Montblanc FW26 is about more than beautifully made travel bags. The new Writing Traveller collection taps into a larger cultural shift towards books, handwriting and analogue life — a rather appealing proposition in the age of AI.
We are living through a strange moment in fashion, when logos no longer mean luxury. They may still mean access, taste, money, or a very cooperative credit card. A Hermès bag, for instance, certainly suggests connections and resources. But it does not necessarily prove a luxurious life. There is a difference between buying signs of … Read more
What should you bring when invited for a weekend at a beach house, country estate or on a boat? These guest gift ideas strike the right balance between thoughtful, useful and discreetly luxurious — with a few reminders about what never to arrive with.
Anne Hathaway, Natalia Vodianova and Natalie Portman are showing something strangely radical in 2026: pregnancy after 40, lived visibly, beautifully and without apology.
The new Queen Elizabeth II fashion exhibition at Buckingham Palace presents the late Queen’s wardrobe as more than ceremony. It reveals clothes as diplomacy, discipline, memory and a distinctly British idea of public grace.
Why anti-ageing has become beauty’s most elegant illusion Eternal youth is the chicest fantasy money can buy. It arrives in frosted glass bottles, in clinic appointments, in refrigerated peptide vials, in polished promises whispered across TikTok, Instagram and private wellness circles. It tells us that ageing is not a fact of life, but a problem … Read more
So, you’ve been invited to a friend’s boat? Fabulous. You know what they say: the best boat is a friend’s boat, no expenses, no maintenance headaches, no dealing with the crew, just fun, fun, fun! But be sure you know how to behave on a boat, or your friends will never invite you a second time. And here comes … Read more
On 1 June 2026, Marilyn Monroe would have turned 100. A neat, round number for a woman who was never allowed to be neat or round in meaning. She had to be soft and sharp, innocent and erotic, available and untouchable, silly enough not to frighten men and clever enough to make the whole machine … Read more
Lauren Sánchez Bezos became one of the most criticised women at the 2026 Met Gala. But perhaps the real question is not whether she is tasteful enough, elegant enough or morally acceptable enough. Perhaps the real question is why society needs her to be the villain.
One essential task in spring involves tossing out the old to make space for the new. It’s time for spring cleaning. But we are not here to show you how to declutter your home. Instead, this article is about decluttering your life and detoxing your soul. Spring is an excellent time to think about what … Read more
As we mark May 1st, celebrated in many countries as Labor Day, the day has a dual significance. Originally a nod to the working class, in 1955 the Catholic Church dedicated this date to Saint Joseph the Worker, the adoptive father of Jesus and a patron saint for labourers and craftsmen. Yes, work is a … Read more
Andalusia summer destination #1. Why? A region of layered history, architectural beauty, remarkable food, and summer addresses worth saving.
Paris at Easter is crowded, secular, and full of tourists on the surface. But underneath, the city still holds extraordinary Catholic places and Holy Week traditions, from rue du Bac and Sainte-Clotilde to Notre-Dame, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, and the elegant ritual of Easter brunch.
Schiaparelli at the V&A is the kind of exhibition that reminds you fashion once had more nerve. Elsa Schiaparelli made clothes with wit, mischief and artistic ambition, and the V&A’s new show gives her the London stage she deserves.
At Dior, Easter arrives in dark and white chocolate. But behind this beautiful object lies a much older story: one about faith, spring, restraint, and why an egg became one of Christianity’s most enduring symbols. At a moment when luxury often confuses size with meaning, Dior has done something more charming for Easter: it has … Read more
When you think of Vienna, you think of the Waltz, Sisi, balls, café culture, imperial palaces — and that almost rude level of quality of life. But the Austrian capital is also home to the world-famous Wiener Schnitzel. After testing these restaurants ourselves, comparing notes with Viennese food insiders, and accepting a few extra kilos … Read more
There is something quietly telling about fashion’s recurring need to borrow shock from pornography. Anyone who has taken a basic marketing course knows the old mantra: sex sells. What is mentioned less often is the second part of that lesson: sex is usually deployed when there is little else left to say. In luxury fashion, … Read more
This week, the World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos. It’s basically the rich and powerful‘s favourite hangout. Got an invite or did your company drop a cool €28,000 for your ticket? Then, you’ll want to read this. We’re talking about how to look good even when it’s freezing at minus 10°C. But there’s more … Read more
New Year’s resolutions are like hot air balloons—easy to inflate but tough to keep afloat. We all start the year with big plans and grand aspirations, only to find ourselves back at square one before long. But what if I told you that sticking to your New Year’s resolutions is simpler than you think? Why … Read more
We understand that the considerations you juggled at parties in your early 20s shift quite a bit by the time you’re cruising through your late 30s or early 40s. To dust off your party prowess, we’ve crafted five golden rules to turn you into the ultimate queen of the soirée scene. Ready to pick up … Read more
Close your eyes and think of your grandparents—sitting side by side on a weathered park bench, hands intertwined, their love a quiet, enduring presence. Remember the warmth of their stories, the twinkle in their eyes when they spoke of “the early days,” and the simple joy of a life built together. Monogamy, once the backbone … Read more
Since around 2021, we’ve witnessed the rise of the Luxury Advent Calendars. Brands like Tiffany, Chanel, Dior, and Net-a-Porter now tempt us with advent calendars where each day reveals a luxurious treat, reminding us that Christmas is on the horizon. But honestly, how exactly do perfumes, jewellery, and high-end cosmetics help us reflect on baby … Read more
There are things we forget — phone numbers, old lovers, the name of that girl from art school. But then there are smells. Scents that never leave. Perfume has always been my family’s way of dressing a room before we even walk in. The women in my family didn’t just wear clothes, they wore silage. … Read more