His Watch Brand Is ‘Doing It The Traditional Way’
Watchmaker Love Hunter, a lifelong horology enthusiast, is debuting his eponymous brand’s first timepiece after five years of hand‑crafting. The watch is offered in titanium or 18‑karat gold, with optional skeleton backs and 42‑44 mm Art Deco dials. Nearly every component—from wheels to hands—is machined in‑house using vintage lathes and milling machines, except for crystals, mainsprings (sourced domestically) and straps (imported from France). The launch underscores a rare commitment to traditional, tool‑light manufacturing in an industry dominated by CNC automation.
With These Watches, It’s Not Just What’s on the Inside That Counts
At Watches and Wonders in Geneva, Hermès, Piaget and Panerai unveiled new skeleton watches, signaling a broader move of high‑end mechanical timepieces into the spotlight. Hermès introduced the H08 Titanium Skeleton, built around an all‑titanium movement (H1978 S) with diamond‑like carbon...
AlUla Development Company Commences Construction on NUMAJ, Marking a New Phase of AlUla's Development
AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund entity, has broken ground on NUMAJ, a 250‑room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel slated to open in 2027. Designed by GioForma and named after the ancient star system Nu Ursae Majoris, the resort...
Mulberry Turnaround Gathers Pace as Sales Rebound and Christopher Kane Appointment Boosts Buzz
Mulberry reported a 5.7% constant‑currency sales increase for the year to 29 March, driven by a strong second‑half rebound after a 3.2% decline in the first half. The luxury brand credited its "Back to Mulberry Spirit" turnaround plan, tighter discount control...
ROCCO FORTE HOTELS LAUNCHES THE GRAND EUROPEAN GOLF TOUR
Rocco Forte Hotels has unveiled the Grand European Golf Tour, a luxury golf‑travel program created with Golf Travel Centre. The offering links the brand’s flagship properties—from The Balmoral in Edinburgh to Verdura Resort in Sicily—with some of Europe’s most prestigious...
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior
Noé Duchaufour‑Lawrance has refreshed his iconic Corolle lamp for Dior, unveiling 27 new glass‑based designs at Milan Design Week. The collection translates the textures of Dior’s New Look fabrics into handmade Murano glass using pleating, sandblasting and filigree techniques. Prices start...
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
European luxury design firms are deepening their foothold in China despite a slowing economy and tighter consumer sentiment. Molteni&C has opened flagship venues in Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Shanghai, while Versace Home, Cassina, Minotti and Gubi are expanding across first‑ and...
Loro Piana Honors Legacy of Plaids at Milan Design Week
Loro Piana launched Chapter I of its new “Studies” series during Milan Design Week, presenting an exhibition of 24 handcrafted plaids at its Cortile della Seta headquarters. The showcase highlights the brand’s historic use of plaids since the 1980s and...
Buccellati Celebrates Caviar Collection With Immersive ‘Aquae Mirabiles’ Installation at Milan Design Week
Buccellati used Milan Design Week to showcase its iconic Caviar silverware collection through the immersive "Aquae Mirabiles" installation. Curated by Federica Sala, designed by Balich Wonder Studio and illustrated by artist Luke Edward Hall, the exhibit creates a submerged, myth‑laden world that...
Style Edit: Stars Reveal What’s in Their Bag for Louis Vuitton’s Speedy P9 Campaign
Louis Vuitton revived its iconic Speedy P9, first re‑imagined in Pharrell Williams' 2023 menswear collection, as the centerpiece of the brand’s "In My Bag" campaign celebrating the LV monogram’s 130th anniversary. The campaign showcases a roster of high‑profile ambassadors—including Jeremy Allen White,...
Style Edit: Graff’s Ethereal Butterfly Motif Takes Flight Anew
Graff has revived its iconic butterfly motif with a restrained new campaign photographed by Liz Collins, featuring models Rosalieke Fuchs and Xinyue Guo against the brand’s signature green backdrop. The collection showcases a blue suite of over 33 carats combining marquise diamonds, pavé...
Zara Larsson’s Roberto Cavalli Fringe Pants Are Literally All Strings
Zara Larsson revived a Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 fringe pant in Tyla’s “She Did It Again” music video, turning a vintage Y2K piece into a modern statement. The gold‑hued pants are made almost entirely of shredded strings, paired with a matching...
Win a Two-Night Luxury Escape at The EVE Hotel Sydney
Gourmet Traveller’s 2026 Hotel and Travel Awards are inviting readers to vote in the People’s Choice categories—Best Tour Operator, Best Airline and Best Hotel Brand—to enter a draw for a luxury getaway. Participants must provide a brief reason for their...
How a Journalistic Eye Can Elevate a Hotel: Adrian Zecha’s Approach to His New Resort Collaboration in Rural Japan
Adrian Zecha, the founder of Aman Resorts, approaches hotel development like a journalist, observing and amplifying the existing environment. His latest venture, Azuma Farm Koiwai, opens in rural Iwate, Japan, in partnership with Naru Developments and East Japan Railway Company....
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus: Worth It?
Citi ThankYou is running a limited‑time 25% transfer bonus to the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) Leaders Club from April 19 to May 16 2026. The promotion improves the standard 5:1 transfer ratio to an effective 4:1, meaning each 1,000 ThankYou points...
TAG Heuer’s New Aquaracer Professional 500 Brings Even More Depth to the Aquaracer, in More Ways than One
TAG Heuer has launched the Aquaracer Professional 500 Date, a 42 mm grade‑2 titanium diver’s watch rated to 500 metres and equipped with a helium‑escape valve. Weighing just 120 g, it sits between the earlier Professional 300 and the Superdiver 1000, offering a slimmer profile without...
A Rare I.M. Pei-Designed Private Home Hits the Market
I.M. Pei’s 1969 Fort Worth private residence has hit the market with a $22 million price tag. The 19,000‑square‑foot home, built for an oil‑and‑banking heiress, features seven bedrooms, three kitchens, an art gallery, wine cellars and a garden atrium. It is...
Mazda Made a Six-Minute Mini Doc About Its Le Mans 787 Four-Rotor Rebuild
Mazda’s motorsports division released a six‑minute YouTube documentary detailing the rebuild of its legendary 787B four‑rotor R26B engine, the only rotary to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991. The R26B produces roughly 700 hp and features unique engineering...
South of France Luxury Charter: Wine-Focused Private Yacht Experiences on the French Riviera
In 2026, South of France Luxury Charter, operated by DMA Yachting, positions the French Riviera as a premier wine‑focused luxury yacht destination, offering itineraries that hop between Riviera vineyards and the wine regions of Corsica and Sardinia. Guests can charter...
How Rare Are Standard Reward Nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives? What the Data Shows
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers standard room awards at 250,000 Hilton Honors points, but they represent only 10.8% of all awardable nights. Data from Gondola shows an average cash value of $3,240 for these nights, yielding roughly 1.3 cents per...
What Makes a True Five-Star Experience? It’s Not What You Think
The Boca Raton Hotel and Resort secured four simultaneous Five‑Star ratings from the Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, making it the only property in the Americas to achieve this distinction. Forbes inspectors, who remain anonymous and pay their own way,...
Fendi Awards Gustav Craft First Design Prize at Milan Design Week
Fendi announced the inaugural Fendi Design Prize during Milan Design Week, awarding Swedish designer Gustav Craft for his "Via" collection. The competition, curated by Giulio Cappellini and a jury of prominent designers, required participants to up‑cycle Fendi leather or fur...
Marriott Bonvoy Promises To Give Notice Of Negative Changes… If You’re In China
Marriott Bonvoy has amended its terms to require advance notice of any program changes that could materially harm members with Chinese citizenship residing on the mainland. The new clause is triggered only when adjustments are likely to have a material...
7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea
A new wave of eco‑luxury beach resorts is integrating sea‑turtle conservation into the guest experience. Properties such as Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos, Six Senses Con Dao, and Four Seasons Rio Grande operate hatcheries, incubation centers, and "lights‑out" programs that let travelers assist with releases and...
A $150,000 Living Room in Denver Trades Neutrals for Nostalgia
Two Colorado doctors transformed a $150,000 living room in Denver’s Platt Park after finding their pandemic‑era home too neutral and impersonal. They hired Duet Design Group, which replaced muted tones with bold, nostalgic pieces—including a wood‑paneled fireplace, black leather chairs and...
In French Perfumery, the Family Legacy Still Runs Deep
French perfumery remains a family‑driven craft, with dynasties in Grasse passing scent expertise across generations. The article spotlights three lineages—the Ellenas, the Cresps, and the Michau de Nicolaï family—showing how fathers and daughters collaborate on brands like Hermès home fragrances,...
Legendary 100-Year-Old Tahoe Resort Eyes Comeback After “Long, Dark” Decade
The century‑old Cal Neva Resort on the California‑Nevada border has secured nearly $300 million in financing and aims to reopen in 2027 after a decade of stalled construction and ownership changes. The redevelopment plan promises to restore iconic Prohibition‑era tunnels and...
Tabu Buys Luxury Apartment Worth Rs. 10 Crores in Versova’s Godrej Skyshore; Mumbai Real Estate Move Grabs Attention
Actress Tabu has acquired a 2,153 sq ft luxury apartment in Godrej Skyshore, Andheri West, for roughly ₹10 crore (about $1.2 million). The unit features a rare 127 sq ft balcony, two parking spaces, and was registered on March 26, 2026 with a stamp duty of ₹5.24 lakhs. Godrej...
Tackling the Trust Factor for Secondhand Watches
Bezel, an online marketplace for pre‑owned luxury watches, announced it now hosts over $1 billion in listings, marking rapid growth since its 2021 launch. Founder Quaid Walker highlighted the platform’s mission to solve pricing opacity and authenticity concerns that have long...
For the British Watch Brand Bremont, the Next Stop Is the Moon
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square took a $59 million minority stake in British watchmaker Bremont, valuing the company at over $123 million. The funding round in early 2023 triggered a leadership overhaul, with industry veteran Davide Cerrato installed as CEO. Ackman, drawn by the...
With Every Watch, This Collector Revels in the Story
Jay Liu, a 30‑year‑old Hong Kong‑based collector, guides a reporter through his favorite Tokyo haunts while showcasing his vintage timepieces, including a 1970s white‑gold Rolex Day‑Date gifted in Dubai. His passion for watches began at a New York auction 12 years...
Chanel Takes a Leading Role in Producing Ceramic Watches
Chanel has refreshed its flagship J12 ceramic watch line, adding three new color options and expanded size ranges. The J12, first launched in 2000, remains the brand’s most recognizable timepiece and a symbol of its 40‑year watchmaking heritage. President Frédéric Grangié...
Two New London Hotels Have Been Named in the 100 Best in the World in 2026
Travel + Leisure’s 2026 list of the 100 Best New Hotels includes two fresh London openings – the Chancery Rosewood and The Newman. The Chancery Rosewood, housed in the historic former U.S. embassy on Grosvenor Square, offers only suites with...
There's Never Been A Better Time To Get Your Sprint On, Margiela Style
Maison Margiela has launched a new dusty‑green iteration of its popular Sprinter sneaker, expanding an already prolific line of colorways. The shoe combines layered calfskin, tripon leather, and hairy suede, with signature details like the numeric logo, Code 22 outsole marking, and...
THE RITZ-CARLTON OʻAHU, TURTLE BAY ANNOUNCES NEW SUMMER PROGRAMMING
The Ritz‑Carlton Oʻahu, Turtle Bay is fully operational and has launched a slate of new summer programs as the North Shore rebounds from recent storms. Signature offerings include a Chef Series benefiting storm‑affected farmers, Friday‑Saturday Sunset Sessions that support local...
VERDURA RESORT TO HOST INAUGURAL SIR ROCCO FORTE CAPTAIN’S TROPHY
Verdura Resort in Sicily will host the inaugural Sir Rocco Forte Captain’s Trophy from September 10‑13, featuring a four‑day blend of competition, culture and conversation. The event is headlined by golf legend Colin Montgomerie, who will present a driving‑range exhibition for guests. Amateur...
Selfridges' New Private Members' Club Is an Interior Design Moment — Here Are the Style Ideas You Can Steal, Even...
Selfridges has opened 40 Duke, a 25,000 sq ft private members’ club and luxury retail hub inside its Oxford Street flagship. Designed by Nice Projects, the space fuses home‑inspired interiors, curated art, scent and sound to create a multi‑sensory shopping experience. It operates under...
Is This The Culinary Capital of the Caribbean?
The Cayman Islands are positioning themselves as the Caribbean’s culinary capital, highlighted by Grand Cayman’s 300+ restaurants and Michelin‑starred chefs like Eric Ripert. Luxury travel is bolstered by nonstop flights from major U.S. hubs and high‑end resorts offering round‑the‑clock fine...
ATLAS OCEAN VOYAGES UNVEILS SUITE COLLECTION FOR ATLAS ADVENTURER
Atlas Ocean Voyages announced the suite collection for Atlas Adventurer, the world’s first luxury expedition sailing yacht, with reservations opening to the public on June 10, 2026. The all‑suite concept features 98 Signature, 72 Concierge, and 30 Reserve Collection suites,...
Maldivian Private Island Residences and Idyllic Longer Stays Await at JA Manafaru
JA Manafaru, a private‑island resort in the Maldives’ northern Haa Alifu Atoll, has introduced two long‑stay promotions aimed at affluent travelers. The “Stay 7 Nights, Pay for 5” deal, available through December 2026, adds two complimentary nights, free breakfast, seaplane transfers and dining discounts for stays of seven...
Inside the Jil Sander Book Club to Bow at Milan Design Week
Jil Sander Creative Director Simone Bellotti is debuting “Reference Library,” an exhibition of curated books, at Milan Design Week. The minimalist off‑white showroom will host 60 international creatives who selected titles, with visitors registering for 60‑person hourly slots and receiving...
A $176 Billion Reality Check for Europe’s Luxury Brands as Middle East Tensions Hit Shoppers
Europe’s ten listed luxury groups have erased roughly $176 bn of market value since January, as the Middle East war curtails affluent travel. The hit is most acute for LVMH, which alone lost close to $100 bn, while Kering and Hermès also...
Morning Brief Podcast: ET Deep Dive: The Van That Ate the SUV
India’s affluent are redefining luxury transportation by favoring high‑end multi‑purpose vehicles (MPVs) over traditional SUVs. Models such as the Toyota Vellfire, Lexus LM, and Mercedes‑Benz V‑Class now serve as private boardrooms, offering reclining seats, sound‑proof cabins, and confidentiality partitions. In...
Meryl Streep Takes ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ From Green Spotted Satin to Red Patent in New York
Meryl Streep arrived in New York for the global press junket of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” first in an oversized green‑spotted satin coat, then changed into a glossy red Dolce & Gabbana patent trench over a Gabriela Hearst dress. The two looks showcased a...
Universal Genève Returns to the Watch World With New Models
Universal Genève, the historic Swiss watchmaker founded in 1884, re‑emerged this month with a new line of high‑end models after a decades‑long hiatus. The brand was bought by Breitling in late 2023 for roughly $75 million, a deal backed by Swiss...
Watches and Wonders Geneva: A Week in Time
The 2026 Watches and Wonders Geneva fair showcased a wave of heritage revivals, highlighted by Cartier’s re‑issued Roadster, TAG Heuer’s refreshed Monaco Chronograph, and Oris’s new Star Edition. Each model blends classic design cues with modern materials and movements, positioning...
XPENG GX Exemplifies the Large, Premium SUVs Launching Ahead of Auto China 2026
XPeng unveiled the GX, a large premium electric SUV ahead of Auto China 2026, measuring 5.27 m in length and equipped with 22‑inch wheels. The model offers both EREV and BEV powertrains, delivering up to 1,585 km combined range for the hybrid...
At Tiffany, Watch Design Inspired by Its Own Jewelry Icons
Tiffany & Co. unveiled the Croisillon Paillonné Enamel watch, a limited‑edition timepiece that miniaturizes the iconic 1960s Jackie bracelet into a watch dial. The piece, released in February 2026, translates Jean Schlumberger’s cross‑stitch enamel bangle into a decorative ring encircling the watch...
Vivica A. Fox Brings Back Her Geometric Pedicure With Pink Crystal Kurt Geiger Heels at Tina Knowles’ Mother’s Day Luncheon
Vivica A. Fox showcased pink‑crystal Kurt Geiger heels with her signature geometric white pedicure at Tina Knowles’ Mother’s Day luncheon in Los Angeles. The sandals, featuring a square open toe and crystal‑trimmed straps, were paired with a matching pink crystal shoulder bag...
Meet Liu Shaoang and Shaolin Sándor Liu, the Olympic Gold Skaters Who Made Their Runway Debut
Olympic short‑track champions Shaolin Sándor Liu and Liu Shaoang made their fashion runway debut at Feng Chen Wang's 10th‑anniversary show during Shanghai Fashion Week. The Hungarian‑born brothers, who switched allegiance to China in 2023, previously secured historic gold medals for Hungary in 2018 and...