Luxurious all-inclusive resort on a serene Barbados beach with palm trees and calm ocean waters at sunset.

Marriott Expands Luxury All-Inclusive Portfolio in Barbados

On Barbados' South Coast, the Turtle Beach resort has officially reopened, now operating as a Tribute Portfolio All-Inclusive.

Lucia FerraroAugust 12, 20262 min read

A plush white 'cloud' couch in a modern living room, appearing too large and overwhelming for the space, potentially deterring buyers.

Luxury Living

Certain home upgrades actually decrease your property value

A homeowner spent thousands on a plush white 'cloud' couch, believing it would elevate their living room's appeal.

Sebastian Duval·August 12, 2026

Luxury Fashion

A Beginner's Guide to Elfida's Atelier and the Luxury Opera Coats Space

Elfida's Atelier is a luxury couture brand that, according to its own positioning, specializes in bespoke opera coats, kimonos, and gender-neutral capes. For those new to the world of high fashion, the term 'opera coat' …

Sponsored by Elfida's Atelier·August 12, 2026

Aerial view of the luxurious UNICO 18°77° Montego Bay adults-only resort in Jamaica during a golden sunset.

Travel & Experiences

UNICO Opens Jamaica Adults-Only Luxury Resort March 2027

Despite immediate buzz, the most anticipated new adults-only luxury resort in Jamaica, UNICO 18°77° Montego Bay, won't open its 451 ocean-view rooms until March 1, 2027, according to caribjournal .

Lucia Ferraro·August 11, 2026

A luxurious Miami waterfront mansion, professionally staged, showcasing its high-end appeal and commanding a premium price in the booming real estate market.

Luxury Living

Miami luxury real estate market booms, fueling staging demand

A staged waterfront mansion in Coral Gables recently commanded $28 million, $3 million over asking, selling in just 10 days, according to a Local Brokerage Report.

Charles Pembroke·August 11, 2026

Activist investor Elliott Management representative confronting Samsung C&T board members over a controversial merger deal, highlighting a corporate governance dispute.

Luxury Fashion

Elliott Criticizes Samsung C&T Merger Deal Terms

Activist hedge fund Elliott Management today revealed its 7.

Victoria Laurent·August 10, 2026

Aerial view of three new Lopesan luxury all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, showcasing diverse amenities like a water park and a large lagoon pool.

Travel & Experiences

Lopesan opens 3 luxury all-inclusive resorts in DR

Lopesan Hotel Group has poured over $350 million into three new all-inclusive resorts in the Dominican Republic, adding more than 1,000 rooms and a 417-foot lagoon pool.

Lucia Ferraro·August 10, 2026

An empty luxury boutique with high-fashion mannequins, symbolizing the crisis in the luxury market due to a shrinking consumer base and missed clients.

Luxury Fashion

Luxury market crisis: Consumer base shrinks, brands miss clients

In the first half of 2026, the luxury consumer base in the Gulf region alone shrank by 15 percent.

Victoria Laurent·August 9, 2026

Luxury reviewer Ryan Walker is denied entry to the new Amanvari Resort by security, with police presence implied in the tense scene.

Travel & Experiences

Ryan Walker Denied Entry to New Amanvari Resort Amid Brand Controversy

At Amanvari, a newly opened luxury resort where rooms were listed for over $6,000 a night, staff called the police on a paying guest for attempting to check in.

Lucia Ferraro·August 9, 2026

Watches & Jewelry

Mark a Hard-Earned Milestone With The Yendor Watch Company

For the ambitious, success is a series of hard-earned milestones, each one a testament to dedication and perseverance. Yendor Watch is a company that creates watches. According to the brand, Yendor Watch designs and sell…

Sponsored by Yendor Watch·August 11, 2026

A rare, coveted wristwatch displayed under auction house spotlights, with blurred figures of bidders in the background, highlighting the intense demand.

Collectibles

Bidding Surges for Rare Watches at Luxury Auctions

Open-market prices for the F.

Henry Caldwell·August 9, 2026

Elegant shoppers entering a newly renovated luxury wing of Westfield Garden State Plaza, featuring storefronts of Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Cartier.

Luxury Fashion

New Luxury Brands Open Doors at North Jersey Mall This Fall

After years of struggling with anchor store vacancies, Paramus's Westfield Garden State Plaza is set to unveil 15 new luxury boutiques, including Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Cartier, Tiffany & Co.

Victoria Laurent·August 8, 2026

Elegant customers admiring Chanel watches and jewelry in a luxurious boutique, showcasing strong consumer demand.

Watches & Jewelry

Chanel's first-half revenue jumps 16% amid strong demand

Chanel's comparable revenue surged 16% in the first half of 2026, significantly outpacing luxury giants like LVMH.

Sebastian Duval·August 5, 2026

Premium Brands

Reliance Brands Partners With SKIMS For India Launch

Kim Kardashian's billion-dollar shapewear and lifestyle brand, SKIMS, is now setting its sights on India, with initial standalone stores slated for Delhi and Mumbai.

Sebastian Duval·August 5, 2026

Aerial view of the luxurious Amanvari Resort on Baja's East Cape, showcasing its architecture, desert landscape, and the Sea of Cortez.

Travel & Experiences

Amanvari Resort: Baja's Luxury Entry, Opening Reports Conflict

With rooms starting at $4,500 per night and peak rates exceeding $7,000, the Amanvari Resort on Baja's East Cape redefines ultra-luxury exclusivity, though its opening status is disputed.

Lucia Ferraro·August 4, 2026

A distinguished Indian man models a bespoke suit in a luxurious Mumbai studio, showcasing redefined celebration couture.

Luxury Fashion

Bespoke Tailoring Gains New Life in India's Luxury Fashion Market

After three decades since its 1991 founding, the Bharat & Reshma Grover label opened a new luxury studio in Mumbai, explicitly offering bespoke menswear designed to redefine "celebration cout

Victoria Laurent·August 7, 2026