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Zoë Kravitz Puts Her 9-Carat Diamond Engagement Ring, Estimated to Cost Up to $500,000, on Display After Harry Styles Proposal...
Zoë Kravitz confirmed her engagement to Harry Styles and showcased a new 6‑9 carat diamond ring in New York City. The solitaire piece, set in platinum, is estimated to be worth between $150,000 and $500,000, depending on the cut. Industry experts note the ring’s classic emerald or Asscher cut contrasts with Kravitz’s previous ornate engagement jewelry. The public display has ignited widespread media coverage and social‑media chatter about the couple’s upcoming wedding.
Emma Corrin’s City Bag Could Be the Move for Boys, Too
Emma Corrin, the nonbinary actor and Miu Miu ambassador, was spotted in Mayfair carrying Balenciaga’s iconic City bag, a silhouette that originated as the 2001 Biker tote. The appearance follows a growing pattern of male celebrities—Timothée Chalamet, A$AP Rocky, Jacob Elordi—embracing traditionally women’s handbags....
The Next Twin-Turbo V8 GT3 Car Is Coming From China
Great Wall Motor announced the development of China’s first home‑grown GT3 racer, dubbed Great Faith, powered by an in‑house 4.0‑liter twin‑turbo V8. The project is led by former McLaren chief engineer Adam Thomson and could hit the track as early...
Illinois' Oldest Hotel Brims With Historic Charm Between Cedar Rapids And Madison
The DeSoto House Hotel, opened in 1855, is Illinois’ oldest continuously operating hotel and sits in the historic town of Galena, midway between Cedar Rapids and Madison. Its 55 Victorian‑style rooms blend period décor with modern amenities, and the property...
Audi Sport's Used Race Car Program Is Apparently Booming These Days
Audi Sport’s Racing Legends program, launched in 2025, refurbishes and sells former competition cars to enthusiasts. The service includes full mechanical restoration, safety checks, and on‑track support for owners. Recent data from Carscoops shows demand has outstripped the workshop’s capacity,...
Next-Gen Alfa Romeo Giulia, Stelvio Quadrifoglio May Stick With Ferrari-Derived V-6 Power
Alfa Romeo is developing next‑generation Giulia and Stelvio models that will be offered in both internal‑combustion and fully electric forms, reversing an earlier EV‑only plan. The high‑performance Quadrifoglio versions are expected to retain the Ferrari‑derived 2.9‑liter twin‑turbo V6, now Euro 7‑compliant,...
Must Read: Maria Grazia Chiuri's Debut Fendi Couture Show Will Be in Rome, Ganni CEO Steps Down
Maria Grazia Chiuri will debut her first Fendi haute couture collection in Rome on July 9, marking the brand's third Roman show. Ganni announced the exit of CEO Laura du Rusquec and installed former Tom Dixon chief Hans Hoegstedt as interim...
Alfa Romeo CEO: The 'World Is Not Ready Everywhere' For EVs
Alfa Romeo CEO Santo Ficili said the world isn’t ready everywhere for full electric vehicles, prompting the brand to adopt a mixed‑powertrain strategy. The next‑generation Giulia and Stelvio will be offered with both hybrid and battery‑electric options built on the...
American Express Saw Strong Luxury Spending in Q1, Airline Softness in April
American Express reported a surge in premium‑customer activity during the first quarter, with luxury retail spending climbing 18% and Fine Hotels & Resorts lodging up 50%. Overall airline spend grew 8% for the quarter but dipped in late March and...
Madison Realty Capital’s Greenwich Village Project Nabs $45M Signed Contract
Madison Realty Capital’s Greenwich Village development secured a $45 million signed contract for a 6,800‑sq‑ft penthouse at 16 Fifth Avenue, the top‑priced deal in Manhattan’s luxury market for the week of April 20‑26. The sale is one of 34 Manhattan properties priced...
The Best Luxury Hotels in London for World-Class Spas and Fine Dining with a View
London’s luxury hotel landscape is showcasing a blend of historic icons and sleek new builds, each vying for the top spot with world‑class spas, Michelin‑starred dining and panoramic city views. The guide highlights properties such as The Savoy with three...
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This Luxury Train Journey Was Named the Most Scenic in North America—And It Passes Mountains, Canyons, and Icefields
A study by InsureandGo using eye‑tracking technology named the Rocky Mountaineer the most scenic train journey in North America. The luxury railway runs four routes through the Canadian Rockies, including two‑day trips between Vancouver and Banff or Jasper, showcasing lakes,...
Wren Diver One Titanium Dusk Brings a New Colourway to the Brand’s Lightweight Diver
Wren has launched the Diver One Titanium Dusk, a new colourway of its lightweight diver watch. The model features a gradient blue‑to‑black dial, grade 5 titanium case and bracelet, and is powered by an ETA 2824 automatic movement. At 41 mm diameter and...
All the Kardashians' & Jenners' Met Gala Looks Through the Years
The Kardashian‑Jenner family has become a Met Gala staple, with Kim, Kendall, Kylie and Kris delivering headline‑making looks each year from 2013 through 2025. Their outfits range from Kim’s 2022 Marilyn Monroe dress to Kylie’s 2023 Off‑White tribute to Virgil Abloh and...
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I've Lived in Southern California for 16 Years and This Is My Favorite Small Town—And It's Called 'The City of...
Costa Mesa, California, has embraced the moniker “City of the Arts,” anchored by the Segerstrom Center for the Arts and the newly expanded UC Irvine Langson Orange County Museum of Art. The 53,000‑square‑foot museum, designed by Pritzker‑prize architect Thom Mayne,...
The Seafood Celebration You Can’t Miss at Nipotina
Nipotina, Samyukta Nair’s upscale Italian restaurant in Mayfair, is launching a Southern Coast Seafood Feast from May 18 to May 24 as part of its weekly Roots & Regions series. The menu, crafted by Head Chef Somaia Hammad, showcases shareable...
A Watch Test: A Closer Look at the Glashütte Original SeaQ Chronograph
Glashütte Original’s SeaQ Chronograph proves a mechanical dive watch can marry a flyback chronograph, 300‑meter water resistance, and a big‑date complication without compromise. Powered by the in‑house Caliber 37‑23, the watch offers a 70‑hour power reserve, silicon hairspring and a column‑wheel...
The Executive Escape: Six of the Best New Luxury Safaris
The article spotlights six newly launched luxury safari properties across Africa in 2026, illustrating a shift toward low‑volume, conservation‑focused travel. Highlights include Tanzania’s Ubuyu in Ruaha, Ritz‑Carlton’s Masai Mara camp, Laba Ngorongoro Crater Lodge, Uganda’s Erebero Hills, Botswana’s Sediba Sa...
Why Black Jewellery Is In: Dior and Chaumet Have Stunning Offerings, and It’s Loved by Jennifer Lawrence
Black jewellery is emerging as a dominant luxury trend, with houses like Dior Joaillerie, Chaumet, and Boucheron unveiling collections that feature onyx, black diamonds, and blackened metals. Designers such as Laura Vann, Anabela Chan, and Jessie Thomas highlight the material’s...
OOH Offers Big Return on Investment for Luxury Brands
Out‑of‑home (OOH) advertising delivers a striking 12.8× return on investment for luxury brands—roughly $16 in revenue for every $1 spent—according to Independent Marketing Sciences. Across 24 media channels, luxury’s overall average ROI is 4.7×, making OOH the top‑performing channel. The...
AUDI (Not to Be Confused with Audi) Shows E7X Model in Beijing
Audi unveiled the world‑premiere AUDI E7X electric SUV at the Auto China show in Beijing, marking the second production model from the China‑only AUDI brand. The debut coincides with a new strategic agreement between Audi and SAIC to co‑develop a next‑generation...
Moncler, Actor Jamie Dornan Stretch Puffer Into Summer
Moncler has launched a summer‑focused campaign featuring actor Jamie Dornan wearing its signature puffer jackets in warm‑weather settings. The partnership showcases the brand’s push to position its traditionally winter‑centric outerwear as year‑round luxury apparel. The campaign debuted across digital, print...
BMW UK Launches Classic Car Pilot Programme with AM100 Dealers
BMW UK has launched a pilot BMW Classic Partner programme, officially recognising four authorised retailers—Halliwell Jones Wilmslow, Sytner Stevenage, Group 1 Hailsham and Dick Lovett Bristol—as part of its global classic‑car network. The partners will offer heritage expertise, original BMW Classic parts and factory‑approved care standards to...
Asian Private Wealth an Emerging Force in Property Investment
Knight Frank’s Q4 luxury‑residential report shows Hong Kong as the second‑most active market after Dubai, with 81 transactions totaling $1.5 bn. Mainland Chinese buyers dominate, accounting for 72% of sales above $6.4 mn and driving a 52% rise in transaction count year‑over‑year. Sydney...
How to Book the World’s Best Premium Airline Seats Using Points
Travel experts highlight how premium cabin seats can be secured with airline miles, focusing on Singapore Airlines’ A380 Suites, Etihad’s First Class Apartment, and ANA’s The Room Business Class. Singapore’s KrisFlyer Advantage awards require up to 259,500 miles, while Etihad’s Apartment...
Artem Launches Its New Stellar Azure Loop-Less HydroFlex FKM Strap
Artem has added a new Stellar Azure light‑blue color to its HydroFlex Loop‑Less strap line, offered in 20 mm and 21 mm widths. The strap combines breathable FKM rubber with a sailcloth‑inspired texture and a subtle taper that narrows from the lugs...
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech Strengthens Its Commitment to Responsible Hospitality
Four Seasons Resort Marrakech has received the Green Key certification, an internationally recognized eco‑label for sustainable hospitality. The award acknowledges the resort’s comprehensive initiatives, including water‑saving irrigation, elimination of single‑use plastics, and a farm‑to‑table culinary program that sources herbs and...
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach Unveils a New Chapter
InterContinental Sydney Coogee Beach has completed a multi‑million‑dollar renovation, unveiling an ocean‑facing infinity pool, a Club InterContinental lounge with private terrace, and two pickleball courts. The 198‑room property, redesigned by Woods Bagot, now offers sun‑lit suites, a heated year‑round pool deck,...
Cunard Reveals Historic Four Queens Celebration in Liverpool
Cunard announced that on May 16, 2028 all four of its ocean‑liners—Queen Mary 2, Queen Elizabeth, Queen Victoria and Queen Anne—will converge on Liverpool’s River Mersey, marking the first full‑fleet gathering in the brand’s history. The event coincides with Liverpool’s 20th anniversary as a European Capital of...
This Designer Left Jaguar – and Now Makes Ultra-Luxury Chairs
Ian Callum, the former design director of Jaguar, has entered the ultra‑luxury furniture market with the hand‑crafted CALLUM lounge chair. Produced in his Warwick studio in England’s Midlands, only one or two chairs are assembled each month, with a total...
Next Alfa Romeo Stelvio: Right Car, Wrong Platform?
Alfa Romeo plans a new Stelvio SUV that will be offered with both internal‑combustion and fully electric powertrains, signaling the brand’s push into the premium EV segment. The model will be built on Stellantis’s STLA Large platform, which will be...
EXCLUSIVE: Burberry Shakes Off the Rain, Hits the Beach With New Hunza G Swimwear Collaboration
Burberry has partnered with swimwear label Hunza G to launch a co‑branded swim collection that arrives in stores and online on Monday. The line blends Hunza G’s ultra‑stretch silhouettes with Burberry’s iconic colour palette and check trim, and is packaged in cotton...
EXCLUSIVE: Jodie Chan to Lead U.S. Communications and Marketing at Bottega Veneta
Bottega Veneta has appointed Jodie Chan as vice president of marketing and communications for the Americas, effective immediately. Chan will report to CEO Alejandra Rositto and work alongside global director Emilie Leblanc, overseeing integrated communications, marketing and VIP strategy across the...
EXCLUSIVE: Formula 1 Driver Charles Leclerc Joins L’Oréal Paris
Formula 1 star Charles Leclerc, 28, has been appointed global ambassador for L’Oréal Paris, fronting the Men Expert skin‑care line and the brand’s hair‑care range. The partnership follows L’Oréal’s recent collaboration with fellow driver Carlos Sainz and reflects the company’s push into the...
Pomona House / Hive Architecture
The Pomona House, a 355 m² residence slated for completion in 2026, was designed by Damian Goode to merge seamlessly with its ridgeline site. Set back from the street, the home maximizes privacy while framing expansive Hinterland views from every room....
Style Edit: Cartier Reshapes Its Most Storied Watch Collections
Cartier unveiled its 2024 watch collection, emphasizing shape as a storytelling tool across five models: the limited‑edition Privé Crash skeleton, the Santos with a 0.3 mm gilded obsidian dial, the Baignoire reimagined with a Clou de Paris texture, the avant‑garde Myst...
Tropical Flow / H&P Architects
Tropical Flow, a 1,150 m² residence completed in 2023 in Hanoi’s Dong Anh district, merges traditional Vietnamese bricks and tiles with a contemporary, flow‑driven design. The house serves both living and office functions for multiple generations, featuring diagonal light and air...
Chase Infiniti Trades Louis Vuitton for Sheer Schiaparelli Tailoring at Deadline Contenders Television
Actress Chase Infiniti swapped her recent Louis Vuitton looks for a sheer brown Schiaparelli ensemble at the Deadline Contenders Television event in Los Angeles. She wore Look 40 from Daniel Roseberry’s spring 2026 ready‑to‑wear collection, featuring a tailored jacket with a...
Is This Scotch Whisky’s Most Exclusive New Experience?
The Dalmore distillery, perched on the Cromarty Firth, has launched an exclusive private‑tour program after its first major overhaul since 1966. Small groups of two to eight can now explore the newly renovated stillhouse, which fuses reclaimed Victorian stone with...
Kate Mara Gives White Lace a ’60s Edge in David Koma at ‘Imperfect Women’ FYC Event
Kate Mara stepped onto Apple TV’s “Imperfect Women” FYC event in a white lace minidress from David Koma’s 2026 resort collection. The look featured a molded‑cup bodice, floral lace detailing, side cut‑outs and a structured flare that gave the garment a ’60s‑inspired...
Amazon's $147 Citizen Eco-Drive Luxury Watch Is the Perfect Mix of 'Accuracy and Style'
Amazon is offering the Citizen Garrison Field Eco‑Drive luxury watch for $147, a 43% drop from its typical $260 price. The 43 mm stainless‑steel case features 100 m water resistance, luminescent markers, and a solar‑charged quartz Eco‑Drive movement that never needs a...
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The 17 Most Jaw Dropping Celebrity Engagement Rings, From Jackie O’s Iconic Emerald to Taylor Swift's $1M Rock
Celebrity engagement rings continue to dominate headlines, with designs ranging from Taylor Swift’s 8‑10 carat “Old Mine” cut to Blake Lively’s $2 million 12‑carat pink diamond. The pieces often cost hundreds of thousands to several million dollars, setting style benchmarks that...
We Tried the Best Evening River Dining Cruise in Paris and One Moment Left Us Speechless
Bateaux‑Mouches offers a 2‑hour‑15‑minute evening dinner cruise on the Seine that blends luxury dining with iconic Parisian sights. Guests are greeted with a red‑carpet entrance, a glass of champagne, and window seats that showcase the Eiffel Tower, Louvre and Notre‑Dame....
The $50K Mercedes that Fits 7 People and Still Parks Like a Sedan
Mercedes‑Benz unveils the 2027 GLB‑Class, a subcompact luxury SUV priced around $50,000 that offers optional third‑row seating for seven. The boxy, G‑Wagon‑inspired design delivers more cargo space than the larger GLC while remaining easy to park. Built on the electric‑first...
VidantaWorld’s New Yacht, Elegant, Has A Pricing Problem
VidantaWorld has launched Elegant, a 216‑guest adults‑only luxury mega‑yacht sailing the Mediterranean. The ship boasts a high crew‑to‑guest ratio and boutique itineraries, but its base fare only covers buffet meals and basic Wi‑Fi, leaving dinner, alcohol, premium Wi‑Fi and many...
Salone and the City: Nic Monisse Wraps up Milan Design Week 2026
Milan Design Week 2026 concluded with a blend of high‑profile product launches, cultural installations, and interdisciplinary events across the Salone del Mobile fairground and the city. Organisers reported that the 2025 edition generated €278 million (≈$306 million), underscoring the week’s economic heft....
This Gorgeous Chinese Supercar Concept Hits 60 MPH In About Two Seconds
Lynk & Co unveiled its first supercar concept, the GT, at the Beijing Auto Show, marking the brand’s 10th anniversary. The 2+2 grand tourer measures 188.2 inches long, features adaptive aerodynamics and an AI‑based motion‑control system, and claims a 0‑62 mph...
Lemaire Draws Online Controversy in China Over Triggering Braid Design
French fashion house Lemaire sparked online controversy in China after its "Objets Senteur" campaign featured a braid‑styled scent diffuser reminiscent of Qing‑Dynasty hairstyles. The images, shared on Xiaohongshu and TikTok, attracted more than 11,000 likes and prompted accusations of cultural...
Chanel Brings Coco Beach to Shanghai With First Pop-Up
Chanel unveiled its first Coco Beach pop‑up in Shanghai, occupying a three‑story Spanish‑style villa that previously housed a Louis Vuitton store. The immersive space showcases Matthieu Blazy’s summer collection with seaside motifs, exclusive items like a surfboard and miniature bag charm, and a...
Will Prada’s Winning Streak Continue?
Bernard Arnault reiterated confidence in LVMH, yet the group posted flat first‑quarter sales and a roughly 15 % share‑price decline, sparking renewed succession concerns. The broader luxury sector is also under pressure, with weak Q1 results from Kering and Hermès deepening worries...