Is Czinger Coming For Ford's Nürburgring Record? Video
Czinger’s 21C hypercar, powered by a 1,250‑horsepower 2.88‑liter twin‑turbo V8, was captured on video testing at Germany’s Nürburgring. The footage, posted by CarSpyMedia, suggests the Southern California‑based maker is preparing to challenge existing lap times. The current overall record stands at 6:15.977 set by the Ford GT Mk IV, while Ford’s Mustang GTD Competition holds the fastest combustion‑engine‑only time at 6:40.835. If successful, Czinger could join an elite list that includes Mercedes‑AMG One’s 6:29.090 lap.
Panerai Pushes Material Science With Its New Submersible Navy SEALs Afniotech Experience PAM01089 In A Hafnium Case
Panerai is launching the Submersible Navy SEALs Afniotech Experience PAM01089, a 47 mm dive watch whose case is machined from a proprietary hafnium alloy called Afniotech. Only 35 pieces will be produced, each priced at roughly US$99,500, and buyers receive a...
Kownatki Lake House / Archmondo
Kownatki Lake House, a new luxury holiday‑home enclave on Poland’s Lake Kownatki, is being built by developer Rohe with a show home designed by Gdańsk studio Archmondo. The first phase will deliver 20 homes ranging from 90 to 110 m² on...
Four Airport Lounges Raising the Bar in Africa
Ethiopian Airlines launched a 1,000‑seat premium lounge at Addis Ababa Bole International, offering dining venues, showers, meeting rooms and Ethiopian‑inspired design. South African Airways, in partnership with Discovery, unveiled an upgraded Cape Town lounge featuring shared workstations, private booths and...
The World’s Best Airport for Shopping Is in London
London Heathrow Airport has been crowned the world’s best airport for shopping in the 2026 Skytrax World Airport Awards, beating rivals such as Singapore Changi and Abu Dhabi. The hub boasts 57,000 square metres of retail space—roughly ten football pitches—and houses more...
W Hotels Continues Its Italian Expansion with the Debut of W Sardinia - Poltu Quatu
W Hotels has opened its first Sardinian property, W Sardinia – Poltu Quatu, adding 157 rooms and two private‑pool penthouses to Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio. The resort, designed by Meyer Davis and DE.TALES, fuses Sardinian heritage with contemporary design across cliff‑side public...
The Wild British Supercar that Beat the BMW M5 – Then Vanished
The 1989 Panther Solo was a mid‑engine, all‑wheel‑drive British supercar that out‑performed the BMW M5 in Autocar’s 1990 driver’s car contest. It combined a turbocharged 2.0‑litre Ford engine, a steel‑spaceframe bonded to an aluminium‑honeycomb chassis, and innovative features like revolving...
The Striking Differences Between United's Polaris Studio, Delta One Suites & Qatar's Qsuite In 2026
Premium travel demand is prompting airlines to overhaul business‑class cabins. United is launching a Polaris Studio seat that is roughly 25% larger and part of a broader Elevated Interiors refresh across its 787 fleet. Delta continues to offer its award‑winning...
Even Buzzing Bangkok Feels Flat when the Spark Is Missing
Monocle columnist Tyler reflects on a weekend in Bangkok that felt unusually flat despite bustling hotels and full bars, attributing the mood shift to the recent loss of veteran journalist Gwen Robinson. He contrasts the subdued atmosphere with the high‑energy...
How Jeff Bezos Broke Into Fashion’s Inner Circle
When Jeff Bezos attended his first Met Gala in 2012, Amazon was the event’s marquee sponsor, marking the tech founder’s inaugural public foray into fashion. At the time, Bezos admitted he couldn’t name the brands on his own T‑shirt or...
CLOT Made the Perfect Summer Samba
Edison Chen's streetwear label CLOT has teamed with adidas to launch a summer‑ready version of the classic Samba, dubbed the “Sambadrille.” The new sneaker blends the Samba Millennium’s sporty silhouette with woven raffia espadrille soles, creating a lightweight, beach‑friendly shoe....
The Quiet Return of Nike’s Handsome Handwoven Harris Tweed Dunks
Nike has quietly restocked its coveted Harris Tweed Dunk Low sneakers for 2026, offering the black and “Sesame” colorways. The brown “Sesame” version remains available on Nike’s website at $135, though sizes are limited. No new designs or colorways were...
Nike’s Freakiest Running Sneaker Is a High-Tech Alien
Nike unveiled a radically styled version of its Vomero Premium running shoe through the new SNKRS Verified app, featuring a mesh upper littered with neon‑colored spikes. The sneaker keeps the original’s high‑performance stack of Zoom X and dual Air Zoom...
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How to Plan the Perfect Trip to San Miguel De Allende, the World's No. 1 City
Travel + Leisure named San Miguel de Allende the world’s No. 1 city for 2025, highlighting its UNESCO‑listed colonial charm, vibrant arts scene, and burgeoning wine region. The guide spotlights luxury stays such as Casa de Sierra Nevada and Rosewood, alongside...
The Mediterranean’s Super-Yacht Summer Is Moving West This Year
The Mediterranean super‑yacht season is pivoting west as owners avoid the eastern basin amid heightened security concerns tied to the Iran‑related conflict. Ports in Barcelona, Mallorca, the French Riviera and other western locations are experiencing a surge in bookings, while...
How The Devil Wears Prada 2 Filmed Inside Dior's Not-Yet-Open New York City Flagship
The sequel to "The Devil Wears Prada" filmed its Dior store scenes inside the brand’s new four‑story flagship on Manhattan’s 57th and Madison, even though the boutique was still under construction after a flood delayed its opening. Production designer Jess...
Lotus's Edgy, Wedgy Theory 1 Was in the Spotlight at Milan Design Week
Lotus used Milan Design Week 2026 to showcase its Theory 1 concept, a low‑profile electric wedge with forged‑carbon bodywork, smoked‑glass cockpit and a 3D‑printed interior. The exhibit combined kinetic projections, vintage Colin Chapman footage and a mini‑museum of Lotus components, emphasizing...
In an Extensive Renovation, an Upper West Side Brownstone Gets a Second Life
A Houston‑born couple and a Manhattan native spent three years searching for a distinctive Upper West Side brownstone, then another three years overseeing an extensive renovation led by architect Michael K. Chen of MKCA. The 120‑year‑old Romanesque townhouse, plagued by...
Ana De Armas Shows Some Skin in Plunging Leather Dress for Louis Vuitton
Ana de Armas fronted Louis Vuitton’s new Mythica high‑jewelry campaign, wearing a sleek black leather dress with a plunging neckline. The look highlighted a cascading necklace set with aquamarine and cat’s‑eye topaz, echoing the brand’s Damier‑inspired motif. Styled with soft waves and...
Review: 2026 Lexus RX 450h+ Is a True Realtor’s Car
Lexus introduced the 2026 RX 450h+ plug‑in hybrid SUV with a new lower‑priced Premium trim, bringing the starting price to about $65,230. The model delivers 38 miles of all‑electric range and a combined 304 hp powertrain, then operates as a conventional hybrid with...
Anatomy of a Classic: The Chanel 25 Bag
During Paris Fashion Week, Chanel unveiled the new Chanel 25 handbag as part of Matthieu Blazy’s debut Métiers d’Art collection. The oversized black bag, along with sea‑foam‑green slingbacks, sparked frenzied lines from Paris to New York, London and Aspen. Available in three sizes,...
ICYMI: Chanel Tops Lyst Index's Q1 2026 Report, How Emerging Brands Can Scale Sustainably & C.O. Bigelow Partners with Abbode
Chanel topped the Lyst Index for Q1 2026, cementing its position as the world’s hottest luxury brand. The Lyst Index, which tracks real‑time consumer demand across thousands of fashion labels, highlighted Chanel’s surge in online searches and sales. Simultaneously, industry experts...
No, This Isn’t a Designer Race Car Bed. It’s a Designer Sim Racing Rig
Italian design firm Teckell has unveiled the Nivola, a high‑end sim racing rig that looks like a luxury race‑car bed. The rig comes in three editions—Heritage, Racing and Aero—featuring premium walnut veneer, carbon‑fiber shells, a 49‑inch 5120×1440 curved display and...
Alix Earle Stuns in Plunging Fiery Red Givenchy Leather Micro Minidress
Social media star Alix Earle turned heads at Sports Illustrated’s Race Weekend Kickoff in Surfside by wearing a fiery red Givenchy leather micro‑minidress with a plunging neckline and strapless cut. The garment’s bold color, knot detail and micro‑mini silhouette underscored...
Cabin Devín / Ark-Shelter + ARCHEKTA
The Cabin Devín, a 20 m² weekend retreat perched above Devín Castle, delivers full‑season comfort while remaining completely off‑grid. Its radical openness is achieved through fold‑down terraces and sliding glass walls that expand the living area into the surrounding landscape. A...
This Is What Happens When ASICS' Most Trusted Dad Shoe Gets Weird
ASICS teamed with designer Kiko Kostadinov to launch the UB13‑S GEL‑SD LYTE, a $190 sneaker that blends the brand’s running heritage with avant‑garde aesthetics. The shoe features sculptural, egg‑inspired upper layers, a midnight‑black coffee palette and deep‑sea gradient accents. While...
Why I’m Hooked on the French Reality Show, ‘L’Agence’
Netflix’s French reality series L’Agence returns for a sixth season, chronicling the Kretz family’s ultra‑luxury property deals across Paris. The show highlights extravagant listings such as Brigitte Bardot’s 16th‑arrondissement mansion and a €100 million (≈$108 million) chateau still on the market. Viewers...
Europe’s Luxury Housing Boom: Which Cities Are Driving the Surge in Prime Property Prices?
Prime luxury housing across Europe showed a mixed picture in 2025, with Prague posting the strongest 14.6% price gain while London suffered a 4.7% decline, the steepest in the region. Alpine ski resorts, Mediterranean golf retreats and cultural cities such...
‘Emotion Took over’: Young Woman Wins Keys to $1m Potts Point Apartment
A 24‑year‑old Bondi resident secured a 49 sqm one‑bedroom apartment in Potts Point for $1.03 million AUD (≈$680,000 USD) at a Saturday auction. Ten bidders registered, three were active, and after 26 incremental bids the hammer fell, beating the $925,000 AUD reserve. The...
World’s Largest Sail Cruise Ship Celebrates Naming and Delivery
The Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing ship, was christened in Saint‑Nazaire and delivered to Orient Express Sailing Yachts. Built by Chantiers de l’Atlantique, the 220‑meter vessel uses SolidSail technology to achieve 100% wind‑powered propulsion and set a speed...
Drake's Luxurious Rolex From Take Care Album Sells for $500,000
A gold‑and‑diamond Rolex GMT Master II, famously featured on Drake’s 2011 *Take Care* album cover, sold for $500,000 through Palm Beach dealer Wind Vintage. The watch was not Drake’s personal timepiece but a loan from a colleague for the photo shoot and...
No One Noticed Miu Miu's Surprise New Balance Collab. Except Us
Miu Miu quietly restocked its coveted New Balance 530 SL sneaker, adding original brown suede and fresh sage‑green and periwinkle‑blue colorways while keeping the $1,270 price tag. The drop arrived without fanfare, relying on a silent website update that only...
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Top 20 Travel Destinations for June
Travel + Leisure’s June guide lists 20 top destinations, mixing U.S. hotspots like Lexington, North Carolina, and Newport Beach with global gems such as Fiji, Munich and the Big Island. The roundup highlights seasonal festivals—from the Railbird Festival in Kentucky to Mackinac...
‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Inspires New Edit From Vestiaire Collective
Vestiaire Collective has launched a curated edit of over 500 pre‑loved luxury items inspired by the upcoming *The Devil Wears Prada 2*. The collection pairs vintage finds with red‑carpet pieces from Dior, Valentino, Mugler, Gabriela Hearst, Schiaparelli and others, including iconic looks like a Chanel...
MSC Cruises Brings Yacht Club Experience to Formula 1 Grand Prix
MSC Cruises will debut a floating MSC Yacht Club hospitality venue at the 2026 Formula 1 Crypto.com Miami Grand Prix. The 50‑foot‑tall, 264‑foot‑long structure will sit along turns 5 through 9, providing spectators with panoramic views of up to five corners. The multi‑deck...
What Goes Into Making Custom Shoes for the Met Gala?
The 2026 Met Gala’s “Costume Art” theme has sparked a surge in ultra‑custom footwear, from Debbie Allen’s hand‑bedazzled Clergerie platforms to Amina Muaddi’s multi‑option designs for Rihanna and Kim Kardashian. Designers use Preciosa crystals in varying sizes to create gradient effects, while...
Karen Elson Shopped Her Closet For This 28-Year-Old Velvet Dress
Supermodel Karen Elson attended the King’s Trust Gala wearing a deep‑red crushed‑velvet dress from Yves Saint Laurent’s 1998 ready‑to‑wear collection. She sourced the piece from her own closet, having originally purchased it from Shrimpton Couture years earlier. The look was...
Patrick Dempsey Channels the Ethos of Jack Heuer
TAG Heuer has broadened its luxury portfolio by launching three high‑performance eyewear collections—Jack Heuer, Mini Vingt‑Sept and Shield Pro—each drawing on the brand’s motorsport DNA. The Swiss house appointed actor‑racer Patrick Dempsey as the face of the new line, leveraging...
The Shadiest Brand Mention In The Devil Wears Prada 2
The sequel to *The Devil Wears Prada* drops a joke about Coach, the once‑stale American handbag label now riding a TikTok‑driven resurgence among Gen Z. In a lunch scene, Emily Charlton’s fall from a Dior executive role to a Coach‑related job...
How Chanel Became the Hottest Brand in Fashion
Chanel surged to the top of the Lyst Index after its Biarritz cruise collection, propelled by Matthieu Blazy’s refreshed aesthetic. The designer’s modern take has ignited a wave of consumer enthusiasm dubbed “Blazymania,” especially among Gen Z shoppers. While the hype is...
2027 BMW I5
BMW’s 2027 i5 electric sedan debuts with three trims—eDrive40, xDrive40 and high‑performance M60 xDrive—offering EPA ranges from 259 to 310 miles and power outputs up to 593 hp. The model switches to the North American Charging Standard (NACS) port and includes...
The French Riviera Has Entered Its White Lotus Era
HBO confirmed that *White Lotus* Season 4 will be filmed on the French Riviera, using the Cannes Film Festival week in May 2026 as its backdrop. The production will shoot at iconic venues such as Hôtel Martinez and the Airelles Château de la...
Amanda Seyfried Gives a Comfy Sweater an Artsy Edge
Amanda Seyfried attended the Tory Burch Foundation’s Founders Breakfast wearing a dark caramel knit cardigan from the brand’s fall 2026 collection, paired with a studded Bunny Knot bag and the new Pierced pumps. The look highlighted Tory Burch’s “Toryssaince” aesthetic,...
Design Within Reach Makes a Splash With Its New Design Residency
Design Within Reach (DWR) has launched a three‑year design residency with Icelandic industrial designer Hlynur Atlason, tasking him with creating more than 20 collections. The partnership debuted with the Composed Modular Sofa, a large‑scale, adaptable piece that reflects Atlason’s blend...
Inside Sublime Sand, a Luxe New Resort Nestled in Portugal’s Jet-Set Hot Spot
Sublime Sand, the latest luxury resort from Portuguese hospitality brand Sublime, opened today in Comporta, a coastal village an hour south of Lisbon. The new property features 43 architect‑designed villas with private pools and rates starting around $1,400 per night....
How Cadillac's F1 Tech Will Help Shape Future Performance Cars
Cadillac will race under its own livery at the 2026 Miami Grand Prix, marking GM’s first U.S. Formula 1 entry. CEO Mary Barra explained that performance data from the track is funneled into road models such as the CT5‑V Blackwing, then...
Lexus Is About to Reveal Its Three-Row Electric SUV
Lexus will unveil its first three‑row electric SUV, the TZ, on May 6 at 9:30 p.m. Eastern time. The model is expected to sit on the same platform as the 2027 Toyota Highlander EV, but with Lexus‑specific styling and a premium interior....
Julianne Moore Has Messika to Thank for Her First Trip to Miami
Julianne Moore made her first trip to Miami on April 23, 2026 to front the launch of Messika’s Modernist collection, a line of geometric gold jewelry with diamond accents. The actress, who serves as the campaign face, attended a star‑studded...
When Does a Shoe Stop Being a Shoe?
Chanel’s spring cruise show in Biarritz featured a radical footwear concept: tiny leather heel caps held by ultra‑thin straps, leaving most of the foot exposed. Designer Matthieu Blazy framed the piece as a beach‑inspired, jewelry‑like accessory rather than a conventional shoe....
The BoF Podcast | Inside Dries Van Noten’s Venice Manifesto
Renowned Belgian designer Dries Van Noten has stepped away from his eponymous label to launch a cultural foundation housed in Venice’s 15th‑century Palazzo Pisani Moretta. The initiative shifts his focus from seasonal collections to preserving craftsmanship, fostering collaborations with artisans,...