The next generation of anti-ageing skincare

Anti-ageing skincare revolution continues with blissful multitasking solutions from WrinkleMD, 111 SKIN and Radical Skincare. In your search for naturally healthy and radiant skin look at these 3 innovations: 111 SKIN Developed by renowned plastic surgeon Dr Yannis Alexandrides in collaboration with space scientists (and actually tested in space), these creams are being described as … Read more

Age-defying science and skincare expertise at La Prairie Spa at Bel-Air Hotel

De-stress, rejuvenate, and pamper yourself with La Prairie’s age-defying science and skincare expertise La Prairie‘s unique cellular facials, therapeutic massages, and impeccable attention to elegance are available at Hotel Bel-Air. The new 1916-square-foot La Prairie spa has seven treatment rooms including a private couples’ room with an outdoor patio. As another first, Hotel Bel-Air is … Read more

The Beauty Avengers L’Oréal and Institut Pasteur Form a Scientific Super Team

For decades, the beauty industry and the world of high-stakes biomedical research lived in two different neighborhoods. One dealt in serums and “glow”; the other dealt in immunology and life-saving vaccines. That wall just came tumbling down. In a move that feels like a scientific “Avengers Assemble” moment, L’Oréal and the Institut Pasteur have signed … Read more

The World’s Largest Sailing Spa: Inside the Orient Express & Guerlain 500-Square-Meter Wellness Odyssey

There is a specific type of magic that happens when two legends of French savoir-faire decide to elope at sea. In June 2026, the horizon will witness more than just a maiden voyage; it will host a sensory coup d’état. The Orient Express Corinthian—the world’s largest sailing yacht—is not merely adding a spa. It is … Read more

Beauty Wins and Watches Lose as Chinese Shoppers Get Picky with Their Purses

China’s personal luxury market spent 2025 in a state of “recalibration,” which is essentially corporate-speak for everyone collectively deciding to stop panic-buying handbags and start asking if that fifth leather tote is actually worth the price of a small car. According to the latest deep dive from Bain & Company, the market contracted by about … Read more

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

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