Vera Wang, Fabrique Reveal Ready-to-Wear Collaboration
Vera Wang has teamed with Chinese fashion platform Fabrique to launch a 37‑piece spring ready‑to‑wear capsule, blending the designer’s signature sensual restraint with Fabrique’s everyday‑wear sensibility. The collection, priced between $200 and $1,000, will be sold exclusively on Fabrique’s cross‑border site fbrq.com to customers in the United States and mainland China through early 2027. Fabrique’s vertically integrated model handles design, production and distribution from its China‑based supply chain, enabling rapid global rollout. The partnership marks Vera Wang’s continued expansion beyond bridal wear following its 2025 acquisition by WHP Global.
Procurall to Showcase Luxury Inflight Solutions at WTCE
Procurall Solutions will exhibit its luxury inflight serviceware at the World Travel Catering Expo (WTCE) 2026, occupying booth 4D50. The showcase features a designer collaboration with Michael Graves, delivering plates, cutlery, and glassware that blend timeless aesthetics with sustainability. Additionally,...
Point Lonsdale House / Field Office Architecture
Point Lonsdale House, a 310 m² coastal residence designed by Field Office Architecture, blends restrained modernism with historic context near Alfred Deakin’s Ballara estate. The split‑level layout places durable blockwork below and timber‑clad volume above, optimizing north‑sun exposure and southern views....
A Luxury Workspace and Members’ Lounge – The Local Project
Luxury workspace operator Eclat has opened a hospitality‑led members’ lounge in Hawthorn East, Melbourne, targeting strategists, founders, consultants and creatives. The venue is organized into three distinct zones—Bureau for focused work, Parlor for collaborative meetings, and Galerie for cultural programming—each...
Shanghai Guohua Finance Center / AI Planetworks Limited
Shanghai Guohua Finance Center, designed by AI Planetworks, delivers a high‑performance office complex that balances dense commercial use with civic responsibility. Two perimeter towers frame a 3,000‑square‑metre public plaza, while a parametric façade adjusts opacity to cut cooling demand by roughly...
Why Michael B. Jordan's Winning Oscars Look From Louis Vuitton Is So Damn Sleek
Michael B. Jordan captured Best Actor at the 2026 Oscars for his dual role in Ryan Coogler’s *Sinners*. He arrived in a custom, stand‑collar jacket and watch chain designed by Louis Vuitton, styled by Jason Bolden. The outfit’s razor‑sharp tailoring...
At Balenciaga, Pierpaolo Piccioli Lets the People In
Balenciaga unveiled its Summer 2026 "Heart and Body" campaign, the first under new Creative Director Pierpaolo Piccioli. The visually striking campaign showcases a cast of eleven actors, musicians and models, including Harris Dickinson, Winona Ryder and Labrinth. Piccioli emphasizes distinct faces...
Bentley Nears $3B in Annual Sales, Growth Slows
Bentley reported near‑$3 billion in annual revenue, marking a modest 2 percent increase over the prior year. Despite the headline figure, the growth rate slowed sharply, with sales expanding only about 1 percent versus the 5‑percent surge recorded in 2022. The slowdown reflects...
Our Style Writers Are Salivating Over the Polo Ralph Lauren Deals at Nordstrom's Spring Sale
Nordstrom’s annual Spring Sale now offers a flat 25 % discount on Polo Ralph Lauren’s core collection, including polos, Oxford shirts, jackets and accessories. The promotion runs until March 23, with inventory moving fast and many sizes already sold out online. By...
What Are They Saying? Early Reactions to the Time+Tide × Studio Underd0g Pizza Party 2.0 – the Burnt Pepper0ni and...
Time+Tide and Studio Underdog released Pizza Party 2.0, featuring the Burnt Pepper0ni and Classic Cheese chronographs, building on the viral success of the original pizza‑themed watch. Early reviews from Monochrome Watches, Fratello, WatchPro and independent voices highlight improved wearability, refined case...
This $5.3 Million Midcentury Home in London Sits Atop WWII-Era Sand Tunnels
Meridian West, a Grade II‑listed four‑bedroom home in Greenwich, London, is on the market for £4 million (≈$5.3 million). The property sits atop a historic sand‑mine tunnel system that served as a World II air‑raid shelter and now displays murals and carvings. Designed in...
STORY Hospitality Announces New Premium Property in Montenegro
STORY Hospitality announced the launch of its newest premium resort in Montenegro, slated to open in late 2026. The €80 million development will feature 120 luxury rooms, a full‑service spa, rooftop dining and extensive conference facilities. Positioned on the Adriatic coast,...
Luxury Watch Dealer and Influencer Arrested in Case of False Impersonation
Luxury watch influencer Tyler Vookum, with 3.3 million followers, was arrested at Newark Airport on March 1 after a Florida grand‑larceny warrant linked to a $6,000 scam surfaced. Vookum alleges the charge stemmed from an impersonator who sold a watch on Facebook...
Kate Middleton Stays Faithful to Her Ultra-Pointed Suede Boots for St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Kate Middleton attended the St. Patrick’s Day parade in Aldershot wearing a sleek Ralph Lauren knee‑high boot, pairing it with a forest‑green McQueen coat and matching accessories. The black suede boots feature a four‑inch stiletto heel, a 14‑inch shaft, a full‑side silver...
Bentley Won't Re-Engineer Debut EV to Take Combustion Engine
Bentley confirmed its upcoming Luxury Urban EV will launch as a pure electric vehicle, with no plans to add a combustion engine or plug‑in hybrid variant. CEO Frank‑Steffen Walliser said the PPE platform cannot accommodate a range‑extender and that retrofitting...
Is Gracie Abrams Building a $12 Million Mega-Penthouse in NYC?
Grammy‑nominated singer Gracie Abrams has added a third co‑op unit at One Fifth Avenue, paying $4.5 million for a one‑bedroom apartment. The purchase brings her total spend in the historic Art Deco building to nearly $12 million across three units acquired since...
Research Finds Luxury Travel Demand Growing Among Aspiring Travelers
Arrivia’s new "New Luxury Travel Playbook" surveyed 2,190 U.S. leisure travelers and found a growing appetite for luxury experiences among households with $100,000‑$1 million net worth. Comfort, convenience, privacy and attentive service now outweigh price as primary luxury drivers, with 34%...
Inside Designer Ken Fulk’s Idyllic Napa Valley Retreat
Designer Ken Fulk and partner Kurt Wootton bought the dilapidated Durham Ranch in Napa Valley for $750,000 in 2005 and have spent two decades turning the 76‑acre property into a high‑end, tech‑free weekend estate. The main 1,250‑sq‑ft farmhouse has been...
Meghan Markle’s As Ever to Launch Collaboration With High Camp Supply
The Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle label As Ever is teaming with San Francisco‑based luxury flower purveyor High Camp Supply to release a limited‑edition Bloom Box. The box contains 18 gardenia, peony, mint and jasmine stems paired with As Ever’s peppermint tea and sage honey....
Bentley Posts Healthy Operating Profit Again
Bentley reported a seventh straight year of profit, posting €216 million operating profit for 2025 despite a 5% drop in vehicle deliveries. Revenue slipped only 1% to €2.6 billion, helped by higher‑margin bespoke options and strong Bentayga sales, including the new Bentayga...
This Porsche SUV Is Shockingly Reliable—And Cheaper Used than You Think
The 2020 Porsche Macan blends sports‑car dynamics with compact SUV practicality, offering a turbocharged 2.0‑liter engine that delivers 248 hp and a 0‑60 time of 5.3 seconds. Reliability scores are strong—J.D. Power 80/100 and iSeeCars 8.1/10—and the model averages a 14‑year,...
TUMI Launches Alpha Collection with Lando Norris and Wei Daxun
TUMI unveiled its next‑generation Alpha Collection, spotlighting Formula 1 champion Lando Norris and Asia‑Pacific actor Wei Daxun as brand ambassadors. The line emphasizes functional luxury with FXT™ Ballistic Nylon, silent magnetic closures, and streamlined pocketing, while introducing the vivid Ultra Blue accent...
Ferrari Will Replace Your Touch-Capacitive Steering Wheel Controls With Real Buttons
Ferrari is now offering a dealer‑installed retrofit that replaces the capacitive touch controls on the Purosangue and 12Cilindri steering wheels with traditional tactile buttons. The upgrade mirrors the Amalfi’s recent return to physical switches after owners criticized the SF90’s touch‑only...
Briggs & Riley Coupons and Deals: 15% Off in March 2026
Briggs & Riley is offering a 15% discount to active‑duty military and veterans in March 2026, redeemable through GovX verification. The brand continues to emphasize its lifetime repair guarantee, which covers damage even when airlines are at fault. Prices for...
The Car Coat Is the New Trench
Fashion editors are declaring the car coat the new trench, spotlighting a surge of designs that blend classic utility with contemporary flair. From Zara’s oversized, button‑hidden silhouette to The Row’s pure‑wool navy version, the trend spans minimalist, sporty, and heritage...
Yael: A Contemporary, Minimalist Clothing Label Based in Germany
Yael, launched in late 2024, is a German‑based contemporary clothing label founded by Ann‑Kathrin Götze. The brand specializes in minimalist womenswear crafted from Oeko‑Tex® certified silk, positioning its pieces as sustainable luxury. With price points ranging from $192 to $1,255, Yael...
Audi A8 Successor Coming Later This Decade: Exclusive
Audi has confirmed that a successor to its flagship A8 will be unveiled toward the end of this decade, rather than being replaced by the upcoming Q9 SUV. The Q9 will sit atop the lineup as a full‑size three‑row SUV,...
Ending March 31: Get 300k Lufthansa Miles, Lounge Access, a Fast Track to Hilton Diamond, and More via ASmallWorld
ASmallWorld is offering its Prestige membership at a 10% discount until March 31 2026 for €4,950 (≈$5,700). The tier grants 300,000 Lufthansa Miles & More miles, 1,600+ Priority Pass lounge accesses, a 90‑day Hilton Honors Diamond match, and elite status across several travel brands. At...
The Royal Family’s Secret Weapon? Fashion
The new book *Fashioning the Crown* examines how the British royal family has used clothing as a strategic tool from the early 20th century to today. It highlights historic moments—such as the Windsor name change, Edward VIII’s abdication, and Queen...
Tissot’s Updated Visodate Takes Vintage Vibes to the Next Level (Live Pics)
Tissot has relaunched its iconic Visodate with a slimmer 39 mm case, a 10.45 mm thickness and three dial options—dark blue, black and silver with gold accents. The new model is powered by the automatic Powermatic 80 movement, delivering an 80‑hour power reserve...
In Their Words: Tania Mohan on the Rise of Asian Luxury Brands in Hong Kong
Tania Mohan, founder and creative director of Hong Kong‑born luxury lifestyle brand Tabla, reflects on the city’s fashion evolution, citing Shanghai Tang’s 1994 launch as a defining moment. She recounts Tabla’s 25th‑anniversary celebration in Prince’s Building, underscoring the brand’s growth...
OKHTEIN’s ‘In Between’ Turns Inward, Reflecting Modern Arab Womanhood
On International Women’s Day, Egyptian luxury design house OKHTEIN launched “In Between,” a campaign featuring co‑founders Aya and Mounaz Abdelraouf that portrays the multifaceted lives of contemporary Arab women. The intimate, home‑based visuals blend childhood memories, daily rituals, and the...
Axia Lighting by Martinelli Venezia for Lodes
Italian design studio Martinelli Venezia has unveiled Axia, a contemporary chandelier for lighting brand Lodes. The piece eliminates traditional wiring, allowing electricity to travel through its sculptural metal branches that cradle opaline glass diffusers. Measuring roughly 800 mm in diameter, Axia...
Burberry’s Trench Coat Campaign Shows Luxury Marketing’s Shift to Social Platforms
Burberry’s latest trench‑coat campaign marks a decisive shift from traditional, season‑driven luxury advertising to a digital‑first approach. By tailoring assets for Instagram and TikTok, the brand can launch content in real time, reacting to viral moments and algorithmic boosts. The...
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I Walked 10,000 Blister-Free Steps in These Mega-Chic Loafers From a Jennifer Lawrence-Worn Brand
Rothy’s has launched the Penny Loafer, a sustainable stretch‑knit loafer made from 100% recycled plastic bottles. The shoe offers immediate cushioning, heel padding and a non‑slip outsole, allowing the reviewer to walk over 10,000 steps without blisters. Celebrity fans such...
Natalie Portman Leads Cinematic Tiffany & Co. HardWear Campaign
Luxury jeweler Tiffany & Co has unveiled its new HardWear collection with a cinematic campaign fronted by Oscar‑winning actress Natalie Portman. The high‑budget short film, created with leading directors and stylists, showcases the line’s bold, industrial‑inspired jewelry across multiple digital...
Paris-Based Architect Ariel André’s Flexible, Recyclable Furnishing: Amoreba
Paris‑based architect Ariel André’s studio GOLEM unveiled Amoreba, a flexible, recyclable furnishing composed of modular upholstery balls. The glue‑free system lets users reshape the lattice into seating, surfaces or convertible conversation pits, adapting to varied household needs. Each ball combines synthetic...
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Tate McRae Dazzles in a Plunging Red-Hot Gown With a Midsection Cutout at the Oscars 2026 After-Party
Tate McRae turned heads at the Vanity Fair Oscars 2026 after‑party in a custom Ludovic de Saint Sernin gown that took 150 hours to hand‑craft in Paris. The floor‑length, dark‑red silk chiffon dress featured a dramatic centre cutout and draped waist, complemented by voluminous wavy hair, doe‑eyed...
The Oscars Red Carpet Gave Wings to the Feather Trend
At the Oscars, a wave of feather‑laden gowns stole the spotlight, with Demi Moore, Nicole Kidman, Teyana Taylor and Amy Madigan showcasing elaborate plumage on designer silhouettes. The same avian motif continued at the Vanity Fair after‑party, where stars like Ejae, Olivia Rodrigo and Demi Moore...
Exclusive: Nvidia and Antoine Arnault Are Moving Into Virtual Try-On
AI-driven virtual try‑on and direct checkout are reshaping online fashion shopping, with generative models now able to render realistic outfit previews inside search engines. The Business of Fashion report highlights a surge of investment, noting 17 AI‑powered startups have raised...
Robert Pattinson Teased a Mysterious, Unreleased Watch at the Oscars
Robert Pattinson stepped onto the Oscars red carpet wearing a mysterious, unreleased gold watch with an integrated bracelet. The timepiece features a moon‑phase, day, date and month sub‑dials, suggesting a perpetual calendar complication. A logo inside the 6 o’clock sub‑dial points...
The Carolyn Bessette Kennedy Minimalism Craze Hit the Oscars Red Carpet...Kind Of
Actress Sarah Pidgeon made her first Calvin Klein appearance at the Vanity Fair Oscars party, wearing a silver sequin column gown that echoed the minimalist aesthetic of her TV character. The look sparked a wave of online discussion about 1990s‑era minimalism, a...
Buyers' View: Printemps' Maud Pupato Is Captivated by a Wave of Romanticism Felt Across Milan and Paris
Maud Pupato, women’s buying director at Printemps, says the 2026 luxury‑fashion season is abandoning stark minimalism in favour of a wave of romanticism, driven by a gloomy global climate and a nostalgic turn toward Art Deco. She points to Celine, Chanel...
London Square Announces Ransome’s Wharf Development in Battersea’s Creative Quarter
London Square, in partnership with design studio Echlin, unveiled Ransome’s Wharf, a new residential project in Battersea’s Creative Quarter. The 1.6‑acre development will deliver 118 luxury homes across five dockside buildings and a 19,000‑square‑foot commercial plaza. A public walkway and...
Five London Hotels Capture 57% of AI Recommendations: What a New Study Reveals About AI Travel Distribution
A LuxDirect CS7 study of 2,700 AI queries across 25 London luxury hotels found five properties captured 57% of AI recommendations. The concentration appears faster than early SEO trends and is independent of hotel size or brand, with a 26‑room...
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This Celebrity-Favorite Wellness Retreat in Malibu, California, Recently Made One Big Change
The Ranch Malibu, a luxury wellness retreat popular with Hollywood celebrities, has added animal‑based proteins—eggs, fish, and poultry—to its previously plant‑centric menu. The change, led by chef Gerardo Gonzalez, allows guests to personalize meals while preserving the program’s focus on...
2026 Ram 1500 BackCountry Is the Truck's Latest Off-Road Model
The 2026 Ram 1500 lineup introduces the BackCountry trim, positioned between the Warlock and Rebel off‑road models. It adds a one‑inch lifted suspension, skid plates, electronic locking rear differential, 18‑inch wheels with 32‑inch tires, and black exterior accents. Pricing starts...
Ladurée Launches New Broadgate Central Boutique
Ladurée has opened a new boutique in Broadgate Central, the City of London's first major retail, dining and leisure hub in 15 years. The shop brings the French patisserie's iconic macarons, Eugénie pastries and specialty coffee drinks to a business‑focused...
India and Maldives Tourism Boost with New Celebrity-Led Curated Tours, Get the Details Here
India and the Maldives have unveiled a series of celebrity‑led curated tours aimed at Indian travelers seeking luxury experiences. The itineraries combine high‑end accommodations, private island access, and immersive marine activities, all marketed through the personal brands of Indian celebrities....
Traveller Made Highlights Branding as Key to Luxury DMC Growth
Traveller Made’s CEO Quentin Desurmont warns luxury destination management companies (DMCs) that superior logistics alone no longer secures profitability; they must develop distinct brand identities. He suggests borrowing branding tactics from the luxury goods sector, where desirability and exclusivity have...