Must Read: Hugo Boss to Sponsor the Australian Open, Stefano Cantino Joins Dolce & Gabbana as Co-CEO
Hugo Boss has taken over as the Australian Open’s title sponsor, replacing Ralph Lauren and will outfit the tournament’s 4,000 staff while showcasing its brand across the venue and in exclusive merchandise. At the same time, Dolce & Gabbana announced Stefano Cantino as co‑CEO, pairing him with founder Alfonso Dolce. Cantino brings senior roles from Louis Vuitton, Prada and a stint as Gucci’s CEO. Both moves aim to boost cultural relevance and strategic leadership amid a shifting luxury landscape.
MSC Cruises to Debut Sandy Cay Private Island in the Bahamas
MSC Cruises announced the development of Sandy Cay, a new private island in the Bahamas slated to open in 2028 and reserved for MSC and Explora Journeys guests. The island will sit beside the existing Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, creating a...
Inside Maison Margiela’s Fence-Swinging Chinese Spectacle
Maison Margiela staged its first runway outside Paris on April 1, commandeering a bustling Shanghai shipyard for the finale of Shanghai Fashion Week. The show launched a four‑city "Maison Margiela Folders" exhibition series across Shanghai, Beijing, Chengdu and Shenzhen, showcasing 58 iconic Artisanal looks...
Nicole Kidman Revives Y2K Hairstyle With a Modern Twist at ‘Margo’s Got Money Troubles’ Premiere
Nicole Kidman debuted a Y2K‑inspired high ponytail at the premiere of her new Apple TV comedy series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles.” The multicolored, loosely twisted look was crafted by hairstylist Adir Abergel, who used Virtue Labs products he represents as creative director....
Cate Blanchett Gives Red Carpet Cutouts The Cold Shoulder
Cate Blanchett attended the 2026 Olivier Awards in a striking Lanvin gown that revived the cold‑shoulder cutout aesthetic. The floor‑length dress featured diamond‑shaped lattice cutouts, crystal detailing, and a sleek silhouette from Lanvin's Fall 2026 collection under creative director Peter...
EasyJet Holidays Adds More than 140 New Hotels and Resorts
EasyJet Holidays has expanded its portfolio by adding more than 140 new hotels and resorts across European beach destinations, North Africa and major city centres. The rollout includes 5‑star properties such as Royal Hideaway Corales Villas in Tenerife and Kasbah...
Chanel Names Pedro Pascal as House Ambassador Under Matthieu Blazy
Chanel has officially appointed Pedro Pascal as its new house ambassador, a partnership first hinted at on the Oscars red carpet and at the Spring 2026 runway. The announcement, made via Chanel’s social channels, underscores the brand’s cultural push under...
Ford Mustang Designer Kemal Curic Named McLaren Design Boss
Ford Performance Vehicles veteran Kemal Curic has been appointed chief design officer of McLaren Automotive. Curic, who spent 19 years at Ford shaping the Mk3 Focus, the S550 Mustang and recent Lincoln models, will relocate to Woking to lead McLaren’s...
Tiffany & Co. Debuts 2026 Mother’s Day Campaign With Rosie Huntington-Whiteley
Tiffany & Co. launched its 2026 Mother’s Day campaign, “Celebrating Mothers Since 1837,” featuring house ambassador Rosie Huntington‑Whiteley. The short film, set in Huntington‑Whiteley’s New York bedroom, showcases a heartfelt mother‑daughter conversation while highlighting the HardWear by Tiffany pavé‑diamond necklace,...
Rains Opens First Asia Flagship In Shanghai
Rains, the Danish outerwear brand, opened its first Asia flagship in Shanghai’s HKRI Taikoo Hui, a 2,700‑square‑foot store designed by Swedish studio Stamuli with a rain‑storm LED centerpiece. The shop showcases an updated visual identity and a broader lifestyle assortment, now 30%...
Meghan Markle Channels Springtime Tones in Chartreuse Heidi Merrick Dress
Meghan Markle attended Netflix’s “Beef” season‑two tastemaker event in Montecito wearing a chartreuse Gale Gown by California label Heidi Merrick. The dress, reissued for the brand’s 20th anniversary, sold out in that shade and is also offered in black and flame...
All the Best Dressed Stars at Coachella 2026
Dazed Digital released a visual roundup of the best‑dressed stars at Coachella 2026, showcasing more than two dozen runway‑inspired looks from celebrities such as Sabrina Carpenter, FKA twigs and emerging fashion influencers. The festival, now in its 27th year, continues to...
Delta Air Lines Unveils First New Delta One Suite in Premium Cabin Arms Race
Delta Air Lines introduced its first updated Delta One suite in a decade, slated for Airbus A350‑1000 long‑haul aircraft in 2027. The new suite adds three inches of length, a pillow‑top cushion, and more leg and knee room, targeting side‑sleeping...
What High-End Range Hoods Reveal About Consumer Trends in Luxury Home Markets
Luxury kitchens are now a showcase of personal brand, and high‑end range hoods have become central design statements. Buyers seek bespoke finishes, handcrafted details, and smart, energy‑efficient technology that align with sustainability and wellness priorities. Open‑concept layouts amplify the visual...
First Look: Veridian Project to Bring Modern Touch to Central Buckhead
The Veridian Buckhead development in central Buckhead is moving into its first phase, delivering eight high‑end townhomes on 119 Pharr Road. Each 3,500‑sq‑ft unit spans four levels, includes an elevator, rooftop terrace and four‑car garage, and is priced from roughly $2 million....
Hotel X Toronto Debuts Luxury Proposal Experience
Hotel X Toronto launched "X Ever After," a one‑day luxury proposal package priced from $2,500. The experience grants exclusive use of the hotel’s skyline‑view space for 1.5 hours, customized décor, champagne, and a 25% wedding‑room discount. The inaugural date is...
Kuoni Adds New Experiential and Multi-Centre Options in Italy
Kuoni has expanded its Italy portfolio with 23 new hand‑picked hotels and a suite of multi‑centre itineraries that let travelers combine regions, culture and hands‑on experiences. The new itineraries—such as the Essential Puglia self‑drive, an Italy Grand Tour and Treasures...
The Best Time to Go to the Amalfi Coast Is... August?
Travel experts now say August is the optimal month for the Amalfi Coast, as traditional shoulder months have become crowded. Luxury concierge data shows May‑June‑September bookings dominate, pushing peak summer into August. Yacht charters and exclusive beach clubs further ease...
India – Low Profile, High Recall: Inside Rumour, Vasant Vihar
Rumour, a new bar‑restaurant in Delhi’s upscale Basant Lok complex, adopts a speakeasy vibe with an unmarked entrance and no external signage. Designed by The Charcoal Project, the 45‑seat space evokes a New York loft with raw textures and subtle lighting. The...
Report: Luxury Sales Dropped 30-50% in March at Mall of the Emirates
Luxury sales at Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates plunged between 30% and 50% in March, the steepest decline since the mall opened. The drop aligns with heightened regional conflict, reduced tourist arrivals, and softer consumer confidence across the Gulf. Analysts...
C.P. Company’s Milan Design Week Collaboration with Alessi Reimagines the Ritual of Morning Coffee, Complete with Clothes to Match
C.P. Company and Italian design house Alessi have unveiled a joint collection for Milan Design Week 2026 that pairs reimagined coffee‑ware with matching apparel. The line features archival Alessi pieces—such as the 9090 espresso maker—hand‑sandblasted and finished in black PVD,...
A New House in a South Downs Village Is a Masterful Example of Modern Rural Design
Sandy Rendel Architects has completed Monkton, a 330 sqm four‑bedroom residence in Cuckfield, West Sussex. The house combines soft red clay brick, lime mortar and copper‑clad mono‑pitched roofs with prefabricated concrete staircases and bespoke steel columns. Its interior is split into...
Dolce & Gabbana Names New Co-CEO Amid Leadership Shake-Up
Italian luxury house Dolce & Gabbana announced Stefano Cantino as co‑CEO, joining founder Alfonso Dolce, who will serve as chairman. The move follows co‑founder Stefano Gabbana’s resignation from the chairman role, though he will remain the brand’s creative director. D&G...
Supercars in the City: Salon Privé’s London Takeover
Salon Privé transformed London’s Sloane Street into an open‑air automotive exhibition, showcasing a curated mix of hypercars and heritage models. The ‘Old vs New’ theme placed a 1961 Jaguar E‑Type beside modern supercars from Ferrari, McLaren, Aston Martin and Jaguar, drawing...
Today Only: Up To 4x Bonus Airline Miles On Apple Purchases
A limited‑time promotion lets shoppers earn 3.5‑4 times the usual airline miles on Apple purchases through four major airline shopping portals. Alaska Atmos Rewards and American AAdvantage provide the most valuable mileage rates, while Delta SkyMiles and United MileagePlus also participate....
Nth Degree Presents Luxury Outdoor Offering
British retailer Nth Degree has launched a new luxury outdoor furniture line that merges high‑end design with functional durability. The collection features pieces crafted from premium materials such as teak, aluminium, travertine and marble, allowing them to move effortlessly between...
Thomas Lélu Lends His Wit (Again!) To W Hotels
W Hotels has teamed with French text‑artist Thomas Lélu to launch a limited‑edition line of bucket hats, canvas tote bags and notecards emblazoned with his signature handwritten quips. The collection, unveiled alongside the brand’s recent property rollouts in Union Square,...
‘We Are Growing’: Fresh Designs Lift Raymond Weil
Raymond Weil, the Swiss accessible‑luxury watchmaker, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a new Geneva boutique, an anniversary collection at Watches and Wonders, and a global Legacy Tour. Morgan Stanley estimates sales climbed to 79 million Swiss francs (about $100 million) in 2025, up...
A Cartier Design Worn by Grace Kelly Evolves Into a Timepiece
Cartier has transformed Jeanne Toussaint’s 1930s Grain de Café coffee‑bean motif into a new luxury watch, echoing the design Grace Kelly famously wore while promoting “High Society.” The timepiece, featuring flat oval beads and diamond‑tipped petals, will debut at the Watches...
At Van Cleef & Arpels, Movement and Craftsmanship Tell the Story
At the 2026 Watches & Wonders fair in Geneva, Van Cleef & Arpels distinguished itself by merging a lush, nature‑inspired booth with high‑end horological pieces. The showcase featured the *Naissance de l’Amour* automaton, the updated *Pont des Amoureux* watch, and the newly unveiled...
A Distinguished New Look for The Royal Livingstone Hotel
The Royal Livingstone Victoria Falls Zambia Hotel by Anantara has completed a full refurbishment of 93 rooms, adding four new Junior Suites and modernising existing categories. The redesign blends the property’s historic safari‑Victorian charm with contemporary Zambian aesthetics, featuring upgraded...
Airmaxxing with New York Designer Annie Lian
Annie Lian, a 28‑year‑old designer known for sustainable, wearable art, has partnered with Nike for its latest Air Max campaign, produced with Dazed Studio. Lian’s label emphasizes upcycling, textile experimentation, and personal identity, blending fashion with art. The collaboration showcases...
For Mirazur’s 20th Anniversary, Chef Mauro Colagreco Welcomed Ferran Adrià Into His Kitchen
Mirazur celebrated its 20th anniversary by unveiling the M20 menu, a 20‑plus‑dish tasting that runs through May 17. Chef Mauro Colagreco invited legendary Catalan chef Ferran Adrià to act as curator, injecting the menu with experimental techniques. The new dishes blend hyper‑local ingredients...
'A Bed that Entirely Embraces You': Faye Toogood's Latest Collaboration with Poltrona Frau Is All About Comfort
British designer Faye Toogood has released the “Lie Low” bed with Italian luxury maker Poltrona Frau, debuting at Milan Design Week as part of the 2026 Salone del Mobile. The piece features a sculptural, “chubby” headboard wrapped in deliberately crinkled leather,...
MAKE SPECIAL HAPPEN THIS SPRING & SUMMER WITH FAIRMONT HOTELS & RESORTS
Fairmont Hotels & Resorts is rolling out a slate of spring‑to‑summer experiences across its global portfolio, from cherry‑blossom afternoon teas in Vancouver and Washington, D.C., to Earth Day zero‑waste workshops at Le Manoir Richelieu. The brand is spotlighting Mother’s Day...
Culture Is Luxury’s Next Competitive Edge
Luxury brands are shifting from product‑centric strategies to culturally rich experiences, using flagship spaces as immersive museums, hospitality hubs, and community venues. The watch sector illustrates this trend, with houses like Audemars Piguet, Patek Philippe and Panerai creating AP Houses, ateliers and access‑led...
New Denza Z9 GT EV: £100k, 1140bhp Porsche Taycan Rival Tested
Chinese automaker Denza introduced the Z9 GT EV, a ultra‑luxury electric sedan priced around £100,000 (≈$125,000) in the UK and Europe, with lower price points of $68,000‑$75,000 in Australia and $56,000 in China. The car combines three permanent‑magnet motors for...
Can Denza Really Establish Itself as a Luxury Brand?
Denza, the BYD‑owned EV maker, launched its Z9 GT shooting‑brake at a lavish Paris opera house event, signaling its entry into the European luxury market. The Z9 GT is priced around £100,000 (about $125,000) and boasts over 1,100 bhp, positioning it...
New Bentley Bentayga Due 2028 as High-Performance PHEV
Bentley has scrapped its plan to launch five new pure‑electric models by 2030, opting instead to prioritize plug‑in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. The next‑generation Bentayga SUV, slated for a 2028 debut, will sit on VW Group's PPC platform and launch primarily...
Hugo Boss Bets on Tennis With Australian Open Partnership
Hugo Boss has signed a multi‑year partnership to become the official apparel sponsor of the Australian Open, starting with the 2024 tournament. The deal brings the German label's branding to courtside signage, player wardrobes and a line of co‑created merchandise sold...
Case Study | The Fashion Marketer’s Guide to AI
Fashion and beauty brands are integrating artificial intelligence across the entire marketing funnel. Luxury houses such as Prada and Valentino have launched AI‑driven campaigns that cut through clutter, while beauty label Beekman 1802 is positioning its products to dominate AI‑powered search...
Level-Three Autonomy Falters but China Fear Pushes Car Makers On
BMW and Mercedes have halted development of Level‑3 autonomous driving, citing insufficient consumer demand and high costs. Both firms noted that the technology’s strict operating conditions limited its profitability. Meanwhile, Chinese automakers are rapidly advancing Level‑2‑plus‑plus systems, prompting European manufacturers...
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group to Debut Resort and Residences in Marrakech
Nikki Beach Hospitality Group announced plans to launch its first resort and residences in Marrakech, Morocco. The development will feature a 250‑room hotel, 120 upscale residential units, and a private beach club. Partnering with a local real‑estate developer, the project...
Bangsue Residence / Patara Architects
Bang Sue Residence, designed by Patara Warathanasin, is a 1,333 m² home built for three generations in Bangkok. The layout centers on a second‑floor common area that opens onto a central pool, while each private unit offers self‑contained living spaces with...
Hong Kong Charts a Course to Become Asia’s Premier Yachting Destination
Hong Kong’s government unveiled a plan to add 600 new yacht berths at former quarry sites, the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter and a Hung Hom waterfront development, while relaxing entry requirements for visiting vessels. The initiative targets a burgeoning yachting market that...
LUXURY TRAVEL EVOLUTION: FROM POSSESSIONS TO TRANSFORMATIVE EXPERIENCES
Luxury travel is shifting from material opulence to purpose‑driven experiences, with affluent guests seeking authentic moments that foster personal growth. Personalization now hinges on staff intuition and subtle cues rather than overt displays of wealth. Wellness offerings extend beyond traditional...
A New Watch Fair Arrives in Geneva
A coalition of younger watchmakers—including Baltic Watches, Nivada Grenchen, SpaceOne, Furlan Marri and Atelier Wen—created a new independent fair in Geneva after losing their usual hotel space at the Beau‑Rivage. The event, branded under the Chronopolis umbrella, showcases roughly 20...
March LA.B Is a Watch Brand With a Decidedly French Swagger
March LA.B, the French watch label founded in 2009 to bridge the gap between high‑end and entry‑level timepieces, made its debut at the Watches & Wonders Geneva show. The brand offers designs inspired by 1960s‑70s aesthetics, with dimensions that stay...
He Taught Himself Watchmaking and Left the Factory Floor Behind
Chinese self‑taught watchmaker Qian GuoBiao is debuting his AB‑05 Skyline Original and AB‑05S Skyline Sun at the Time to Watches fair in Geneva. The hand‑wound, 39‑mm steel models feature an in‑house skeletonized movement, blue heat‑treated hands and a green leather...
Luxury Hotel Spas & Happy Ending Massages: Common? Problematic?
A guest at a Four Seasons resort in Asia reported being offered a $88 "happy ending" massage, suggesting that front‑desk staff may be complicit. The article explores how such services vary by region, noting that Asian markets often treat them...