Jewel Yang’s Photos Turn the Female Body Into a Sacred Canvas
Korean‑American makeup artist Jewel Yang has released the photo book "Genesis Vanishing," which treats the female form—especially pregnant bodies—as a sacred canvas. Drawing on her Kam heritage, Yang combines ethno‑futurist motifs with spiritual symbolism, turning makeup into a ritualistic art practice. The project follows a pivotal moment when she painted a friend’s pregnant belly, prompting a shift from runway collaborations to a more contemplative visual narrative. The book features ten striking images that blend traditional religious iconography with contemporary beauty aesthetics.
Candice Swanepoel’s Victoria’s Secret X Tropic of C Bikini Set Is $240
Model Candice Swanepoel’s label Tropic of C has teamed with Victoria’s Secret for a limited‑edition swimwear capsule. The centerpiece is a sequin‑covered bikini set priced at $240, with the top at $125 and the bottom at $115. The collection blends...
Zara Larsson in $114 Stringy Main Rose Bikini Is Giving Mermaid
Zara Larsson, co‑founder of Main Rose, debuted a hot‑pink string bikini priced at $114 to preview the brand’s upcoming swimwear drop. The minimalist triangle top and matching Low Tide bottoms were paired with ocean‑inspired jewelry and starfish hair clips, captured...
The Best New Affordable Luxury Hotels: 2026 Hot List
The 2026 Hot List spotlights a new wave of affordable luxury hotels, each charging under $300 per night. Properties range from Spain’s Cristine Bedfor Sevilla, a restored art‑house with color‑coded rooms, to Mumbai’s Fairmont offering high‑tech wellness. Many venues emphasize...
The Best New Hotels in Africa and the Middle East: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List spotlights the region’s most compelling new hotels, from Cairo’s revived 1940s Immobilia tower to Kenya’s all‑inclusive andBeyond Suyian Lodge, Marrakech’s art‑centric Jnane Rumi, and Rwanda’s ultra‑exclusive Wilderness Magashi Peninsula. Each property blends local heritage with modern...
The Best New Hotels Europe and the UK: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List spotlights the continent’s most notable new hotels, including the newly opened Mandarin Oriental in Vienna, the Fairmont Golden Prague renovation, 1 Hotel’s eco‑centric Copenhagen outpost, and Experimental Marais in Paris. Each property blends heritage architecture with modern design,...
Best New Cruise Ships in the World: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List spotlights a diverse slate of new cruise ships, from luxury river vessels like AmaMagdalena to mega‑liners such as Royal Caribbean’s Star of the Seas. The lineup showcases innovative concepts—adults‑only dining on Virgin Voyages’ Brilliant...
The Best New Hotels in Mexico and the Caribbean: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List spotlights four standout openings across Mexico and the Caribbean. Park Hyatt Cabo del Sol marks Hyatt’s first Mexican property, featuring minimalist design and ocean‑front pools. Rosewood Mandarina blends jungle‑coast scenery with family‑friendly suites and a...
The Best New Wellness Hotels: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List spotlights the world’s most innovative wellness‑focused hotels, from a Maldives resort that merges beach villas with private infinity pools to a Kenyan safari lodge offering all‑inclusive spa amenities. European entries such as Milan’s Carlton and...
The Best New Hotels in Latin America: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List spotlights three standout new Latin American hotels, each blending luxury with deep local roots. Inkaterra Cabo Blanco revives a historic Peruvian fishing club on a pristine beach, offering surf, infinity pools and eco‑focused design...
Future Porsche EVs in Frame for Hyundai-Like Simulated Gearboxes
Porsche’s GT division chief Andreas Preuninger says future electric Porsches could feature simulated gearboxes, a concept he experienced in the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. The Hyundai system creates a fake rev range, paddle‑shifted gear changes and engine‑like sounds to mimic a combustion‑engine...
The Best New Hotels Australia and Asia: 2026 Hot List
Condé Nast Traveler’s 2026 Hot List highlights four newly opened luxury hotels across Australia and Asia, each emphasizing local heritage, design, and wellness. Aman Nai Lert Bangkok revives a historic Thai teak retreat with an infinity pool and bespoke spa rituals, while Capella...
Anne Hathaway’s Versace Corset Gown Comes With Sheer Cutouts & High Slit
Anne Hathaway stunned the London premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in an archival black‑velvet Versace gown. The strapless dress showcases a structured corset bodice with sheer mesh cutouts, ornate silver buttons, and a dramatically high thigh slit. She paired...
What Watch CEOs Said in Geneva
At Geneva Watch Week, Audemars Piguet made a high‑profile return after a two‑year absence, unveiling a limited‑edition piece and signaling renewed confidence in the Swiss capital. In contrast, heavyweight brands such as Rolex and Patek Philippe stayed away, reflecting market caution. CEOs...
Fashion Briefing: Why Rolex Discontinued One of Its Most Iconic and Coveted Watch Models
At the recent Watches and Wonders trade show in Geneva, luxury watchmakers unveiled new pieces, while Rolex quietly announced the discontinuation of its iconic GMT‑Master II "Pepsi" model. The move ends production of the 16710 reference, a staple since the...
Hongqi Coming to Malaysia with Quill as Distributor – China’s Luxury Brand to Launch Mid-2026; CKD Plans
Hongqi, the premium FAU‑Group marque famed for serving Chinese state leaders, has signed an MoU with Malaysia’s Quill Group to become the exclusive importer and CKD distributor. The partnership targets a mid‑2026 market launch, with Quill also tasked with appointing...
Timothée Chalamet Takes Minority Stake in Danish Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen
Timothée Chalamet has acquired a minority stake in Danish watchmaker Urban Jürgensen and will serve as the brand’s creative advisor. The deal, negotiated with the Rosenfield family owners and a handful of strategic investors, was announced without disclosed financial terms. Urban Jürgensen, founded...
Style Edit: Tudor Added Models to 3 Collections at Watches and Wonders 2026
Swiss luxury watchmaker Tudor unveiled a refreshed Monarch line, a reimagined Royal collection and three new Black Bay variants at Watches & Wonders 2026. The Monarch returns with a faceted stainless‑steel case and a papyrus‑textured dial featuring mixed Roman and Arabic hour...
Our May Issue Celebrates Exceptional Timepieces and the People Who Wear Them
Monocle’s May 2026 issue celebrates the art of timekeeping, pairing its annual Design Awards with stories about a delayed train to Churchill, Canada, and the revitalisation of Cairo’s historic neighbourhood. The issue features a deep dive into why professionals still...
The Monocle Design Awards 2026: The Most Beautiful Buildings and Architectural Design
The Monocle Design Awards 2026 spotlight a diverse slate of award‑winning buildings, from Lombard Odier’s lake‑front Swiss headquarters to Seattle’s waterfront park that replaced a crumbling viaduct. Winners demonstrate how architecture can reinforce brand values, address skills shortages, and revive urban...
This Toyota SUV Is Quietly Beating BMW, Mercedes, and Audi
Toyota’s 2026 Crown Signia SUV blends a 2.5‑liter hybrid powertrain with premium interior appointments, delivering 240 hp and an EPA‑rated 38 mpg combined. Priced at $44,490, it undercuts the BMW X3, Mercedes‑Benz GLC and Audi Q5 by $6‑7 k while offering more cargo space...
Emily Blunt Dresses in Red Balenciaga Head to Toe for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ European Premiere
Emily Blunt arrived at the European premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" in London wearing a custom red Balenciaga ensemble, from a dramatic bustier to the brand’s distinctive Duchesse pumps. The look echoed the film’s iconic red‑pump motif and matched...
Striking Gold + Steel with BVLGARI
Bvlgari has unveiled a limited‑edition B.zero.1 collection that fuses 18‑karat gold with stainless steel, released in two colorways—radiant gold and cool steel—each stamped with a modernized Colosseum motif. The launch aligns with Highsnobiety’s Spring ’26 issue, featuring DJ Kaytranada as...
Kimpton Ashbel New York – Park Avenue Debuts
Kimpton Ashbel New York‑Park Avenue, a boutique luxury addition to IHG’s Luxury & Lifestyle collection, has opened in a fully restored 1928 Beaux‑Arts landmark at 70 Park Avenue. The 205‑room property features 14 family‑friendly connecting suites and replaces a traditional...
From Guangdong to New Mexico, Craft-Focused Brands Are Shaping Fashion’s Future
Heritage craftsmanship is becoming a strategic differentiator for emerging fashion labels worldwide. Brands such as Bode, Diotima, Josh Tafoya, Kinyan Lam, and Suket Dhir are reviving traditional techniques—from up‑cycled antique textiles to Jamaican crochet, Rio Grande weaving, natural Chinese dyes, and Indian Jamdani...
Yolanda Hadid’s Pennsylvania Farmhouse Is Back on the Market for $10.88 Million
Former Real Housewives star Yolanda Hadid has relisted her 3,400‑square‑foot Bucks County farm for $10.88 million after a previous sale fell through. The 32‑acre estate features a historic 1810 stone farmhouse, three guest cottages, an 8,000‑sq‑ft converted barn with 14 horse...
He Helped Design the iPhone. Now, He Designed Pharrell's Travel Kit
Pharrell’s vegan skincare brand Humanrace has partnered with former Apple industrial designer Eugene Whang to launch a limited‑edition travel kit. The bag is crafted from a single piece of undyed ultrasuede, a Japanese synthetic‑plant fabric, and comes pre‑filled with four...
Lizzo Sells Her Beverly Hills Home for $11.15M After Slashing Its Price
Grammy‑winning artist Lizzo closed the sale of her 5,400‑square‑foot Beverly Hills estate for $11.15 million, roughly $4 million less than the $15 million she paid in 2022. The home, originally listed near $16 million, saw multiple price cuts before the deal was struck. The...
As Rivals Ditch Sedans, BMW Sees 7 Series As An 'Opportunity To Grow'
BMW’s product manager Max Hubert says the automaker will double down on the full‑size luxury sedan as rivals abandon the segment. The refreshed 2027 7 Series arrives with subtle exterior tweaks, a premium interior, and powertrain upgrades, including a longer‑range i7...
The Best Dries Van Noten Summer Fragrances 2026: Refillable, Hand-Painted Bottles
Belgian designer Dries van Noten, who exited the runway in 2024, is expanding his luxury fragrance line launched in 2022. The collection is distinguished by hand‑painted, refillable apothecary bottles and formulas that contain at least 85 % plant‑derived ingredients. Six scents—Santal Greenery, Fleur...
American Express Platinum: Valuable Benefits and an Offer as High as 175,000 Bonus Points
American Express’s flagship Platinum Card continues to lead the premium travel‑rewards segment, charging a $895 annual fee but offering a suite of high‑value perks. New applicants can receive a personalized welcome bonus of up to 175,000 Membership Rewards points after...
These New Watches From Eberhard & Co Are Vintage Perfection
Swiss watchmaker Eberhard & Co unveiled two vintage‑inspired collections at Geneva’s Watches and Wonders 2026. The Scafograf 200 MCMLIX is a 39 mm dive watch with 200 m water resistance, a Milanese mesh bracelet and classic 1950s styling. The Tazio Nuvolari chronograph revives the brand’s first racer‑named...
F1 Boss: Politicians Created 'Almost Unrecoverable' Issues For Automakers
Formula 1 CEO Stefano Domenicali warned that aggressive European EV mandates have placed European automakers under severe strain, creating problems he described as "almost unrecoverable." The pressure to electrify has forced the FIA to shape F1 regulations around manufacturer interests, threatening...
Moncler Shares Volatile After Asia-Led Revenues Beat, Analysts Upbeat
Moncler reported first‑quarter revenue that topped analysts’ forecasts, propelled by a robust rebound in its Asia‑Pacific markets, especially China and South Korea. The earnings beat sparked a brief rally, lifting the stock about 0.2% after a volatile opening, while the...
Lincoln Future Models: 2026-2036
Ford’s Lincoln division is maintaining modest growth without a major new investment plan. U.S. sales reached 106,868 units in 2025, the strongest figure since the 2019 peak, while Chinese sales slipped 13% to 7,228 units in Q1. The company is...
Four Seasons Promo Code & Offers: Save on Luxury Stays in April 2026
Four Seasons is rolling out a series of April 2026 promotions, featuring a complimentary third night for three‑night stays, up to 25% off advance‑purchase rates, free daily breakfast for two guests, and on‑site experience‑more credits. The offers are active at select...
The C&TH Guide To The Summer Social Season
PoB Hotels has released its 2026 Summer Social Season guide, linking Britain’s marquee events—from the Chelsea Flower Show to the Goodwood Revival—with a curated portfolio of boutique hotels. The itinerary highlights historic manor houses, river‑front lodges and city‑center properties that...
Must Read: Timothée Chalamet Invests in Watchmaker Urban Jürgensen, Moncler Group Reports 12% Revenue Boost in Q1 2026
Actor Timothée Chalamet has become a minority partner and creative advisor at Danish‑Swiss watchmaker Urban Jürgensen, marking his first corporate stake. Meanwhile, Moncler Group posted a 12% rise in Q1 2026 revenue to €880.6 million ($1.03 billion), driven by a 14% jump...
6 Blooming Lovely Flower Shows To Visit In 2026
The United Kingdom’s 2026 flower‑show calendar is packed with six marquee events, from the iconic RHS Chelsea Flower Show (19‑23 May) to the newly launched Great Garden Show at The Newt in Somerset (9‑17 May). Traditional favorites such as Blenheim Palace, Harrogate’s...
Porsche And Pixar Are Teaming Up Again
Porsche is unveiling three one‑off 911s built through its Sonderwunsch program, each styled after a Toy Story 5 character—Buzz Lightyear, Jessie and Woody. The bespoke models will make their first appearance at the film’s Los Angeles red‑carpet premiere on June 19, 2026. After the debut,...
See the Pininfarina–JAS Motorsport Tensai NSX Restomod From Every Angle
Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport have unveiled the Tensai NSX, a fully restomodded version of Honda’s iconic supercar. The car features a completely new body designed by Pininfarina, along with extensive mechanical upgrades that modernize the original platform. Early impressions suggest...
Pininfarina's Reborn Acura NSX Looks Increasingly Gorgeous As It Nears Production
Pininfarina and JAS Motorsport unveiled the Tensei, a restomodded Acura NSX that blends the original’s naturally aspirated V‑6 with modern supercar proportions. The wheelbase is lengthened, the track widened, and the rear overhang shortened, giving the classic a lower stance...
YSL Beauty Lifts the Lid on Its Sustainability Glow Up
YSL Beauty has appointed Dania Blin as its global sustainability and scientific director, tasking her with advancing clean‑beauty, natural‑ingredient, and circularity initiatives. Blin will boost responsibly sourced ingredients, eco‑friendly packaging, refillable formats, and bio‑based materials, aligning with L’Oréal’s ambitious climate...
This Solar-Powered Houseboat Is Florida’s Most Wish-Listed Airbnb—And It Has ‘Breathtaking,’ 360-Degree Ocean Views
Airbnb’s latest wish‑list data shows a solar‑powered houseboat in Key West, dubbed The Outpost, has become Florida’s most coveted rental. The two‑bedroom floating cottage blends rustic glamping with off‑grid sustainability, offering 360‑degree ocean views and direct water access for kayaking,...
Chase Travel Adds Luxury Vacation Home Rentals to Portal with Plum Guide
Chase Travel has partnered with Plum Guide, adding over 30,000 curated luxury vacation homes to its booking portal. The new offering is now available to Chase Sapphire Preferred and Sapphire Reserve cardholders, who can earn 5 or 8 Ultimate Rewards points...
Summer’s Ultimate Design Accessory Is...This Pierre Delbée Table
Sotheby’s New York auction of the de Gunzburg collection featured around 130 works valued at $30‑43 million, with the highlight being a Pierre Delbée table that sold for $500,000. The modular table, designed in 1962 for the Mallorcan estate Sa Torre Cega, seats up to 20...
Top 7 Brands to Shop Crossbody Travel Bags
Crossbody bags are gaining traction as essential travel accessories because they keep valuables secure, stay within easy reach, and add minimal weight to a traveler’s load. The article highlights seven brands—Away, Baggallini, Travelon, Calpak, Eagle Creek, Bellroy and Baggu—each offering...
Château Okanagan Launches the Million Dollar Escape
Château Okanagan has introduced the Million Dollar Escape, a week‑long, privately bookable experience priced at over $1 million. The seven‑night program accommodates up to 24 guests and blends private‑jet arrivals, yacht and helicopter wine tours, and immersive culinary events. Evening programming...
Clock Ticking for German OEMs to Show Staying Power in China
German automakers are grappling with a loss of prestige in China as domestic rivals move into the premium segment. The 2026 Beijing Auto Show, running April 24‑May 3, will see Nio, Geely and BYD unveil high‑spec models aimed at affluent buyers. This...
Philippine Billionaire Jaime Zobel De Ayala’s Firm Halts Luxury Tower Construction, to Refund Buyers
Ayala Land, the real‑estate arm of the Ayala family, has halted construction and sales of the 67‑story Laurean Residences in Makati after generating more than PHP 10 billion (≈$170 million) in pre‑sales. The pause stems from soaring construction costs and timeline uncertainty linked...