Made with 14 ancient Indian handloom traditions, Vaishali S presented its Swayam collection during Paris Couture Week

The 30-piece collection has received official recognition from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, for its use of Indian handloom techniques....

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This shimmering new resort in Ras Al Khaimah brings the UAE its first integrated resort

Wynn Resorts' $5.1 billion, 70-storey tower nears completion, with interior work underway ahead of the 2027 opening.

This shimmering new resort in Ras Al Khaimah brings the UAE its first integrated resort

Wynn Resorts' $5.1 billion, 70-storey tower nears completion, with interior work underway ahead of the 2027...

The Hyderabad Paradox: Reading India’s Luxury Geography from the Gap, Not the Headline

The first report in series exploring India’s luxury map, we discuss what makes Hyderabad a dream...

From Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cocktail to a Celebrated Non-French Wine, These Summer Drinks are Essential

Presumably served at Taylor Swift’s floral-inspired wedding, this elderflower cocktail, is now a staple for the...

Land Rover introduces a rugged Defender Vertex trim with six-seat layout & updated powertrains for 2026

Land Rover’s refreshed lineup includes a bolder exterior pack, revised colour options and a raft of...

Dior’s Fall Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection connects Lynda Benglis, Ahmedabad & Santa Fe

Jonathan Anderson's second Dior haute couture collection borrows from sculptor Benglis' process, her ties to Ahmedabad...

The Lotus Palace in Tamil Nadu Celebrates the Chettiar Heritage in Technicolor

The Chettinad hotel has been restored to reflect the grandeur of the Chettiars, embodying luxury and...

From the Caribbean to Japan, here are 3 new luxury hotel openings for 2026 & 2027

To be opened by Dusit, ANI and Harilela, the three hospitality groups will introduce a lakeside...

De Beers study finds Americans are going beyond bridal occasions to buy diamonds

Non-bridal occasions now account for three-quarters of total US natural diamond demand....

The Great Divide: What Bain’s 2026 Luxury Report & a New White Paper Reveal About AI’s Split in the Industry

The data is unambiguous. Seventy one per cent of luxury executives agree AI cannot be delayed....

Celebrating America’s 250 years, Sotheby’s summer season is as prehistoric as current

A program of Presidential art, dinosaur fossils, rock manuscripts, and sports memorabilia opens to the public...

With monster feet & pink boots, Christian Louboutin Men’s SS 2027 takes you through a fictional red kingdom

The Spring Summer 2027 collection for men was presented in a setting that transports into a...

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The Hyderabad Paradox: Reading India’s Luxury Geography from the Gap, Not the Headline

The first report in series exploring India’s luxury map, we discuss what makes Hyderabad a dream luxury market.

The Hyderabad Paradox: Reading India’s Luxury Geography from the Gap, Not the Headline

The first report in series exploring India’s luxury map, we discuss what makes Hyderabad a dream...

De Beers study finds Americans are going beyond bridal occasions to buy diamonds

Non-bridal occasions now account for three-quarters of total US natural diamond demand....

The Great Divide: What Bain’s 2026 Luxury Report & a New White Paper Reveal About AI’s Split in the Industry

The data is unambiguous. Seventy one per cent of luxury executives agree AI cannot be delayed....

Swiss watchmaker Mauron Musy brings Ryan Lochte & Tuli Tuipulotu into its circle of ambassadors

The independent watchmaker brings its patented nO-Ring mechanical sealing technology and 300 timepieces a year to...

When Reinvention Becomes Mythology Erosion: Ferrari Luce & the Lesson Jaguar Already Taught Us

Two heritage brands. Two strategic pivots. Eighteen months apart. The pattern reveals something the luxury industry...

Amin Jaffer’s Expansive Eye

The curator reshaping the global conversation around art, memory and the idea of home....

Gucci makes a move into Formula One as it partners with the Alpine F1 team

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The New Luxury Dilemma: Relevance vs Reverence

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Recent Christie’s & Sotheby’s sales solidify the billion-dollar comeback of the art auctions industry

As global wealth expands and younger collectors enter the market, the art auction industry is witnessing...

Beyond Bollywood: India’s New Cultural Ambassadors for Global Luxury

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Canali hands its creative reins to Alessio Lillocci as its new creative director

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On the Front Row with Soumya Jain Agarwal: Cultural Appropriation vs Appreciation in Fashion

On The Front Row, Soumya, founder of LuxuryFacts, joins host Fola Busola to unpack one of fashion’s biggest debates — when does cultural inspiration become appropriation? From Prada’s Kolhapuri sandals to Dior’s collaboration with Chanakya and the fast-fashion copy machine, this conversation explores how brands can pay homage without exploitation — and why credit, context, and storytelling matter more than ever.

M.A.D.Editions x Yinka llori - A Joyful Watch

The newly launched M.A.D.1S ‘Grow Your Dreams’ is a series of three limited editions – 400 pieces each – created with British-Nigerian artist and designer Yinka Ilori MBE. What makes it incredible is the genius of Maximilian Büsser & the Nigerian heritage of Yinka Ilori. Joyful, vibrant, spunky, these watches will truly uplift you! Hear what Ilori has to say about his first ever watch collab.

AlUla Unveils Manara, A Destination for Astrotourism

Designed by Heatherwick Studio, Manara connects AlUla's celestial heritage with the future of astronomy, scientific research and visitor discovery. It will be situated within the world's third-largest Dark Sky Park, Manara, and will combine state-of-the-art research facilities with immersive visitor experiences.

Louis Vuitton X Takashi Murakami Artycapucines 2025

A sculptural collaboration where handbags turn into playful pieces of Art, artist Takashi Murakami talks about his designs for Louis Vuitton at Art Basel Paris.

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Made with 14 ancient Indian handloom traditions, Vaishali S presented its Swayam collection during Paris Couture Week

The 30-piece collection has received official recognition from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, for its use of Indian handloom techniques.

Made with 14 ancient Indian handloom traditions, Vaishali S presented its Swayam collection during Paris Couture Week

The 30-piece collection has received official recognition from the Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, for...

Dior’s Fall Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection connects Lynda Benglis, Ahmedabad & Santa Fe

Jonathan Anderson's second Dior haute couture collection borrows from sculptor Benglis' process, her ties to Ahmedabad...

With monster feet & pink boots, Christian Louboutin Men’s SS 2027 takes you through a fictional red kingdom

The Spring Summer 2027 collection for men was presented in a setting that transports into a...

Pharrell Williams chases the wave for Louis Vuitton Men’s Spring-Summer 2027 in Paris

Alongside the collection, Louis Vuitton partners with Coral Gardeners to out-plant 1,000 corals at the Tiaia...

Canali builds its Spring Summer 2027 collection along the ancient spice route

Creative Director Alessio Lillocci connects four geographies, from Indonesia to Alicudi, through fabric, colour and craft....

For Zegna Summer 2027, Alessandro Sartori looks to postwar Italy

Presented at Malibu Pier in California, the collection is built on Italy's tradition of seasonal leisure...

Demna further unveils his vision for Gucci, this time in New York

Staged in Times Square, seven decades after Gucci first opened outside Italy, GucciCore arrives as Demna's...

Jonathan Anderson turns Hollywood’s Golden Age into his opening statement with Dior Cruise 2027

The show, staged among classic automobiles at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, drew from...

Stella McCartney brings her 25-year design archive to H&M in a long-awaited second collaboration

The collection launches on May 7, two decades after their first sellout collaboration....

The Vanishing Boldness of Fashion Advertising: Why the 1990s Could Do What 2026 Cannot

As fashion advertising becomes flat, brands will need to stick their necks out to shine....

Montegrappa launches AMB-ITION, its first leather accessories collection featuring 24-carat gold finishes

A handcrafted range of bags, sneakers, and lifestyle pieces made from certified Italian leather is now...

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From Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cocktail to a Celebrated Non-French Wine, These Summer Drinks are Essential

Presumably served at Taylor Swift’s floral-inspired wedding, this elderflower cocktail, is now a staple for the summer bar.

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Presumably served at Taylor Swift’s floral-inspired wedding, this elderflower cocktail, is now a staple for the...

From Taylor Swift’s Wedding Cocktail to a Celebrated Non-French Wine, These Summer Drinks are Essential

Presumably served at Taylor Swift’s floral-inspired wedding, this elderflower cocktail, is now a staple for the...

Summertime Cocktails with a Taste of Luxury

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Amy Morton opens the intimate ‘1898’, a 25-seat speakeasy in Highland Park

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This Ecologist is Making Chocolate ‘Bird-Friendly’. And it’s Delicious!

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Sotheby’s New York unveils ‘Marcel,’ a French-inspired restaurant with art on view

Marcel’s dining room highlights auction-bound masterworks and wine pours straight from the house's own cellar....

Adalina’s creators unveil ARLA in Chicago & formally launch new restaurant group

Hospitality Included, Chicago's newest restaurant group, has set its third concept on a Gold Coast rooftop...

Sofitel Mumbai BKC serves up an untamed Himalayan feast at Pondichéry Cafe

Chef Michael Swamy's travels across McLeod Ganj, Uttarakhand, and Bhutan have shaped a limited-time menu at...

Waldorf Astoria Kuala Lumpur opens with five restaurants led by chefs Garima Arora & Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Asia's first Indian female Michelin-starred chef and a four-decade fine dining veteran will together run the...

Kai – Bar & Kitchen Takes Your Palate on a Global Trip

A new entrant to Bengaluru’s burgeoning restaurant scene, Kai - Bar & Kitchen, is an ode...

Blu Xone at Fairmont Mumbai is India’s first longevity suite built on medical science & five-star living

The longevity suite runs on pre-arrival medical consultations, clinical recovery therapies including IHT, HBOT and Cryotherapy,...

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Land Rover introduces a rugged Defender Vertex trim with six-seat layout & updated powertrains for 2026

Land Rover’s refreshed lineup includes a bolder exterior pack, revised colour options and a raft of new factory-fit accessories.

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Celebrating America’s 250 years, Sotheby’s summer season is as prehistoric as current

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Zinedine Zidane is selling his first watch ever at Christie’s, for a good cause

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The Democratization of the Hypercar: How Newer Brands Are Taking the Game to Another Level

Move aside Bugatti and Koenigsegg. Newer entrants are the next upstarts of the hypercar game....

Obeetee & Smitha Zachariah give the handcrafted carpet a woman’s touch with ‘Boudoirism’

The collection features 12 hand-knotted carpets across six jewel tones, designed for bedrooms, dressing rooms and...

Bovet’s two new Recitals explore different facets of timekeeping

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HONMA & Bugatti’s co-branded golf collection is built on hypercar engineering & Japanese handcraft

The collection runs across three lines, draws its design language from the Bugatti Tourbillon, and limits...

Artist Kumari Nahappan Traces Routes & Roots Through Contemporary Sculptures

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Louis Vuitton launches its first aluminum suitcase – made by Marc Newson

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TAG Heuer unveiled a 12-piston jumping hour movement at Monaco 2026 in collaboration with La Fabrique du Temps Louis Vuitton

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Wynn Resorts' $5.1 billion, 70-storey tower nears completion, with interior work underway ahead of the 2027 opening.

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Sustainable by 90%, Captain Arctic is the world’s first near-zero-emissions luxury yacht

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AlUla Manara is Saudi Arabia’s upcoming astronomy destination

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This Two-Room Catamaran is a Masterclass in Slow Living

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Inside the Effortless Luxury of JW Marriott Maldives Resort & Spa

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How Premium Adventure Culture Is Influencing Travel Spending

The definition of travel has expanded to include adventure. And not the sweaty, gritty kind –...

Focusing on clinical wellness & measurable healing, Tulåh has opened in Kerala, India

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Roswyn debuts in Mumbai as Ennismore introduces Morgans Originals to India

The first Morgans Originals property in India is a 109-suite lifestyle hotel built around long stays,...

Orient Express Corinthian, the world’s largest sailing yacht, is inaugurated & on the water

Named at the birthplace of Normandie, Orient Express Corinthian becomes the world's first cruise ship fitted...