The Haute Couture Suite that thinks like Isabelle Huppert

There are hotel suites that impress, and there are hotel suites that say something. The Haute Couture Suite by Isabelle Huppert, on the sixth floor of the Mandarin Oriental Lutetia in Paris, belongs firmly to the second category — and with its latest additions, it has grown considerably more articulate. This is not a suite … Read more

How Lexus Is Redefining Space at Milan Design Week 2026

When the design world descends upon Milan this April for the Salone del Mobile, the air usually hums with the frantic energy of “the new.” Yet, in the heart of the Tortona district, Lexus is planning to offer the exact opposite: the world premiere of “SPACE,” an immersive installation that challenges the very industry it … Read more

The Butler Did It: St. Regis Finally Arrives in New Zealand — and Queenstown Will Never Be the Same

The world’s most storied luxury brand just signed its name on the Southern Alps. Here’s why the wait was worth it. **The news:** Marriott International has signed an agreement with PHC Queenstown Limited to bring St. Regis Hotels & Resorts to New Zealand for the first time. The property — a new-build, 145-room luxury hotel … Read more

ROLLING IN IT – The Audacious, Occasionally Absurd, and Genuinely Astonishing Story of the World’s Most Advanced Wheels

Let’s start with an uncomfortable truth: a wheel is, at its most fundamental, a round thing that helps another thing not drag along the ground. Humanity has been making round things for about 5,500 years. We have had a lot of practice. And yet, somehow, in 2025–2026, the wheel has become the most technically complex, … Read more

THE NEW TABLE MANNERS: Maximalism, Quiet Luxury, and the Future of Art de la Table

Forget everything you know about “fine china.” The strict, matching service your grandmother curated? It’s out. The rulebook is not just being rewritten; it’s being joyfully tossed onto a fire fueled by artisanal creativity and a thirst for individual expression. In 2026, the luxury dining landscape — the sophisticated “Art de la Table” — is … Read more

From Fifth Avenue Deals to AI Gems as Kering Future Proofs Its Portfolio

Kering is quietly sketching out its next luxury chapter, and the latest announcements draw a clear picture: heavier bets on jewelry, deeper roots in sustainability and innovation, tighter control of the value chain, and sharper financial discipline on prime real estate. At the same time, there’s a sensitive leadership transition underway at Bottega Veneta. The … Read more