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2026 Couture Show reveals bold luxury trends mixing materials and motifs
At the 2026 Couture Show, high-end jewelry collections featured unexpected items: popsicle pendants paved in rubies and diamonds, and cowboy-boot charms.

REEDS Jewelers Opens New Showroom for Certified Pre-Owned Rolexes
A 1981 Rolex Submariner, 40 mm, 18 Karat Yellow Gold, commands $30,440 at REEDS Jewelers' new landmark luxury showroom in Cary, North Carolina.

Accor Drives Luxury Resort Expansion in Mexico and Caribbean
On August 29, 2025, Accor will significantly expand its footprint in Mexico, taking over the management of six all-inclusive resorts from Royal Holiday Group, according to Accor 2025: Notes to Financi

Peninsula Beverly Hills Hosts Marilyn Monroe Centennial Celebration
Tickets for the gala dinner celebrating what would have been Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday at The Peninsula Beverly Hills start at $1,500, with proceeds benefiting a women's arts foundation, accordi

Bruichladdich Yellow Submarine III Whisky Released
Bruichladdich, the distillery famously acquired a replica of the Yellow Submarine in 2018 and still keeps it on-site, has unveiled the third edition of its themed whisky series.

A Relaxed Adults-Only Beach Stay at Qualicum Breeze Resort in the Oceanfront Duplex Cottage
For couples seeking a serene coastal escape, Qualicum Breeze Resort in Bowser, British Columbia, emerges as one of the best beachfront resorts for couples. Located on the picturesque Vancouver Island, the resort provides…

Pursuit of Excellence Distilled: Navigating the Hyper-Performance Landscape
Zenith Labs, a company barely a decade old, just announced a 99.

Hamptons Estate With Dual Pickleball Courts Lists for $25 Million
Just three years after a contentious divorce granted socialite Libbie Mugrabi sole ownership, her sprawling Bridgehampton estate, featuring dual pickleball courts, is now on the market for $25...

Loewe Unveils Campaign for 2026 180th Anniversary
Loewe launched a comprehensive global campaign to mark its 180th anniversary, featuring a capsule collection, an anniversary magazine, and an animated film.

Top Critics Award 100 Points to Multiple Napa Cabernet Wines
Over 400 Napa Valley wines recently received scores of 95 points or higher from a single major reviewer, blurring the line between exceptional and truly perfect, according to Decanter's Napa Valley report. The report also awarded 100 points to several Napa Cabernet wines, including some from the 2026 vintage.

Balcones Releases Illinois Rye Aged in Buffalo Trace Barrels
A new 'Texas Bottled in Bond Rye' from Balcones, priced at $50, blurs its geographic identity: distilled in Illinois, it spent years aging in used Buffalo Trace bourbon barrels, according to Robb Repo

eBay Co-Founder Skoll Buys Virginia Compound for $17M
Jeffrey Skoll, co-founder of eBay, acquired a nine-acre compound in McLean, Virginia, for $17 million in 2024.

Miami penthouse with rooftop terrace and plunge pool asks $20.9M
In Miami's exclusive Coconut Grove, a single penthouse is now listed for $20.

Louis Vuitton opens Vancouver Oakridge Park store
On Thursday, Louis Vuitton opened its 11th Canadian store in Vancouver's new Oakridge Park, but many other luxury brands remained closed, reserving their initial hours for private clients.

Preferred Hotels Launches Global Wellbeing Program for Luxury Travelers
At The Marylebone Hotel, a 'Suite Health' package now pairs overnight stays with infrared sauna sessions and ice baths.

Brazil's luxury pillow covers market sees strong growth trends
In a country grappling with 4.

Paul Newman's 1995 Mustang races to auction after 1995 Daytona win
A 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra IMSA race car, once piloted by Hollywood icon Paul Newman to a class victory at the Rolex Daytona 24 Hours, is now heading to auction, according to Robb Report .

Una Pizza Napoletana Named America's Best Pizzeria
For the fifth consecutive year, Anthony Mangieri's Una Pizza Napoletana in New York City has been named America's best pizzeria by the 50 Top Pizza organization, according to Robb Report .

Audemars Piguet Unveils Royal Oak Concept Flying Tourbillon With AMBUSH
For the first time in its history, Audemars Piguet has anodized a flying tourbillon cage to a striking brick-red, a bold move debuting in a new $225,000 collaboration watch limited to just 150 pieces,

Brazil body oil spray market sees significant growth trends
Despite a challenging economic climate, Brazil's body oil spray market is projected to achieve an 8.

South African Mint Unveils First High-Relief African Range Coin Collection
Only 100 of the gold sets from the South African Mint's new high-relief African Range, featuring a Dylan Lewis-inspired sculpture, will ever be available.

Tom Kundig designs resilient homes against climate change threats.
In Malibu, California, a Tom Kundig-designed home survived a major wildfire largely intact, its steel and concrete construction defying the inferno that consumed surrounding properties.

Richemont revenue soars 11% to $26B on jewelry sales
Richemont's jewelry brands alone surged by 14% to $19.

Italian Pinot Nero Offers Red Burgundy Alternatives
Tenutæ Lageder’s single-vineyard Krafuss Pinot Noir from Italy recently earned an exceptional ★★★★ 1/2 rating out of five.