What makes an architect or designer an icon? Beyond fame and recognition lies a more enduring measure: ideas that continue to influence buildings, objects, and spaces long after the original work is complete What makes an icon? LUXUO examines what earns this status in the world of architecture and design. It is tempting to say…
The latest global brand ambassador appointments include Koji Mukai for Burberry, Song Hye-kyo for Bottega Veneta and PP Krit for Gucci. Images courtesy of Burberry, Bottega Veneta and Gucci. Luxury’s newest ambassadors are increasingly coming from Asia — and September 2026 made that difficult to overlook. Within weeks, Song Hye-kyo joined Bottega Veneta as Global…
In June 2026, the Swan 36 Tarantella – launched in 1967 – was presented at Nautor Swan’s Jakobstad shipyard following an extensive refit It’s a summer’s day in Jakobstad (Pietarsaari in Finnish) on Finland’s west coast. A small but stunning sailing yacht with a crisp white hull and glimmering wooden details sits in the town’s…
Transforming a house into a personal sanctuary is a dream so many homeowners share. Honestly, there is something deeply personal about taking a space that feels dated and breathing new life into it. But a complete renovation goes far beyond simply picking out new paint colors or selecting premium marble countertops. High-end remodeling projects require…
Founded in Los Angeles, Apolis has built its identity around a deceptively simple idea: that the products we use every day can create positive change in the communities that craft them. Its signature Market Bag, handcrafted from natural jute in Bangladesh, has become the most recognisable expression of that philosophy. Behind each bag is a…
Change is a word that gets used loosely. People promise it to their families, to their employers, and to themselves, often sincerely, and often without any clear idea of what it would actually take. When substance use is part of the picture, the gap between wanting to change and knowing how to change is where…
With the Midnight Jour Nuit Phase de Lune, Van Cleef & Arpels is taking the Jour Nuit series in a striking new direction: beyond 40mm, plus a combined moonphase and day/night display with on-demand moonphase indication. Designed and assembled by Les Ateliers Horlogers Van Cleef & Arpels, the movement took four years of development to…
Image courtesy of Unsplash. Luxury businesses operate under a different set of expectations than most companies. Customers are not simply paying for a product or service. They are paying for craftsmanship, reputation, exclusivity, experience and the confidence that comes with choosing a respected brand. That makes building a luxury business especially challenging. Attracting attention may…
Into the Wild: discover a new series of fables, as told by Tilda Swinton. #CartierIntoTheWild The post Cartier’s Wild Fables appeared first on LUXUO.