A Life Hack for the Ultra-Wealthy Is Going Mainstream
A growing niche of “house managers” is moving from ultra‑wealthy estates to affluent middle‑class families, offering a blend of personal assistance, household oversight, and concierge services. Companies such as Sage Haus and Personal Assistant for Mom connect families with managers who earn $25‑$50 an hour, often working part‑time across multiple households. The gig‑economy model means managers handle their own benefits, while clients report that outsourcing chores frees time and improves life satisfaction. Academic research supports the claim that buying back time can boost happiness and relationship quality.
Slow Travel and Cultural Immersion with Paul Gauguin Cruises
Paul Gauguin Cruises is promoting sustainable luxury cruising in French Polynesia with 7‑night itineraries that prioritize cultural immersion and low‑impact travel. Guests can explore lagoons by traditional outrigger canoes, attend Polynesian cooking classes, and visit archaeological sites across Tahiti, Bora Bora,...
Watchmaking Maximalism Is So Back
The 2026 Watches & Wonders expo in Geneva showcased a decisive shift toward maximalist design, as 65 brands unveiled bold, ornamented timepieces. Highlights included Cartier's bead‑by‑bead Myst de Cartier, Audemars Piguet's pebble‑inspired Établisseurs Galets, and Rolex’s blue stone‑lacquer dial on...
Queen Camilla Wears a Pearl Choker Necklace for Queen Elizabeth’s Centenary
Queen Camilla highlighted her signature style at Queen Elizabeth’s centenary by wearing a four‑strand pearl choker with a diamond clasp. The necklace, part of Camilla’s own collection since around 2010, has appeared at numerous high‑profile events, including state visits to...
T&C Exclusive: Emily Blunt Breaks Down Her Devil Wears Prada 2 World Premiere Jewelry
Emily Blunt headlined the New York premiere of *The Devil Wears Prada 2* in a Schiaparelli Haute Couture Look 11 from the Spring/Summer 2026 collection, paired with Mikimoto’s Les Pétales Place Vendôme Rosés pearl choker. The choker, featuring 156 Akoya pearls set with rose‑gold and...
Atmos Rewards Summit Card 3x Points On Foreign Purchases: Any Catch?
The Atmos™ Rewards Summit Visa Infinite® card, priced at $395 annually, delivers an unprecedented 3 × points on every foreign‑currency purchase and on U.S.‑dollar transactions processed abroad, with no caps and no foreign‑transaction fees. Cardholders also earn one status point for every...
Park Slope Townhouse with Rooftop Hot Tub Scores Brooklyn’s Top Contract
Brooklyn’s luxury market saw its highest‑value contract last week when a renovated Park Slope townhouse at 265 Sixth Avenue closed at $6 million, topping a week that generated $76 million across 25 properties. The home, a 4,000‑square‑foot brownstone with four bedrooms, three...
Volkswagen Resets Its Sedan Design With Bold New EV
Volkswagen unveiled the ID. Unyx 09, a new electric sedan engineered with Chinese partner Xpeng, after a two‑year development cycle. The model is the second VW‑Xpeng collaboration and joins more than 20 electrified vehicles the group plans to launch in China...
Watches & Wonders: A Few Thoughts on Nostalgia, the 1990s, and Moser’s Streamliner Pump
At Watches & Wonders 2026, H. Moser unveiled the Streamliner Pump, a luxury watch that directly references the iconic 1990s Reebok Pump sneaker. The piece features a forged‑quartz case with unique, unrepeatable patterns and a tactile “pump” button that evokes the...
How Is the Middle East Conflict Impacting London’s Luxury Sector?
The ongoing Middle East conflict is curbing the flow of high‑spending tourists to London, a key driver for the city’s luxury market. Drapers reports that visitor numbers from the region have plummeted, translating into a noticeable dip in in‑store sales...
Waterfront Condo Sets New Hoboken Record with $4.8M Sale
A waterfront condo at 1500 Hudson Street in Hoboken sold for $4.75 million, setting a new city record. The 3,000‑square‑foot unit, featuring four bedrooms, four baths and central air, fetched roughly $1,500 per square foot. Hoboken’s median home price climbed 23%...
Delta Announces Next Generation Of Delta One Suites – ‘Incomparable Sleep At 30,000 Feet’
Delta Air Lines announced that its next‑generation Delta One suites will debut on new Airbus A350‑1000 aircraft in 2027, with parallel upgrades slated for its A330‑200 and A330‑300 fleet. The redesigned cabins feature longer lie‑flat seats, memory‑foam cushions, Missoni bedding,...
WWG26 Armchair Picks: Robin’s Top 3 From New Releases
Watches & Wonders Geneva 2026 showcased a mix of bold and safe releases, with three standout pieces selected by the author. Rolex unveiled the Oyster Perpetual 36 featuring a colorful “Jubilee” dial, while Cartier introduced the Privé Crash Skeleton in...
Madhuri Dixit and Dr Sriram Nene Turn Heads at Ferrari Event in India; Enjoy High-Speed Track Experience at Buddh International...
Madhuri Dixit and her husband Dr. Sriram Nene attended Ferrari’s first brand‑sponsored driving experience, Esperienza Ferrari, at the Buddh International Circuit in India. The couple posted an Instagram reel showing them and friends behind the wheel of several Ferrari models...
Saudi Arabia's AlUla Giga-Project Advances with New Hotel Development
AlUla Development Company has broken ground on the Numaj hotel, a 250‑room property slated to open in 2027. The hotel will be managed by Marriott International under its Autograph Collection brand and designed by Giò Forma to echo the region’s...
Casa Lèvanzo / Margine
Casa Lèvanzo, a 140 m² villa in Caprarica, Lecce, was completely renovated for a young professional couple. The 1970s‑era villa shed its complex canopies and overhangs, revealing a cleaner composition of cylindrical and rectangular volumes finished in white plaster. Original Rosa...
Ben Affleck Gives Jennifer Lopez His Share of $60 Million, 24-Bathroom Beverly Hills Mansion
Ben Affleck has relinquished his stake in the $60 million Beverly Hills mansion to ex‑wife Jennifer Lopez at no cost, ending a protracted effort to sell the property. The estate, bought for $60.9 million in 2023 and repeatedly relisted with declining prices,...
A New Italian Social Hub Debuts High Above Miami’s Financial District
Seia, an Italian‑styled restaurant and club, has opened on the 54th floor of Miami’s new 830 Brickell office tower, the city’s first major standalone office building in over a decade. Designed by Laurence Macadam, the venue showcases museum‑grade works by Andy Warhol, Damien Hirst...
TAG Heuer’s Formula 1 Solargraph Receives a Pastel-Powered Upgrade for 2026 (Live Pics)
TAG Heuer expands its Formula 1 Solargraph line for 2026 with five new 38 mm pastel‑colored models, including green, lavender‑blue, blue, beige and pink variants. The collection mixes sandblasted stainless‑steel cases with bio‑polamide Polylight cases, the latter paired with colour‑matching rubber straps, while...
Inside Jaipur Watch Company’s Play To Become A ₹100 Cr Luxury Watch Brand
Jaipur Watch Company (JWC), an Indian luxury watchmaker known for heritage‑driven designs, is on track to hit a ₹100 Cr (≈$12 million) revenue target within three years. For FY26 the brand projects ₹40 Cr (≈$4.8 million) on the back of 14 retail outlets, with...
Mercedes Designer Sounds The Alarm: 'Nobody Is Buying' Wagons Anymore
Mercedes’ head of exterior design, Robert Lešnik, warned that demand for wagons has evaporated, prompting the brand to scrap plans for an electric C‑Class estate. While the combustion‑engine C‑Class wagon will persist, the EV version is unlikely to materialize as sales...
What Mandarin Oriental Is Seeing in Luxury Travel That Others Are Missing
Mandarin Oriental is shifting its luxury strategy from pure expansion to a brand‑led, guest‑centric model that emphasizes authentic, culturally resonant experiences. The hotel group plans to more than double its portfolio over the next decade, targeting locations such as Mallorca,...
The Anthology Is Making Tailoring Easy Again
The Anthology, a Hong Kong‑based menswear label founded in 2018 by Buzz Tang and pattern‑maker Andy Chong, has quickly become a cult favorite for its soft, unstructured tailoring. The brand blends Florentine cut techniques with unconventional fabrics, from vintage dead‑stock...
Vincent Van Duysen’s Chaise Longue for B&B Italia Explores ‘How Structure Can Shape Comfort’
Vincent Van Duysen, the Belgian architect known for minimalist rigor, has entered the B&B Italia furniture line with the new “Moor” chaise longue. The piece combines an elongated, rattan‑woven surface with a looping structure that creates a light, breathable recline....
Exclusive: The Laundress Co-Founder Returns to Luxe Laundry with Lindry Lab
Lindsey Boyd, co‑founder of The Laundress, has launched Lindry Lab, a direct‑to‑consumer luxury laundry brand. The line debuts with 17 SKUs, including six detergents priced at $45 for 32 oz, a fragrance‑free option, and specialty washes. Boyd positions the brand around...
Style Edit: Jaeger-LeCoultre Adds 2 Impressive New Models for 2026
Jaeger‑LeCoultre introduced two flagship pieces for 2026 at Watches & Wonders. The Master Hybris Inventiva Gyrotourbillon À Stratosphère features a 0.78‑gram triple‑axis tourbillon that covers 98 percent of positional variations. The brand also launched the Master Control Chronometre collection—date, perpetual calendar, and power‑reserve‑date models—drawing design cues from the...
Hyatt CEO Says Good Loyalty Programs Are About Experiences, Not Points
Hyatt CEO Mark Hoplamazian argued that loyalty should focus on experiences rather than points, emphasizing emotional connections with guests. He highlighted World of Hyatt’s rapid growth to over 63 million members as evidence that an experience‑first platform resonates. While acknowledging points...
Meryl Streep Dons Sharp Black Boots for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere
Meryl Streep made a statement at the New York world premiere of "The Devil Wears Prada 2" by pairing a scarlet Givenchy cape dress with sleek black pointed‑toe stiletto boots, styled by Micaela Erlanger. Throughout the press tour she showcased shoes...
Anne Hathaway Goes With Statement Red Platforms at ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere
Anne Hathaway debuted a striking red Louis Vuitton dress paired with minimalist platform sandals at the New York world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2.” The look featured a thin toe strap, ankle strap, and a block heel with a...
Anne Hathaway in Custom Louis Vuitton, Meryl Streep in Givenchy by Sarah Burton and More at ‘The Devil Wears Prada...
The world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in New York showcased a runway of high‑fashion looks from Louis Vuitton, Givenchy, Schiaparelli and others. Anne Hathaway wore a custom red Louis Vuitton gown with horn accents, while Meryl Streep appeared in a dramatic...
First Look: John Lewis and Amanda Wakeley’s Premium Edit
John Lewis is debuting a premium capsule collection with British designer Amanda Wakeley, launching online and in ten stores on 21 April. The line showcases lace‑detail dresses, wide‑leg cuts and drapey silhouettes in earth‑toned fabrics, priced between £175 and £395 (approximately $224‑$506)....
Simone Ashley Completes Head-to-Toe Prada Look With Metallic Pumps for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ World Premiere
Simone Ashley arrived at the New York world premiere of “The Devil Wears Prada 2” in a head‑to‑toe Prada ensemble, featuring a custom chartreuse dress and silver metallic slingback pumps. The look underscored Prada’s strategic use of high‑profile events to showcase...
Chase Tucker Takes on New Leadership Role at Shoe Show
Chase Tucker, third‑generation family member, will become senior vice president of merchandising at Shoe Show Inc. on July 3, succeeding retiring veteran John Walker. Tucker’s career spans secret‑shopping as a child, distribution, sourcing, planning, and most recently men’s buying for the...
Aamana Yasin Named Winner of Burberry-Backed Reimagining Materials Competition
Aamana Yasin, a second‑year pattern‑cutting student at London College of Fashion, was named the winner of Burberry’s 2026 Reimagining Materials competition. Her circular reinterpretation of the brand’s iconic trench coat earned a cash prize and a design‑team internship. The contest,...
Office Makeover: Inside Elisa Lipsky-Karasz’s Creative Workspace
ELLE Decor’s editorial chief Elisa Lipsky‑Karasz transformed her compact Hearst Tower office into a design‑forward workspace, enlisting brands like Ligne Roset, Kartell, and Gubi. The makeover introduced iconic chairs, a Four Hands table, and a vibrant rug to maximize a small footprint while...
Jeep Wagoneer S Skipping 2026 Model Year, Should Return for 2027
Jeep announced that the all‑electric Wagoneer S will not be produced for the 2026 model year, with a planned comeback in 2027. The pause allows the brand to upgrade battery performance, software and overall capability. When it returns, the SUV...
You Can Stay in a Stunning Palace in India Using Marriott Bonvoy Points
Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection has launched its first Indian property, the historic Noormahal Palace Hotel in Karnal, Haryana. The 176‑room palace, featuring two luxury penthouses and a suite of heritage‑inspired amenities, is now marketed as Noormahal, Delhi NCR Karnal. Rooms...
2027 Jeep Wagoneer S
Jeep revives its flagship Wagoneer name as an all‑electric SUV for 2027, pricing the sole S Limited trim at roughly $68,000. The model offers two powertrains – a 500‑hp baseline and a 600‑hp Propulsion Boost – with a 0‑60 mph sprint...
Balenciaga Deploys New Art Series
Balenciaga announced a new art series that will debut in its flagship Via Montenapoleone store in Milan. The initiative pairs the fashion house with a roster of contemporary artists, featuring limited‑edition installations and wearable pieces that blend runway aesthetics with...
Antigua and Barbuda Signals Strong Cruise Growth at Seatrade Cruise Global 2026
Antigua and Barbuda leveraged its Seatrade Cruise Global 2026 appearance to secure a wave of new cruise commitments, including MSC’s expansion to 41 calls in 2027 and Royal Caribbean’s forecast of 112 calls. The island nation aims for a record‑breaking season...
Dubai’s Luxury Hotels Go Dark This Summer — Strategic Pause or Warning Sign?
Dubai’s luxury hotel sector is seeing a wave of temporary closures, including the iconic Burj Al Arab and Armani Hotel Dubai, largely for extensive refurbishments that will run through 2026. The only permanent shutdown is the Anantara World Islands resort,...
How An F1 Driver Turned The Utilitarian International Scout Into A Luxury Off-Roader
The Monteverdi Safari, a Swiss‑built luxury SUV from the late 1970s, was essentially an International Harvester Scout rebodied and fitted with high‑end V8 engines and premium amenities. Founder‑driver Peter Monteverdi leveraged his racing pedigree to transform the utilitarian platform into...
Explora Journeys Partners with SailGP Swiss Team
Explora Journeys announced a multi‑year global partnership to become the title sponsor of the Swiss SailGP Team, rebranding the squad as the Explora Journeys Swiss SailGP Team. The deal launches on May 9, 2026 at the Bermuda event and will see the...
Will Cooper Brings a Touch of “Sprezzatura” To The Rug Company
Will Cooper returns to Milan’s Salone del Mobile as Creative Director of The Rug Company, after founding his own lifestyle brand William White. The heritage rug maker, celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2027, will lean on Cooper’s vision to revive...
How Luxury Brands Are Quietly Leaning Into Artificial Intelligence
Luxury brands are quietly integrating artificial intelligence across operations, customer experience, and creative design. The AI market serving luxury is forecast to rise from $1.2 billion in 2024 to $5.6 billion by 2034, growing over 16% annually, with 45% of brands already...
Ayo Edebiri’s Chanel Dress Is a Colorful Silk Explosion
Ayo Edebiri marked her Broadway debut in the lead role of *Proof* by stepping onto the Booth Theatre’s red carpet in a Chanel spring‑2026 haute couture dress. The feather‑inspired piece combined a sheer gray silk base, a silver chain hem,...
Luxury Auto Theft Ring Busted for Stealing 33 High-End Cars Worth $2 Million, Police Say
Police in Orange County, Florida, busted a five‑person ring that stole 33 high‑end vehicles worth roughly $2 million. The thieves targeted gated communities, simply opening unlocked doors and driving away with Lamborghinis, Ferraris, Rolls‑Royces and other exotic models. After each theft...
BoF and Marriott Luxury Group Host the Luxury Leaders Salon
On the eve of Milan Design Week, Business of Fashion founder Imran Amed and Marriott Luxury president Tina Edmundson convened a private Luxury Leaders Salon at the newly opened Lake Como Edition hotel. The invitation‑only gathering brought together 15 senior figures...
2027 Mercedes-Maybach SL-Class
Mercedes‑Maybach unveiled the 2027 SL680, a ultra‑luxury two‑door convertible priced near $227,000. It shares the AMG SL63’s 577‑hp twin‑turbo 4.0‑liter V‑8, nine‑speed automatic and all‑wheel drive, but adds extensive sound‑deadening, a softer suspension and bespoke interior appointments. The SL680 accelerates...
Versace's 2026 Watch Collection Brings Italian Style to Your Wrist
Versace unveiled its 2026 watch collection, marrying Swiss precision with the brand’s iconic Italian flair. The Greca Edge model showcases elevated screws and a sun‑ray dial, while the Medusa Eclipse offers a minimalist face flanked by twin Medusa crystals. Launched...