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 beach‑changing area. Visitors must book through Chanel’s WeChat Mini Program, and the shop will remain open daily until May 24. A VIP evening featuring Chinese supermodel Qu Ying and brand ambassadors marked the launch, echoing a similar pop‑up in Taipei.
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...
Lamborghini Perfectly Restored This Miura
Lamborghini’s Polo Storico division completed a three‑year restoration of a 1972 Miura SV, returning the iconic supercar to its original factory condition for the model’s 60th anniversary. The project relied on exhaustive archival research, authenticating every component from the centre‑lock...
The Best Spas in New York City Where Traveler Editors Decompress
Condé Nast Traveler has identified the 13 premier spas across New York City, ranging from five‑star hotel sanctuaries to boutique wellness labs. The list showcases a mix of classic traditions—Roman‑style baths and Japanese shiatsu—and cutting‑edge biohacking services such as IV drips and hyperbaric chambers....
Spend Your Tax Return on a Backhoe-Engined Land Rover Defender
Diesel Pump UK is selling a Land Rover Defender that has been fitted with a 4.4‑liter JCB backhoe diesel engine. The swap boosts output to 145 horsepower and 413 pound‑feet of torque while promising a 10,000‑hour service life, far exceeding...
Inside the Renovated Delano Hotel in Miami Beach
The historic Delano hotel in Miami Beach has reopened after a comprehensive renovation timed for the 2026 World Cup. Designed by Elastic Architects with Ennismore, the property blends minimalist, organic furnishings with restored Art Deco elements such as octagonal columns...
For Sale: A Contemporary Wyoming Ranch that Makes the Most of Its Spectacular Rural Setting
The Wapiti Retreat, a contemporary 7,587‑sq‑ft ranch home on 36 acres of the Bar B Bar Ranch, is listed for $37.5 million through Sotheby’s International Realty. Located ten minutes from Jackson Hole and the edge of Grand Teton National Park, the...
Muh Shoou’s Latest Hotel Is a Sanctuary for City Dwellers
Muh Shoou has opened its second boutique hotel, the 65‑key Zhujing property, an hour’s drive from downtown Shanghai in the Jinshan district. Designed by the Group of Architects, each room features a private garden and the layout draws on classical...
The Green Courtyard House
The Green Courtyard House is a 450 m² residential project completed in 2025 on the outskirts of Vilnius. The design reshapes the existing slope, carving an inner courtyard that serves as a light well and frames lake views. Two volumes echo...
Dua Lipa's Wedding Venue Will Allegedly Be This Dreamy Sicily Hotel
Pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner are reportedly planning their wedding at Villa Igiea, a Rocco Forte luxury hotel in Palermo, Sicily. The historic property, once owned by the Florio dynasty, has been transformed into a five‑star resort with sea‑view suites...
In Hannes Peer’s New Furniture for SEM, Wood Holds More than Surface Value
Architect Hannes Peer unveiled SEM’s new ‘Core’ collection, an eight‑piece line of monolithic furniture crafted from solid mahogany, rosewood and cherry. Inspired by Louise Nevelson’s stacked wooden sculptures and mid‑century designers, each piece features abstract, carved façades that blend simple forms...
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Flight Attendants Reveal How to Secure a Paid Upgrade
Former flight attendants explain that the most reliable way to secure a paid seat upgrade is to inquire immediately after booking and to follow up at check‑in and the gate. Early‑payment upgrades and elite‑status travelers enjoy the highest success rates,...
Kaitlan Collins Favors Magda Butrym for the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Kaitlan Collins attended the 2026 White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, D.C., wearing a blush‑pink strapless midi dress by Polish luxury label Magda Butrym. The silk gown featured sculptural lines, a defined neckline and a back vent, while Collins kept...
Kate Middleton Does Subdued Elegance for Ceremonial Wreath Laying in London
Princess Kate Middleton attended the ANZAC Day wreath‑laying ceremony in London wearing a subdued navy Givenchy coat by Sarah Burton, paired with British accessories. The outfit featured a white‑lapel double‑breasted coat, a navy hat by Jane Taylor Millinery, Gianvito Rossi...
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Discover Unmatched NYC Views on the Top of the Rock Skylift
In 2024 Rockefeller Center unveiled the Skylight — a 30‑foot, 360‑degree rotating platform that lifts visitors above the Top of the Rock’s rooftop deck. The attraction features a transparent floor, art‑deco‑inspired design and 96 LED pixel flutes that illuminate the sky....
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A Zermatt Adventure: Charming Chalets and Alpine Wonders
Zermatt, the car‑free Alpine resort in southern Switzerland, draws visitors with iconic Matterhorn vistas, year‑round outdoor pursuits, and upscale shopping on Bahnhofstrasse. Arrivals are limited to train, electric taxis, horse‑drawn carriages, or shuttle from nearby Täsch, reinforcing its sustainable transport...
Editor's Letter: In Memory of the Tesla Model S
The Tesla Model S proved electric cars could be desirable, outselling legacy brands like Jaguar within its early years and setting design cues that competitors now copy. Over a 15‑year run it added larger batteries, all‑wheel drive, higher horsepower and a...
From Private Suites to $20,000 Seats: Luxury Travelers Have More Ways to Splurge While Many Passengers Can’t Afford Economy
Airlines are reallocating cabin space toward ultra‑premium offerings as affluent travelers spend up to $12,400 per vacation, prompting the rollout of studio suites and private pods that can exceed $9,000‑$20,000 round‑trip. United, Delta, Cathay Pacific and Qantas are redesigning aircraft,...
New Releases From De Bethune, Ming, Jaeger-LeCoultre and More
Watches and Wonders showcased a wave of new releases ranging from ultra‑luxury tourbillons to affordable fashion pieces. De Bethune unveiled a titanium‑cased DB28xs Sea Tourbillon priced at roughly $185,000, while Jaeger‑LeCoultre introduced a Marc Newson‑designed Memovox Travel Clock at about $36,800....
Fiat X Highsnobiety Present: Aperitivo Italiano
Fiat teamed with lifestyle publisher Highsnobiety to host "Aperitivo Italiano" during Milan Design Week 2026, turning the San Milano bar into a mid‑century‑styled cocktail venue. The event was anchored by a dual‑vehicle showcase featuring the 1959 Fiat Nuova 500 and an...
How Gilda Bojardi Helped Define Milan Design Week and Foster International Collaboration
Gilda Bojardi has steered *Interni* magazine as editor since 1994, shaping Italy’s design narrative. She invented the term “Fuorisalone,” turning Salone del Mobile into a city‑wide festival and publishing its guide since 1990. This year’s *Materiae* showcase features collaborations with...
Not Your Typical Hamptons Cottage
Clive Lonstein, a former Tiffany & Co. VP, completely renovated a 1950s guest cottage on a Hamptons estate, raising the roof, adding cathedral‑style ceilings and new windows to flood the space with light. He re‑imagined the layout with a central kitchen, movable...
The Sudden, Shoe-Free Return of Hender Scheme
Japanese leather label Hender Scheme, famed for vegetable‑tanned sneaker reinterpretations, has resurfaced with two non‑footwear collaborations. The brand teamed with New Era to release dad hats adorned with leather stickers, and partnered with long‑time retailer BEAMS for orange‑accented wallets and...
From the Archive: The Evolution of the Met Gala, From Society Supper to Global Spectacle
The Met Gala originated in 1944 as a modest fundraiser for the Costume Institute, hosted at venues like the Rainbow Room and Waldorf‑Astoria. In the 1970s, Diana Vreeland and socialite Pat Buckley transformed it into a high‑society fashion event, introducing...
These Are The Most Beautiful Cars Of 2026
The Car Design Award 2026, presented during Milan Design Week, honored Audi, Renault, and Jeep across concept, production, and brand categories. Audi’s Concept C captured the concept‑car prize, setting the design direction for future models. Renault’s new Twingo won the production‑car...
The Craziest Cars You Missed From the 2026 Beijing Auto Show
The 2026 Beijing auto show displayed nearly 1,500 vehicles and over 200 debuts, highlighting China’s push toward electrification and premium performance. Key reveals include Peugeot’s Concept 6 wagon and Concept 8 SUV, BYD’s Denza Z electric supercar with 1,000 hp and sub‑2‑second 0‑62 mph, Fangchengbao’s...
Porsche Built One of the Best Electric SUVs Ever Made, and Does Not Expect the World to Buy Enough of...
Porsche unveiled the Cayenne Coupe Electric, a 1,139‑hp, 0‑60‑mph‑in‑2.4‑seconds SUV built on the 800‑volt Premium Platform Electric shared with Audi. The model launches at $113,800 for the base trim and tops out at $168,000 for the Turbo, offering up to...
It’s Complicated To Choose: Lex’s Three Favorite Watches And Wonders 2026 Releases
Lex highlights three standout releases from Watches & Wonders 2026, focusing on ultra‑complicated pieces that push the limits of haute horlogerie. The Armin Strom Minute Repeater Resonance 12:59 First Edition combines a feather‑light titanium case with a resonant minute‑repeater mechanism, priced at roughly US$425,000 and...
Casa L5 / Pasqual Giner Arquitectura
Casa L5, a 573‑m² seaside residence designed by Pasqual Giner and María José Auñón Cabrera, opens on an elevated plot in Poble Nou de Benitatxell, Alicante. The house uses white horizontal planes on stone plinths to balance lightness with tectonic weight, while floor‑to‑ceiling...
JW Anderson Just Made Basket Bags Summer’s Most Coveted Accessory—Again
JW Anderson has reignited the basket‑bag trend by showcasing hand‑woven pieces with master maker Eddie Glew at Salone del Mobile 2026. The collection blends medieval‑inspired wicker with modern raffia, positioning the bag as both accessory and art object. Other luxury houses—including Sézane, Loewe,...
Full Jaeger-LeCoultre Immersion: Three New Marc Newson Atmos And Memovox Designs, Milan Design Week, And Homo Faber
Jaeger‑LeCoultre unveiled three new Marc Newson‑designed timepieces at Milan Design Week, including the Atmos Designer 568, the Atmos Hybris Artistica Tellurium, and a Memovox Travel Clock. The Designer 568, housed in a mouth‑blown Baccarat crystal, retails for about $49,300 and adds sunrise/sunset...
Denza Z9 GT EV
The Denza Z9 GT EV is a high‑performance electric estate from the Chinese brand, launching with a 1,140 bhp powertrain and a price tag of about $128,000 in the UK (roughly $70,000‑$77,000 in Australia and $58,000 in China). It offers a...
Hilton To More than Double Its Portfolio in Morocco with New Signings and Debut of Waldorf Astoria
Hilton announced plans to more than double its Moroccan footprint, targeting 25 hotels from the current 12. The rollout includes 15 new properties across ten brands, highlighted by the opening of Waldorf Astoria Rabat Salé, the luxury brand’s first hotel in...
Marcel Wanders Gives Rare Look Inside His Futuristic Milan Home
Award‑winning Dutch designer Marcel Wanders opened his rarely seen two‑bedroom Milan apartment to WWD, revealing a white‑dominant space punctuated by vivid pink accents and filled with his own Moooi creations. The home doubles as a living showroom, featuring signature pieces...
A Serene Indian Home, Western Valley House, Was Designed with a Cinematographer’s Eye
Western Valley House, a private residence near Theni, Tamil Nadu, was designed by emerging Madurai firm STO.M.P. The home is organized into three horizontal bands that correspond to social, private, and wellness functions, each articulated with varied textures and large openings...
With Italian Leather Weave, Converse’s Nike-Backed Chuck Taylor Goes Full Bottega
Converse has unveiled the Chuck Taylor All Star Woven Leather, a First String edition hand‑woven in Italy with a Bottega Veneta aesthetic. Artisans interlace luxurious brown leather and add a snake‑embroidery detail, while the shoe retains performance features like Vibram...
Isamaya Ffrench’s Extra-Thick Nike Sneaker Is Self-Care
British designer Isamaya Ffrench has teamed with Nike to release a revamped Vomero Premium running sneaker in a monochrome grey palette. The shoe arrives with a Sculpt 04 foot‑recovery tool, echoing Ffrench’s facial‑massager line and emphasizing self‑care. Launching on April 25 via...
11 Nantucket Airbnbs Where The Beach Is Never Far Away
Condé Nast Traveler highlights eleven Nantucket Airbnb rentals that place guests within walking distance of the island’s most coveted beaches. The curated list spans historic mansions, modern eight‑bedroom homes with private pools, and cozy cottages near the Bluff Walk, each...
8 Stand-Out Women’s Timepieces that Took over Watches and Wonders, From Rolex and Cartier to Piaget
At Watches and Wonders 2026, luxury brands unveiled a wave of women‑focused timepieces that emphasized smaller, cocktail‑sized designs. Highlights included Piaget’s stone‑dial Sixtie, Cartier’s Clou de Paris‑finished Baignoire, Chanel’s 28 mm Coco Game, and Rolex’s 34 mm gold Oyster Perpetual celebrating the...
10 Best Santa Barbara Hotels for Resort Stays and Beach Retreats
The Condé Nast Traveler guide ranks the ten best hotels in Santa Barbara, covering options for families, couples, beach lovers, and view‑seekers. It highlights luxury ocean‑front resorts like the Ritz‑Carlton Bacara and Rosewood Miramar, boutique retreats such as the Milo and Craft House...
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Where the Chefs Eat: Mauro Colagreco’s Go-To Spots on the French (and Italian) Riviera
Mauro Colagreco’s three‑Michelin‑star restaurant Mirazur celebrated its 20th anniversary with a limited‑time collaboration menu featuring Spanish avant‑garde chef Ferran Adrià. The joint effort reimagines Mirazur’s iconic dishes using Adrià’s molecular techniques while staying true to the French Riviera’s seasonal seafood and herb‑driven...
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Zoe Saldaña's Asymmetrical Ruffled Givenchy Gown Is a Shimmery Optical Illusion
Zoe Saldaña attended the Time 100 Gala in New York on April 23, 2026 wearing a floor‑length Givenchy gown from the brand’s fall 2026 collection. The black‑velvet dress, styled by Petra Flannery, featured an asymmetrical one‑shoulder silhouette embroidered with silver‑ribbon details that created an optical...
Jaguar Land Rover Recalls 170,000 SUVs with Hybrid System Failure
Jaguar Land Rover is recalling 170,169 SUVs after a defect in the 48‑volt hybrid system’s DC‑DC converter can stop the 12‑volt battery from charging, leading to loss of drive power and exterior lighting. The recall covers the Jaguar E‑Pace and...
This Levi’s Jacket Broke a Guinness World Record
A Levi’s S506XXE jacket from World War II sold for about $307,588, breaking the Guinness World Record for the most expensive second‑hand denim jacket. The split‑back construction reflects wartime fabric‑saving measures, and the piece remains in near‑dead‑stock condition with original leather...
The Corvette E-Ray Is One of the Last Cars That Should Have Auto-Stop/Start, And Yet
Chevrolet’s 2024 Corvette E‑Ray, one of only two C8 models equipped with auto‑start/stop, brings the fuel‑saving feature to a high‑performance V8 platform. The system re‑engages at every stop and cannot be permanently disabled, forcing drivers to toggle it manually each...
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BYD Is About to Unleash This 1,000+ Hp Drop-Top Electric Hypercar in Europe [Images]
Chinese automaker BYD unveiled the Denza Z, a four‑seat, drop‑top electric hypercar boasting over 1,000 horsepower and 0‑62 mph acceleration in under two seconds. The model features a carbon‑fiber body, the company’s Blade Battery paired with Flash Charging 2.0 that can refill...
The BoF Podcast | Britt Moran on Why Atmosphere Is a Real Luxury Product
Britt Moran, co‑founder of DimoreStudio, explains that luxury hospitality and home design sell an "atmosphere" rather than individual furniture pieces. He argues that Italy’s Brianza manufacturing cluster provides an unrivaled quality‑to‑price edge for brands expanding into the lifestyle sector. Moran...
O16 House / Studiokian
The O16 House, a 580 m² private residence slated for 2025, reimagines tropical living within an urban gated complex. Designed by Kalvin Widjaja and Dian Indah, the home positions its main living spaces on the second floor to capture uninterrupted views...
Our Favorite Boutique Hotels in New York City
New York City’s boutique hotel scene offers 17 curated properties across all five boroughs, each with fewer than 115 rooms and a focus on design, service and local character. From historic Art Deco landmarks on the Upper East Side to industrial‑chic lofts...
Fake Gears, Real Fun: A Pro Driver Makes the Case for EV Gimmicks
Pro driver Nik Romano and The Drive editor Kyle Cheromcha examined how synthetic engine sounds and simulated gear shifts affect the driving experience of electric performance cars. Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N uses digital audio cues and paddle‑mounted gear paddles, which the testers...