No Sound, No Fury: Acoustics Playing Bigger Role In Luxury Condo Projects
Luxury condo prices are climbing, with the median unit now at $1.8 million and ultra‑luxury units reaching $10‑15 million. Buyers expect premium sound isolation, prompting developers to treat acoustics as a core amenity rather than an afterthought. Industry panels at Bisnow’s South Florida Architecture, Design and Interiors Conference highlighted a surge in lawsuits over inadequate soundproofing, especially in branded projects like Ritz‑Carlton and the Aston Martin tower. Developers who embed acoustic engineering early can protect brand reputation and avoid costly retrofits.
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Quince’s Crossbody Bag Looks ‘So Similar’ to a $395 Version, and Shoppers Say the Luxe Style ‘Fits Everything’
Quince’s Italian Leather Handwoven Crossbody retails for $102, closely resembling a designer version priced around $395. The bag’s hand‑woven Italian leather, internal pocket, and adjustable strap deliver a luxe feel while remaining compact at 5×7×2 inches. Available in six neutral...
Historic Watch Recovered From Titanic’s Wealthiest Passenger Heads to Auction
A Patek Philippe pocket watch owned by Titanic’s wealthiest passenger, John Jacob Astor IV, has resurfaced for auction in Chicago. Freeman’s Auction estimates the watch at $300,000‑$500,000, with an accompanying 14‑carat gold pencil valued at $10,000‑$20,000. The watch’s provenance traces back to its 1904...
The Retailer That’s Obsessed With AI | The Debrief
Revolve, once famed for influencer‑driven fashion events, is reshaping its strategy around artificial intelligence. Founded by software engineers, the company treats e‑commerce as a data science problem, building proprietary AI tools rather than buying off‑the‑shelf solutions. Its new AI‑powered search...
Cameron Diaz Adds a Pop of Red With Jude Pumps on ‘The Tonight Show’
Cameron Diaz appeared on The Tonight Show wearing a striking pair of red Jude Haze pumps, paired with an all‑cream tailored suit. The three‑inch almond‑toe heels retail for $590 and are crafted in Portugal. The appearance underscores Jude’s growing cachet...
How to Buy a Birkin Bag Online (at Verified Retailers Where You Won’t Get Scammed)
The Hermès Birkin remains a coveted status symbol, but buying new requires navigating a restrictive boutique system and hefty pre‑spend requirements that can exceed the bag’s price. In 2026, shoppers increasingly turn to verified online resale platforms such as Revolve,...
My Favorite Airbnb: A Family-Friendly Villa in Sicily
A family of eight discovered Villa Arcile, a seven‑bedroom, six‑bath villa in Brucoli, Sicily, ideal for multigenerational vacations. The property features a 26‑foot pool, lemon groves, and an outdoor kitchen, while communal areas lack air‑conditioning, prompting guests to stay outdoors....
Why Hotel Montalembert Is the Best Place to Stay During Paris Fashion Week
Hotel Montalembert, a historic boutique property in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, is touted as the premier lodging choice for Paris Fashion Week. Its Art Deco façade sits just an eight‑minute walk from the Musée d’Orsay and the main runway venues, placing guests...
Heinrich Continues to Expand Their Radiance Line with the “Wave”
Heinrich has launched the Guilloche Wave, the latest addition to its Radiance dress‑watch collection. The 38.5 mm stainless‑steel case features a wave‑pattern guilloche dial, Art Deco‑inspired hour markers, and a manually wound ETA 7001 movement housed in an 8 mm thin profile. Priced...
Finally, a Dopp Kit with a Backbone
Parallelle, known for its Traveller makeup bag, launched a Medium Dopp kit after its Large version sold out in just two weeks. The Medium Kit measures 8.5 × 7.25 × 3.5 inches, offering a slimmer profile while retaining the brand’s signature pinch‑and‑fold construction that lets...
Lucid Motors Recalls over 4,000 Gravity SUVs over Seat Belt Defect
Lucid Motors announced a recall of over 4,000 Gravity SUVs after discovering that second‑row seat‑belt anchors were not welded correctly. The defect stems from a seat‑belt supplier altering its manufacturing process without Lucid’s approval, prompting the automaker to revert to...
Azamara Reveals Next Phase of Its Fleetwide Upgrades
Azamara Cruises announced the next phase of its fleetwide renovation, Azamara Onward, which will enter a two‑week dry dock in November 2027. The program adds a new Chef’s Table restaurant, reimagines the Atlas Bar as a destination bar, and refreshes...
EXCLUSIVE: Japanese Textile Hosoo House Launches First Menswear Capsule
Japanese luxury textile house Hosoo, a 12th‑generation Nishijin weaving firm, unveiled a limited‑edition menswear capsule made from a newly developed hemp fabric. The 22‑piece collection, featuring pants, shirts and modern kimonos, debuted in Kyoto and may be shown again at...
15 Best Barn Jackets to Carry You Through the Transitional Weather
The article curates fifteen top barn jackets poised to dominate spring 2026 wardrobes, ranging from Alex Mill’s brick‑red waxed cotton to Damson Madder’s reversible organic‑cotton designs. It highlights heritage labels such as Barbour and L.L. Bean alongside contemporary players like Totême...
Hotel Review: Bertrand’s Townhouse, Bloomsbury
Bertrand’s Townhouse, a new 43‑room boutique hotel in Bloomsbury, merges three Georgian townhouses into a luxury retreat inspired by philosopher Bertrand Russell. Designed by Studio Moren, the property blends heritage cornicing, brass furnishings and contemporary art, offering both classic and...
Patrick Fisher Named Hotel ZaZa Collection President
Patrick Fisher has been appointed president of the Hotel ZaZa collection, overseeing four luxury properties in Dallas, Houston and Austin. The move follows Rockbridge Holdings' 2024 acquisition of the brand and signals a new growth phase. Fisher arrives from the...
What It's Like to Run a Casino on Board a Luxury Cruise Ship
Crystal Serenity, part of the ultra‑luxury Crystal Cruises line, features the only Casino de Monte‑Carlo at sea after a $170 million refurbishment completed in 2022. Casino manager Josh Simonetti oversees a boutique gaming floor that opens only in international waters, offering slots...
Stellantis Recalls 44,000 UK Cars Due to Fire Risk
Stellantis is voluntarily recalling 44,000 UK vehicles built between 2023 and 2026 after engineers found a fire risk in the 1.2‑litre mild‑hybrid powertrain. The hazard stems from the gasoline particulate filter pipe contacting the pole‑protection cap of the belt‑starter‑generator, which...
King Frederik Just Inherited One of Denmark’s Most Historic Royal Palaces
King Frederik officially took ownership of Marselisborg Palace on March 30, inheriting it as a gift valued at about 1.5 million Danish kroner ($233,000), far below its 2020 appraisal of 41.5 million kroner ($4.3 million). The historic summer retreat, used by the royal family...
2027 Subaru Getaway Revealed: A Three-Row Electric SUV With 420 HP And AWD
Subaru unveiled its fourth electric vehicle, the Getaway, a three‑row SUV slated for late‑2026 launch. The model packs dual electric motors delivering 420 hp and all‑wheel drive, achieving 0‑60 mph in under five seconds. It offers more than 300 miles of range from...
Marni Is Taking over an Iconic Milanese Café for Design Week – and It’s Open to Everyone
Fashion house Marni is transforming Milan’s historic Pasticceria Cucchi into a three‑month pop‑up for Milan Design Week 2026. The “Marni x Cucchi” installation, created with RedDuo Studio, reimagines the café’s everyday objects—sugar packets, cups, uniforms—with bold mid‑century graphics and a joint logo....
Top Resi Brokers, Firms Navigate Luxury’s New Battlegrounds: Rankings
New York City’s luxury residential market rebounded in 2025, delivering record‑breaking sales such as a $129 million Manhattan condo and multiple $80‑$90 million deals. A severe shortage of new‑development inventory—down to a ten‑year low—has intensified competition and driven price per square foot...
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Will Ferrell and Sidney Crosby Are Both Fans of This Watch Brand
Comedic actor Will Ferrell recently visited Feldmar Watch Company to pick up Norqain’s new Adventure Chrono NHL Limited Edition, underscoring the Swiss brand’s growing cachet among athletes. Founded in 2018 by former Breitling executive Ben Küffer and NHL stars like...
Tauck Expands Fleet with New Riverboats
Tauck has launched two new riverboats, ms Lumiere and ms Serene, in Lyon to expand its French river cruise portfolio. The 443‑foot Lumiere holds up to 130 guests on the Rhône, while the 410‑foot Serene accommodates 124 guests on the...
Elements Texture Tiles by Casalgrande Padana
Italian tile maker Casalgrande Padana launched Elements Texture, a porcelain stoneware collection offering six neutral shades and two tactile finishes—Naturale and Canvas. The matte, cloudy surfaces aim to add softness and depth to interiors, suitable for floors, walls, and furnishings....
A Landmark in Luxury: The Arrival of Upper Grande Rockleigh
Upper Grande Rockleigh, the first luxury townhome enclave in Rockleigh, New Jersey, debuted in February 2026 with a limited collection of 25 residences. Developed by Gerry Puccio and designed by Jennifer Pacca, the homes span 3,200 to 3,500 square feet...
Kelly Wearstler and H&M Home Announce Furniture Collaboration
Kelly Wearstler has partnered with H&M Home for the brand’s first furniture collaboration, unveiled at Milan Design Week 2026. The collection, presented in a site‑specific installation at Palazzo Acerbi, blends Wearstler’s signature aesthetic with modular, mix‑and‑match pieces across furniture, lighting...
Kiko Mizuhara on Slowing Down, Shutting up and Touching Grass
Cou Cou Intimates, a London‑based lingerie label founded five years ago, launched its spring campaign inspired by bell hooks' 1996 essay "Touching the Earth." The campaign, titled after the essay, features Japanese‑American model Kiko Mizuhara and photographer Erika Kamano, emphasizing...
Avora Residences Launches “Continuum,” Introducing a New Private Membership Club at Sea
Avora Residences has unveiled Continuum, a private‑membership yachting platform built around the retrofitted Regent Seven Seas vessel Avora Lumina. The program targets ultra‑high‑net‑worth travelers with a $150,000 initiation fee, $75,000 annual dues and up to 60 days of onboard access per...
Gold Coast FBO Partners with Mondrian Hotel on Passenger Lounge
Platinum Business Aviation Centre has teamed up with Mondrian Gold Coast to launch a hotel‑branded lounge inside its FBO at Gold Coast Airport. The Mondrian Lounge blends the hotel’s design aesthetic with Platinum’s private‑aviation services, offering a premium space for...
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How to Get the Most Value Out of Your Next All-Inclusive Vacation, According to Hospitality Experts and Staff
Hospitality leaders at La Casa de la Playa and Zemi Miches explain how travelers can extract maximum value from all‑inclusive vacations. They stress selecting a resort that aligns with personal interests, leveraging off‑season pricing, and engaging the concierge early to...
How Beads Outgrew Granny’s Jewellery Box
Beaded necklaces and earrings have moved from nostalgic accessories to high‑profile runway staples this spring. Chanel’s SS26 show and Tory Burch’s collection highlighted oversized beads, tassels and gemstone‑laden strands, while emerging brands such as YSSO and Mouki Mou introduced new bead‑centric lines...
Apartment A / Heros
Apartment A reimagines a 1970s duplex on Paris’s 7th floor, adding two generous planted terraces that blur the line between interior and exterior. The renovation strips away partitions, exposing raw concrete and integrating technical functions within anodized‑aluminium‑clad volumes. Wooden, polished‑concrete platforms...
Hotel Review: Six Senses Krabey Island Cambodia
Six Senses Krabey Island, a boutique eco‑luxury resort off Cambodia’s Sihanoukville, opened with 40 private villas each featuring its own pool and immersive jungle or sea views. The property blends the brand’s original wellness philosophy with IHG’s operational scale, offering Guest...
LVMH Shares Fell Most Ever in First Quarter on Luxury Slump
LVMH’s shares tumbled about 13% in the first quarter, marking the steepest decline ever for the luxury conglomerate. The slide reflects a broader luxury slowdown, intensified by the ongoing war in the Middle East that is curbing consumer confidence in...
Washing-Up Gloves Have Made It Out the Kitchen
Bright yellow washing‑up gloves, known as Marigolds in the UK, have migrated from kitchen cupboards to high‑fashion runways in SS26 and AW26 collections. Celebrities such as Emma Chamberlain, Julia Fox and Lady Gaga have amplified the trend by wearing the gloves...
Swan Hellenic Promotes Arctic Flash Sale
Luxury cruise line Swan Hellenic has launched an Arctic flash sale for an 11‑night Halifax‑to‑Reykjavik expedition. The discounted price is $6,170 per passenger, down from $8,670, delivering roughly $2,535 in savings plus a $300 shipboard credit and Gold Wi‑Fi package....
Jigsaw Pulls in £3.5m Loss as It Plans New UK Stores
Luxury womenswear retailer Jigsaw reported an EBITDA loss of £3.5 million (about $4.4 million) on revenues of £52.2 million (≈$65 million) for the year ending March 2025. After a strategic review, shareholders injected fresh equity and the board installed a new management team to execute...
New to the Market, This Hamptons Home by Bates Masi + Architects Is a Creative Retreat
A modest 1,352‑sq‑ft, two‑bedroom, two‑bath home in the East Hamptons, 131 Windward, is now on the market for $2,995,000. Designed by Bates Masi + Architects in 2005, the steel‑frame residence blends Frank Lloyd Wright and Japanese architectural cues with a contemporary, light‑filled interior. Set on a...
Jacu Strauss Unveils Riverview Suites at Sea Containers London
Lore Group’s Creative Director Jacu Strauss has launched a refreshed design programme at Sea Containers London, introducing the Riverview Studio Suite as a new junior‑suite offering and upgrading the existing Riverview Balcony and One‑Bedroom suites. The overhaul deepens the hotel’s...
SAii Hotels & Resorts Introduces Wellness Packages
SAii Hotels & Resorts has launched "Peace of Mind," a portfolio‑wide wellness programme offering flexible, lifestyle‑based packages. The initiative is organized around five pillars—Eat Well, Sleep Well, Move Well, Explore Well and Stay Well—and is customized at each property. At...
2027 BMW 3 Series Teased With Quad Exhaust, But Don't Call It An M3
BMW slipped a camouflaged G50 prototype into an i3 video, revealing a quad‑exhaust M Performance 3 Series likely to be named M350. The model, expected to launch later this year with sales in late‑2026 or early‑2027, should retain a turbocharged...
Zannier Bãi San Hô to Reopen on 1st April 2026 Following Major Restauration After Typhoon Kalmaegi
Zannier Bãi San Hô will reopen on 1 April 2026 after a comprehensive restoration prompted by Typhoon Kalmaegi. The refurbishment engaged up to 200 workers to rebuild villas, public areas and landscaped grounds while preserving the resort’s luxury standards. During the closure...
BMW Marks 40 Years of the M3 with Nostalgic Campaign via Betty Wants In
BMW is commemorating the 40th anniversary of its iconic M3 with a new campaign produced by Betty Wants In. Directed by Max Greenstein, the film was shot on Australia’s Phillip Island circuit and uses visual effects to glide through six...
Real House / HK Associates Inc
Real House, designed by HK Associates Inc., reimagines a modest arroyo lot in Tucson’s Sonoran Desert into a 3,223 ft² family residence that captures sweeping views of the Santa Catalina Mountains. The architects employed strategic siting, topographic cut‑and‑fill, and reflective framing...
EXCLUSIVE: Loewe Is Celebrating Songkran With a New Campaign
Loewe has launched a Songkran‑themed campaign featuring Thai celebrities, promoting its spring Paula’s Ibiza collection and an exclusive Dok Khoon charm. The visuals blend water‑related motifs with the Thai New Year’s cleansing rituals, while the charm is sold only in Loewe’s...
Tiffany & Co Expands Thailand Footprint with New IconSiam Store
Tiffany & Co opened its third Bangkok boutique inside the IconSiam mixed‑use development, adding a 256 sqm flagship to the Thai capital. The store showcases Southeast Asia’s first façade inspired by the brand’s historic Favrile glass, while interior finishes feature plaster...
Prada Mode to Travel to New York’s Hotel Chelsea
Prada Mode’s 14th edition, titled “Satellites II,” will occupy New York’s Hotel Chelsea from June 3‑7, 2026, coinciding with the Tribeca Festival. The event blends art, film and gaming through collaborations with director Nicolas Winding Refn and game creator Hideo Kojima. The first two days are invitation‑only,...
2026 Readers' Choice Awards Survey
Condé Nast Traveler has launched its 2026 Readers' Choice Awards survey, inviting travelers to vote for their favorite hotels, airlines, destinations and more across dozens of categories. The campaign runs through early April and includes a sweepstakes prize—a 15‑day Viking...
Introducing: The New Credor Goldfeather Urushi And Tourbillon
Credor unveiled two limited‑edition Goldfeather watches at Watches and Wonders 2026: the Urushi Lacquer Dial (GBBY967) and the Tourbillon Engraved (GBCF997). The 37.4 mm platinum case with a dark‑blue crocodile strap and a hand‑lacquered urushi dial is limited to 25 pieces...