Amid growing scrutiny over its commercial entanglements and escalating displays of wealth, the Met Gala continues to expand beyond its curatorial origins — setting the stage for a theme that is as open to interpretation as it is ambiguous. For context, as of May 2026, Jeff Bezos — founder and executive chair of Amazon —…
With a wave of new design announcements emerging from Milan Design Week 2026, much of the work remains yet to be fully seen. For design aficionados navigating the sheer volume of output, the question becomes what is truly worth attention. LUXUO has collated a selection of expressive works that stand out for their conceptual and…
Patek Philippe Complicated Desk Clock Ref. 27000M-001 Since the early part of the 20th century, the traditional watchmaking conversation has been dominated by what we wear on our wrists. It is hard to imagine that clockmaking and watchmaking are not synonymous today, or that the wristwatch is not the only form a wearable watch might…
Instead of honing in on curated Mother’s Day exclusives from selected brands, LUXUO shifts the focus to recent and seasonal launches that are most suited for gifting and celebrating mothers across ages and demographics. For the mothers looking to expand on their current make-up essentials and enhance everyday routines, to those drawn to indulgent skincare…
DSTB 42 42mm in Platinum In the rarefied world of haute horlogerie, few names claim a legacy as direct and intellectually significant as Arnold & Son. Unlike heritage revival brands that merely reference a historic name, Arnold & Son functions as a modern, independent manufacture that actively re-engineers its 260-year legacy into singular, 21st-century mechanical…
The Excess 13 was displayed at the Singapore Yachting Festival 2026 The Excess line of cruising catamarans has only been in existence since 2019, but with the Excess 13, its third from-scratch design, the French builder seems to have found its stride. Joining her smaller and bigger siblings, the Excess 11 (2020) and 14 (2022),…
Let’s be honest — when someone says “fertility retreat,” one might go straight to herbal teas, whispered affirmations and politely avoiding wine. However, at Palazzo Fiuggi, things are a little more elevated. Think less granola and guesswork, more mitochondria and Michelin stars. From 7 to 12 June 2026, this Italian wellness sanctuary is hosting The…
Cartier has never been one to shy away from its history, and this year is no different. They’ve rummaged through its archives to pull out its most historic shapes, giving them just enough air to breathe again. There aren’t any forceful reinventions here; it’s more of what we know, just viewed through a different lens…
Photo: Courtesy of @studio-cityplus/Canva Blistering heat and humidity are all part of living in Singapore. With UVA/UVB radiation around, we need all the sunscreen we can get to protect us from the risks of skin damage, photoaging and skin cancer. However, to this writer’s surprise, not everyone has one in their routine, let alone reapply it every two…
Bvlgari Hotel Beijing is located by the Liangma river in the leafy embassy district of Beijing (Photo: Courtesy of Bvlgari Hotel Beijing) Peals of laughter drift over from the opposite riverbank. I see two children running around while their parents look on. A flash of yellow passes by as a canoe glides on the Liangma…