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Understanding Samaha Tailoring: The Basics Every Modest Bride Should Know
Luxury Fashion

Understanding Samaha Tailoring: The Basics Every Modest Bride Should Know

Samaha Tailoring is a Dubai-based boutique offering custom-designed wedding gowns, evening dresses, and party dresses. For the modest bride, navigating the world of bridal wear can be challenging, often involving comprom…

Sponsored by Samaha Tailoring·Sep 6
The grand, sprawling 72,000 sq ft luxury flagship store of Stanley Lifestyles in Hyderabad, a bold statement of expansion.
Luxury Living

Stanley Lifestyles Launches Hyderabad Flagship Store

Stanley Lifestyles just unveiled a sprawling 72,000 sq ft luxury flagship store in Hyderabad, even as its Q1FY27 net profit plummeted by 91.

Sebastian Duval·Sep 7
Panoramic view of Riyadh's modern skyline at sunset, symbolizing Saudi Arabia's booming luxury travel market and ambitious tourism future.
Travel & Experiences

Saudi Arabia's Multi-Billion Luxury Travel Market Surges

In September 2026, Riyadh will host two major international luxury travel conferences within days of each other, signaling Saudi Arabia's aggressive push to dominate the high-end tourism market.

Sebastian Duval·Sep 7
A woman in a luxury boutique looking at a designer handbag, symbolizing heightened desire for visible luxury during ovulation.
Luxury Fashion

Ovulation boosts women's desire for visible luxury brands

In a recent study, 70 female university students near ovulation drew luxury brand logos significantly larger compared to their low-fertility phase, according to Medical Xpress .

Victoria Laurent·Sep 5
Models showcase innovative, sustainable designs on the New York Fashion Week runway during the Spring 2027 season.
Luxury Fashion

New York Fashion Week Spring 2027 Showcases Emerging Designers and Fresh Trends

For the first time, collections on the official New York Fashion Week schedule for Spring/Summer 2027 will completely ban animal fur.

Victoria Laurent·Sep 4
Luxurious airplane cabin interior with passengers enjoying premium seating and service, highlighting the comfort of high-end air travel.
Travel & Experiences

Premium Flight Searches Surge as Luxury Travel Embraces Accessible Options

Delta Air Lines' premium revenue surged 17% in Q2 2026, a stark contrast to Las Vegas Sands, which missed expectations.

Lucia Ferraro·Sep 3
Models wearing elegant Elie Saab-inspired designs from the H&M collaboration on a runway, with shoppers in the background.
Luxury Fashion

Elie Saab H&M collection launching in 2026

For as little as $39.

Victoria Laurent·Sep 3
A luxury boutique facade in fading light, symbolizing the shrinking luxury market and shifting consumer behavior.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Market Shrinks to €358 Billion Amid Shifting Consumer Spending

The global luxury market shed 70 million active consumers between 2022 and 2025, a significant exodus that coincided with a contraction in the personal luxury goods market itself.

Victoria Laurent·Sep 3
An opulent auction house setting showcasing exclusive luxury items, symbolizing the evolving hierarchy and shifting demands in the premium brand market.
Premium Brands

Premium Brands Explore Luxury's New Hierarchy Amid Shifting Demands

Between 2020 and 2021, the minimum price for a Prada item surged by a staggering 68%, according to Morningstar .

Sebastian Duval·Sep 2
Ib Kamara's departure from Off-White as Creative Director, symbolizing a new chapter for the luxury streetwear brand under new ownership.
Luxury Fashion

Ib Kamara Departs Off-White as Creative Director

Just two years after his formal appointment, Ib Kamara has departed Off-White, marking a swift end to his creative director role.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 31
Interior view of the new Patek Philippe boutique in Singapore, featuring elegant displays of luxury watches and sophisticated decor.
Watches & Jewelry

The Hour Glass and Patek Philippe Open Singapore's First Dedicated Boutique

Singapore's luxury watch market has expanded significantly, prompting a new dedicated Patek Philippe boutique opening at Takashimaya Shopping Centre.

Henry Caldwell·Aug 31
Rixos Hotels Egypt celebrating seven wins at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony, showcasing luxury and achievement in African hospitality.
Travel & Experiences

Rixos Hotels Egypt Secures Seven Wins at World Travel Awards Africa

Rixos Hotels Egypt swept an unprecedented seven prestigious titles at the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026, held on August 28 in Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Lucia Ferraro·Aug 31
Models showcase architectural Turkish kepenek-inspired cloaks with dramatic, sculpted silhouettes on the Louis Vuitton Autumn/Winter 2026 runway.
Luxury Fashion

Sculpted Silhouettes Redefine Autumn Winter 2026 Fashion

Louis Vuitton's Autumn/Winter 2026 collection unveiled architectural Turkish kepenek-inspired cloaks, signaling a dramatic departure from understated elegance.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 31
Shweta Bachchan Nanda's wedding lehenga designed by Sandeep Khosla and Abu Jani, featuring intricate maroon velvet and detailed embroidery.
Luxury Fashion

Sandeep Khosla & Abu Jani Design Shweta Bachchan's Trousseau

For her wedding ceremony, Shweta Bachchan Nanda wore a maroon velvet lehenga embellished with intricate threadwork, crystals, and badla, a testament to the bespoke artistry of Sandeep Khosla and Abu J

Victoria Laurent·Aug 30
Jennifer Connelly's serene living room featuring a grand piano, cream seating, and a velvet daybed, showcasing the quiet luxury interior design trend.
Luxury Living

Jennifer Connelly Embraces Quiet Luxury Living Room Trend

Inside Jennifer Connelly's living room, a grand piano sits beside low cream seating and a velvet daybed, all bathed in ivory and honey tones, embodying a trend where immense wealth whispers rather tha

Sebastian Duval·Aug 30
Models wearing the PENSHOPPE Designer Lab x ABAKADA streetwear collection in a stylish urban studio setting.
Luxury Fashion

PENSHOPPE Designer Lab and ABAKADA Announce 23-Piece Collection

Despite being announced as breaking news, PENSHOPPE's new 23-piece streetwear collaboration with ABAKADA will not fully hit stores until October 2026 – more than two years from now.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 30
The opulent lobby of The Hari London hotel with a subtle queue, featuring a discreet sign advertising £10 rooms.
Travel & Experiences

Hari London Launches £10 Room Strategy, A New Approach to Luxury

Within minutes of The Hari London announcing 10 rooms would be available for just £10 a night, its booking page crashed under overwhelming demand, a stark contrast to its usual £350-£500 rates.

Lucia Ferraro·Aug 29
A glamorous awards ceremony hall with spotlights illuminating trophies, symbolizing the high stakes and prestige of the Luxury Design Awards.
Watches & Jewelry

Luxury Design Awards 2026: Submissions Open Soon, High Fees

The Luxury Design Awards 2026, renowned for launching careers, now demand a $1,500 entry fee per submission, a 25% increase from last year's $1,200, according to the Awards Committee.

Henry Caldwell·Aug 28
Model on a Paris Fashion Week runway wearing luxurious, soft denim trousers made from a silk-cotton blend, emphasizing fluid drape.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury brands steer denim fiber choice for smoother textures

At a recent Paris Fashion Week, a prominent luxury house unveiled denim trousers crafted from a silk-cotton blend, prioritizing a fluid drape over traditional ruggedness.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 27
IconSiam luxury mall interior showcasing global and Thai brands, reflecting Siam Piwat's market dominance in Southeast Asia.
Luxury Fashion

Siam Piwat drives Southeast Asia luxury market trends.

At IconSiam, over 51 global and leading Thai brands have committed more than US$48 million in new investments, cementing Siam Piwat's 70% dominance in Thailand's luxury retail market.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 26
A new collector looking at a digital artwork on a screen in a modern gallery, symbolizing the potential risks in the online art market.
Collectibles

New Collectors Face Pitfalls in Western Art Market's Digital Doors

Last year, a first-time collector paid $50,000 for a digital artwork online, only to discover months later it was a widely available reproduction.

Henry Caldwell·Aug 25
Aerial view of the luxurious adults-only Royalton Vessence Barbados resort on the Platinum Coast, with turquoise waters and white sand beaches.
Travel & Experiences

WestJet Vacations Adds Royalton Vessence Barbados to Luxury Caribbean Portfolio

On Barbados' exclusive Platinum Coast, a new 220-room adults-only luxury resort, Royalton Vessence, has been added to WestJet Vacations' premium Caribbean lineup for 2026.

Lucia Ferraro·Aug 25
Inside the TravelThru Airport Transfer Process From Booking to Pickup
Travel & Experiences

Inside the TravelThru Airport Transfer Process From Booking to Pickup

TravelThru provides global chauffeur services designed for business travelers who require reliability and professionalism. The airport transfer process is a critical component of their offerings, especially within an ind…

Sponsored by TravelThru·Sep 6
A diverse group of stylish individuals shopping in a chic, modern luxury resale boutique, browsing high-end fashion items.
Luxury Fashion

Luxury Market Resale Era Driven by Platforms

Fifty-eight percent of consumers now prefer buying luxury items secondhand over new, a stark reversal upending traditional retail.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 24