Volume knobs, once nearly extinct, are popping back up. Brands are quietly reintroducing physical knobs, often framing it as “improved usability”. Touchscreens were supposed to be the great simplifier, the wave of the driving future. One smooth pane of glass to rule climate, audio, navigation, seat settings, drive modes and even the glove compartment. (2025 […]
From a late start in Denmark to the legendary red of Maranello, the 17-year-old Ferrari recruit and her Whoop wearable are out to prove that in the modern paddock, biological data is the ultimate competitive advantage. The face on my screen is framed by the headrest of a moving vehicle, as the bustle of a […]
Goasglas steps up eight weeks after the sudden departure of her predecessor, as TAG Heuer navigates a turbulent stretch at the top and a broader slowdown across the Swiss watch industry. Key Takeaways Key Background Before joining TAG Heuer, Goasglas built a career across digital marketing and luxury retail. She began at Sephora as a […]
Piaget’s boutique at 16 Place Vendôme in Paris has taken on a new look, doubling its original footprint with a design by New York–based architect Rafael de Cárdenas that emphasizes the luxury brand’s heritage through a rich interplay of colors and shapes. While the color palette varies throughout the newly renovated boutique, Benjamin Comar, CEO […]
Newsflash. This is not a new question. In fact, as anyone who tracks luxury travel, luxury products, luxury real estate, and of course, private jets and superyachts will tell you, there are countless companies working hard to provide that one special thing that all of the world’s wealthiest want. So you’d think that chartering a […]
In 1951, a chance encounter on an Alpine pass brought Porsche to Australia. Seventy-five years later, the brand returned to Melbourne with four bespoke models, each one a tribute to the country that adopted it. Australian engineer Norman Hamilton was overtaken on an Alpine pass by a silver sports car. The driver was German racing […]
Have you ever dreamed about escaping to your own private island? Through a new initiative called “Your Swedish Island,” Sweden is giving travelers the chance to win an island for a year. Have you ever dreamed about quitting your job and living in paradise? What about escaping to your own private island? Sweden is making that dream […]
Earlier this week, on February 17, we celebrated the start of the Chinese New Year. Each year, according to the Chinese zodiac, a particular animal is celebrated and this year is deemed the Year of the Fire Horse. According to Chinses zodiac, the horse embraces energy, independence and, often, a forward movement. It is a […]
From Abu Dhabi to Zurich, the 68th annual luxury hospitality awards celebrate the finest hotels, spas, restaurants, ocean cruises and cruise restaurants. Luxury travel is sailing into a new era. Forbes Travel Guide’s 2026 Star Awards mark this evolution with historic milestones, including the world’s first Five-Star cruise and the inaugural Five-Star restaurant at sea. […]
Actress Margot Robbie blew the dust off of an iconic jewel and donned Elizabeth Taylor’s famous “Taj Mahal” diamond at the Los Angeles premiere of “Wuthering Heights” Monday night, channeling one of Hollywood’s most famous real-life love stories in promoting her new gothic romance. Key Takeaways Tangent Robbie and “Wuthering Heights” leading man Jacob Elordi […]