Issey Miyake’s Colourful Sneaker Collaboration with Camper Is Inspired by the Plumage of a Bird
Issey Miyake and Spanish shoemaker Camper have launched the Karst Finch sneaker, the second joint collection between the two brands. The shoe’s design draws on the vivid plumage of common garden finches, resulting in a bold palette of pink, yellow, green and blue. Each pair arrives with two coordinating or contrasting socks, reinforcing the playful, mix‑and‑match ethos. The collection goes on sale globally on 15 April 2026 after debuting in Camper’s S/S 2026 runway show.
Amex Cuts Lufthansa Lounge Access As Of October 2026
American Express will end its lounge partnership with Lufthansa on October 1, 2026, removing Lufthansa Business, Senator and First lounge access for Platinum and Centurion cardholders. The change eliminates a long‑standing perk that let Platinum members use Business lounges in...
The House of Bovet
Pascal Raffy, a former pharma entrepreneur, acquired Bovet in 2001 and rebuilt the historic Swiss watchmaker through vertical integration and a focus on ultra‑luxury complications. By purchasing a movement factory in 2006, he achieved roughly 95% in‑house part production, including...
Introducing: The Tissot Pinarello Special Edition — An Asymmetric, Race-Bike-Inspired, Carbon-Cased Watch
Swiss watchmaker Tissot has partnered with Italian bike brand Pinarello to launch the Tissot Pinarello Special Edition, a carbon‑cased sports watch that echoes the aerodynamic lines of Pinarello’s Dogma F bicycle. The 43.14 × 12.15 mm forged‑carbon case houses a COSC‑certified Powermatic 80 automatic movement,...
Dolce & Gabbana Says Co-Founder Stefano Gabbana Has Quit as Chair
Stefano Gabbana stepped down as chair of Dolce & Gabbana effective Jan 1, 2026, citing a natural evolution of the company’s governance. His brother Alfonso Dolce took over the chairmanship, while Gabbana considers selling his 40% ownership stake amid ongoing bank negotiations. The...
$3 Million Luxury Homes in Venice
A penthouse duplex near Venice’s iconic Piazza San Marco is listed for $2.97 million, offering 4,628 sq ft of historic space across two floors with a rooftop terrace and a $641 per‑square‑foot price tag. The property includes four bedrooms, six bathrooms, and a...
New Central Management for Selfridges, KaDeWe and Co
Central Group, the Thai conglomerate behind Selfridges, de Bijenkorf and KaDeWe, is overhauling its European leadership. The company has created a shared executive team for the region, appointing Pierluigi Cocchini as CEO of Europe. The new structure is designed to...
Konstantin Chaykin’s ThinKing Mystery Turns Ultra Thin Watchmaking Into Something More
Konstantin Chaykin’s ThinKing Mystery pushes ultra‑thin watchmaking to 1.65 mm, a size that rivals the world’s thinnest mechanical pieces. Beyond the headline figure, the watch showcases a repeatable production protocol with roughly 40 routing checkpoints and tightly controlled tolerances. The in‑house...
Patina Maldives Launches Transformative Solo Retreats at Fari Studios
Patina Maldives has repurposed its Fari Studios into solo‑traveler focused retreats called Reconnect, Recharge and Renew. Guests can choose three‑, five‑ or seven‑night packages that include daily breakfast and dinner, pool access, speed‑boat transfers and a rotating menu of wellness...
Used Jaguar F-Pace 2016-2024 Review
The review examines the 2016‑2024 used Jaguar F‑Pace, Jaguar’s first true sport‑SUV aimed at boosting the brand’s modest sales volumes. It highlights the model’s engaging handling and spacious cabin but flags a noisy 2.0‑litre diesel, modest 36.7 mpg fuel economy, and...
Trump Hotels Launches ‘Never Settle Summer’ for Unforgettable Summer Getaways Worldwide
Trump Hotels unveiled the "Never Settle Summer" program, a limited‑time collection of luxury experiences available from May 1 to September 7, 2026. The initiative spans eight flagship properties worldwide, offering upgraded rooms, exclusive perks such as a $100 credit in Chicago and a...
VidantaWorld Voyages Introduces ELEGANT: A Luxury Ultra Yacht Experience
VidantaWorld Voyages unveiled ELEGANT, a luxury ultra‑yacht that will sail Mediterranean itineraries from April 11 to October 2, 2026 and again in 2027. The vessel, originally built for over 600 guests, will host only 216, enabling a near 1:1 crew‑to‑guest ratio and expansive, resort‑style...
This Zig-Zagging Chair by Rimadesio Combines the Company's High Precision Manufacturing with an Expressive Design Language
Rimadesio and its sole designer Giuseppe Bavuso have launched the ‘Ori’ chair, a solid ash seat distinguished by a zig‑zag backrest. The chair offers a range of finishes, including black oak, thermotreated oak, and interchangeable seat materials such as woven...
Is the Future of Shopping Hiding Inside Luxury Hotels?
Luxury brands are reimagining hotels and villas as retail "third places," blending hospitality with shopping to create immersive brand experiences. LVMH’s recent purchase of a Cannes villa for roughly $55 million underscores this trend, while BoF Insights projects the $4.3 trillion lifestyle...
EXCLUSIVE: Charlotte Chesnais Bets on Tokyo — and Gold — for Expansion
Charlotte Chesnais has opened her largest flagship to date in Tokyo’s Aoyama district, a 1,100 sq ft, four‑level space that is three times the size of her Paris boutiques. Japan now accounts for 15% of the label’s sales, second only to France, and...
Summer’s Most Sophisticated Dress Code – See It in Black and White
London’s Viva fashion show presented the season’s most sophisticated summer dress code: an all‑black‑and‑white palette across top luxury houses. Prices ranged from a $880 Prada wool top to a $14,100 Hermès leather lace‑up dress, with Louis Vuitton’s linen drape hitting...
In the Bag! Louis Vuitton Gets Nosy with New Speedy Campaign
Louis Vuitton has launched a provocative new Speedy P9 campaign that visualizes the interior of a handbag, turning the act of opening a bag into a public spectacle. The campaign, shot in London, plays on the city’s high theft rates...
Bellevue Villa / G8A Architecture & Urban Planning
G8A Architecture & Urban Planning is overhauling the 1980s‑era Bellevue Villa and its 19th‑century annex on the north shore of Geneva’s Leman Lake. The 2,300 m² lakeside residence will receive a geothermal heat pump, a full‑photovoltaic roof, and an upgraded building...
Dubai’s CASSETTE and NETTE Al Barari Incorporate Free-to-Use Community Workspaces
Dubai’s co‑working pioneers CASSETTE and NETTE have opened two free‑to‑use community workspaces in the Al Barari district. The venues offer high‑speed internet, meeting rooms and a sustainability‑focused environment aimed at freelancers, startups and remote professionals. By removing membership fees, the operators...
BAN MAA / Geemo Design
Geemo Design’s BAN MAA project, a 120 m² restaurant slated for 2025, interprets Jiulong Lake’s landscape through a “returning to the nest” concept infused with Lingnan dessert culture. Lead architects Kirin, Yi, and Hang employ authentic textures—handmade tiles, washed stone, and a...
Hyatt Eyes an India-First Brand — Exclusive
Hyatt Hotels is exploring a brand built exclusively for India, echoing its Atona concept in Japan. The chain, which entered the market in 1983 and now runs 55 properties, plans to double that count to 100 hotels by 2030. To...
Stefano Gabbana Has Stepped Down
Stefano Gabbana resigned as chairman of Dolce & Gabbana in December, ending his formal leadership role at the luxury house he co‑founded. He retains a 40% equity stake and is weighing options for its disposition. Alfonso Dolce, the brother of co‑founder Domenico,...
Nike Made a Luxe Leather Flip-Flop — And It’s Far From Regular
Nike has introduced the Marina flip‑flop, a sleek sandal crafted from smooth blue leather and cushioned with a sturdy foam footbed. Priced at $32, the model blends casual comfort with a touch of luxury, echoing the brand’s sneaker‑level attention to...
4 Stunning Turquoise Jewellery Picks, From Van Cleef & Arpels to Piaget
Turquoise jewelry is enjoying a resurgence among celebrities and fashion insiders, celebrated for its vivid hue and calming symbolism. Luxury houses Van Cleef & Arpels, Piaget, Jacquie Aiche, and Sydney Evan each released standout pieces that blend high‑karat gold, diamonds, and premium turquoise. The collections...
Arc'teryx's Luxury Line Has Never Looked Better — Or Bigger
Arc'teryx's Veilance label, celebrating nearly two decades, unveils its Spring/Summer 2026 collection with a refreshed aesthetic and expanded technical fabrics. The line swaps traditional GORE‑TEX for lightweight, quick‑dry Ondritex, introduces earthy greens and pastel purples, and adopts looser, almost baggy...
Casa De Campo Fashion Week to Launch as Caribbean’s Premiere Luxury Fashion, Art and Wellness Event
Casa de Campo Resort & Villas will host the inaugural Casa de Campo Fashion Week from June 4‑8, 2026, positioning the Dominican Republic as a new luxury hub. The five‑day program blends runway shows with art exhibitions, wellness workshops, and educational seminars...
Clase Azul Is Dropping a $1,700 World Cup-Inspired Decanter Next Week
Clase Azul is launching a limited‑edition "Spirit of Champions" tequila decanter priced at $1,700, with 10,000 units released on April 14. The joven tequila is aged 28 months in French oak vats from the Forest of Tronçais and blended with unaged blanco....
Maison Margiela Welcomes Visitors to View Tabi Collectors’ Personal Shoes at Chengdu, China Exhibit
Maison Margiela opened the Tabi: Collectors Exhibition in Chengdu’s Third Avenue Art Museum, showcasing personal collections from nine global Tabi enthusiasts. The exhibit runs Thursday‑Sunday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m., and includes a café displaying archival and recent Tabi models. It is part of the...
The 8 Best Boat Shoes of 2026 Are So Much Cooler Than the Country Club
The article rounds up the eight top boat shoes for 2026, blending classic heritage brands like Sperry, Sebago and G.H. Bass with modern reinterpretations from Timberland, Paraboot and AllSaints. It highlights design tweaks such as thicker lug soles, extra eyelets, suede...
Gallery Fumi Just Opened a New York Residency with a Joyful Celebration of Material and Craft
Gallery Fumi has opened a three‑month New York residency at Tribeca’s Galerie56, a Herzog & de Meuron‑designed space that marks the London design gallery’s longest‑ever U.S. show. The first phase, "Materials of Joy," runs through May 23 and presents 51 handcrafted works by more...
Duplex at 740 Park Ave Trades for $38M
A duplex in New York’s iconic 740 Park Avenue sold off‑market for $38 million, more than double the $20.5 million price paid in 2019. The price surge likely reflects a $6‑$6.5 million renovation, though details remain undisclosed. The 7,500‑sq‑ft unit features five bedrooms, five...
Cartier, The King’s Foundation Create Fellowship for Fine Watchmakers
Cartier has partnered with The King’s Foundation to launch a fellowship for emerging watch and jewellery makers. The two‑year program, titled “The King’s Foundation and Cartier: Decorative Métiers d’Art in Watchmaking,” offers five months of training in Scotland followed by...
AI Is Coming for Car Salesmen and Let’s Be Real, It Makes Perfect Sense
South Korean software firm Epikar has introduced the Pikar Genie, an AI‑powered kiosk designed to handle most showroom interactions traditionally performed by car salespeople. The device is already deployed in Renault, BMW and Volvo dealerships in South Korea, where Renault...
Limited-Time Atlantis Offer Adds Value for Spring
Atlantis Paradise Island is rolling out a limited‑time Suite Life Tax Day Offer that discounts select suites up to 20% for three‑ to four‑night stays and up to 30% for five‑night or longer visits. The promotion targets Regal Suites and...
Staud’s Debut Home Collection Is About Personality Over Perfection
Los Angeles‑based fashion label Staud has launched its inaugural home collection, extending its design DNA from apparel to interiors. The line, inspired by co‑founder Sarah Staudinger’s ceramic practice, includes sculptural objects, leather‑wrapped glass, hand‑beaded vases and textured textiles. Prices range...
Aston Martin Caught Testing An Insane-Looking Prototype. But What Is It?
Aston Martin was spotted testing a single‑seat prototype that blends Formula 1 styling with its Valkyrie hypercar. The vehicle features a Halo cockpit protector, push‑rod front suspension, a massive rear wing and appears to house a hybrid 6.5‑liter V12 delivering roughly...
Luxury’s Q1: A Turnaround Test
The luxury sector opened Q1 with a mix of leadership shake‑ups and strong sales. Dolce & Gabbana co‑founder Stefano Gabbana resigned as chair, putting his 40% stake under creditor scrutiny, while Brunello Cucinelli posted a 14% revenue rise driven by...
Carey Mulligan Shows Us A New Side to Spring Florals
Actress Carey Mulligan turned heads at the Netflix series "Beef" season 2 premiere by wearing a striking Dries Van Noten ensemble that reimagines spring florals. Designed by creative director Julian Klausner, the look combined a foiled‑gold blossom strapless top, pale‑pink embroidered panel, and...
New Stellantis Design Boss Vows "No Clones" In Effort to Separate Brands
Stellantis has appointed French designer Gilles Vidal as its European design chief, tasking him with ending the “clone” syndrome across its 12‑brand portfolio. Vidal, who returned from a five‑year spell at Renault, wants each marque to develop a distinct visual...
Brunello Cucinelli's First-Quarter Revenue Rises 8.1%, Driven by the Americas and Asia
Brunello Cucinelli reported first‑quarter revenue up 8.1% to €369 million (about $406 million), driven by strong constant‑currency growth in the Americas (+20.3%) and Asia (+17.8%). Retail accounted for 64.5% of sales, helped by new flagship stores in London, Paris, Florida and Wuhan....
Live Out Your Toyota AE86 Dreams With This TOM's Heritage Restomod
TOM’s Heritage, the new division of TOM’s Racing, unveiled a restomod of the iconic fifth‑generation Toyota AE86. The car receives a bored‑out 1,626 cc 4A‑G engine producing 188 hp, and a re‑engineered underfloor that adds ground‑effect downforce without external wings. Upgrades include...
Beaucroft Takes Its First Foray Into Complications, with the New Tropical Teal Contour GMT
Beaucroft has unveiled the Contour GMT, its first watch with a true GMT complication, powered by a Miyota 9075 automatic movement. The 39.5 mm stainless‑steel case features a scratch‑resistant coating, 100 m water resistance, and a vibrant tropical teal sunburst dial. Priced...
ILTM Africa 2026 Showcases Sensory-Led Luxury
ILTM Africa 2026 returns to Cape Town’s Norval Foundation from April 10‑12, marking the largest post‑COVID edition of the luxury‑travel showcase. Delegates from 32 countries will converge for three days of immersive, sensory‑led experiences, from a bespoke event fragrance to...
Man Rents Ferrari 812 Superfast for Months Before Police Seize It as Stolen Property
A man rented a Ferrari 812 Superfast in Biarritz for about $2,300 a month, only to have the vehicle seized after the rental agency stopped paying the car’s owner. The owner reported the car stolen, leading French police to impound...
Explaining Agrobiodiversity and Its Value for Trendsetting Hotels
Regenerative tourism has become a buzzword, prompting luxury hotels to seek deeper sustainability differentiators. Agrobiodiversity—cultivating a wider range of heirloom and regional crops—offers a concrete path to climate‑resilient food sourcing and unique guest experiences. Hotels that integrate heritage farms, on‑site...
How Do Theorema Watches Compare to Other Luxury Watch Brands?
Theorema, the independent watch line from family‑owned Tufina, specializes in hand‑assembled skeleton watches priced between $2,000 and $4,000. The brand emphasizes craftsmanship over mass production, offering dress, GMT, chronograph and calendar models without the hefty marketing spend of major luxury...
Jade Ruzzo: A Fine Jewelry Brand That's 'Timeless Yet Full of Attitude'
Jade Ruzzo, a New York‑based fine jewelry label founded by former FIT student and stylist Jade Ruzzo, debuted its inaugural collection in April 2026. The line features 18‑karat gold pieces with chunky colored gemstones, hand‑chosen diamonds and pearls, priced at...
American Express Expands Centurion Lounge Network At U.S. Airports
American Express announced a three‑airport expansion of its Centurion Lounge brand, adding a two‑story lounge at Boston Logan, a second “Sidecar by The Centurion Lounge” concept in Charlotte, and a 50 percent larger lounge at Dallas Fort Worth. The Boston lounge, slated for...
BYD Opens Denza Z9 GT EV Orders in Europe at over 3X the Price
BYD launched its luxury Denza Z9 GT EV in Europe, positioning it against premium rivals like Porsche. The shooting‑brake offers a WLTP range of up to 599 km and is equipped with the new Blade Battery 2.0 and Flash Charging that can...
In Pictures: Selfridges Unveils New Members’ Club in Loyalty Push
Selfridges has opened 40 Duke, a members‑only club that blends personal shopping, hospitality and cultural programming for its Unlocked loyalty members. The venue features 24 private suites, a club lounge, a private dining room, a terrace restaurant and flexible exhibition spaces,...