Editorial 
As of January 1, 2026, the automotive world has a new hierarchy. The legendary Alpina brand has officially shed its “independent tuner” skin to become a fully-fledged, standalone luxury brand under the BMW Group umbrella. If BMW M is the rebellious teenager who wants to wake up the neighbors with a loud exhaust, BMW Alpina … Read more
In a world where technology usually looks like cold glass and plastic, Samuelson Furniture has pulled off a disappearing act. Their “Sound by Samuelson” line is a masterclass in stealth engineering, transforming what looks like a classic, high-end armchair into an immersive, private audio cocoon. Unlike standard gaming chairs that rely on visible, directional speakers, … Read more
If you thought Emily Cooper was finished with dramatic love triangles and questionable berets, think again. For Season 5 of Emily in Paris (which hit Netflix in December 2025), our favorite marketing maven has traded her buttery croissants for creamy carbonara. To celebrate her move to Italy, Fendi has launched a capsule collection that is, … Read more
In 2026, Burberry isn’t just selling clothes; it’s selling a “return to sanity.” After a few years of trying to convince the world that it was a high-concept Italian leather goods brand, the British giant has remembered its true superpower: making people look chic while they’re being rained on. Under the “Burberry Forward” strategy led … Read more
When the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) and Ralph Lauren team up, it’s rarely just about the clothes. In 2026, the real luxury is resilience. In a move to shield the “Made in USA” label from global supply chain volatility and rising tariffs, the duo has launched a dual-grant initiative to modernize the … Read more
Just when you thought Alfa Romeo couldn’t get more Italian, they went and built a car inspired by a boat. Unveiled at the 2026 Brussels Motor Show, the Giulia Quadrifoglio Luna Rossa is the first child of a marriage between Alfa and the Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli sailing team. This isn’t just a “sticker and … Read more