Anne Hathaway, Natalia Vodianova and Natalie Portman are showing something strangely radical in 2026: pregnancy after 40, lived visibly, beautifully and without apology.
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
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
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
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
The best time to start taking care of your legs for summer is in winter. Unfortunately, I am the type who forgets that I have legs in winter. Nevertheless, if you are consistent in your goal and read this article carefully, you will get amazing summer legs and feel confident in your skin. We sought … Read more
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.
Sandra Hüller style is not built on perfection, youth, or obvious glamour. It is built on intelligence, character, and the rare ability to make luxury fashion look human.
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 radical about choosing a pen for Valentine’s Day. The Montblanc Romeo & Juliet Valentine’s Day writing gift arrives as an antidote to predictable gestures; flowers that wilt, jewellery that performs, messages typed and instantly forgotten. Instead, it proposes something slower: writing as intimacy, literature as a shared language. With this new … 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
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
Pantone has chosen Cloud Dancer as its Colour of the Year for 2026. The moment this soft white hue was revealed, the internet erupted. Accusations against Pantone 2026 ranged from being politically deaf to endorsing white supremacy.For some critics, choosing white was equated with choosing white skin — the Aryan race — and placing it … 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
Here is our etiquette guide to get you through the office Christmas party with flying colours. Follow it to make sure you’re not the one that everybody talks and laughs about the day after, or worse, the one that gets fired.We know you feel like celebrating the fact that the holidays are just around the … Read more
The Reading Trend: Why Books Matter More Than Ever in the Age of Artificial Intelligence The return of reading might be the most unexpected trend of 2025/2026. From Miu Miu’s Literary Club in Shanghai to Gen Z turning libraries into social sanctuaries, books are suddenly the most desirable objects in a world dominated by artificial … Read more
Rosalía’s Lux Album Message: Why This Era Is Different A few weeks have passed since Rosalía released LUX, and the initial hype has settled into something far more interesting: a cultural moment. If her previous eras were about sound, performance and aesthetic revolution, LUX is about revelation.Not a religious sermon, but an invitation. A search. … Read more
Summer vacation often conjures images of relaxation, sun-soaked days, and new adventures. Yet, for some couples, it can also become the perfect backdrop for a dramatic soap opera, with you and your significant other as the leading characters. We’ve all witnessed the scene: a couple, red-faced with frustration, turning what should be a paradise into … Read more