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…
“How do you read…that?” The need to indicate the hour and minutes has sparked the creativity of watchmakers in myriad ways. Some watches are not designed to give you the time straight, with a layout as instantly recognisable as the conventional three-hander. Maybe you have to figure it out from among two or three separate…
Bentley Owners Club Singapore president Dato’ Kuek Kien Joo Andy delivering his welcome speech The Bentley Owners Club Singapore (BOCS) marked its 11th Annual Chinese New Year Gala Dinner on 1 February 2026 with a full-scale celebration at the John Jacob Ballroom of The St. Regis Singapore. Held in honour of the Year of the…
In a landscape often dominated by surface-level brand partnerships, Ulysse Nardin and URWERK have unveiled a collaboration that goes far beyond a simple meeting of logos. Launched at Dubai Watch Week, the UR-FREAK is, in fact, the meeting between these two brands that should have happened maybe 20 years ago and has already drawn praise…
Given the Windsors famously detest being forced to live in Buckingham Palace, what better gift could the King bestow than turning it over to his subjects as a museum? Take a holiday trip to London this spring and you’ll be spoiled for choice when it comes to visitor attractions. But if you’re trying to keep costs…
Luxury conglomerate Richemont has agreed to sell Swiss watchmaker Baume & Mercier to Italy’s Damiani Group, marking a notable shift in the structure of the global watch industry and raising questions about whether major groups are entering a new phase of portfolio consolidation. Expected to close later in the year, the transaction will see the…