May Choi, Simpson Marine The last 12 months have been among the most dynamic we have ever seen at Simpson Marine. Demand for charter and yacht management services across the region is rising. In Hong Kong, southern China, Thailand and Indonesia, quality yacht charter availability is increasing, and manufacturers and service providers are building structures…
Aino Private Island Hotel is a boutique luxury retreat located on a private island in the Kemijoki River just outside Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, widely considered the gateway to the Arctic. The hotel is located roughly 10 kilometres from Rovaniemi city centre, offering only 11 suites and deluxe rooms alongside a private villa, allowing guests…
A million Times 96 Blurring the lines between design and art, Humans since 1982 is a Stockholm-based studio whose works have graced major institutions and landmark venues worldwide. Founded in 2009 by Per Emanuelsson and Bastian Bischoff — with David Cox currently serving as Chief Technology Officer — the studio is celebrated for its kinetic…
A fulfilling lifestyle rarely comes from doing more. It comes from choosing carefully what deserves your time. Perhaps that means finding the next travel destination worth experiencing, or discovering a fine dining destination that you will recommend to your friends and family. For many, it also means collecting exceptional watches that represent craftsmanship, history, and…
Dior Amid creative reshuffles and a shifting luxury economy, Paris Autumn/Winter 2026/27 Fashion Week reaffirmed the capital’s role as fashion’s institutional centre — where heritage houses, disciplined craft and the continuity of house codes continue to shape the global industry. With 67 ready-to-wear shows and 31 presentations scheduled between 2 and 10 March, the week…
Although it appears centuries old, Château Louis XIV is a contemporary creation — a 5,000-square-metre residence outside Paris designed to capture the architectural grandeur of France’s royal past while functioning as one of the world’s most technologically advanced private homes with its own aquarium and indoor pool. Located in Louveciennes, west of Paris, Château Louis…
Paris has long defined the language of luxury perfumery, yet the city’s fragrance landscape today is shaped by two distinct currents. On one side are the historic Maisons whose reputations were forged over decades — sometimes centuries — through technical mastery, proprietary accords and enduring signatures. On the other are contemporary houses, including fashion-led fragrance…
LUXUO explores the current landscape for luxury property investment in Paris, considering the impact of geopolitical and economic uncertainties across Europe. This feature assembles a curated mix of residences across the city, spanning a range of sizes, formats and price points to illustrate opportunities for different types of property investors. Thankfully, Paris continues to hold…
There are two kinds of men in Paris: those who pretend they came for the culture and those who know perfectly well they came for the wine, the bread and the fantasy that they might accidentally become more interesting simply by existing within the city limits. I arrived firmly in the second category. Discovering the…
Fashion houses are increasingly leveraging premium gastronomy extensions to transform their retail flagships into multifaceted lifestyle destinations. By integrating Michelin-starred expertise and unique spatial design concepts, these Maisons extend their sartorial heritage into the culinary realm — offering a brand experience that transitions from style to hospitality. This strategic shift into the art de vivre…