From emerging talents to internationally recognised figures, LUXUO highlights a diverse group of women designers who are redefining leadership in contemporary design. Their practice is informed by personal experience and responsive to context. Working across furniture, interiors, lighting and objects, what unites them is a philosophy that views design as a vehicle for storytelling, material…
Long before jewellery became a marker of luxury, it served as a form of protection and power. Across civilisations, crafted metals and precious stones signalled social standing and spiritual belief. A pendant could safeguard, a motif could convey faith, a gemstone could embody hope. What is now recognised as aesthetic design often began as a…
The right dress silhouette and fabric can make all the difference when trying on dresses. With the right dress, you can look and feel your best at any event. Dressing for your body type helps smooth out problem areas and highlight your best features so you can feel confident and comfortable. We’re going to share…
In a global economy still overwhelmingly shaped and controlled by men, LUXUO marks International Women’s Day 2026 by spotlighting a distinct group of women who have built extraordinary fortunes and carved out empires of formidable scale. They may not be household names in the conventional sense, nor are they front-facing lifestyle magnates. Instead, they have…
Saying Longines has had an illustrious career in the field of aviation is a gross understatement, given that the watch brand boasts milestones that stretch back more than a century, from the first high-frequency timer to measure one hundredth of a second at 360,000 beats per hour, in 1916, to the first wristwatch to indicate…
In the world of high-end real estate, luxury has long been defined by the tactile and the visible: the weight of a solid mahogany door, the gleam of bespoke brass hardware, or the meticulous landscaping that frames a grand entrance. However, as our homes evolve into integrated ecosystems of convenience, the definition of prestige is…
In our inaugural Vision issue earlier this year, three editions of WOW showcased a striking array of blue-themed timepieces under the Chanel J12 Bleu range. The range debuted at Watches and Wonders Geneva a month before the issue came out, but it was not the only hoorah from the Chanel Watchmaking Creation Studio. Chanel Boy·Friend…
Araya Banlang, founder & CEO, Dreamer Marine “I’m excited, as this has been a while in the planning,” says Araya Banlang, whose decade-plus of experience across the banking industry and emerging energy technologies — requiring expertise in long-term planning, corporate strategy and value-driven investment — brings a solid foundation on which to build and launch…
Only a couple of decades ago, parkour felt like the internet’s most elegant shock. Grainy clips turned everyday streets into film sets, and cities became puzzles solved at speed. That moment never fully left our culture, but it did change shape. Parkour’s place in the world right now is a bit in between. On one…
In a world that rarely slows down, there exists a place that never rushed to begin with. High in the Eastern Himalayas, the Land of the Thunder Dragon offers something increasingly rare in modern travel: the space to breathe, to feel and to reconnect. This is not a destination designed for consumption, but for conscious…