Dyson Just Launched a Travel Version of Its Supersonic Hair Dryer
Dyson has introduced a travel‑size version of its Supersonic hair dryer, priced at $300—$80 cheaper than the flagship model. Weighing just 0.7 lb., it is 32% smaller and 25% lighter than the original, making it airline‑friendly. The unit retains the brand’s high‑velocity airflow, three heat settings, two speed options, and global voltage compatibility. It also works with existing Supersonic attachments and is offered in a pink colorway.
Images: Trail-Connected Alpharetta Project Targets Sell Out
Mayfair on Main, a 24‑home infill development in Alpharetta, is about 70% sold with pre‑sales underway for the final eight units. Prices start at $1.29 million for a 2,800‑sq‑ft townhome and climb to $2.3 million for larger homes. The project’s appeal is...
Burberry Crowns Student Winner of Reimagining Materials Competition
British luxury label Burberry announced that Aamna Yasin, a pattern‑cutting student at London College of Fashion, won the second‑annual Reimagining Materials competition. The contest asked participants to reinterpret Burberry’s iconic trench and car coats using surplus materials and circular‑design principles....
Give Chanel an Inch, It'll Take a Foot
Chanel’s Cruise 2026 runway featured ultra‑minimal half‑sandals that are essentially one‑third of a shoe, showcasing artistic director Matthieu Blazy’s daring vision. The barely‑there footwear sparked organic buzz across social platforms, reinforcing Chanel’s reputation for spectacle‑driven product innovation. Simultaneously, Blazy’s Charvet shirts...
The Debrief | Why Some Retailers Are Ignoring the Internet
A growing niche of fashion boutiques, such as Ven. Space and Dot Reeder, are deliberately limiting their digital footprints to escape soaring customer‑acquisition costs and costly returns. These retailers rely on hyper‑local intimacy, in‑store purchasing, and meticulously curated assortments that...
The Most Expensive Home Ever Listed Just Hit the Market for $400 Million
A Los Angeles mega‑mansion has been listed for $400 million, eclipsing the previous $300 million record set by Aspen’s Little Lake Lodge. The 70,000 sq ft, eight‑acre property took more than a decade and $350 million to build, finishing in 2018, and features 39 bedrooms, multiple...
Christopher Ward Updates the Popular Sealander Collection with Tasteful Refinement
Christopher Ward has refreshed its popular Sealander line, launching two variants – the Sealander GMT and the Sealander Automatic – with new case sizes, colourways, and upgraded movements. The GMT now comes in 36 mm, 39 mm and a new 42 mm size, featuring...
LVMH Watch Boss Sees Jean Arnault as Best Candidate for His Role
Jean‑Christophe Babin, head of LVMH’s watch division, is preparing for a phased retirement and has identified 27‑year‑old Jean Arnault as his preferred successor. Arnault, Bernard Arnault’s youngest son, currently oversees Louis Vuitton’s watch category and brings engineering credentials from Imperial...
Watch the Porsche 911 GT3 Manthey Lap the 'Ring in Just 6:50.863
Porsche unveiled a 992.2 911 GT3 equipped with the Manthey aero‑and‑suspension kit, posting a 6:50.863 lap at the Nürburgring Nordschleife. The time shaves six seconds off the standard GT3 and five seconds versus the previous‑generation 992.1 GT3 Manthey, placing it alongside the high‑output Corvette...
Atlantis Enhances Luxury Offering With Imperial Club
Atlantis Paradise Island will launch The Imperial Club on May 1, 2026, a private lounge perched on the 19th floor of the resort’s East Tower. The club is reserved for suite‑level guests and select premium rooms, offering a dedicated check‑in,...
This Acura NSX With a Custom 6-to-1 Header Makes Awesome Wookiee Noises
The Drive features a custom 6‑to‑1 exhaust header, dubbed “Maximum Meows,” installed on an Acura NSX. Bad Cat Engineering designed the spiral collector, turning the naturally aspirated V6 into a source of loud, wookiee‑like roars. The video demonstrates instant wide‑open...
Amomento Wants to Become the World’s First Korean Heritage House
Amomento unveiled its Autumn/Winter 2026 collection at Shanghai Fashion Week, announcing a bold ambition to become the world’s first Korean heritage house. The brand argues that Korean fashion lacks the historic narrative enjoyed by Italian, French or British houses, and...
Inside Valentino’s L.A. Party With Alessandro Michele, Teyana Taylor and More
Valentino staged an immersive L.A. party at the Marciano Art Foundation, showcasing a recreation of Alessandro Michele’s “Specula Mundi” couture show through a continuous photographic sequence by Mark Borthwick. The centerpiece was a limited‑edition 260‑page book, 422 images, priced at $350 and limited...
EXCLUSIVE: Marc Chaya Is Leaving Maison Francis Kurkdjian
Marc Chaya, co‑founder and CEO of Maison Francis Kurkdjian, will leave his operational role after 20 years, transitioning to a strategic advisory position for LVMH’s perfumes and cosmetics division. Véronique Courtois will serve as interim president while Francis Kurkdjian remains creative director. Under Chaya,...
Villa San Michele, Belmond’s 600-Year-Old Sleeping Beauty, Stirs
Belmond’s historic Villa San Michele in Fiesole reopened after an 18‑month restoration, reviving a 600‑year‑old former Franciscan convent turned luxury hotel. Interiors architect Luigi Fragola enlisted Florence’s master artisans to restore silk passementerie, scagliola inlays and period antiques, while preserving the...
Matthieu Blazy’s Chanel Pumps Are the Hottest Shoes of the Year So Far, Lyst Says
Lyst’s Q1 2026 Index named Chanel the hottest brand and its new pump silhouette the top‑selling shoe of the period. The pumps surged after a March launch, propelled by a digital groundswell among tastemakers. Celine and Village PM also ranked high, with...
Queen Letizia Steps Out in Hot Pink Hugo Boss Pantsuit for a Prestigious Art Award Ceremony
Spain’s Queen Letizia attended the Princess of Girona Foundation’s “Art 2026” award ceremony in Granada wearing a bright pink Hugo Boss pantsuit and a Carolina Herrera satchel. The ceremony honored young creator Gemma Blasco and highlighted the foundation’s outreach to more than 30,000...
How to Choose the Right Replacement Watch Strap
Replacing a watch strap is the simplest way to refresh a timepiece without buying a new watch. The guide outlines the main material families—leather, metal, rubber/silicone, and fabric—highlighting their aesthetic and functional strengths. It also explains how strap width (lug...
House 17-JB / Luiz Volpato Arquitetura
Casa 17‑JB, designed by Luiz Volpato Arquitetura in Curitiba, Brazil, occupies a 1,113 m² lot with strict environmental limits that preserve 70% of native forest. The residence is composed of four interlocking volumes—two elevated, one semi‑buried, and one underground—that follow the steep topography...
How Samsung Is Helping Luxury Hotels Move Toward a More Seamless Digital Guest Journey
Samsung is equipping luxury hotels with a unified suite of 4K Hospitality TVs, LYNK Cloud management software, and large‑format smart signage to create a seamless, personalized digital guest journey. At The Apurva Kempinski Bali, the solution links 475 rooms and public spaces,...
Profits Inch up at Armani Group Despite Sales Slip
Armani Group posted a 3.2% rise in EBITDA to €152.7 m (about $166 m) even as constant‑currency sales slipped 4.6% to €2.19 bn (roughly $2.4 bn). Direct‑to‑consumer revenue grew 2% while wholesale channels fell 7%, reflecting a strategic pivot toward owned retail. The high‑end...
The World’s Largest Sailing Yacht Has Launched – See It in Pictures
Accor’s new Orient Express Corinthian, a 721.8‑ft sailing yacht, has launched as the world’s largest sail‑assisted luxury vessel. The ship accommodates 110 guests with 170 crew and offers eight beach‑club pools, a 10,000‑sq‑ft penthouse suite, and a Michelin‑level restaurant. Powered...
This Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical Is the Perfect Military Throwback
Hamilton has launched the Khaki Field Mechanical 36, a faithful recreation of the 1970s FAPD 5101 issued to U.S. Air Force navigators. The 36 mm watch features an automatic H‑50 movement with an 80‑hour power reserve, 100 metres water resistance, and Super‑LumiNova X2 lume....
Loss-Making Aston Martin Gets $68 Million From Stroll-Led Group
Aston Martin secured a £50 million (≈ $68 million) financing facility from a Lawrence Stroll‑led consortium, lifting its end‑quarter liquidity to about £230 million (≈ $312 million). Cost‑cutting measures, including a 20% workforce reduction, and strong sales of the hybrid Valhalla supercar helped narrow the adjusted operating loss...
Concord Hospitality Promotes Craig Haas
Concord Hospitality announced the promotion of Craig Haas from area director of operations to regional vice president overseeing its lifestyle and luxury hotel segment. In his new role, Haas will manage more than 30 boutique and lifestyle properties and report...
Lacoste Bets on Heritage to Sharpen Premium Identity
French apparel house Lacoste, owned by MF Brands, is launching a comprehensive visual overhaul that revives its 1930s heritage. The new identity, created with Commission Studio, emphasizes the original crocodile logo with a red tongue and a deeper green, alongside...
The Ferrari Purosangue Gets Sharper With a Handling Speciale Package
Ferrari unveiled a Handling Speciale configuration for the Purosangue SUV, tweaking its active suspension and gearbox without altering power or weight. The suspension travel is reduced by 10%, delivering a tighter, more responsive feel, while the transmission is retuned for...
Ferrari's SUV Gets Even Sharper With A New Handling Package
Ferrari has unveiled a Handling Speciale package for its Purosangue SUV, featuring a retuned active suspension that cuts body movement by ten percent and sharper shift response in performance driving modes. The upgrade adds distinctive visual touches, including diamond‑cut wheels,...
Ferrari Purosangue Gets Sportier with New £407k Handling Speciale
Ferrari has introduced a Handling Speciale pack for the Purosangue SUV, featuring a firmer adaptive‑suspension calibration that trims body roll by roughly 10%. The package also re‑maps the automatic gearbox to produce more aggressive shifts, especially past 5,500 rpm, and boosts...
Fashion Resale Platform Culture Circle Targets US $100 Million Revenue by FY ’27
Culture Circle, an Indian luxury fashion resale marketplace, reported FY26 GMV of Rs 153 crore (≈$16.1 million), a dramatic rise from $0.36 million in FY25. The platform now lists over 2.5 million products, serves more than five million monthly active users, and works with 7,000...
Alaska & Hawaiian One-Of-A-Kind Atmos Titanium Global Upgrade Perk Live
Alaska Air Group’s Atmos Rewards program has added a groundbreaking perk for Titanium members: free, day‑of‑departure upgrades to business class on any Alaska or Hawaiian flight worldwide, companion‑eligible. The benefit, launched in late April 2026, makes Atmos the only U.S....
Where Does Anne Hathaway Live? Inside The Star’s Property Portfolio
Anne Hathaway’s real‑estate holdings span a Swiss‑style chalet in Ojai, a Manhattan Upper West Side penthouse, a Westport coastal farmhouse, and an earlier Clock Tower condo in Brooklyn. The Ojai estate, once owned by Wes Anderson and Yves Saint Laurent, serves...
Global Luxury Home Prices Climb for Second Straight Year in 2025
The Knight Frank Wealth Report shows global luxury home prices rose 3.2% in 2025, marking a second consecutive year of outperformance versus mainstream housing. Tokyo led the surge with a 58.5% jump in prime new‑build apartments, while Dubai posted a...
The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Is Deeply Impressive
Porsche’s new 911 Turbo S Cabriolet commands a base price of roughly $262,500, positioning it at the top of the 911 range. The model pairs a 3.6‑liter six‑cylinder engine delivering 711 hp with a mild‑hybrid system that, despite adding weight, propels...
Where Sustainability Becomes Design – Not Compromise
Polestar is redefining electric‑vehicle design by embedding sustainability into every material and process rather than treating it as a marketing add‑on. Since 2020 the company has lowered emissions per sold car by 31% while expanding global sales to more than...
A House in a Mountain Meadow / Atelier SAD
Atelier SAD completed a new residence in the Krkonoše National Park, rebuilding on the exact footprint of the historic cottage that once stood there. The design respects strict conservation rules, using a variable‑slope roof (45° south, 41° north) and local wood...
Dorsia’s Essential 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix Guide
The 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix guide maps a weekend packed with luxury dining, exclusive brand activations and high‑energy club nights. Apple TV and Beats launch a women‑focused dinner with Chef Wei Chen, while Clase Azul rolls out a limited‑edition Spirit of Champions...
Partaking in Ananas Ananas’ Site-Specific Food Installation for Casa Laveni
Mexico‑ and Los Angeles‑based food‑art studio Ananas Ananas staged a site‑specific installation for the opening of Milan’s new boutique hotel Casa Laveni. The studio presented marzipan pieces shaped like cherries and plums alongside fresh strawberries on stainless‑steel experimental tableware. The edible display...
Q1 Lyst Index: Blazy, Demna and Anderson Drive Chanel, Gucci, and Dior Higher
Lyst unveiled its evolved Q1 Index, built on the Desire, Demand and Discovery framework that incorporates AI‑driven search and creator ecosystems. Chanel surged to the top spot and entered the Top 20 for the first time, while Saint Laurent, Dior and Miu Miu...
How Kate Middleton’s Wedding Hairstyle Broke Royal Protocol
Kate Middleton’s 2011 wedding introduced a demi‑chignon half‑up, half‑down hairstyle that broke the long‑standing royal rule of a full up‑do. Styled by James Pryce and Richard Ward, the look combined sleek front pins with loose, glossy curls cascading down her...
The Sentimental History Behind Kate Middleton’s Engagement Ring
Princess Kate Middleton’s iconic sapphire‑and‑diamond engagement ring traces its lineage to a mid‑19th‑century commission by Prince Albert for Queen Victoria. The 12‑carat blue sapphire piece, set in 18‑karat white gold, has been worn by Queen Elizabeth II and Princess Diana before...
Jaecoo 8
Chinese automaker Jaecoo has introduced the Jaecoo 8, a full‑size plug‑in hybrid SUV priced at £47,500 (≈ $60,300) for the Executive trim. The flagship delivers 422 bhp, 0‑62 mph in 5.8 seconds, and an 83‑mile electric‑only range from a 35.5 kWh battery. With a combined WLTP...
Audi Crashed The New RS6 During Nürburgring Test
Audi’s camouflaged next‑generation RS6 Avant suffered a minor crash during a high‑speed test on the Nürburgring Nordschleife, striking the tire wall but managing to limp back to the pit lane. The prototype, likely a plug‑in hybrid, is heavier than its...
Flight Review: United Polaris, Washington Dulles to Naples, Italy
Business Traveller released a suite of premium travel reviews in April 2026, spanning a first‑look at the Orient Express Corinthian sailing yacht, an opinion on Michelin’s foray into wine awards, and in‑depth hotel and restaurant evaluations across Asia and Europe. Highlights include...
Chinese Tycoon Zhao Zhijun Reaps 86% Gain as Hong Kong Luxury Home Pair Sells for $41M
Chinese investor Zhao Zhijun sold two adjoining units at 8‑12 Peak Road for HKD 320 million (about $40.8 million), netting an 86 % gain since his 2010 purchase of HKD 171.8 million ($21.9 million). The sale underscores a broader surge in Hong Kong’s ultra‑prime market, where 72...
How to Make Collectible Furniture Work In Your Home
Jean and Terry de Gunzburg’s 20th‑century French design collection sold for $96 million at auction, establishing the highest‑valued design sale in U.S. history. The highlight was a set of 15 Claude Lalanne mirrors that fetched $33.5 million, a record price for any design work....
Minor Hotels to Launch Private Jet Experience – Exclusive
Minor Hotels announced that its Anantara luxury brand will roll out a private‑jet experience, targeting a 2027 launch. The service aims to create seamless, end‑to‑end journeys for affluent guests, complementing existing transport offerings such as riverboats across its Southeast Asian...
Tesla’s Make-or-Break Play
Tesla has sold only 347 vehicles in India nine months after its market entry, far behind rivals like BYD, which moved 1,100 units in the same period. To boost sales, the company launched the Model Y L, a six‑seat SUV priced at...
Chanel Stages a Met Gala Curtain Raiser
Chanel kicked off its spring‑summer cruise collection in Biarritz, the town where Coco Chanel opened her first shop in 1915. The runway celebrated the 100th anniversary of the iconic Little Black Dress, with artistic director Matthieu Blazy positioning it as...
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This Cruise Ship Is the Perfect Choice for a Solo Vacation—With Plenty of Entertainment and a Relaxing Vibe
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Getaway is being used for a two‑week solo repositioning cruise from New York to Southampton, with stops in Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, Belgium and France. The ship, launched in 2014 and recently refreshed, offers dedicated solo cabins, a Studio...