A revamped luxury boat hotel, golden marguerite fields, three-Michelin-star menus, and the finest wines in France — Belmond’s newest river experience is everything a slow travel dream should be. If you’ve ever imagined drifting through the heart of Burgundy, wine glass in hand, with nothing on the agenda but a vineyard visit and a private … Read more
How a 1986 BMW 635CSi became the world’s most famous rolling artwork — and why it’s finally arriving in Asia. “I think mobile museums would be a good idea. This car is the fulfilment of my dream.” — Robert Rauschenberg, 1986. Imagine pulling up to a traffic light and realising the car next to you … Read more
A stunning Naples estate is on the market for $14,500,000, boasting a $2 million backyard masterpiece crafted by renowned designer Lucas Congdon. Spanning 3.29 secured acres along the Cocohatchee River with direct Gulf access, this 2021-built home blends expansive waterfront grounds with an award-winning outdoor retreat. The al fresco living spaces feature wood-paneled ceilings, a … Read more
If the luxury world had a mood this fortnight, it would be restless elegance. Boardrooms are reshuffling, creative directors are bowing out, iconic brands are chasing new identities, and the markets are sending mixed signals. From a royal Burberry capsule to Porsche’s worst year in over a decade, from Kering’s painful surgery to Dubai’s bulletproof … Read more
Zegna, the Italian luxury menswear house known for its exceptional fabrics and understated tailoring, has just launched its first major fragrance collection in years — and it is not what you might expect from a high-end menswear house. Memorie is a set of six eaux de parfum, each one built around a specific moment, place, … Read more
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