Kimpton Maa-Lai Bangkok Redefines Thailand’s Luxury Landscape: A New Era of Bespoke Wellness and Organic Suite Amenities
Kimpton Maa‑Lai Bangkok has launched a suite of organic in‑room amenities and partnered with Araksa to serve premium teas, positioning the property as a wellness‑focused luxury hotel in Thailand’s capital. The initiative blends bespoke spa services, locally sourced organic toiletries, and curated tea experiences to differentiate the brand in a crowded market. Kimpton aims to attract health‑conscious affluent travelers seeking sustainable luxury. The rollout coincides with a broader industry shift toward eco‑friendly hospitality offerings.
Dusit Thani Bangkok Joins Preferred Hotels & Resorts’ Legend Collection
Preferred Hotels & Resorts has added Bangkok’s iconic Dusit Thani to its Legend Collection, its elite group of luxury properties. The hotel reopened in late 2024 after a major redevelopment as part of the Dusit Central Park project, offering 257...
UAE’s Armada Club Launches Exclusive Yacht Access: How Members Are Sailing Into Ultimate Luxury with Private Yachts and Bespoke Experiences
Armada Club in the UAE has unveiled a private‑members yacht access program, granting elite subscribers direct booking of a curated fleet of luxury vessels. The offering includes bespoke itineraries across the Gulf, on‑board concierge services, and exclusive events tailored to...
Kia EV9 GT
Kia’s EV9 GT is a performance‑focused, 2.7‑tonne electric SUV that packs 501 bhp and 546 lb‑ft of torque, accelerating from 0‑62 mph in 4.6 seconds. Priced at just over £82,000, it offers a 99.8 kWh battery with a WLTP range of 316 miles and...
Making Its Mark
Franck Muller has expanded its Vanguard collection with two Asia‑Pacific exclusive models – the Vanguard Asia Pacific Exclusive launched in October 2025 and the Vanguard Sport Asia Pacific Exclusive released in February 2026. The standard Vanguard introduces an in‑house guilloché pavé de...
IHG Brings World’s First and Largest Luxury Hotel Brand Back to Manila
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the signing of InterContinental Manila, a 212‑key luxury hotel slated to open in 2032 in Bonifacio Global City. The project marks the brand’s return to the Philippine capital after more than 15 years, underscoring IHG’s...
Teyana Taylor Slips Into a White Chanel Gown for the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party
Teyana Taylor changed from a feathered Chanel gown at the Oscars to a backless white satin dress with chain‑trimmed straps for the Vanity Fair 2026 Oscar Party at LACMA. The minimalist silhouette emphasized cut and proportion, while jeweled chain details...
Superyacht Launches to Have on Your Radar for 2026
The superyacht sector is gearing up for a landmark 2026 launch window, highlighted by the 195‑meter REV Ocean, the largest yacht ever built and a floating research lab. Other notable projects include Lürssen’s Project Cosmos with methanol fuel‑cell propulsion, Amels’...
EXCLUSIVE: Maison Kitsuné, Bonpoint Team for Kids Capsule
Maison Kitsuné and French children’s label Bonpoint have launched the “Cherry Planning” capsule, a pre‑ppy collection for newborns to children that merges Kitsuné’s graphic aesthetic with Bonpoint’s luxury tailoring. Creative director Abigail Smiley‑Smith frames the line as a real wardrobe, featuring...
WOLF Strengthens Asia Pacific Expansion Strategy
WOLF, the 190‑year‑old luxury watch‑winding and case maker, announced a major expansion across Asia Pacific. The company is establishing a dedicated Hong Kong headquarters and appointing local agents throughout the region to deepen market expertise. It will showcase new collections at...
Vietnam Ranks 4th Globally in Branded Residences
Vietnam has climbed to fourth place globally in branded residences, with more than 50 projects backed by 34 international brands, according to Savills' 2025‑2026 report. The market, previously dominated by coastal resort units, is now shifting toward high‑end apartments in...
The Best Jewelry Moments From the 2026 Oscars Red Carpet
The 2026 Oscars red carpet highlighted a resurgence of vintage luxury jewelry, most notably Elle Fanning’s 1904 Cartier necklace and Rose Byrne’s Taffin‑crafted piece. Both looks underscored a shift toward heritage pieces that blend historic craftsmanship with modern glamour. Designers...
Olivia Rodrigo Brings Feathered Frills to the Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Saint Laurent
Olivia Rodrigo stunned the 2026 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in a Saint Laurent strapless mini, featuring a blush‑nude bandeau bodice and a feather‑covered bubble skirt. The look, completed with matching satin pumps, marked her latest collaboration with the label, echoing previous appearances...
Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group Unveils $115,000 Gold AirPods Case for China’s Ultra-Rich
Hong Kong‑based Chow Tai Fook Jewelry Group launched a gold‑embedded accessories line in mainland China, headlined by a diamond‑studded AirPods case weighing 350 g and priced at CNY 788,800 ($115,000). The collection also features gold‑inlaid hair clips containing 0.42 g of gold each....
Seiko Introduces the Prospex PDM (Product Design Matters) Limited Edition
Seiko has renewed its collaboration with Thai design label PDM, launching the Prospex PDM Limited Edition (SRPM03K). The 41.7 mm stainless‑steel Prospex watch features a blue dial with PDM’s signature Stride Pattern and a unidirectional bezel, and is powered by Seiko’s...
Siam Piwat: The Retail Company Driving Thailand’s Luxury Momentum
Thailand’s luxury retail market, now worth $4.4 billion, is being reshaped by Siam Piwat’s two flagship malls, Siam Paragon and the newly opened IconSiam. The company commands roughly 70 % of the country’s luxury share and has attracted more than 51 global...
Lewis Pullman Knows What to Do When It's All Too Much
Lewis Pullman discusses his Saint Laurent Oscar outfit, family fashion influences, and personal anxieties ahead of the 98th Academy Awards. He credits stylist Warren Baker for tailoring a cinematic look that balances heritage with subtle disruption. Pullman opens up about fears...
Barbra Streisand’s Oscars Fashion Through the Years
Barbra Streisand’s Oscar history spans five decades, from her 1968 debut as a presenter to her 2019 appearance introducing the Best Picture nominee *BlacKkKlansman*. She has won two Oscars, delivered iconic performances, and presented landmark awards such as the first...
Zimmermann Celebrates New Chapter in Sydney – The Local Project
Zimmermann, the Sydney‑born luxury label with 110 stores worldwide, has opened a new 357‑square‑metre boutique in Westfield Sydney. Designed by long‑time partner Studio McQualter, the space blends rough‑cast concrete, handmade tiles and copper accents with marble floors and Italian terrazzo. The...
Hudson Williams Rocks Oscars Red Carpet With Bvlgari Jewels… and a Handheld Fan?
Actor Hudson Williams made his Oscar red‑carpet debut wearing a black Balenciaga suit and Bvlgari jewelry, but stole attention by carrying a handheld mini fan to combat the 80°F heat. The fan, similar to a JISULIFE 3‑in‑1 mini fan sold...
Paul Mescal and Gracie Abrams Turn the 2026 Oscars Into Date Night
Paul Mescal and singer‑songwriter Gracie Abrams turned the 2026 Oscars into a public date night, arriving arm‑in‑arm on the red carpet. Mescal wore a distinctive Celine suit with a ribbon tie, while Abrams chose a daring Chanel two‑piece that highlighted...
Maya Rudolph Looked Lovely on the Red Carpet in a Ruffled Chanel Gown
Maya Rudolph stepped onto the 98th Academy Awards red carpet in a black silk crepe Chanel gown adorned with crystal‑embroidered ruffle layers, complemented by high‑jewelry pieces featuring diamonds and malachite. Her partner, director Paul Thomas Anderson, was absent but his...
Roberto Palomba at Space for Casa Kartell – The Local Project
Roberto Palomba headed to Sydney to unveil Casa Kartell, a 450‑square‑metre installation at Space Furniture that recreates a fully furnished apartment. The exhibit demonstrates Kartell’s evolution from iconic objects to a holistic living system, highlighting new material palettes such as wood, ceramic,...
Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha by Sansiri – The Local Project
Sansiri Luxury Collection has launched Narasiri Victoire Krungthep Kreetha, a boutique estate of 94 ultra‑large residences in East Bangkok. The development blends Modern French Renaissance architecture with Versailles‑inspired details across an 11‑hectare enclave within the larger 80‑hectare Krungthep Kreetha community. Units...
Who Are the HENRYs? The High-Earning Gen Z and Millennials Redefining Luxury Real Estate
Engel & Völkers has identified a new cohort of high‑earning Gen Z and millennial buyers—dubbed HENRYs (high earners, not rich yet)—who are entering the luxury market with household incomes above $100,000. 86% of them see homeownership as essential to the American...
Lincoln’s $100K Spa on Wheels: Inside the Redesigned 2026 Navigator
The 2026 Lincoln Navigator builds on its 2025 redesign with a refreshed exterior, a 3.5 L V6 powertrain and a tech‑heavy cabin marketed as a “spa on wheels.” Lincoln reintroduces the entry‑level Premiere trim, now starting around $92,000, while offering Black...
Fernando Alonso Needed to Take His Hands Off the Wheel of the AM26 to Deal with the Aston Martin's Vibrations
Fernando Alonso retired on lap 33 of the Chinese Grand Prix after the Aston Martin AM26 suffered severe vibrations that left him unable to feel his hands and feet. The retirement marked the longest uninterrupted stint for the AM26, yet...
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Sarah Pidgeon Ditches the Bra in a Sheer Lace Bustier at a Star-Studded Pre-Oscars Dinner
Sarah Pidgeon attended the Charles Finch Pre‑Oscars Dinner in Beverly Hills wearing a turquoise Chanel pre‑fall 2026 dress with a sheer lace bustier, opting to go braless. Styled by Emma Jade Morrison, she paired the look with gold floral jewelry...
Editor’s Letter: Inside Robb Report’s 2026 Spring Style Issue
Robb Report’s 2026 Spring Style issue frames vintage luxury as the season’s central narrative, spotlighting a renewed fascination with historic Ralph Lauren pieces that now populate showrooms and private appointments. The editorial emphasizes editing wardrobes rather than constant consumption, highlighting how...
Azuma Farm Koiwai Opens in Iwate, Bringing Boutique Farm-Stay Luxury to Japan’s Tohoku Region
Azuma Farm Koiwai, a boutique farm‑stay developed by Azumi Japan with JR East, will open on April 23, 2026 in Iwate Prefecture. The eight‑hectare retreat sits within the historic 3,000‑hectare Koiwai Farm estate, offering luxury rooms, farm‑to‑table cuisine, and seasonal...
The Saga Of This Cheap Bentley Flying Spur Shows Off Just How Tough Volkswagen's W12 Can Be
YouTuber Sreten bought a 2004 Bentley Flying Spur for $12,500, a fraction of its $275,000 original price, despite 160,000 miles and severe wear. The car’s VW‑engineered W12 survived chronic overheating, a missing thermostat, and a clogged radiator, but required new...
Churchill’s War Office Is Now a $1,000/Night Hotel
Raffles London has opened in the former Old War Office on Whitehall, after a $1.76 billion, eight‑year restoration. The historic Edwardian Baroque building now offers 120 guest rooms, 85 private residences, and five Heritage Suites located in former offices of Winston...
In Rome for Valentino’s Fall 2026 Show With Britt Lower
Britt Lower attended Valentino’s Fall 2026 runway at Rome’s Palazzo Barberini, highlighting a timeless trench coat paired with embellished boots. She described the collection’s color palette as reminiscent of a Fellini film, linking the brand’s heritage to cinematic romance. Lower’s stylist...
Jerry Seinfeld's Mercedes 500E Sold For Crazy Money
Jerry Seinfeld’s 1992 Mercedes‑Benz 500E, a rare Porsche‑co‑developed sedan, fetched $320,000 at the Amelia Island auction. The car logged just 2,335 miles in 34 years, earning a “near‑new” rating from Gooding & Company. Built partly at Porsche’s Stuttgart‑Zuffenhausen facility, the...
Inside Chanel’s Pre-Oscars Dinner With Jessie Buckley, Lily-Rose Depp and Teyana Taylor
Chanel celebrated its long‑standing partnership with the pre‑Oscars dinner at the Beverly Hills Hotel, hosting a star‑studded roster including Jessie Buckley, Lily‑Rose Depp and Teyana Taylor. The event highlighted Chanel’s latest runway pieces, with Buckley wearing a powder‑blue silk top...
Inside Giorgio Armani’s Rodeo Drive Oscar Party With Hudson Williams, Jon Hamm and More
Giorgio Armani staged its annual private Oscars cocktail on Rodeo Drive, turning the flagship boutique into a glittering after‑party venue. The star‑studded guest list featured Jon Hamm, Samuel L. Jackson, Jurnee Smollett and other A‑list talent, all mingling amid champagne service and runway‑ready displays. Attendees showcased...
The NBA Players With Private Jets
Retired NBA legends Magic Johnson, Shaquille O'Neal and Michael Jordan each own distinct private jets—a 45‑year‑old Gulfstream III, a 2010 Bombardier Challenger 605, and a custom‑painted Gulfstream G650ER respectively. The article notes that, as of 2026, no active NBA player has confirmed ownership...
'God-Tier Audio in a Car’ — I Heard the New Cadillac’s AKG Dolby Atmos Sound System and I’m Never Going...
Cadillac’s 2026 electric lineup—including the Lyriq, Escalade IQ, Vistiq and Optiq—features an AKG‑tuned Dolby Atmos audio system that delivers reference‑grade, spatial sound with up to 42 speakers and active noise cancellation. Test drives revealed immersive mixing of tracks like Jimi Hendrix...
Indulge in a Luxury Spring Getaway at Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi and Experience Sakura Season with Exclusive Dining,...
Four Seasons Hotel Tokyo at Otemachi has launched a luxury spring program centered on sakura, featuring a Sakura Spring Afternoon Tea, exclusive cocktails, and a Hanami Picnic Box. The hotel’s wellness portfolio includes a Sakura Spa treatment using cherry blossom...
11 Dreamy Airbnbs With Hot Tubs for When You Want to Get Away and Unwind
The article curates eleven Airbnb properties across the United States that feature private hot tubs and complementary luxury amenities. Each listing meets strict criteria, including Superhost status, high ratings, and standout decor, ranging from a Vermont treetop cabin to a...
How Margot Hauer-King Is Channeling Her Father Jeremy King’s Legendary Hospitality at New York’s People’s
Margot Hauer‑King, daughter of famed London restaurateur Jeremy King, co‑founded People’s, a downtown New York cultural salon that blends dining, art, and nightlife. To celebrate its first anniversary, People’s staged a pop‑up menu recreating two of Jeremy King’s iconic dishes, reinterpreted...
T&C Tried & True: This Jacket Perfectly Nails the Trend of the Season
Town & Country’s digital style director Roxanne Adamiyatt spotlights Barbour’s Bronwyn Check Showerproof Jacket as the season’s must‑have lightweight windbreaker. The mid‑weight, non‑stretch coat features a navy‑white gingham check, stand collar, drawstring waist, snap flap, hidden zip, button cuffs, and...
Chanel’s 19M Gallery in Paris Stages ‘Beyond Our Horizons’, a Cross-Continental Communion of Japanese and French Craft
Chanel’s 19 m gallery in Paris is hosting “Beyond our Horizons: from Tokyo to Paris,” a follow‑up to the Tokyo exhibition that attracted roughly 75,000 visitors. The show features 40 French and Japanese artisans whose collaborations produce hybrid objects that merge...
Dior Sets up at South Coast Plaza for Visually Stunning Pop-Up
Dior has opened an immersive pop‑up shop in South Coast Plaza’s Jewel Court, running from March 15 through April 6. The installation reinterprets the brand’s historic boutique boxes with grey‑toned towers that showcase new accessories and ready‑to‑wear pieces. Jonathan Anderson’s debut collection,...
There's Life Beyond Soho House — How London's New Private Members' Clubs Are Re-Imagining What Luxury Looks Like, By Risking...
London’s private members’ club scene is moving beyond the Soho House template, with over a hundred venues now competing for design‑savvy clientele. New entrants such as Aethos London Shoreditch, Christabel’s, and Lighthouse Social each anchor their concept in local heritage,...
How a London Atelier Is Reimagining the Globe for Modern Collectors
Bellerby & Co, a London studio, revives the forgotten craft of hand‑crafted globes, producing fully bespoke spheres through a collaborative process involving cartographers, painters, woodworkers and metalworkers. Each globe passes through at least five specialists and can be customized to...
The History of Rituals and Artefacts Inform Arianna Lelli Mami's Sculptures
Italian designer Arianna Lelli Mami, co‑founder of Studiopepe, has turned her practice toward pure sculpture with the "Clay Ink Paper" show at Milan’s Oxilia Gallery. The exhibition presents clay figurines, miniature cabinets and altar‑like constructions that blend abstract forms with archetypal...
Arden Cho Layers Metallic Texture With Crystal-Capped Sergio Rossi Pumps at the WIF Oscars Nominees Celebration
Actress Arden Cho turned heads at the Women in Film Oscars Nominees Celebration by pairing black Sergio Rossi SR1 pumps, adorned with crystal‑pave detailing, with a silver Cong Tri minidress. The SR1 pumps, retailing for $639, feature a high vamp, pointed...
Famed Miami Dayclub Nikki Beach May Be Closing, But The Party Continues Around The World
Nikki Beach’s flagship Miami Dayclub faces possible closure as Lucia Penrod battles a lease dispute with the city and Major Food Group. The hospitality group, valued at roughly $400 million with $150 million in annual revenue, remains profitable despite the challenge. Penrod,...
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The Most Extravagant and Expensive Oscars Jewelry of All Time
The Oscars red carpet has become a showcase for some of the world’s most extravagant jewelry, with celebrities flaunting pieces worth millions. Highlights include Lady Gaga’s $30 million Tiffany yellow‑diamond necklace, Elizabeth Taylor’s 69‑carat Taylor‑Burton diamond transformed into a necklace, and Charlize Theron’s $3.7 million...