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 bundling the iconic pre‑ppy brand with a uniform markdown, Nordstrom aims to attract budget‑conscious shoppers seeking premium staples. The deal highlights the retailer’s strategy of using heritage labels to drive traffic during seasonal sales.
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...
Nicolas Cage Just Bought a New 2-Unit Luxury Condo for $6.5 Million in a Coveted Manhattan Building
Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage purchased a two‑bedroom, two‑unit condo in Manhattan’s Essex House Residences for $6.5 million. He financed the acquisition with a $4.55 million mortgage, securing a $1.4 million discount off the original $7.9 million asking price. The property offers panoramic city and...
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,...
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...