Cannes Film Festival 2026 Winners: Palme d’Or, Jury Awards and Key Moments
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival concluded with a prize selection that leaned toward controlled storytelling, psychological tension and formally restrained cinema rather than overt spectacle. This year’s competition unfolded against the familiar backdrop of the Croisette — premieres, standing ovations, late-night acquisitions and couture-heavy red
Santani, Kandy: Where Wellness Is Built Into the Environment
"The art of medicine consists of amusing the patient while nature cures the disease." — Voltaire There is a particular kind of fatigue that no amount of sleep addresses. It accumulates not in the body but somewhere behind it, in the machinery that governs the body: the nervous system,
The Ultimate Freedom: Inside The Nautilus, The Maldives' Most Enigmatic Island Paradise
Private paradise... achieved Silk-soft shores... discovered Glass-clear ocean waters... secured Intuitive excellence... perfected There exists a realm where elements conspire to create perfection: where sand dissolves like silk beneath your feet, where waters hold secrets in their crystalline depths, and where service transcends mere anticipation to become anLatest Articles
Zimmermann: From Sydney Markets to a Global Fashion House
Few Australian fashion houses have travelled as far from their origins as ZIMMERMANN. Founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, the label began with Nicky designing dresses in her parents’ garage and selling them at Paddington markets. An early two-page editorial in Australian Vogue brought
Jacquemus: How Simon Porte Jacquemus Made French Fashion Feel New
Founded in Paris in 2009 by Simon Porte Jacquemus, the eponymous house was built around a deeply personal idea: a tribute to the designer’s late mother and to the French way of life that shaped his imagination. From photography and cinema to painting, sculpture and decorative arts, Jacquemus draws
Alessandra Rich: When Romance Turns Rebellious
Since founding her eponymous label in 2010, Alessandra Rich has established a distinctive place in contemporary luxury fashion. With offices in London and Milan, the brand produces its collections entirely in Italy, combining Italian tailoring with the creative energy of London. From the beginning, Rich has built her aesthetic around
Christopher Esber: The New Language of Australian Sensuality
Christopher Esber has become one of the defining names in contemporary Australian fashion, building a label where sensuality is expressed through precision rather than excess. Founded in Sydney in 2010, the brand grew from Esber’s early training in tailoring and his fascination with the relationship between structure and the
Where to Charter a Yacht in the Mediterranean in 2026: Eight Routes Worth Planning
The Mediterranean yacht charter map is changing. Saint-Tropez, Ibiza, Mykonos and Porto Cervo remain important summer ports, but a contemporary itinerary rarely stops at a single headline destination. The more interesting question is what lies beyond it: the islands reached before lunch, the smaller ports suited to an overnight
Elie Saab: The Art of Modern Couture
Few names have shaped the language of modern eveningwear as distinctly as Elie Saab. Founded in Beirut in 1982, when its namesake designer was only 18, the house began as a small atelier specialising in bridal and couture creations. Saab’s early fascination with embroidery, silk, crystals and intricate handwork
The TOP Signature
Мария Топольская, основатель и генеральный директор TOP Signature, делится историей компании — 30 годами вдохновения, открытий и уникальных проектов в мире роскошных отелей. Вчера. Сегодня. Завтра. 1996. Как будто это было вчера Европейские отели и гостиничные группы только начинали открывать для себя гостей из стран, ещё недавно входивших в состав СССР.
Summer Senses Paros: When Luxury Learns to Be Quiet
A weekend at Summer Senses, on the far side of Paros "Let Paros go, and those figs, and the life of the sea." Archilochus of Paros, seventh century BC Almost everyone arrives on Paros from somewhere louder. The crossing takes less than 40 minutes on the fast boatTravel
Summer Senses Paros: When Luxury Learns to Be Quiet
A weekend at Summer Senses, on the far side of Paros "Let Paros go, and those figs, and the life of the sea." Archilochus of Paros, seventh century BC Almost everyone arrives on Paros from somewhere louder. The crossing takes less than 40 minutes on the fast boat
Finding luxury in the Seychelles and how some giant tortoises taught me to slow down
There are a few things you expect when you book a luxury resort in the Seychelles. Beautiful beach? Of course. Turquoise water? Naturally. Great cocktails? I hope so. But what I wasn't expecting was spending my morning walk to breakfast looking to see if the giant tortoises were
The View That Begins the Morning: Inside Hotel Terme Merano
"The higher one goes, the purer the air becomes." — Goethe, Italian Journey, September 1786 The first thing you do in the morning at Hotel Terme Merano is walk to the window. Not to check the weather. You go because it is difficult to believe a view can beNews
Luxury Goods Trends: High Jewellery, Cartier Crash and Couture Denim
This week’s luxury goods agenda highlights three key signals: the strength of high jewellery, the rise of Cartier Crash as an investment watch, and the growing influence of couture-level collaborations with heritage brands. High Jewellery Continues to Outperform High jewellery remains one of the most resilient luxury segments,
Michelin & Gastronomy: New Zealand, La Jolla and Saint-Tropez Redefine Culinary Travel
The luxury gastronomy map is shifting again. This week’s key signals come from three destinations: New Zealand, where Michelin has arrived for the first time; La Jolla, where California’s fine-dining scene is expanding beyond major cities; and Saint-Tropez, where gastronomy, beach culture and rosé define the
Major Events Radar: Couture, Cannes Lions and the Next Luxury Calendar Moves
This week’s major events agenda is led by Paris Haute Couture Week, while the aftereffect of Cannes Lions continues to shape the luxury marketing conversation. Looking ahead, Monaco Yacht Show and Paris Fashion Week Women SS27 are already key planning points for editorial teams and luxury brands. Paris Haute
Hotel Industry Radar: Why Luxury Hospitality Is Entering Its Pre-Opening Leadership Era
The luxury hotel market is increasingly being shaped before a property opens its doors. This week’s senior appointments across Tokyo, the Caribbean, Mexico, Rome and Corinthia Hotels point to a clear industry signal: general managers and operational leaders are now being positioned 6 to 18 months ahead of openingLatest Articles
Zimmermann: From Sydney Markets to a Global Fashion House
Few Australian fashion houses have travelled as far from their origins as ZIMMERMANN. Founded in Sydney in 1991 by sisters Nicky and Simone Zimmermann, the label began with Nicky designing dresses in her parents’ garage and selling them at Paddington markets. An early two-page editorial in Australian Vogue brought
Jacquemus: How Simon Porte Jacquemus Made French Fashion Feel New
Founded in Paris in 2009 by Simon Porte Jacquemus, the eponymous house was built around a deeply personal idea: a tribute to the designer’s late mother and to the French way of life that shaped his imagination. From photography and cinema to painting, sculpture and decorative arts, Jacquemus draws
Alessandra Rich: When Romance Turns Rebellious
Since founding her eponymous label in 2010, Alessandra Rich has established a distinctive place in contemporary luxury fashion. With offices in London and Milan, the brand produces its collections entirely in Italy, combining Italian tailoring with the creative energy of London. From the beginning, Rich has built her aesthetic around
Christopher Esber: The New Language of Australian Sensuality
Christopher Esber has become one of the defining names in contemporary Australian fashion, building a label where sensuality is expressed through precision rather than excess. Founded in Sydney in 2010, the brand grew from Esber’s early training in tailoring and his fascination with the relationship between structure and the
Where to Charter a Yacht in the Mediterranean in 2026: Eight Routes Worth Planning
The Mediterranean yacht charter map is changing. Saint-Tropez, Ibiza, Mykonos and Porto Cervo remain important summer ports, but a contemporary itinerary rarely stops at a single headline destination. The more interesting question is what lies beyond it: the islands reached before lunch, the smaller ports suited to an overnight
Elie Saab: The Art of Modern Couture
Few names have shaped the language of modern eveningwear as distinctly as Elie Saab. Founded in Beirut in 1982, when its namesake designer was only 18, the house began as a small atelier specialising in bridal and couture creations. Saab’s early fascination with embroidery, silk, crystals and intricate handwork
The TOP Signature
Мария Топольская, основатель и генеральный директор TOP Signature, делится историей компании — 30 годами вдохновения, открытий и уникальных проектов в мире роскошных отелей. Вчера. Сегодня. Завтра. 1996. Как будто это было вчера Европейские отели и гостиничные группы только начинали открывать для себя гостей из стран, ещё недавно входивших в состав СССР.
