Events & Society Charles Leclerc Named Monaco’s 2026 Goodwill Ambassador at Hôtel de Paris Gala The Monaco Ambassadors Club marked its annual Goodwill Ambassador Award Gala on 2 April 2026, with H.S.H. Prince Albert II presenting the title to Formula 1 driver Charles Leclerc in a ceremony combining institutional recognition and a charity auction supporting four international organisations. A Recognition Rooted in the By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
mom.maison-objet.com Design Trends ELIE SAAB Maison to Present New Collection at Milano Design Week 2026 ELIE SAAB Maison is set to reveal its new furniture and interiors collection during Milano Design Week 2026, staged across a dedicated showroom at Via Pietro Mascagni 2, Milan. Open to the public from 20 to 26 April 2026, the presentation runs daily from 9:00 AM to 9:00 By Natalia Nova • 2 min read
People The Art of Timeless Design: Philipp Hoflehner on Craftsmanship, Innovation, and the Future of Interior Spaces In Bernd Gruber's 60 years of experience, carpentry expertise merges with 20 years of interior design. Let yourself be inspired by the unique projects the bureau has been able to realize for demanding clients. «Our designs combine the precision of traditional craftsmanship with innovative technologies. We work closely By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
jumeirah.com/kinugawa Gastronomy Kinugawa Dubai Review: Japanese-French Dining at Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab Dubai’s Japanese dining scene is established and competitive. Kinugawa Dubai enters the landscape with a different advantage — location and alignment. Situated within Jumeirah Marsa Al Arab, directly facing the Burj Al Arab, Kinugawa Dubai combines Japanese culinary precision with French refinement in a beachfront setting. It is not positioned By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
People The Face of the New Generation of Opera: Alisa Medvedeva In today’s opera world — where competition is relentless and stages stretch across continents — it takes more than a beautiful voice to stand out. It takes discipline, intelligence, emotional depth and, above all, individuality. Alisa Medvedeva represents a new generation of talented women redefining what it means to build an By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
Trending stories Monaco and Monte-Carlo: What It Is, Where It Is, and Why It Matters Monaco is one of the smallest independent states in the world, yet it generates disproportionate global attention. Monte-Carlo, often mistaken for a country in its own right, is in fact a district within the Principality. Together, Monaco and Monte-Carlo represent a political entity, a financial centre, and a By Natalia Nova • 6 min read
bulgari.com Jewelry Bvlgari Welcomes the Year of the Horse with Exclusive Creations for Chinese New Year To mark the arrival of the Year of the Horse, Bvlgari presents a curated selection of limited editions and festive reinterpretations across jewelry, watches, accessories and fragrances. The Roman Maison approaches the Lunar New Year through its own design language — heritage references, symbolic motifs and a measured use of auspicious By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
Watches Lunar New Year 2026 Watches: The Year of the Fire Horse, Told Through Seven Very Different Signatures In 2026, Lunar New Year falls on 17 February, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse—a zodiac symbol traditionally associated with speed, vitality, independence, and momentum. Watchmakers respond in two main ways: either with explicit horse iconography (art dials, engraved rotors, lacquer work), or with coded gestures—a By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
What’s New Aman New York: Stillness at the Center of the Storm “There is something in the air of New York that makes sleep useless.” - Simone de Beauvoir New York has always been a city that resists pause. It runs on ambition, velocity, and the electricity of proximity. Yet high above Fifth Avenue, at the corner of 57th Street, Aman New York By Natalia Nova • 4 min read
bulgari.com Jewelry Lunar New Year in High Jewellery: The Luxury Houses Turning Zodiac Symbolism into Modern Icons Each Lunar (Chinese) New Year, the jewellery world quietly shifts its visual language: touches of auspicious red, symbolic motifs, and “giftable” edits of maisons’ most iconic lines. For clients, it’s a season of meaningful gestures; for the houses, it’s an opportunity to frame their signatures—diamonds, pearls, heritage By Natalia Nova • 3 min read
aman.com/hotels/aman-tokyo Places to stay Aman Tokyo: The Art of Stillness Above the City “Do not seek to follow in the footsteps of the old poets; seek what they sought.” - Matsuo Bashō Tokyo is a city that rarely lowers its voice. Even its calm is engineered - inside train timetables, in the order of queues, in the precision of a coffee poured without spilling a By Natalia Nova • 5 min read
oneandonlyresorts.com/le-saint-geran Experiences The World’s Most Romantic Luxury Hotels for Valentine’s Day Valentine’s Day has gradually shifted away from gestures and toward environments. For couples who value atmosphere over symbolism, the hotel itself becomes the framework of the celebration — a place where privacy, setting, and rhythm define the experience. The most convincing Valentine’s destinations today are not chosen for spectacle, By Natalia Nova • 11 min read
