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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·Aug 10
An opulent, climate-resilient luxury home with elevated foundations and impact-resistant windows, set against a stunning natural backdrop during golden hour.
Luxury Living

Sustainable Luxury Homes Blend Resilience, Smart Tech, and Opulence

In the face of intensifying climate threats, ultra-luxury homes are now being built with elevated foundations, reinforced structural systems, and impact-resistant glazing, transforming them into fortr

Sebastian Duval·Aug 10
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·Aug 9
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·Aug 9
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·Aug 8
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·Aug 7
A close-up of Lee Kuan Yew's sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, showcasing its luxury design and historical significance on a wooden desk.
Collectibles

Lee Kuan Yew's Montblanc pen auction starts at S$20,000

A sterling silver Montblanc fountain pen, once belonging to Singapore's founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew, was previously auctioned, with its estimated value soaring up to S$50,000 (US$39,000).

Henry Caldwell·Aug 5
BYD Denza D9 luxury MPV showcased in a modern Indian cityscape at dusk, highlighting its premium design and electric capabilities.
Premium Brands

BYD Denza Prepares India Entry with D9 Luxury MPV Launch

BYD is preparing to launch its luxury Denza D9 executive MPV in India with an expected price tag of ₹90 lakh, aiming directly at the segment currently dominated by the Toyota Vellfire.

Sebastian Duval·Aug 4
A modern luxury home in Palm Springs with desert landscaping, subtly hinting at a downward trend in the real estate market.
Luxury Living

Palm Springs luxury homes see $70,000 price cuts

Two upscale homes in Palm Springs recently saw price cuts up to $70,000, signaling an unexpected chill in one of California's most coveted luxury markets.

Charles Pembroke·Aug 3
The 2027 Audi Q9, a spacious three-row luxury SUV, parked elegantly in front of a modern architectural masterpiece at twilight.
Luxury Living

Reports Detail Audi Q9 SUV, Poised to Shift Luxury Market

The 2027 Audi Q9, a three-row SUV engineered specifically for U.

Sebastian Duval·Aug 3
Vibrant Middle Eastern marketplace with local luxury goods displayed prominently, contrasting with subdued international brand presence, symbolizing the shift in the luxury market.
Luxury Fashion

Middle East luxury: local brands rise, international sales shrink

Sales at Europe's biggest luxury brands have shrunk in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a stark contrast to a market projected to double in size by 2030.

Victoria Laurent·Aug 1
A traveler at a Saudi Arabian airport customs counter looking worried as a jewelry box is inspected, highlighting the new SAR40,000 declaration limit.
Watches & Jewelry

Saudi Arabia Lowers Jewelry Declaration Threshold to SAR40,000

Travelers entering or leaving Saudi Arabia now face potential seizure of their jewelry or cash if its value exceeds just SAR40,000 ($10,700) and is not declared, a significant drop from the previous l

Henry Caldwell·Aug 1
An opulent, newly constructed luxury mansion in Scottsdale, Arizona, with a sprawling estate and mountain views, symbolizing the current real estate market dynamics.
Luxury Living

Scottsdale Luxury Homes See Increased Inventory, Longer Sales Cycles

A newly built Scottsdale mansion is slated for auction on July 28, signaling a potential shift in the high-end market just as a new luxury developer, Azori, makes its debut.

Charles Pembroke·Jul 31
Interior view of a luxury watch boutique onboard MSC World Asia, featuring display cases with high-end watches and well-dressed passengers browsing.
Watches & Jewelry

MSC World Asia Expands Luxury Retail with New Watch and Jewelry Boutiques

Onboard MSC World Asia, passengers in 2026 will find a dedicated Rolex boutique alongside a multi-brand watch concept featuring Cartier and Hublot, while children explore their own first-of-its-kind f

Henry Caldwell·Jul 31
A pair of high-end, minimalist white leather sneakers with subtle stitching, resting on a luxurious marble surface, embodying the stealth wealth trend.
Luxury Fashion

Minimalist sneakers define the stealth wealth luxury footwear trend

For thousands of dollars, luxury buyers now choose sneakers so subtle they could be mistaken for a generic pair.

Victoria Laurent·Jul 21
Donald Trump speaking at a rally, repeating debunked claims of election fraud, with a backdrop suggesting a divided nation.
Luxury Living

Trump Repeats False Election Fraud Claims Despite Evidence

In a recent rally, Donald Trump again asserted the 2020 election was 'rigged,' a claim consistently debunked by over 60 court cases and numerous state audits.

Charles Pembroke·Jul 21
Models showcase innovative, sustainable fashion on the Milan Fashion Week runway, signaling a move away from fur.
Luxury Fashion

Milan Fashion Week urges brands to go fur-free

On Friday, Milan Fashion Week's governing body, Camera Nazionale della Moda Italiana (CNMI), published guidelines asking brands to remove fur from their runways.

Victoria Laurent·Jul 20
8 Style Transformation Mistakes Fashion Enthusiasts Make — And How JensJams Fashion LLC Avoids Them
Watches & Jewelry

8 Style Transformation Mistakes Fashion Enthusiasts Make — And How JensJams Fashion LLC Avoids Them

Embarking on a personal style transformation is one of the most powerful forms of self-expression. Yet, for many fashion enthusiasts, the path to a refined and authentic wardrobe is fraught with missteps. The most common…

Sponsored by JensJams Fashion LLC·Sep 2
Interior of the expanded Beaverbrooks Loupe boutique in Sheffield, featuring elegant display cases filled with luxury watches.
Watches & Jewelry

Beaverbrooks expands Sheffield Loupe boutique to offer luxury watches

After 187 years, Sheffield's H.

Henry Caldwell·Jul 20
A high-fashion runway show blending with a futuristic cityscape, symbolizing the fusion of luxury and mass-market brands through collaborations.
Premium Brands

Brand Collaborations: The Evolving Landscape of Market Perception

In 2025, Crocs, a brand once synonymous with comfort over couture, was crowned TikTok Shop's Top Seller of the Year, largely thanks to partnerships like its multi-year global deal with LEGO.

Sebastian Duval·Jul 20
Model showcases Imane Ayissi's haute couture gown crafted from hand-woven Cameroonian kente cloth on a Paris runway.
Luxury Fashion

Imane Ayissi Unveils Bold Haute Couture Collection in Paris

In a salon where centuries of European design typically dictate the runway, Imane Ayissi recently presented a gown crafted from hand-woven Cameroonian kente cloth.

Victoria Laurent·Jul 19
A stylish woman in the 1980s fashion era, adorned with large, eye-catching oversized hoop earrings and bold statement necklaces.
Watches & Jewelry

Oversized 1980s Jewelry Defines New Statement Trends

Sales of authentic 1980s earrings—oversized hoops, discs, excessive crystals, and pearls—have surged by 30 percent on Susan Caplan's site, signaling a dramatic return to maximalist jewelry, according

Henry Caldwell·Jul 19
Elegant unsold luxury fashion items displayed in a boutique, with a somber background representing textile waste, under dramatic lighting.
Luxury Fashion

EU Ban on Destroying Unsold Goods Takes Effect July 19, 2026

Each year, Europe destroys between 264,000 and 594,000 tonnes of textiles, representing 4-9% of all products introduced to the market, according to the European Environment Agency (EEA) .

Victoria Laurent·Jul 19
A breathtaking Van Cleef & Arpels necklace from the Fascinating Egypt collection, inspired by ancient Egyptian art and engineered for modern transformability, displayed in a luxurious setting.
Watches & Jewelry

Van Cleef & Arpels Unveils Fascinating Egypt 2026 High Jewellery Collection

A single necklace from Van Cleef & Arpels' new 'Fascinating Egypt' collection required up to 4,000 hours of work and can transform into multiple pieces, blurring the lines between ancient inspiration

Henry Caldwell·Jul 18