Louis Vuitton Announces London Hotel Pop-Up Experience
Louis Vuitton is launching a two‑month pop‑up hotel in London’s Mayfair, opening on April 24. Housed in a historic townhouse, the experience dedicates each room to an iconic bag—Speedy, Keepall, Alma, Neverfull, and the Pharrell‑designed Speedy P9. Guests can stay, dine at Café Alma, sip champagne at Bar Noé, and access on‑site bag care and exclusive hot‑stamped personalization. The concept blends the brand’s travel heritage with immersive retail, turning a luxury accessory showcase into a temporary hospitality venue.
Billionaire Mark Cuban Says When He Got Rich, First Splurge Was A $125K American Airlines Lifetime Pass —'I Don't Care...
When Mark Cuban sold MicroSolutions for about $6 million in 1990, he bypassed the typical luxury upgrades and purchased a $125,000 American Airlines lifetime pass that grants unlimited first‑class travel and a companion. The AAirpass reduced his travel cost to roughly...
The 8 Best Luxury Resorts in the Catskills
The Catskills have transformed from a faded Borscht Belt into a luxury hotspot, attracting major hotel groups such as Auberge, Hyatt’s Unbound Collection, and the soon‑to‑open Soho House. Eight resorts—including Inness, Wildflower Farms, The DeBruce, and Chatwal Lodge—offer high‑end amenities...
Glen Powell Shares His Best Design Advice
Actor Glen Powell is overseeing the design of a new Austin home that prioritizes social spaces and wellness. Drawing on a family background in architecture, he favors mid‑century aesthetics while avoiding museum‑like rigidity. The house will feature a 10‑person sauna...
Brand Concepts Bets on Premium Push with Off-White Entry, Eyes Metro Expansion
Brand Concepts Ltd announced the launch of Off‑White in India, marking a strategic push into the premium and luxury segment. The company will roll out five flagship Off‑White stores over the next three years, starting with Bengaluru and later Delhi...
New: Kudoke 1 and Kudoke 2 Tremblage
Kudoke has introduced a tremblage‑textured dial option for its Kudoke 1 and Kudoke 2 watches, available for an extra €3,750 (about $4,100) plus VAT. The hand‑crafted engraving creates a unique, velvety surface in three colour finishes—yellow gold, black rhodium, and white rhodium....
Off-White Debuts in Bengaluru, Eyes India’s Luxury Streetwear Market
Italian luxury label Off‑White opened its first Indian boutique in Bengaluru, offering a full range of streetwear‑inspired pieces from hoodies to denim. The brand announced follow‑up stores in Delhi later this year and Mumbai in early 2027, with additional locations...
Mercedes Q1 Sales Down in Tough ‘Transition Year’ for China Business
Mercedes‑Benz reported a 6% drop in global Q1 sales to 419,400 vehicles, driven by a 27% plunge in China. While Europe saw a 7% rise and the United States a 20% increase, the Chinese slump outweighed these gains. The decline...
The Wolseley Hotels To Debut US Flagship in New York
Minor Hotels is launching the Wolseley Hotels brand in the United States with a flagship property slated to open in 2027. The Wolseley Hotel New York will occupy the landmark 1905 Lambs Club building near Bryant Park, offering 76 guest rooms...
How I Started in Fashion: Radley Creative Director, Fernando Soriano Iglesias
Radley, the quintessentially British handbag label, has appointed Spanish creative director Fernando Soriano Iglesias, whose résumé includes senior roles at luxury houses such as Loewe and Carolina Herrera. After more than a year in the role, Iglesias unveiled an AW25...
The May 2026 Milan Preview Issue of Wallpaper* Is on Sale Now
Wallpaper* has released its May 2026 Milan preview issue, timed for Milan Design Week and the Salone del Mobile. The edition highlights new Salone initiatives, including the collectible‑focused Salone Raritas and an OMA‑curated contract design section debuting in 2027. It also showcases...
Credor Unveils Three Novelties Across the Locomotive and Goldfeather Collections
Credor unveiled three new pieces at Watches and Wonders 2026, reviving its iconic Locomotive line with a blue titanium case priced at $13,200. The Goldfeather Urushi, a dress watch featuring Japanese lacquer dial work, is limited to 25 platinum‑case examples...
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I Visit Lake Como Every Year—Here Are the 12 Chic Styles You Need to Blend in With the Locals, Starting...
Travel writer Michelle Tchea shares a curated list of twelve chic clothing items to blend in with Lake Como locals, recommended by hotel director Cristina Zucchi. The guide emphasizes lightweight, breathable fabrics like linen and silk, and includes tailored shorts,...
Mercedes to Hike Prices Again; Luxury Market Splits with BMW
Mercedes‑Benz India will raise prices of its luxury cars by an additional 2‑4% in Q2 2026, following a 4% hike earlier this year, as freight costs, geopolitical disruptions and a 15‑20% industry cost burden squeeze margins. The move supports its...
Salone Del Mobile Will Feature a Fashion and Design Exhibition Curated by Palomba Serafini Associati, and Other News.
Salone del Mobile Milano 2026 will host “Abito,” a fashion and design exhibition curated by Palomba Serafini Associati that examines women’s evolving societal role. A fragment of Artemisia Gentileschi’s *Mary Magdalene*, missing its head, is set for auction at Vienna’s Dorotheum....
Ginori 1735’s Floral Florenza Dinner
Ginori 1735 unveiled its Florenza porcelain collection, "The Unframed Garden," at an immersive dinner hosted in New York’s Il Buco. The event blended a curated floral installation by Alex Crowder of Field Studies Florals with signature gin‑based cocktails and a seasonal multicourse menu....
Gigi Hadid Fronts New Leather Goods Campaign From Miu Miu
Miu Miu has unveiled a new leather‑goods campaign fronted by supermodel Gigi Hadid, showcasing the brand’s latest accessories ahead of its Spring 2024 collection. The campaign emphasizes the use of sustainably sourced Italian leather and is being rolled out across...
Explora Journeys to Enter Asia-Pacific with 2027 Cruise Itineraries
Explora Journeys, MSC Group’s luxury cruise brand, announced its first Asian itineraries slated for launch in 2027‑2028. The new routes will cover key gateway cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, Shanghai and Ho Chi Minh City, featuring longer port stays and overnight calls....
Luxury Tea Sets Worth Passing Down Through Generations
Luxury tea sets are emerging as both collectible assets and functional heirlooms, with auction results soaring past $230,000 for a Chinese silver‑gilt service and $720,000 for a Meissen porcelain set. The article curates a range of high‑end pieces—from Fortnum’s bone‑china...
India's Natural Diamond Market May Reach Rs 1.5 Lakh Cr by 2030: De Beers Report
De Beers’ 2025 India Diamond Acquisition Study projects the Indian natural‑diamond jewellery market to reach Rs 1.5 lakh crore (about $18 billion) by 2030. The forecast rests on an 11% annual rise in GDP and personal disposable income through the decade. Consumer dynamics are shifting,...
How Gen Z’s Personal Style Obsession Is Changing Fashion
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Tanner Fletcher and Larroudé Debut Whimsical Footwear Collaboration in Wedding Show
Larroudé and Tanner Fletcher unveiled a nine‑style whimsical footwear line at New York Bridal Week’s genderless wedding show. The collection mixes Fletcher’s vintage‑inspired playfulness with Larroudé’s classic silhouettes, featuring blue satin mules, lace‑trimmed heels and dessert‑like platform sandals. Prices span...
Peter Millar Creates Branded Suites for Two Omni Resorts
Peter Millar, the Raleigh‑based apparel brand, has teamed with Omni Hotels & Resorts to launch Peter Millar‑branded suites at the Omni La Costa Resort & Spa in Carlsbad, California, and the Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa in Texas, both opening this month. The suites showcase cashmere blankets, custom plaid pool‑table felt,...
Can Longtime Car Executive Luca De Meo Kick the House of Gucci Into Gear?
Luca de Meo, the former automotive chief who steered brands like Fiat and Renault, was appointed CEO of Kering in late 2025. Six months into his surprise tenure, he has been seen on the shop floor of Pomellato, a Kering jewelry...
China’s “Hermes of Gold” Courts Turbulent World After Dazzling at Home
Laopu, dubbed China’s “Hermes of gold,” posted a 221% revenue jump to $4 billion in 2025 and a market cap of about $14 billion, despite a recent gold‑price dip. The Beijing‑based jeweler now runs 45 stores across 16 Chinese cities plus Singapore...
Fear of God CEO Exits Label
Fear of God’s chief executive Bastien Daguzan is leaving the Los Angeles‑based luxury streetwear label after less than two years. The company announced it is eliminating the CEO position from its organisational chart, signaling a shift in governance. A source...
The Genesis GV90 Interior Leaks, Revealing Next-Level Luxury and Massive Screens
Genesis is preparing to launch the GV90, its flagship electric SUV, whose interior closely mirrors the brand’s Neolun Concept shown two years ago. The cabin features ultra‑luxe materials like Purple Silk leather and a massive rolling infotainment display that may...
2026 BMW 3-Series Review
BMW’s 2026 3‑Series continues to lead the compact luxury sedan segment by pairing a 2.0‑liter turbo‑four with mild‑hybrid assistance in the 330i and a 3.0‑liter turbo‑six in the M340i. The 330i xDrive hits 60 mph in just over six seconds while...
The New BMW M3 Will Probably Look Like This
BMW is teasing its first fully electric M3, with spy photos revealing a more aggressive, M‑inspired design. The prototype appears to feature a four‑motor, wheel‑by‑wheel drivetrain and a 100‑108 kWh battery capable of delivering over 1,300 hp. Production is expected to start...
EXCLUSIVE: Marc-Antoine Barrois Sets Up Shop in SoHo
Marc‑Antoine Barrois is launching a flagship boutique in SoHo at 120 Wooster Street on April 16, expanding the luxury perfume house beyond its Paris and London locations. The brand reported more than $100 million in revenue last year, giving it the financial footing for U.S....
Green and Glamour: Portugal’s Most Exclusive Golf Resorts
Portugal’s golf tourism is expanding beyond the Algarve, with luxury resorts now flourishing along the Silver Coast, near Lisbon, and in the Eastern Algarve. Iconic properties such as Penha Longa, Monte Rei, and Viceroy Ombria combine championship‑grade courses—often designed by...
Elle Fanning Is a Preppy, Preppy Princess in a Polo and Ballroom Skirt
Elle Fanning stepped out in New York wearing August Barron's "Bedtime Story" collection while promoting Apple TV’s limited series *Margo's Got Money Troubles*. The ensemble combined a creamy yellow polo shirt with a voluminous tulle skirt adorned with oversized bows...
Alaska Airlines Unveils Its First-Ever International Business Class Suites Experience
Alaska Airlines is launching its first International Business Class suites on brand‑new Boeing 787‑9 Dreamliners, slated for a spring debut as the carrier expands long‑haul service to Europe and Asia. The new product features lie‑flat suites with privacy doors, West...
A Celebrity Photographer Built—And Lost—A $29 Million Luxury Watch Empire. Now His Investors Are Calling It Fraud
Dominic Khoo, a former celebrity photographer, built The WatchFund, a luxury‑watch investment vehicle that amassed roughly $29 million in assets. The fund bought high‑end timepieces below retail, resold them at modest discounts, and charged a 5 percent management fee while offering piecemeal...
Fresh Images: Atlanta's Next Condo High-Rise Officially Breaks Ground
Kolter Urban has broken ground on Elyse Buckhead, a 20‑story, 194‑unit luxury condo tower in Atlanta’s Buckhead district. The project is already close to $60 million in presales, with one‑bedroom units priced just under $1 million and a top‑floor penthouse listed at...
Reported EPA Leak Claims the Rivian R2 Will Hit 335 Miles on One Charge
Rivian’s upcoming R2 SUV may have eclipsed its own EPA range target, with a leaked EPA report showing a 335‑mile range on 21‑inch wheels, slightly above the 330‑mile figure announced in March. The filing also lists an 86.8 kWh battery, a...
Schiaparelli Begins Harrods Takeover
French couture house Schiaparelli has launched a multi‑area takeover at London’s flagship Harrods, revamping window displays and creating pop‑up installations on the first floor. The activation features the brand’s iconic golden key‑hole motif and promotes a new coffee‑table book, "Anglomaniac,"...
Two Gabled Volumes, One Landscape / BRBB Architects
The Shin‑Dae‑Ri House, completed in 2023, provides an aging couple a quiet retreat in a mountain village of Gangwon Province. Set on a gentle slope, the residence pairs a solid concrete base with two rotated timber gabled volumes, creating distinct...
This Is the Fragrance the Fashion Set Doesn't Want You to Know About
Beguile has introduced Golden Kiss, a new Eau de Parfum that emphasizes a skin‑melt, intimate scent profile rather than a loud projection. The fragrance opens with bergamot, blackcurrant, apple and pink pepper before unfolding rose, jasmine, violet and raspberry, anchored...
Lufthansa Launches ‘Future Onboard Experience’ in First Class to Redefine Inflight Service
Lufthansa has rolled out its Future Onboard Experience (FOX) in First Class, marking the start of a €70 million (≈$76 million) overhaul of long‑haul cabin service. The program, built on data from more than 9,000 customer inputs and 110 test flights, introduces...
McLaren Will Reveal Its Big Comeback Plan This Summer
McLaren CEO Nick Collins announced that the automaker will unveil its comeback strategy this summer, coinciding with the start of deliveries for the W1 hypercar. The plan is expected to feature a new line of combustion‑powered sports cars and a...
2027 Toyota Land Cruiser Gets Tiny Price Hike and New 4Runner Option
Toyota's 2027 Land Cruiser sees a modest $280 price increase across its two trims, now starting at $59,375 for the 1958 Edition and $65,450 for the higher‑spec model. New options include a $980 raised air intake and a Premium package...
Sabrina Carpenter Stacks 7 Blinged-Out Watches in Her ‘House Tour’ Video
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter’s new “House Tour” video showcases her wearing seven Omega watches simultaneously, outdoing recent watch‑stacking stunts by influencers. The video, directed by Carpenter and Margaret Qualley, features a heist‑themed mansion setting and highlights a mix of Omega...
Julia Fox Takes Sleepmaxxing to New Heights With a Subversive Nightie
Julia Fox turned the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards red carpet into a sleep‑maxxing showcase, wearing a pink trompe‑l’oeil dress that mimics a floating nightgown. The look combined silky layers, pink stockings and neon‑green pumps, echoing the viral wellness trend that...
Crystal Reveals First Look at Specialty Dining Renderings for New Crystal Grace
Crystal Cruises unveiled renderings for the specialty dining venues aboard its next ship, Crystal Grace, which is scheduled to set sail on June 11, 2028. The new designs refresh the Umi Uma Japanese‑Peruvian restaurant with Chef Nobu Matsuhisa, re‑imagine the...
The Reliable Japanese Luxury SUV that Handles Better than Expected
The 2026 Acura RDX positions itself as an entry‑level luxury SUV that blends engaging performance with dependable ownership. Powered by a 2.0‑liter turbocharged four‑cylinder delivering 272 hp and paired with a 10‑speed automatic, the RDX feels lively behind the wheel. Acura’s...
The Volvo XC90 T8 Is The Swiss Army Knife Of SUVs
Volvo’s 2026 XC90 T8 hybrid continues as a flagship luxury SUV, blending a 2.0‑litre petrol engine with a battery that delivers up to 43 miles of electric‑only range. The refreshed model adds an 11‑inch Google‑powered infotainment screen, Matrix LED headlights and...
Meryl Streep's Red Prada Suit Is a Sign Fashion Is Fully Behind 'The Devil Wears Prada 2'
Meryl Streep debuted a custom double‑breasted red Prada suit at the Seoul premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The design, with an exaggerated collar and wide‑leg trousers, draws directly from Prada’s demon‑red look on the brand’s fall 2009 runway. Prada’s...
Holland America Line Launches 'Fly and Cruise Caribbean' Offer
Holland America Line has introduced a new "Fly & Cruise Caribbean" package that bundles round‑trip airfare from major U.S. gateways with a 7‑night Caribbean cruise. The offer, launched this week, features discounted fares, onboard credit and flexible re‑booking options for...
Maison Territo Named Official Address for Montréal Design Week 2026
Montréal Design Week 2026, running April 28‑May 7, will be the city’s first large‑scale, multi‑day design celebration, featuring exhibitions, panels, tours and open studios. Maison Territo’s 11,000‑square‑foot Royalmount showroom has been named an official address, placing it among the event’s key destinations....