Eight Tenths Garden / Wutopia Lab © CreatAR If the seven wonders of the world ever added an eighth, it would the Eight Tenths Garden of Shanghai. Devised locally by Wutopia Lab, an award-winning, Shanghai-based, architectural design firm with an aim to create magical realism and “daily miracles”, the Eight Tenths Garden is a one-of-a-kind…
On a blustery spring evening, over 60 youngsters cuddled up in a snug living room framed by vintage décor and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Beijing’s central business district. The projector played old songs, while guests lounged on the sofa or sank into bean bags interspersed among several coffee tables cluttered with half-drunk cocktails. As the ice…
Francis Lapp (second right) with his family and guests Sunreef Yachts staged an entertainment-packed outdoor launch ceremony for the Sunreef Lounge in Shanghai, with the new location at the Sunch Yacht Club in Pudong marking a significant milestone in the brand’s global expansion. The event also celebrated the brand’s deepening presence in the Chinese market…
Pivoting from Beijing’s glossy mega-developments to Shanghai’s more “hidden” expressions of creativity and heritage, the latter city’s boutique hotels, design-driven museums and hyperlocal cultural pockets are offering a more nuanced way to experience modern China. LUXUO explores the city’s evolving cultural scene through its most stylish stays, design-forward museums and under-the-radar experiences. From Art Deco…
What did the special guests lining the runway think about the after-dark unveiling of the #DiorFall25 collection by Maria Grazia Chiuri in Kyoto’s Toji gardens? Among the selection of famous faces willingly sharing their thoughts were Dior ambassadors Rikako Yagi, Anna Sawai, Sonam Kapoor, Pretty Yende, Nadia Tereszkiewicz and Deva Cassel, Dior Japan ambassador Ryusei…
Breguet Classique Tourbillon 3358 A Breguet tourbillon wristwatch is perhaps the most tourbillon of all tourbillons. Founder Abraham-Louis Breguet patented the mechanism in 1801, after all. A gem-set tourbillon wristwatch, such as the Classique Tourbillon 3358 adds an opulent dimension that reminds us all that the watchmaker once served both the Capetian and Bonaparte dynasties….
Robotic pool cleaners blend sleek design with seamless automation, transforming high-end living. In this article, one will see why they are captivating luxury enthusiasts. Dive into a world where technology elevates your poolside haven. A shimmering pool is the centerpiece of any sophisticated estate, embodying leisure and prestige. Now, robotic pool cleaners are redefining this…
South Florida is practically bursting with luxury real estate developments, and ELLE publication, a licensee of Lagardère Group, is joining the party. The fashion and lifestyle media entity announced plans to put its mark on the world beyond the glossy page in the form of a 25-story, 180-unit residential tower in Miami’s Edgewater neighbourhood. Helming the project are Vertical Developments and…
30-year-old CEO and creator of the Chinese tea brand Chagee has officially become a billionaire after the company’s successful Nasdaq launch earlier this month. Chagee’s shares debuted at USD 33.75, up 21 percent from the USD 28 IPO price on 17 April 2025, resulting in a valuation of USD 6.2 billion. With the sale of…
At the heart of all craftsmanship, is the spirit of play. The desire to perfect one’s craft has roots in first a genuine appreciation of its inherent beauty, and then a further curiousity in understanding the materiality of the trade, understanding all the ‘how’s and ‘why’s. Tod’s Gommino has long been an icon of this pure spirit, not just…