Tokyo Sur Seine: How Hakuba Captured Two Michelin Stars in Just Two Years

In the language of Japanese tradition, “hakuba” means white horse — an animal of grace, power, and rare beauty. It is a name that fits perfectly. In just two years of existence, the Japanese restaurant Hakuba at the Cheval Blanc Paris hotel has gone from celebrated newcomer to two-starred destination, earning its second Michelin star … 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

Lucas Congdon-Designed Naples Estate With $2M Backyard Asks $14.5M

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

How Zegna turned its founder’s intimate world into bottles of liquid memory

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

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