The 2026 FIFA World Cup has already produced several moments that challenge what viewers have come to expect of the games. While the tournament’s biggest names remain among the favourites, matches involving less established football nations have demonstrated that the gap between the sport’s elite and emerging teams is becoming increasingly difficult to predict. The…
Photo: Maharishi The sports and fashion industry have always been closely intertwined, with talented athletes sporting fashion’s biggest names at worldwide sports events. The powerful relationship is now more evident than ever, with numerous luxury brands ensuring the star power of the athletes through ambassadorships, brand deals and collaborations. The infiltration of pop culture in…
The FIFA World Cup has always been a commercial enterprise. Sponsorships, broadcast rights and merchandising have long underpinned the economics of sporting events as seen with the Olympic Games, the Super Bowl Halftime Show and the F1 Grand Prix. Yet, the 2026 edition represents something different. Expanded to 48 teams and 104 matches across the…
Riva has revealed details of its first 54Metri, which succeeds the former 50Metri, the brand’s first all-aluminium yacht built at the Ferretti Group Superyacht Yard in Ancona. Also built at the Ancona shipyard, the 54Metri has an overall length of 54.83m, a 9.18m beam and a sub-500GT volume. The yacht’s sleek, sporty lines are highlighted…
Creation. It was the most-used word during my conversation with Arnaud Chastaingt, Director of the CHANEL Watchmaking Studio, at Watches & Wonders Geneva. Perhaps there was a lack of vocabulary to express what Chastaingt truly meant; after all, he is French and speaks a romantic language. There is a possibility he is referencing the French word…
Luxury is often defined by craftsmanship, exclusivity, and exceptional customer experiences. Clients remember the private yacht viewing arranged overnight, the bespoke jewelry delivered discreetly across continents, or the gallery acquisition completed with impeccable attention to detail. What they rarely see is the sophisticated operational infrastructure that makes those experiences possible. Behind every successful luxury business…
In luxury fashion, recognisability is often one of the hardest qualities to build for a brand. The distinctive clasp of a handbag, a particular watch bezel or a signature jewellery motif can take years to become associated with a house. Footwear is no different. Enter Aurélien’s Yacht Loafer — what began as the brand’s interpretation…
Selling an exotic vehicle involves far more than posting photos and waiting for offers. Rare specifications, service history, mileage, title status, paint protection, transport, and buyer credibility all shape the outcome. A specialist brings order to that process through model knowledge and disciplined purchase steps. Owners spend less time filtering weak inquiries, explaining basic details,…
Replacing tires and wheels often becomes urgent after uneven tread wear, a failed inspection, road damage, or a bent rim. That pressure can push buyers into quick payment decisions before the full cost is clear. Financing may ease the immediate hit to cash flow, yet the monthly amount tells only part of the story. A…
From Asia to the Mediterranean, holiday homes are facing longer, hotter summers. Architects have to design holiday homes for a hotter future. LUXUO investigates the architectural innovations, high-performance materials, and intelligent design solutions that help luxury residences stay cool while reducing their reliance on air conditioning. When Luxury Means Staying Cool The image of a…