Getting Married? These Exclusive Bridal Designers Should Be on Your Radar
Elite Traveler has compiled a curated guide of the world’s most exclusive bridal couture houses, from Vivienne Westwood to Christian Dior. These ateliers specialize in made‑to‑order gowns that can take months or even a year to complete, with price tags ranging from $18,000 to $300,000. The article highlights the rise of personalization, hand‑crafted detailing, and immersive design experiences that cater to high‑net‑worth brides. Notable commissions, such as Lauren Sánchez’s $250,000 Dolce & Gabbana dress, illustrate the growing prominence of luxury wedding fashion.
The Peninsula Suite Is London’s Biggest – But Does Size Really Matter?
The Peninsula London unveiled its flagship Peninsula Suite, the city’s largest private accommodation at 5,059 sq ft (13,993 sq ft when linked to adjoining rooms). The opulent space includes two living rooms, six bathrooms, a private cinema, gym, and dedicated staff quarters, all serviced...
How to Buy Authentic Luxury Handbags Safely Online
The global luxury handbag market is projected to reach $36.6 billion in 2026, growing at a 6.6% CAGR. Shoppers increasingly turn to reputable online platforms such as 24S to avoid counterfeit risk and secure authentic pieces. Trusted retailers invest in rigorous...
Amazon Is Selling a $495 Quartz Watch for $110, and Shoppers Say It 'Looks Just Like the Rolex GMT Pepsi'
Amazon is offering the Stührling Original Meridian GMT Diver Quartz Watch for $110, a steep drop from its regular $495 price tag. The watch features a Swiss quartz movement, 100‑meter water resistance, and a design that many shoppers compare to...
Isa Briones Slips Into Fendi Mesh Sandals to Greet Fans Ahead of Broadway Performance
Isa Briones stepped onto the Circle in the Square stage wearing Fendi’s Arco color‑blocked slingback sandals, priced at $1,150. The actress, known for HBO Max’s “The Pitt,” is headlining the Broadway musical “Just in Time,” which runs through April 19. Briones...
Kelly Slater’s Watch Blasts Off on Artemis II Moon Mission
Kelly Slater’s Outerknown logo‑branded strap is attached to a Breitling Endurance Pro watch now traveling aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission. Astronaut Reid Wiseman is wearing the $3,700 timepiece as the crew performs the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo 17. The mission...
Buy a Copy of Dazed MENA to Support Relief Efforts in Lebanon
Dazed MENA is releasing its Spring/Summer 2026 issue, a Versace‑styled collaboration shot in Beirut with a self‑portrait cover by Myriam Boulos. All proceeds from the cover story, launched on April 3, will be donated to Lebanese NGOs Beit Aam and Man Wa Salwa. The donation comes amid...
11 Dreamy Villas in Hawaii, From Kauai to Kona
Travel writers spotlight eleven luxury villas across Hawaii, ranging from a rainforest retreat in Kona to a beachfront estate in Honolulu. Each property caters to distinct groups—families, honeymooners, remote‑work teams—offering amenities such as private pools, hot tubs, chef‑ready kitchens, and...
Artiga, Jacama, Avatar? Get a Load of the Rejected Names for Acura
Acura celebrates its 40th anniversary, and a newly released press dossier reveals the dozens of names Honda evaluated before settling on the Latin‑derived brand. In 1984 Honda hired San Francisco‑based NameLab to craft a moniker that conveyed precision and quality, ultimately...
How Montage Is Scaling Luxury Brands — Slowly, and With Purpose
Montage Hotels & Resorts is choosing a disciplined, slow‑growth path, expanding only when markets can sustain genuine luxury. Over 20 years the company has built 14 properties under two brands, emphasizing authentic hospitality and meticulous guest service. Its hiring model...
Kylie Jenner Wears Chanel Coat as Dress With Dangerously High Slit
Kylie Jenner recently appeared in a Chanel coat reimagined as a dress for Puss Puss Magazine, featuring classic tailoring and an exceptionally high slit. The editorial highlighted the coat's sharp lapels, contrast piping, and cinched waist, while the daring slit...
The Hot New Commute for Miami Billionaires Costs $1,000 a Minute
ILandMiami provides floating helipads that let Miami’s billionaire residents land helicopters directly on the water near their homes, charging roughly $1,000 per minute of use. The service, launched in early 2023 after years of development, now handles about 20 flights...
Infante House / Blaanc
The Infante House / Blaanc project, led by architects Ana Morgado and Carmo Caldeira, transformed a 1950s Lisbon building into a 154 m² contemporary residence. The renovation preserves the modernist legacy while introducing expressive geometries, a sculptural staircase, and a bold...
Mercedes-AMG Completes Winter Testing of Electric GT Foor-Door Coupé
Mercedes‑AMG has finished winter testing of near‑production prototypes of its all‑electric GT 4‑Door Coupé at a Swedish test centre, confirming performance in sub‑zero conditions. The model will be the first production vehicle built on the new high‑performance AMG.EA electric architecture...
Fumie Shibata’s Mirror Is Imagined to ‘Blur Boundaries While Introducing Rhythm Into Space’
Tokyo‑based designer Fumie Shibata has created “Soreto,” a mirror‑shelf hybrid for Flexform that will debut at Salone del Mobile 2026. The piece combines a curved, cowhide‑clad metal frame with a reflective surface, turning a wall mirror into a functional shelf....
The Underrated Status Clue? It’s Sitting by Your Sink
Aesop’s Resurrection Aromatique Hand Wash, introduced in 2006, has evolved into a global status symbol, appearing in upscale restaurants, hotels, and even staged home listings. The pandemic amplified demand for luxury bathroom essentials, pushing $50‑plus hand washes and designer candles...
The 'Marble Architrave' Trend Is the Idea That Makes Your Bathroom Look Incredibly Elevated and Expensive, and Gives It Main...
The latest bathroom design trend spotlights marble architraves—molded stone trims that frame showers, tubs, and doorways. Originating from ancient Greek and Roman architecture, the feature now serves both structural and decorative purposes, turning ordinary openings into luxe focal points. Designers...
Magnum P.I.'s Ferrari 308 Could Be Yours, Though You'll Still Have To Grow The 'Stache Yourself
Barrett‑Jackson is auctioning the authentic Ferrari 308 GTS featured in the opening credits of “Magnum P.I.”, a car that gained iconic status in the 1980s. The vehicle, verified by Ferrari historian Marcel Massini, was only modestly altered for Tom Selleck’s height...
Lucid Gravity
The Lucid Gravity is a seven‑seat luxury electric SUV that blends supercar performance with a cavernous interior. It produces 827 bhp, accelerates from 0‑62 mph in 3.6 seconds, and offers a WLTP range up to 463 mi with 400 kW fast‑charging, while weighing 2.7 t and...
Citizen Watch CMO on 50 Years of Eco-Drive Tech, Gen Z Style and Narrative-Driven Creative
Citizen Watch commemorates 50 years of its Eco‑Drive light‑powered technology with the "Powered by Any Light" campaign, showcasing everyday light sources as power for its watches. The brand pivots toward narrative‑driven creative aimed at Gen Z and millennials, using pop‑culture visuals...
Infiniti Is Building a ‘High-Horsepower’ Manual Sports Sedan
Infiniti announced at the 2026 New York auto show that it will launch a high‑horsepower sports sedan equipped with a manual transmission, reviving the brand’s performance sedan lineage. The model is expected to share the new Nissan Z platform and...
Work From Hotel: The Best Lobbies in NYC for Locking In and Getting Stuff Done
The article curates five New York City hotel lobbies that double as effective remote‑work stations, highlighting each space’s seating, Wi‑Fi reliability, power access, and ambience. It notes the Ace Hotel Brooklyn’s communal table and outlet‑rich sunroom, the Marlton’s vintage leather nooks,...
Waiheke House / Cheshire Architects
Cheshire Architects completed the Waiheke House in 2020, a 40,000 m² residence perched on a ridgeline on Waiheke Island. The design blends solidity and lightness through a serpentine stone wall, a rock‑formed sleeping wing, and a north‑facing glass pavilion that captures...
15 Best Weekender Bags We've Ever Tested (2026)
Condé Nast Traveler’s editors rigorously tested 15 weekender bags, evaluating weight, capacity, durability, and smart features such as shoe compartments, laptop sleeves, and USB ports. The roundup highlights lightweight options like the Antler Icon (1.83 lb) and high‑capacity choices such as Herschel’s Tech Novel...
The 8 Best Mattresses, Tested and Reviewed by Esquire Editors
Esquire editors evaluated eight mattresses, ranging from hybrid luxury models to direct‑to‑consumer options, and highlighted each product’s blend of support, comfort, and specialty features. The Beautyrest Black Hybrid XCS and Serta iSeries NXG were praised for balancing firm support with...
Fierce Defender: 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa Test
Car and Driver’s test of the 2025 Land Rover Defender Octa shows the first Defender engineered for outright speed, powered by a BMW‑sourced 4.4‑liter twin‑turbo V8 delivering 626 hp and 590 lb‑ft of torque. The Octa adds hydraulic suspension, wider fender flares,...
C8 Corvette Hit With Stop-Sale Order Over Brake Light Module Issue
General Motors has issued a stop‑sale order for select 2025 and 2026 model‑year C8 Corvettes after discovering a rear brake‑light module that does not alert drivers when the lamp fails, breaching FMVSS 108 Section S9.3.6. The issue affects roughly 2,886 2025 units...
Casa Komorebi / Studio Saxe
Casa Komoregi, a 470 m² mountain residence in Costa Rica, was completed in 2025 by Studio Saxe. The home consists of modular steel pavilions linked by an expansive umbrella roof and outdoor walkways, creating a fluid indoor‑outdoor experience. Passive bioclimatic strategies—cross‑ventilation and...
Mr Muscle, Mineral Water: The Grubby Truth Behind Car Photoshoots
The piece reveals how automotive journalists clean test vehicles for photo shoots using inexpensive products like Mr Muscle and even mineral water, rather than high‑end detailing kits. It points out that a £500 (≈$635) Audi A2’s paint is already far...
TMGOC Ventures Breaks Ground on First Ritz-Carlton in Savannah
TMGOC Ventures broke ground on Savannah’s first Ritz‑Carlton, a 168‑room luxury hotel occupying the historic “Savannah Skyscraper.” The property will feature a signature restaurant, rooftop bar and pool, a 5,000‑sq‑ft spa, and over 5,000 sq ft of meeting space. Approved by the...
Faye McLeod on Luxury World-Building, One Window at a Time | The BoF Podcast
Faye McLeod, former Louis Vuitton visual director, explains how luxury window displays serve as democratic, street‑level brand communication. She credits a childhood accident that forced her into a confined space for shaping her instinct for contained‑space design. McLeod emphasizes that...
Salon Privé: A Modern Expression of British Luxury
Salon Privé London returns April 16‑18, 2026 to the Royal Hospital Chelsea, merging high‑end motoring with British garden‑party elegance. The three‑day showcase will host global vehicle debuts, hypercars and classic legends, featuring Koenigsegg, Maserati, Aston Martin, Lotus and Porsche displays....
Watch This Restoration Of A Dakar Porsche 959
The piece spotlights the meticulous recommissioning of a 1986 Dakar Porsche 959 that placed second behind a sister Porsche, piloted by Jacky Ickx and Claude Brasseur. After surviving roughly 8,700 miles of African terrain, the car was fully disassembled, with bearings, seals...
How Sali Christeson Launched the Go-To Luxury Workwear Brand for Women in Power
Sali Christeson, a former finance and tech professional, launched Argent in 2016 to address the lack of luxury workwear for women in leadership. The label began with neutral suiting and quickly added vivid hues, gaining high‑profile wearers such as Gloria Steinem,...
Cardwell Clubhouse / Dubbeldam Architecture + Design
The Cardwell Clubhouse, a 151 m² off‑grid structure designed by Heather Dubbeldam, serves as both utility hub and leisure space for an outdoor‑focused family. Powered entirely by a nearby photovoltaic array with battery storage, the building blends a flexible recreation room,...
Earthen Company Explores Stone Dials for the First Time with the Moonglow and Nightfall
Earthen Company has expanded its affordable full‑ceramic field watch line with two new models, the Nightfall and Moonglow, each featuring a natural aventurine stone dial beneath sapphire crystal. The watches retain the 38 mm ceramic case of the previous Summit Mk2,...
Inside the ‘Super Bowl of the Watch World’
The Original Miami Beach Antique Show (OMBAS) has become the "Super Bowl" of the watch world, attracting over 400 vendors and showcasing ultra‑rare pieces like a $5 million watch. Dealers reported record performance, with one selling 45 watches in five days...
How Your Choice of Tyre Can Make or Break Ride Comfort
Tyre choice directly influences a vehicle's ride comfort because tyres act as both spring and damper. Low‑profile, sport‑oriented tyres improve handling but transmit more road harshness, while higher‑profile or run‑flat designs trade precision for a softer feel. Sidewall stiffness, unsprung...
Raw Concrete Meets Candy Pastels in This Effortlessly Cool Prague Apartment
A 115 sq m Prague apartment on a 1930s building was completely renovated in 2026 by designer Prokop Hartl for a young family. The redesign blends raw concrete and industrial minimalism with candy‑pastel accents that reference the building’s art‑deco heritage. Open‑plan living...
Chinese New Year: In 2026, Luxury Brands Put Spectacle Centre Stage
Luxury houses dramatically elevated their Chinese New Year 2026 activations, turning festive symbolism into immersive, culturally resonant experiences. Brands such as Céline, Loewe, Valentino and Miu Miu staged multi‑city installations that blended traditional rituals with contemporary storytelling and technology. The campaigns...
Tricolour Washbasin Bowls by Laufen
Swiss bathroom fixture maker Laufen has introduced the Tricolour washbasin bowl, available in three vibrant hues—Petrol, Olive and Tuscany. The design pairs a glossy interior with a matte exterior, creating visual depth and a tactile contrast. Made from Laufen’s Vitreon...
What We Know About Oprah Winfrey's Rumored Paradise-Like Vacation Home In The Caribbean
Oprah Winfrey owns a waterfront chateau called Mangrove Point on Jumby Bay, a private island off Antigua. The estate, likely purchased by 2010, is one of 56 ultra‑luxury homes on the 300‑acre island that also hosts a five‑star resort. Property...
Versace Collaborates with Footwear Brand Onitsuka Tiger
Italian luxury house Versace has announced a partnership with Japanese sneaker maker Onitsuka Tiger to create a co‑branded footwear collection. The line merges Versace's iconic motifs with Onitsuka Tiger's classic silhouette, celebrating the diversity of the human form through bold...
A Remote Speakeasy Is Now Perched Above The Lodge at Blue Sky, Auberge Collection
Auberge Resorts’ The Lodge at Blue Sky has launched Tacocat Speakeasy, a weekend‑only cocktail bar housed in a yurt high in Utah’s Wasatch Mountains. Guests are shuttled up a dirt road in a Mercedes‑Benz Sprinter van to a venue offering...
Pairing Perrier-Jouët and IVAR Fine Jewelry at Baccarat Hotel New York
Perrier‑Jouët teamed with IVAR Fine Jewelry for a "Facets of Nature" soirée at New York's Baccarat Hotel, pairing the champagne house's floral, Chardonnay‑driven cuvées with the jeweler's latest collection. Founder Ritika Ravi highlighted her Indian heritage as inspiration for the...
JW Anderson Opens Permanent Space on Luxury Womenswear Floor in London's Selfridges
JW Anderson has secured a permanent boutique on Selfridges' luxury women’s floor in London, moving beyond recent pop‑up experiments. The space showcases a curated mix of ready‑to‑wear, accessories, and heritage‑inspired pieces, emphasizing UK craftsmanship and Japanese denim. The launch follows...
The Prairie House / Hoem + Folstad Arkitekter
The Prairie House, designed by Hoem + Folstad Arkitekter in 2023, repurposes an old log structure into a modern detached home for a young family on the North Sea coast. The project adds a timber extension with oak‑shingle and brick...
Boots Opticians Unveils New Premium Store in London’s West End
Boots Opticians opened a new premium store on Wigmore Street after a seven‑week refurbishment, showcasing more than 40 designer frame collections, including exclusive Cartier and Chopard pieces. The flagship incorporates cutting‑edge clinical technology such as optomap eye scans, dry‑eye relief...
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts Debuts New Immersive “Special Happens…” Experiences Across Its Portfolio
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts has launched six new immersive "Special Happens…" experiences across its global portfolio, organized into four themes: After Dark, In the Wild, Around the Table, and In the Spotlight. The offerings include a Great Wall helicopter tour...
Nao Tamura's Latest Design for Porro Is a Sculptural Object with a Deconstructivist Design Language
New‑York designer Nao Tamura has unveiled “Ryo,” a sculptural bookcase for Italian furniture maker Porro that draws on her Japanese heritage. The system consists of long aluminum shelves supported by adjustable triangular elements formed from a single folded sheet, giving...