, featuring 761 hours of hand‑work and 1,080 embroidered elements. The strapless lamé dress was paired with elaborate 18K gold earrings, a lion‑emblem ring and...
Sudha Reddy Brings Manish Malhotra’s ‘Tree of Life’ Couture and a $15 Million Tanzanite Necklace to the 2026 Met Gala
Sudha Reddy returned to the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Manish Malhotra "Tree of Life" couture, a piece that demanded 3,459 hours of work from more than 90 artisans and draws on 3,000‑year‑old Kalamkari textile traditions. She complemented the gown...
Marcello Hernández Shares the Best Life Advice He's Ever Received
Saturday Night Live star Marcello Hernández debuted a double‑breasted Thom Browne suit at the Met Gala, blending classic tailoring with personal heritage symbols—a protective azabacha stone and a Dominican larimar. He credited early comedy idols like Johnny Carson and Jerry Seinfeld...
Bleached Brows Make a Bold Play at the 2026 Met Gala
Bleached brows stole the spotlight at the 2026 Met Gala, with A‑list stars Kylie Jenner, Madonna, Jennie and Lena Dunham opting for the stark, pastel‑white look. Makeup artist Ariel Tejada crafted Jenner’s avant‑garde makeup using Kylie Cosmetics, while Madonna paired the minimalist...
Blue Ivy’s Cinderella Shoes Match Her Mom Beyonce’s Crystal Dress at the Met Gala
Blue Ivy Carter made her Met Gala debut on May 4, 2026, walking the red carpet with parents Beyoncé and Jay‑Z. The 14‑year‑old wore a custom di Pesta gown and crystal‑covered Jimmy Choo Alia pumps priced at $4,900. Beyoncé returned after a ten‑year hiatus,...
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This Southern City Has Vibrant Arts, Sports, and Culinary Scenes—And the World’s Largest Human-Made Whitewater River
Charlotte, North Carolina’s most populous city, blends a thriving financial hub with a vibrant arts, sports, and culinary scene. Visitors can stay in upscale hotels such as the Ritz‑Carlton, explore over four dozen breweries, and raft the world’s largest human‑made...
Anna Wintour Wears Van Cleef & Arpels Necklace at the 2026 Met Gala
Anna Wintour dazzled the 2026 Met Gala in a turquoise Chanel feather gown paired with Van Cleef & Arpels' "Simone" transformable necklace, which showcases a 6.02‑carat aquamarine among pink sapphires, mint garnets, pearls and onyx. The sautoir can be worn in six different...
Teyana Taylor’s High-Shine Tom Ford Platforms Perfectly Match Her Fringe Frock at the Met Gala
Teyana Taylor arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a head‑to‑toe silver ensemble, pairing a custom Haider Ackermann fringe dress with Tom Ford T‑strap metallic platform sandals. The look complemented the event’s “Costume Art” theme, which framed fashion as a museum‑worthy...
Met Gala’s Red Carpet Looks: From Bad Bunny and Beyoncé to Sabrina Carpenter
The 2024 Met Gala, themed “Fashion is Art,” showcased the intersection of haute couture and museum‑level artistry, with stars like Kylie Jenner, Beyoncé, and Bad Bunny turning the red carpet into a live runway. The event supported the Costume Institute’s “Costume...
Troye Sivan Wore Thrashed Prada Jeans to the Met Gala
Pop star Troye Sivan turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in distressed, high‑rise Prada blue jeans, a look he said was inspired by 1980s‑90s New York artists and photographer Robert Mapplethorpe. The outfit, paired with leather boots, a slim...
Gabrielle Union and Dwyane Wade Give Couple Coords a Sensual Spin on the 2026 Met Gala Red Carpet
Actress Gabrielle Union and NBA legend Dwyane Wade turned heads on the 2026 Met Gala red carpet with coordinated looks that blended sensuality and high‑fashion. Union chose a semisheer brown Michael Kors gown featuring a glitter‑laden, see‑through skirt, while Wade...
The Carlyle Departures for the Met Gala 2026
The Carlyle emerged as the focal point of the 2026 Met Gala, unveiling a striking canary‑yellow carpet that set the tone for the night. The hotel hosted a parade of high‑profile guests, from Rihanna’s early 8:30 p.m. arrival to a Saint Laurent‑led...
Simone Ashley Wears Draped Chain-Link Stella McCartney Gown to Her Third Met Gala
Simone Ashley attended the Met Gala for the third time, wearing a Stella McCartney draped chain‑link gown made from 70 % repurposed Falabella chains. She completed the look with De Beers diamond earrings, diamond bracelets, and silver platform heels. The outfit highlights luxury...
Air Canada's 4 Secret Suites Are Quietly Replacing First Class On The Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner
Air Canada unveiled the Signature Plus Suite on its new Boeing 787‑10 Dreamliners, creating a four‑seat premium sub‑cabin that effectively replaces a traditional first‑class product. The suites feature full‑height sliding privacy doors, quartzite‑topped tables, companion seating and retractable panels that can form...
Elizabeth Debicki Wore a Historic Tiara to the Met Gala
Actress Elizabeth Debicki returned to the 2026 Met Gala in a Vera Wang gown inspired by Greek mythology. The cream, drapey dress featured a black‑accented hip train and flat sandals, and was complemented by a one‑of‑a‑kind Verdura tiara dating to...
Madonna Brought the Drama at the Met Gala
Madonna turned heads at the 2026 Met Gala in a dramatic Saint Laurent black V‑cut gown, complete with opera‑length gloves, a brass horn and a ship‑shaped hat carried by attendants. The event’s “Fashion is Art” theme aligns with the Costume Institute’s...
Hailey Bieber’s Met Gala Look Was Inspired By Claude Lalanne
Hailey Bieber arrived at the 2026 Met Gala in a custom Saint Laurent ensemble that directly references the house’s fall/winter 1969 haute couture collection, a collaboration with sculptor Claude Lalanne. The look features a gold breastplate molded to her body and a...
Dwayne Johnson Made His Met Gala Debut in a Thom Browne Skirt
Dwayne Johnson made his first Met Gala appearance, stepping onto the red carpet in a custom Thom Browne ensemble that included a dramatic black mohair tailcoat and a pleated skirt. The outfit, featuring over 350 meters of hand‑pleated silk ribbons, took 50...
Dwayne Johnson Wore a $3.3 Million Watch to the Met Gala
Dwayne Johnson made his Met Gala debut wearing a Jacob & Co. Billionaire III watch valued at roughly $3.3 million. The 54 mm case houses 714 white diamonds for a total of 129.61 carats, making it one of the most expensive timepieces ever seen on...
A Look Inside the 2026 Met Gala
The 2026 Met Gala, themed “Fashion Is Art,” turned the Metropolitan Museum’s Great Hall into a lush Northern Italian garden, highlighted by a hand‑painted faux‑stone carpet and a 26‑foot moon. Veteran designer Raúl Àvila, director Baz Luhrmann, and set designer Derek McLane orchestrated...
Connor Storrie Is Already Winning the 2026 Met Gala
Connor Storrie made a splash at his first Met Gala, arriving in a loose Saint Laurent suit paired with a dramatic polka‑dot mullet top that captured the 2026 “Fashion is Art” theme. He accessorized the look with Tiffany & Co. jewelry and an...
Etihad Introduces Destination Collection Amenity Kits with LANEIGE Partnership
Etihad Airways is rolling out a Destination Collection of 14 collectible Business Class amenity kits this summer, each featuring city‑inspired designs and unique serial numbers. The kits come in two styles, Pouch and Slim, with seven colorways representing destinations such...
Stella McCartney's Crazy Stylish Adidas Runner Is a Repeat Flexer
Stella McCartney and adidas have unveiled the new Adistar running sneaker, blending high‑fashion aesthetics with performance‑grade construction. The shoe features smooth leather overlays, cozy knit underlays, and suede accents, all built on a chunky HOKA‑inspired sole with adidas' lightweight REPETITOR...
The 9 Best Tom Ford Fragrances for Men, Ranked
Tom Ford’s 2024‑2026 fragrance lineup showcases a diverse range of scents, from the universally appealing woody‑spicy Oud Wood to the bold, polarizing gourmand of Fucking Fabulous. The collection includes long‑lasting extrait formats like Noir Extreme, fresh summer options such as Neroli...
Louis Vuitton Recruits Figure Skater Alysa Liu as Ambassador
Louis Vuitton announced that 20‑year‑old Olympic figure‑skating champion Alysa Liu will serve as its newest house ambassador. Liu debuted at the brand’s Fall/Winter 2026 runway, showcasing a Brown Speedy Patch Denim jacket and the Squire East West handbag. The partnership positions Liu...
Albion Residential Completes Construction on Luxury Apartments in Pittsburgh
Albion Residential has finished construction and opened Albion Lawrenceville, a six‑story luxury apartment complex in Upper Lawrenceville, Pittsburgh. The development comprises 267 units ranging from 475‑sq‑ft studios to 1,300‑sq‑ft two‑bedrooms, plus 5,700 sq ft of ground‑floor retail and a restored historic firehouse....
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21 Most Luxurious Vacations in the World
The article catalogs the world’s most extravagant vacations, from private‑island villas to ultra‑luxury train journeys, highlighting price points that often exceed six figures. Highlights include a week at Ecuador’s Pikaia Lodge for $29,115, a $15,000‑per‑night villa on Seychelles’ North Island,...
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This European Airline Has Hotel-Like First-Class Suites—Including Double Beds
Lufthansa’s Allegris brand, launched in 2024, now offers a hotel‑like first‑class Suite Plus with a private door, ceiling‑high walls and two seats that convert into a double bed. The suite is included in the fare but single‑occupancy reservations incur a surcharge....
Like Issey Miyake’s Clothes? You’ll Love Issey Miyake’s Furniture
Issey Miyake has extended its patented pleating process from fashion into home goods, launching O Series lamps and a line of pleated furniture including chairs, benches, and bricks. The lamps, a collaboration with Ambientec and Atelier Oï, debuted at Milan...
Barcelona Itinerary: The Insider’s Guide to 3 Perfect Days
Denisse Ariana Pérez, a photographer who moved to Barcelona in 2020, shares a three‑day itinerary that blends food, art and outdoor experiences. She highlights intimate tours, Catalan restaurants preserving tradition, and unique cultural venues discovered during the pandemic’s low‑tourist period....
Villa 68 / MAS Architecture Workshop
Villa 68, a 500 m² residence in Ho Chi Minh City, tackles urban privacy and noise challenges for a young family. The design raises the ground floor 1.5 m, adds a semi‑basement for vehicle access, and centers family life around a central atrium with a...
Walmart's $160 Seiko Luxury Watch Is the Perfect Start to Your Watch Collection
The Seiko Reverse Panda Luxury Chronograph is on sale at Walmart for $160, a 40% discount from its regular $265 price. The 42 mm stainless‑steel case, quartz chronograph movement, and 100 m water resistance make it a solid entry‑level luxury piece. Seiko’s...
Only a God-Tier Shoemaker Could've Made This Beautiful Blue Shoe
Casey Casey and artisanal shoemaker Guidi have unveiled their most daring collaboration yet: a full‑grain horse‑leather derby dyed in royal blue with contrasting red stitching at the heel. The shoe continues the brands’ tradition of vegetable‑dye techniques that give each...
Zoë Kravitz Gives ‘Ladies Who Lunch’ Style an Edge
Zoë Kravitz turned heads at a pre‑Met Gala dinner by swapping traditional "ladies who lunch" pearls for a daring Saint Laurent ensemble from the fall 2026 collection. She layered a shimmering gold cable‑knit cardigan with a gauzy yellow miniskirt, and finished the...
V-8 Formula 1 Cars a Matter of 'When, Not If,' Says FIA President
FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem told Car and Driver that a return to V‑8 power units in Formula 1 is inevitable, not optional. He cited the 2026 Miami Grand Prix as proof that competition has risen and that a 2.6‑3.0 L engine paired with a modest...