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Photo: Instagram / @god_bkk A new generation of Thai bartenders is taking the craft cocktail scene in Bangkok by storm, serving up Thai riffs on Western classics as well as bold new inventions unmoored from tradition. The recently announced Asia’s 50 Best Bars list saw Bangkok venues claim more spots in the top 50 than any other Asian city, proving…

Perched on the scenic heights of Croix des Gardes in Cannes-la-Bocca, France, this Venetian Palace is an expansive estate spanning 3,000 m² of living space on 25,000 m² of land. With uninterrupted panoramic views over the Mediterranean Sea, the property combines Byzantine and Venetian architectural elements with the natural beauty of the French Riviera. Monumental…

Valerie Samuel (FRED) As the Artistic Director and Vice President of FRED, Valerie Samuel is also the granddaughter of the brand’s founder, Fred Samuel. The storied French jewellery Maison known for its bold creativity and timeless elegance, earned its moniker as The Sunshine Jeweller; like its appellation, Samuel welcomed us with warmth and candour. We chatted at the FRED’s boutique…

In 2025, prestige in the luxury automotive industry is not just about speed or badge power — it is about provenance and painstaking detail. As electric mobility continues to reshape the industry, a new generation of high-luxury vehicles is emerging with models that marry cutting-edge technology with the kind of craftsmanship once reserved for coachbuilt…

In the world of interiors, furniture and architecture, the best of the best — architecture firms, interior designers, and furniture brands — produce some of the most amazing buildings and engaging spaces. LUXUO details how great design is not just about aesthetics — it is about emotion, innovation and the stories lived within. From the…

In 1965, Tissot introduced its seminal PR 516 timepiece, inspired by the racetrack, its perforated bracelet mimicking the steering wheels of that era. With a performance-driven aesthetic, the watch was sporty, modern and sought-after, even gracing the wrists of film stars like Roger Moore. By 1968, the PR 516 had evolved into a chronograph and…

Wally / Gilles Martin-Raget Much was expected of the wallyrocket51, Wally’s first ‘pure racing yacht’. So far, much has been delivered. Conceived as an owner-driver one-class design but optimised to be competitive under IRC/ORC rules, the wallyrocket51 made its racing debut at this year’s Tre Golfi Sailing Week in the Gulf of Naples, which in 2027 will host the 38th…

Fashion headlines in 2025 currently circle the hot-button issue of “fashion musical chairs” with creative director exits and younger designers acesnding at the helm of legendary luxury Maisons. As the fashion industry walks the fine line between managing creativity, consumer trends and profit margins, LUXUO looks back at the designers who once disrupted the system…