Editorial

How High-End Developments Use Design to Increase Property Value

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In the competitive world of luxury real estate, design has become the primary differentiator that separates exceptional properties from merely expensive ones. High-end developments are increasingly leveraging sophisticated design strategies to maximize property values, creating spaces that command premium prices and maintain their worth over time. Architectural Distinction Creates Lasting Value The most successful luxury … Read more

Killing the Formalities: Why Ottolenghi is the New Gold Standard for Five-Star Stays

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In the rarified air of high-end hospitality, certain announcements feel like a standard corporate handshake, while others signal a tectonic shift in the landscape. The news that Yotam Ottolenghi will anchor the transformation of Amsterdam’s iconic Conservatorium into the Mandarin Oriental Conservatorium in early 2026 is decidedly the latter. As a luxury lifestyle magazine with … Read more

Soup Cans Not Included: The Most Artistic Way to Be Late for Dinner

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In the high-stakes world of horological collecting, few names carry the subversive glamour of Andy Warhol. A man who famously viewed “business art” as the ultimate step after art itself, Warhol was a compulsive accumulator of the exquisite. Among his storied collection of over 300 timepieces, one stood out for its bold, architectural defiance: a … Read more

Why Chanel, Louis Vuitton, and Bentley are betting on Gakpo, Edebiri and A$AP Rocky

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In the high-stakes theater of global luxury, the final months of 2025 have witnessed a masterclass in strategic casting. Major houses are moving beyond mere “celebrity” to find partners whose personal narratives—be it in sport, cinema, or music—perfectly mirror the brand’s own evolving heritage. Here is an analysis of the year’s most significant appointments and … Read more

The Pharrell Factor: Why the LVMH Inclusion Awards 2025 Signaled a Global Luxury Pivot

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In the world of high luxury, the word “exclusive” has long been synonymous with the height of one’s walls. But as we move through 2026, a profound transformation is underway. The “gold standard” of a brand is no longer measured solely by the rarity of its leather or the precision of its movements, but by … Read more

Luxury Adrift. Hardly. Why the Star Princess is the Most Fashionable Zip Code on the Ocean

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The evolution of “travel retail” has reached a new high-water mark as Starboard Group, the LVMH-owned retail curator, launches a suite of high-concept boutiques aboard the Star Princess. Spanning nearly 5,000 square feet across two decks, this environment represents a shift away from traditional duty-free shops toward a “floating flagship” model. By integrating heritage houses … Read more