EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy Allen White and LeBron James Spill Bag Contents for New Louis Vuitton Campaign
Louis Vuitton launched its "In My Bag" campaign, showcasing the contents of Speedy P9 bags carried by celebrity ambassadors such as Jeremy Allen White, LeBron James, Victor Wembanyama, Future, Jude Bellingham and Jackson Wang. The still‑life images, photographed by Thomas Lagrange, reveal personal items that reflect each star's routine and mindset. The campaign debuted globally in print and on Vuitton’s social platforms, positioning the luxury brand as a companion to everyday life. By turning a high‑end accessory into a narrative device, Vuitton aims to deepen consumer connection.
Luxury Briefing: Shanghai Fashion Week Draws Global Attention Again as China Bounces Back
Shanghai Fashion Week, held March 25‑April 1, attracted a stronger international turnout than recent seasons. Designers such as Susan Fang presented collections while local brands pursued varied growth tactics amid China’s post‑pandemic rebound. HSBC forecast a 6% compound annual growth...
Fulfilling the Late Jean-Louis Dumas’ Dream, Hermès Unveils First Stand-Alone Store in Beijing
Hermès opened its first stand‑alone store in Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun, fulfilling a promise made by the late Jean‑Louis Dumas. The five‑story flagship, nicknamed the “bird cage,” houses 16 product categories and features a glass façade wrapped in rose‑pink and terracotta tiles....
Irish Airport Retailer Takes Over JFK T4 Stores From LVMH-Owned DFS
Irish travel retailer Aer Rianta International, together with International Shoppes, has secured the duty‑free and specialty retail concessions at JFK’s Terminal 4, replacing LVMH‑owned DFS as of April 1. The award is part of the airport’s $1.5 billion “North Star” redevelopment, which aims...
Inside WRK: The Road To The ACF-03
WRK Timepieces is teasing the ACF‑03, a sub‑$10,000 model designed to broaden its audience while retaining the brand’s distinctive architectural aesthetic. The founders, Nasko and Caroline, emphasize authentic, hands‑on development, a contrast to the polished marketing of many new micro‑brands....
The Secret Place At Disney Only Celebs Can Access
Disney’s ultra‑exclusive Club 33 is a members‑only lounge hidden within Disney parks worldwide, offering upscale dining, alcohol, and VIP services. The club operates at six resorts—including Disneyland, Disney California Adventure, Walt Disney World’s four parks, Tokyo Disneyland, and Shanghai Disney—each accessed...
Homeowners Are Ditching All-White Interiors for Something Less Vanilla
Celebrity couple Lily Allen and David Harbour’s Brooklyn brownstone, purchased for $3.4 million in 2021, has become a showcase for bold interior design. The home now features acid‑green trim, garden‑themed wallpaper, and patterned carpet, diverging sharply from the traditional all‑white aesthetic....
GM Fills Cadillac CMO Role With Longtime Uber Exec
General Motors has appointed David Mogensen, former Uber global marketing chief, as Cadillac’s new chief marketing officer, ending an eight‑month vacancy. Mogensen brings experience leading Uber and Uber Eats across 30 markets and a prior stint at BMW, aligning with...
MBK Rental Living Opens Doors to Santa Maria Project
MBK Rental Living announced that leasing has begun at Las Brisas, a new 340‑unit luxury apartment community in Santa Maria, California. The development offers one‑, two‑ and three‑bedroom units ranging from 739 to 1,295 square feet. Residents can access a resort‑style...
Virgin Voyages Brings Brilliant Lady to LA with Wellness‑Driven Programming
Virgin Voyages has deployed its adult‑only ship Brilliant Lady to Los Angeles, marking the brand’s first West Coast homeport. The vessel arrived on April 6 after a 16‑day Panama Canal transit from Miami and will launch a wellness‑focused itinerary series. New onboard concepts...
WeWearAustralian Expands Into Physical Retail With SoHo Store
WeWearAustralian, an Australian fashion incubator, is opening its first permanent U.S. brick‑and‑mortar location in SoHo, Manhattan, a 5,000‑square‑foot space at 69 Mercer Street. The store will rotate up to 35 Australian fashion, art and home‑goods brands on a consignment basis,...
Checking in with the Worn & Wound Community: Our Core Values and Commitments
Worn & Wound has published a refreshed set of core values centered on human dignity, diverse voices, freedom of expression, and proactive responsibility. The outlet announced concrete actions, including a $5,000 donation to the Minnesota Freedom Fund and the ACLU,...
The Sky’s Greatest Dragon: Drake’s Luxurious 30-Year Old Boeing 767 Returns To The Skies
Canadian rapper Drake’s customized Boeing 767‑200, dubbed “Air Drake,” has returned to active flight after a multi‑month interior overhaul that began in May 2025. The 30‑year‑old wide‑body, originally delivered in 1996, underwent a near‑complete cabin redesign, adding ultra‑luxury suites and advanced materials while...
First Look at New York City’s Tallest Luxury Residential Tower on Iconic Fifth Avenue
New York City’s skyline will gain its tallest luxury residential tower at 262 Fifth Avenue, a 860‑foot, 52‑story development by Five Points Development Group. Designed by Meganom with interiors by Norm Architects, the building offers 26 full‑floor and duplex residences...
Kendall Jenner’s Business Look Includes Blue Jeans & a New-and-Improved It Bag
Kendall Jenner was spotted in Beverly Hills carrying Chanel’s new burgundy flap bag from the spring 2026 collection, a redesign by creative director Matthieu Blazy. The updated piece swaps textured quilting for smooth napa leather and adopts a roomier, slouchier...
Ayrton Senna’s Very First Formula 1 Car Could Soon Be Yours
Ayrton Senna’s debut Formula 1 machine, the Toleman TG183B chassis #05, is slated for sale at RM Sotheby’s Monaco auction. The 1983‑built car, equipped with a Hart 1.5‑liter turbo that can produce roughly 800 hp in qualifying trim, has been restored with a rebuilt gearbox...
Are Bentley Buyers Ready For EV SUV? 8 Out of 10 Say Yes
Bentley is developing a smaller, boxy electric SUV positioned beneath the Bentayga, and early market testing shows strong interest, with eight out of ten respondents indicating they would buy it. CEO Mike Rocco emphasized the model will be marketed as...
Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hotel / Baumschlager Eberle Architekten
The Dusit Le Palais Tu Hoa Hotel, slated for 2025, will span 14,152 m² in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district, bridging the city’s tranquil residential core with its fast‑growing northern quarters. Designed by Baumschlager Eberle Architekten under lead architect Dat Cung, the project reinterprets the traditional Vietnamese...
Sofitel London St James Completes Suite Renovation by Pierre-Yves Rochon
Sofitel London St James has finished a multi‑phase overhaul of its six signature suites, unveiling the new Suite 70 and the Opera Suite. The redesign was executed by Paris‑based interior‑architecture studio Pierre‑Yves Rochon, featuring bespoke furniture, custom textiles, and curated 1970s‑inspired art....
The Car Coat Is the Transitional Outerwear Trend of the Season
The car coat has re‑emerged as this season’s go‑to transitional outerwear, offering a mid‑thigh length that blends heritage utility with modern style. Originating in the early 1900s as a driver’s garment, its clean A‑line silhouette now competes with the trench...
2027 Audi A6
Audi’s 2027 A6 carries over the 2026 redesign, offering a refined luxury sedan without major visual changes. All variants are powered by a 362‑horsepower turbocharged 3.0‑liter V6 paired with a seven‑speed dual‑clutch transmission and standard all‑wheel drive. Pricing starts around...
New Private Golf and Lifestyle Club Stableford Announces L.A. Flagship
Stableford, a new private golf and lifestyle brand, announced its Los Angeles flagship in Sawtelle. The 13,000‑square‑foot clubhouse at 2055 South Barrington Avenue will host eight simulator lounges, putting greens, wellness therapy suites, a café and cocktail lounge. Construction is underway with an opening...
Manhattan Housing Slump Deepens in Q1, Luxury Demand Stands Out
Manhattan’s residential market showed resilience in Q1 2026 despite harsh winter storms, weaker sentiment and a sharp contraction in new listings. Total sales slipped 3.2% year‑over‑year to 2,279 units, while signed contracts fell 6.7%. Inventory declined 5.4% and new listings...
Meryl Streep Hides a Cerulean Sweater Under Her Leopard Top Coat
Meryl Streep appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert wearing a dramatic Givenchy leopard coat, complete with an oversized pussy‑bow and billowing sleeves. Beneath the animal‑print top she revealed a cerulean cable‑knit sweater from J.Crew, a clear homage to...
Cadillac Fans, It's Time to Hurry: You Reportedly Have Until April 20 to Order a CT4-V Blackwing
Cadillac’s CT4‑V Blackwing, the brand’s most potent compact sedan, must be ordered by the third week of April 2024 as the entire CT4 lineup’s order books close. The Blackwing packs a twin‑turbo 3.6‑liter V‑6 delivering 472 hp and 445 lb‑ft, with an...
Mad Ford GT Is the Fastest Pure-Petrol Car at the Nurburgring
Ford’s track‑only GT Mk IV set a new pure‑petrol lap record at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, completing the 12.9‑mile circuit in 6 minutes 15.977 seconds. The time makes the GT the third‑fastest car overall, trailing only the electric Volkswagen ID.R and the Porsche...
Now Open: 1 Hotel Tokyo–A Nature-Infused Urban Sanctuary
1 Hotel Tokyo, the first 1 Hotels property in Japan, opened in the Akasaka Trust Tower offering 211 rooms and panoramic city views. The luxury resort showcases biophilic design, reclaimed materials, and extensive greenery, reflecting both the brand’s nature‑led ethos...
Maria Laura Neves Appointed Editor in Chief of Vogue Brasil
Maria Laura Neves has been appointed the permanent editor‑in‑chief of Vogue Brasil, a role she has held on an interim basis since February following Paula Merlo’s departure. Neves joined Vogue Brasil in 2021 as deputy editor after a tenure as...
Design Doha Biennial Postponed "in Light of the Evolving Situation in the Region"
The Design Doha Biennial, Qatar Museums' flagship design exhibition, has been postponed from its original April‑June window to November 5‑December 31, 2026. The shift follows escalating missile and drone attacks linked to the Iran‑Israel‑US conflict, which have directly threatened Qatari infrastructure. Organisers...
Genesis' Sporty Luxury Wagon Concept Invokes Instant Stank Face
Genesis unveiled the G90 Wingback concept, a shooting‑brake version of its flagship sedan, at the 2026 New York International Auto Show. The model retains the G90’s 126‑inch wheelbase but adds a stretched roofline, 22‑inch wheels and dual rear spoilers for...
Max Mara-Owned Marella to Open London Store
Italian label Marella, owned by Max Mara Fashion Group, opened its first United Kingdom boutique at 8 Marylebone High Street, a 1,410 sq ft flagship featuring the brand’s complete womenswear, footwear and accessories range. The store incorporates digital touchpoints and a minimalist lighting...
Didi Rose Jewelry: A Handmade Jewelry Brand Creating Modern Day Heirlooms
Didi Rose Jewelry, founded by Nigerian‑American designer Benedicta Awere‑Malik in Buford, Georgia, blends personal heritage with modern design to create handcrafted pieces marketed as "modern day heirlooms." The brand evolved from early experiments with wire and palm oil to a...
Nissan’s Next GT-R Will Be a Hybrid, Keep the VR38 Block, and Arrive by 2030
Nissan confirmed that the next‑generation GT‑R, dubbed the R36, will debut as a hybrid while retaining the iconic VR38 V6 engine block. The model will sit on an all‑new chassis and is targeted for a 2030 launch, with concrete announcements...
10 Hotels in Barbados to Build a Caribbean Escape Around (2026)
Condé Nast Traveler’s latest guide spotlights Barbados’ most compelling hotels, ranging from ultra‑luxury estates like Sandy Lane to family‑focused resorts such as The Sandpiper and boutique wellness retreats like The House. The list highlights each property’s distinctive amenities—golf courses, spa rituals, heritage...
Does Artemis II Prove Space Tourism Might Soon Take Off?
Artemis II’s April 1 launch delivered the first crewed lunar flyby since Apollo, underscoring NASA’s push for a 2028 Moon landing. SpaceX has filed confidentially for an IPO that could value the company above $1 trillion, the largest market debut ever. Virgin Galactic...
Nick Candy Sells Chelsea Home for Record £270m
British property billionaire Nick Candy has sold his Grade II‑listed Chelsea mansion for about £270 million (≈ $345 million), one of the most expensive UK home sales ever. The property, featuring a pool and a small lake, attracted multiple offers without formal marketing,...
Scott Miller Launches Ensemble Hospitality Design Studio
Scott Miller, former global director at AvroKO and North America director for 1508, has founded Ensemble, a hospitality design and strategy studio that blends guest‑experience insight with operational expertise. The firm offers end‑to‑end services for luxury hotels, restaurants and wellness...
Forged From a 1918 WWI Fighter Plane: Why Sopwith’s $8,500 Nieuport 28 Is the Ultimate 'Engine' Watch
Sopwith Watch Company has launched the Nieuport 28 Limited‑Edition GMT, a luxury timepiece whose case is forged from steel recovered from a 1918 Gnome rotary engine that powered an American WWI fighter. Only 98 units will be produced, each priced...
Vestige Collection Unveils Binidufà
Vestige Collection has opened Binidufà, the second boutique hotel on its 800‑hectare private estate in Menorca’s untouched north. The 18th‑century property has been meticulously restored using traditional techniques and locally sourced materials. Its plant‑forward restaurant, Mesura, showcases island vegetables while...
The World’s Most Luxurious Hotels Are All Headed Someplace New—The Open Seas
Luxury hotel giants are moving onto the high seas, turning their brand prestige into floating resorts. Ritz‑Carlton has rolled out three yachts since 2022, while Four Seasons I, launching in March 2026, will feature 95 suites and a 1:1 staff...
Horological Americana: A History of Hamilton Watch Company
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is the historic heart of Hamilton Watch Company, which began in 1892 through a merger of local firms and grew into an American watchmaking icon. The brand’s U.S. production ended in 1969, after which operations moved to Switzerland,...
Kylie Jenner Revives Timeless Bomber Jacket With $2K Phoebe Philo
Kylie Jenner appeared on Kid Cudi’s podcast wearing a khaki bomber jacket designed by Phoebe Philo, priced at roughly $2,000. The minimalist ensemble paired the bomber with a baby tee, stovepipe denim and pointed black heels, highlighting a relaxed yet curated...
George Riley Unpacks Her Favourite Travel Spots for RIMOWA
British musician George Riley, fresh from touring and her September album *More Is More*, has teamed up with premium German luggage maker RIMOWA. The partnership showcases Riley’s favorite European travel spots through a six‑image gallery that blends music‑tour life with...
Maldives to Host World Travel Awards Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony 2026
The World Travel Awards announced that the Maldives will host the Indian Ocean Gala Ceremony on 27 September 2026, coinciding with World Tourism Day. The event marks the return of the Indian Ocean leg of the WTA Grand Tour, last...
Ice Spice Goes Fully Sheer in Daring Valentino Lace Bodysuit & Tights
Rapper Ice Spice appears in Valentino’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection for the “N*KED” music video, wearing a fully sheer lace bodysuit, matching tights, and a fur‑trimmed jacket. The ensemble includes a chunky diamond necklace and sculptural white heels that echo the...
In a Secluded Milanese Piazza, Flexform Will Showcase “The Private Lives of Objects”
From April 21‑26, Flexform will stage a two‑part exhibition at Milan Design Week titled “The Private Lives of Objects.” The brand will showcase its new outdoor collection in the historic Chiostro Sant’Angelo piazza and a complementary indoor range at its nearby...
The RealReal Combats AI Fakes in ‘I Am Real’
The RealReal has launched an AI‑generated short film called “I Am Real,” created with advertising agency Team One and director Sebastian Strasser, to spotlight the platform’s authentication guarantee. The film deliberately inserts visual glitches that reveal the limits of generative video tools, ending with...
Hyundai Earth, Venus Concepts to Showcase Future of Ioniq Cars
Hyundai has unveiled two new concept vehicles, Earth and Venus, to preview the next generation of its Ioniq electric lineup. Both models abandon the brand’s recent "pixel" lighting signature in favor of sharp triangular motifs and more aerodynamic profiles. The...
Audi's Five-Cylinder Engine Will Live On Outside Europe
Audi announced it will cease production of the RS3 with its iconic 2.5‑liter inline‑five engine for European markets by mid‑2027, citing the costly compliance required for upcoming Euro 7 emissions standards. The RS3 sedan and sportback will continue to be built...
Toward the Sun Summerhouse / Tassos Biris - Sofia Tsiraki & Associate Architects
The Toward the Sun Summerhouse, designed by Tassos Biris and Sofia Tsiraki, is a 200 m² residence perched on a windswept cape in Antiparos and slated for completion in 2025. Its layout is driven by a cross‑shaped geometry inspired by seagull flight,...