2027 BMW M3
BMW’s 2027 M3 marks the final year of the current‑generation sedan, offering a 473‑hp base model with a six‑speed manual and a 503‑hp Competition variant that’s only available with an eight‑speed automatic and optional all‑wheel drive. Prices start at $80,650 for the base and rise to $89,950 for the Competition, with the xDrive version accelerating from 0‑60 mph in 2.8 seconds. The model retains daily‑driver practicality with four seats and a 17‑cubic‑foot trunk, while BMW signals a shift to a new gasoline‑powered M3 and an electric iM3 on the 2028 Neue Klasse platform.
Brunello Cucinelli Takes His Brand to the Big Screen With North American Release of ‘The Gracious Visionary’
Italian luxury label Brunello Cucinelli is launching a documentary, “Brunello: The Gracious Visionary,” in North America on July 24, distributed by Blue Fox Entertainment. The film, directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, blends interviews and reenactments to chronicle Cucinelli’s rise from a rural Umbria...
Meet the Robb Report Travel Masters: 25 Luxury Pros Who Can Make Your Dream Vacation a Reality
Robb Report has unveiled its "Travel Masters" roster, a curated list of 25 elite luxury‑travel specialists who design ultra‑personalized, adventure‑focused vacations for high‑net‑worth clients. The group spans continents, from Christopher Wilmot‑Sitwell’s walking safaris and Henry Cookson’s record‑setting expeditions to Fischer...
Bruce Willis’s Former Beverly Hills Mansion Just Sold for $41.3 Million
The former Beverly Hills mansion of Bruce Willis sold for $41.3 million, making it the second‑most expensive residential transaction in Los Angeles County this year. Willis bought the 10,400‑sq‑ft, 1928 estate for $9 million in 2004 and sold it for $16.5 million in 2015 after...
New PPG Lounges Open At DFW
Plaza Premium Group (PPG) launched two new lounges in Dallas‑Fort Worth International Airport’s Terminal D, including the first Plaza Premium First lounge in the United States. The premium‑first lounge offers dedicated ambassadors, a full buffet, sit‑down dining with items such as brisket...
A Rare Tiffany Studios Waterfall Window Goes Up for Auction
Christie's Design Sale will auction the Boyd Family Memorial Window, a rare Tiffany Studios landscape piece featuring a dramatic waterfall. Commissioned in 1898 for Connecticut’s Second Congregational Church, the lancet windows measure roughly 5.5 feet by 2.5 feet each and rise to...
Boris Azarenko – Luxury Real Estate Developer
Boris Azarenko, a Moscow‑born financier, co‑founded the development firm Evocom in 2005 before launching Vesper in 2012 to focus on luxury historic‑building redevelopments. Vesper quickly became a market leader, pioneering fully finished residences and partnering with Fairmont for the 25‑year...
Scavolini’s Flair Collection Rounds Out the Contemporary Interior
Scavolini is unveiling its new Flair collection at EuroCucina, marking a pivot from the recent industrial‑leaning kitchen trends toward softer, human‑centric interiors. The line features fluid, rounded modules that can be arranged as islands, peninsulas or linear layouts, and it...
‘Gucci Memoria’ at Fuorisalone Sees Demna Reimagine the House’s 105-Year History as a Series of Tapestries
Gucci’s new “Gucci Memoria” installation debuted at Milan’s Fuorisalone 2026, featuring 12 large tapestries that chronicle the brand’s 105‑year history from founder Guccio Gucci’s early days to modern creative directors. Designed by creative director Demna Gvasalia, the tapestries echo Renaissance...
Tested: 2026 Acura Integra Focuses on the Details
Acura’s 2026 Integra marks the model’s 40th anniversary while adding tangible value to justify its $40,495 starting price. The A‑Spec trim now offers a six‑speed manual, a 9‑inch infotainment screen, and a color‑matched grille with new 18‑inch wheels. Power remains...
Ferragamo Family Appoints Former Estée Lauder CEO as Strategic Advisor
Ferragamo Finanziaria, the family’s holding company, named former Estée Lauder chief executive Fabrizio Freda as a special strategic adviser. Freda will guide the luxury group’s strategic decisions, help restructure operations, and support the search for a new CEO after a year‑long vacancy....
Spice Up Your Life With This Spice Girls Music Video Penthouse On The Market For £7.5m
The iconic penthouse where the Spice Girls filmed the *Wannabe* video is back on the market for £7.5 million (approximately $9.4 million). Situated in the Grade I listed St Pancras Chambers—originally the Midland Grand Hotel—the 6,000 sq ft triplex occupies three floors of the historic water...
Mulberry Sales Rise as Strategy Reset Takes Hold
Mulberry announced a 5.7% rise in annual revenue on a constant‑currency basis, driven by a strong second‑half performance. Sales in the second half surged 13.6% after a 3.2% dip in the first half, reflecting the impact of its “Back to...
The New IWC ProSet Brings Practicality to the Perpetual Calendar
IWC has introduced the Big Pilot Perpetual Calendar ProSet, a new take on its iconic pilot’s watch that combines a perpetual calendar with a user‑friendly crown‑only adjustment system. The model is offered in three case materials—white ceramic, stainless‑steel and 18‑carat...
Why a £100,000 Handbag Can Now Function Like a Bank Account
Luxury goods such as Hermès Birkin bags, Rolex watches and high‑end art are increasingly being used as collateral for short‑term, non‑recourse loans aimed at ultra‑wealthy borrowers. Lenders provide cash within hours, bypassing credit checks and relying solely on the resale...
Daniel Craig and Lily Allen Sell Their Brooklyn Brownstones
Actors Daniel Craig and Rachel Weisz sold their Cobble Hill brownstone for $11.8 million, a sizable gain from the $6.75 million purchase in 2017. The four‑story, 6,600‑sq‑ft property changed hands via an all‑cash deal to an anonymous buyer. The couple also sold a...
His Watch Brand Is ‘Doing It The Traditional Way’
Watchmaker Love Hunter, a lifelong horology enthusiast, is debuting his eponymous brand’s first timepiece after five years of hand‑crafting. The watch is offered in titanium or 18‑karat gold, with optional skeleton backs and 42‑44 mm Art Deco dials. Nearly every component—from wheels...
With These Watches, It’s Not Just What’s on the Inside That Counts
At Watches and Wonders in Geneva, Hermès, Piaget and Panerai unveiled new skeleton watches, signaling a broader move of high‑end mechanical timepieces into the spotlight. Hermès introduced the H08 Titanium Skeleton, built around an all‑titanium movement (H1978 S) with diamond‑like carbon...
AlUla Development Company Commences Construction on NUMAJ, Marking a New Phase of AlUla's Development
AlUla Development Company (UDC), a Public Investment Fund entity, has broken ground on NUMAJ, a 250‑room Marriott Autograph Collection hotel slated to open in 2027. Designed by GioForma and named after the ancient star system Nu Ursae Majoris, the resort...
Mulberry Turnaround Gathers Pace as Sales Rebound and Christopher Kane Appointment Boosts Buzz
Mulberry reported a 5.7% constant‑currency sales increase for the year to 29 March, driven by a strong second‑half rebound after a 3.2% decline in the first half. The luxury brand credited its "Back to Mulberry Spirit" turnaround plan, tighter discount control...
ROCCO FORTE HOTELS LAUNCHES THE GRAND EUROPEAN GOLF TOUR
Rocco Forte Hotels has unveiled the Grand European Golf Tour, a luxury golf‑travel program created with Golf Travel Centre. The offering links the brand’s flagship properties—from The Balmoral in Edinburgh to Verdura Resort in Sicily—with some of Europe’s most prestigious...
Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance Brings a Couture Touch to His New Lamp Designs for Dior
Noé Duchaufour‑Lawrance has refreshed his iconic Corolle lamp for Dior, unveiling 27 new glass‑based designs at Milan Design Week. The collection translates the textures of Dior’s New Look fabrics into handmade Murano glass using pleating, sandblasting and filigree techniques. Prices start...
Despite All Obstacles, Design Is Still Betting on China
European luxury design firms are deepening their foothold in China despite a slowing economy and tighter consumer sentiment. Molteni&C has opened flagship venues in Hong Kong, Hangzhou and Shanghai, while Versace Home, Cassina, Minotti and Gubi are expanding across first‑ and...
Loro Piana Honors Legacy of Plaids at Milan Design Week
Loro Piana launched Chapter I of its new “Studies” series during Milan Design Week, presenting an exhibition of 24 handcrafted plaids at its Cortile della Seta headquarters. The showcase highlights the brand’s historic use of plaids since the 1980s and...
Buccellati Celebrates Caviar Collection With Immersive ‘Aquae Mirabiles’ Installation at Milan Design Week
Buccellati used Milan Design Week to showcase its iconic Caviar silverware collection through the immersive "Aquae Mirabiles" installation. Curated by Federica Sala, designed by Balich Wonder Studio and illustrated by artist Luke Edward Hall, the exhibit creates a submerged, myth‑laden world that...
Style Edit: Stars Reveal What’s in Their Bag for Louis Vuitton’s Speedy P9 Campaign
Louis Vuitton revived its iconic Speedy P9, first re‑imagined in Pharrell Williams' 2023 menswear collection, as the centerpiece of the brand’s "In My Bag" campaign celebrating the LV monogram’s 130th anniversary. The campaign showcases a roster of high‑profile ambassadors—including Jeremy Allen White,...
Style Edit: Graff’s Ethereal Butterfly Motif Takes Flight Anew
Graff has revived its iconic butterfly motif with a restrained new campaign photographed by Liz Collins, featuring models Rosalieke Fuchs and Xinyue Guo against the brand’s signature green backdrop. The collection showcases a blue suite of over 33 carats combining marquise diamonds, pavé...
Zara Larsson’s Roberto Cavalli Fringe Pants Are Literally All Strings
Zara Larsson revived a Roberto Cavalli Spring 2004 fringe pant in Tyla’s “She Did It Again” music video, turning a vintage Y2K piece into a modern statement. The gold‑hued pants are made almost entirely of shredded strings, paired with a matching...
Win a Two-Night Luxury Escape at The EVE Hotel Sydney
Gourmet Traveller’s 2026 Hotel and Travel Awards are inviting readers to vote in the People’s Choice categories—Best Tour Operator, Best Airline and Best Hotel Brand—to enter a draw for a luxury getaway. Participants must provide a brief reason for their...
How a Journalistic Eye Can Elevate a Hotel: Adrian Zecha’s Approach to His New Resort Collaboration in Rural Japan
Adrian Zecha, the founder of Aman Resorts, approaches hotel development like a journalist, observing and amplifying the existing environment. His latest venture, Azuma Farm Koiwai, opens in rural Iwate, Japan, in partnership with Naru Developments and East Japan Railway Company....
Transfer Citi Points To Leading Hotels Of The World With 25% Bonus: Worth It?
Citi ThankYou is running a limited‑time 25% transfer bonus to the Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) Leaders Club from April 19 to May 16 2026. The promotion improves the standard 5:1 transfer ratio to an effective 4:1, meaning each 1,000 ThankYou points...
TAG Heuer’s New Aquaracer Professional 500 Brings Even More Depth to the Aquaracer, in More Ways than One
TAG Heuer has launched the Aquaracer Professional 500 Date, a 42 mm grade‑2 titanium diver’s watch rated to 500 metres and equipped with a helium‑escape valve. Weighing just 120 g, it sits between the earlier Professional 300 and the Superdiver 1000, offering a slimmer profile without...
A Rare I.M. Pei-Designed Private Home Hits the Market
I.M. Pei’s 1969 Fort Worth private residence has hit the market with a $22 million price tag. The 19,000‑square‑foot home, built for an oil‑and‑banking heiress, features seven bedrooms, three kitchens, an art gallery, wine cellars and a garden atrium. It is...
Mazda Made a Six-Minute Mini Doc About Its Le Mans 787 Four-Rotor Rebuild
Mazda’s motorsports division released a six‑minute YouTube documentary detailing the rebuild of its legendary 787B four‑rotor R26B engine, the only rotary to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1991. The R26B produces roughly 700 hp and features unique engineering...
South of France Luxury Charter: Wine-Focused Private Yacht Experiences on the French Riviera
In 2026, South of France Luxury Charter, operated by DMA Yachting, positions the French Riviera as a premier wine‑focused luxury yacht destination, offering itineraries that hop between Riviera vineyards and the wine regions of Corsica and Sardinia. Guests can charter...
How Rare Are Standard Reward Nights at the Waldorf Astoria Maldives? What the Data Shows
The Waldorf Astoria Maldives Ithaafushi offers standard room awards at 250,000 Hilton Honors points, but they represent only 10.8% of all awardable nights. Data from Gondola shows an average cash value of $3,240 for these nights, yielding roughly 1.3 cents per...
What Makes a True Five-Star Experience? It’s Not What You Think
The Boca Raton Hotel and Resort secured four simultaneous Five‑Star ratings from the Forbes Travel Guide for 2026, making it the only property in the Americas to achieve this distinction. Forbes inspectors, who remain anonymous and pay their own way,...
Fendi Awards Gustav Craft First Design Prize at Milan Design Week
Fendi announced the inaugural Fendi Design Prize during Milan Design Week, awarding Swedish designer Gustav Craft for his "Via" collection. The competition, curated by Giulio Cappellini and a jury of prominent designers, required participants to up‑cycle Fendi leather or fur...
Marriott Bonvoy Promises To Give Notice Of Negative Changes… If You’re In China
Marriott Bonvoy has amended its terms to require advance notice of any program changes that could materially harm members with Chinese citizenship residing on the mainland. The new clause is triggered only when adjustments are likely to have a material...
7 Resorts Where You Can Help Baby Turtles Reach the Sea
A new wave of eco‑luxury beach resorts is integrating sea‑turtle conservation into the guest experience. Properties such as Waldorf Astoria Los Cabos, Six Senses Con Dao, and Four Seasons Rio Grande operate hatcheries, incubation centers, and "lights‑out" programs that let travelers assist with releases and...
A $150,000 Living Room in Denver Trades Neutrals for Nostalgia
Two Colorado doctors transformed a $150,000 living room in Denver’s Platt Park after finding their pandemic‑era home too neutral and impersonal. They hired Duet Design Group, which replaced muted tones with bold, nostalgic pieces—including a wood‑paneled fireplace, black leather chairs and...
In French Perfumery, the Family Legacy Still Runs Deep
French perfumery remains a family‑driven craft, with dynasties in Grasse passing scent expertise across generations. The article spotlights three lineages—the Ellenas, the Cresps, and the Michau de Nicolaï family—showing how fathers and daughters collaborate on brands like Hermès home fragrances,...
Legendary 100-Year-Old Tahoe Resort Eyes Comeback After “Long, Dark” Decade
The century‑old Cal Neva Resort on the California‑Nevada border has secured nearly $300 million in financing and aims to reopen in 2027 after a decade of stalled construction and ownership changes. The redevelopment plan promises to restore iconic Prohibition‑era tunnels and...
Tabu Buys Luxury Apartment Worth Rs. 10 Crores in Versova’s Godrej Skyshore; Mumbai Real Estate Move Grabs Attention
Actress Tabu has acquired a 2,153 sq ft luxury apartment in Godrej Skyshore, Andheri West, for roughly ₹10 crore (about $1.2 million). The unit features a rare 127 sq ft balcony, two parking spaces, and was registered on March 26, 2026 with a stamp duty of ₹5.24 lakhs. Godrej...
Tackling the Trust Factor for Secondhand Watches
Bezel, an online marketplace for pre‑owned luxury watches, announced it now hosts over $1 billion in listings, marking rapid growth since its 2021 launch. Founder Quaid Walker highlighted the platform’s mission to solve pricing opacity and authenticity concerns that have long...
For the British Watch Brand Bremont, the Next Stop Is the Moon
Bill Ackman’s Pershing Square took a $59 million minority stake in British watchmaker Bremont, valuing the company at over $123 million. The funding round in early 2023 triggered a leadership overhaul, with industry veteran Davide Cerrato installed as CEO. Ackman, drawn by the...
With Every Watch, This Collector Revels in the Story
Jay Liu, a 30‑year‑old Hong Kong‑based collector, guides a reporter through his favorite Tokyo haunts while showcasing his vintage timepieces, including a 1970s white‑gold Rolex Day‑Date gifted in Dubai. His passion for watches began at a New York auction 12 years...
Chanel Takes a Leading Role in Producing Ceramic Watches
Chanel has refreshed its flagship J12 ceramic watch line, adding three new color options and expanded size ranges. The J12, first launched in 2000, remains the brand’s most recognizable timepiece and a symbol of its 40‑year watchmaking heritage. President Frédéric Grangié...
Two New London Hotels Have Been Named in the 100 Best in the World in 2026
Travel + Leisure’s 2026 list of the 100 Best New Hotels includes two fresh London openings – the Chancery Rosewood and The Newman. The Chancery Rosewood, housed in the historic former U.S. embassy on Grosvenor Square, offers only suites with...
There's Never Been A Better Time To Get Your Sprint On, Margiela Style
Maison Margiela has launched a new dusty‑green iteration of its popular Sprinter sneaker, expanding an already prolific line of colorways. The shoe combines layered calfskin, tripon leather, and hairy suede, with signature details like the numeric logo, Code 22 outsole marking, and...