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Rosé, Liu Wen and Connor Storrie enter Talia Chetrit’s instinctive vision of the Saint Laurent Fall 26 collection There are fashion campaigns that announce a collection, and there are those that create a world around it. For Fall 26, Saint Laurent continues to explore the space between attitude and elegance, bringing together three distinctive personalities Rosé, Liu Wen and Connor Storrie under the creative direction of Anthony Vaccarello. Photographed by Talia Chetrit, the

Baume & Mercier expands the language of its iconic rectangular Hampton collection with the Hampton XS M0A10862, a diamond-set interpretation designed as an elegant expression of evening watchmaking. Defined by its compact proportions, stepped black dial and 28 brilliant-cut diamonds, the timepiece brings a new dimension to the Maison’s distinctive Art Deco-inspired design. The Hampton M0A10862: An Evening Expression in Diamonds The Hampton M0A10862 presents one of the most re

Opening on 1 August 2026, Villa Florhof marks Lalique’s first boutique hotel in Zurich and the newest addition to the Lalique Hospitality collection. Set between Zurich’s historic Old Town and the university quarter, the intimate thirteen-room property brings together more than five centuries of history, contemporary craftsmanship, gastronomy and design. Lalique Opens Villa Florhof, Its First Boutique Hotel in Zurich A meticulously restored historic villa becomes a new addres

LE CHŒUR DES PIERRES From extraordinary sapphires and emeralds to the enduring symbolism of the panther, Cartier’s latest High Jewellery creations reveal how exceptional stones, technical mastery and artistic vision continue to define one of luxury’s most expressive worlds. At Cartier, High Jewellery begins with the stone. Before a design takes shape, before gold is worked and before a piece enters the workshops, there is first the encounter with a gemstone. Its colour, cut,

Growing up in an African setting, I was different. My views often contrasted sharply with what prevailed around me, and as a result, I struggled to fit in. Silence occupied much of my early childhood. The moments when I felt most at ease were those when I could draw some form of art on the ground. Art, however, was largely underrated and considered a waste of time at times, even a punishable offence. My silence and my tendency to draw were soon misinterpreted as signs of disr

More Than 100 Rare Objects Reveal the Creative Mind Behind David Bowie’s Most Iconic Work David Bowie was never simply a musician. He was an artist in constant motion reinventing his image, sound, characters and visual language while continually looking towards what might come next. Now, for the first time on this scale outside London, audiences across the UK will be able to see that creative process up close. From November 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) will tak

From 20 to 23 August, the Hublot Polo Gold Cup brings international polo, equestrian excellence and the unmistakable sophistication of Gstaad to the heart of the Swiss Alps. There are few places in Switzerland where sporting tradition, international glamour and an extraordinary landscape converge quite so naturally as Gstaad. Each summer, the village welcomes an event that has become inseparable from its identity: the Hublot Polo Gold Cup Gstaad, a tournament where elite eque

V&A Celebrates 170 Years of Burberry with The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon There are fashion pieces that belong to a particular season, and there are others that gradually become part of cultural history. The Burberry trench belongs firmly to the second category. On 21 September 2026, the Victoria and Albert Museum (V&A) in London will open The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon, a free display celebrating one of the most enduring garments in British fashion and marking B

Auberge Safari : The Ultimate Luxury Safari Experience Redefining Tanzania Nine Extraordinary Sanctuaries. One Unforgettable Journey into Africa’s Wild Soul. Luxury travel has entered a remarkable new era. With the launch of Auberge Safari, the prestigious Auberge Collection unveils its very first African chapter, introducing an exceptional portfolio of nine luxury camps and lodges set across Tanzania’s most breathtaking wilderness. More than a new destination, Auberge Safari

A landmark Argentine collection is heading to Sotheby’s, in what could become one of the most consequential consignments of the 2026–27 auction season. Sotheby’s has reportedly secured a major tranche of the Blaquier family’s celebrated Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection, valued at approximately $450 million, according to people familiar with the transaction. The group includes important works by Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Pierre-Auguste Renoir

Roger Dubuis Returns to Its Geneva Roots with a New Conceptual Lounge In the heart of Geneva, where Swiss watchmaking has been shaped by centuries of craftsmanship, Roger Dubuis is opening a new chapter. On the iconic Place du Molard, in the city where the Maison has called home for three decades, the new Roger Dubuis Lounge invites visitors into a world where haute horlogerie, design and hospitality meet. The opening is particularly symbolic as Roger Dubuis celebrates its 30

Vogue’s decision to bring its global fashion and culture spectacle to San Francisco in 2027 signals something larger than a change of scenery: the fashion map itself is evolving. There are few decisions in fashion that can be read simply as logistical. The choice of a city, particularly for an event as visible as Vogue World, inevitably carries a message. In 2027, that message will come from San Francisco. The city will host the next American edition of Vogue’s travelling cel

Why Abu Dhabi Is Becoming the New Global Capital of Art, Culture and Luxury Beyond spectacular architecture and blockbuster exhibitions, Abu Dhabi is executing one of the world’s most ambitious cultural strategies. Here’s why the emirate is redefining the future of luxury through museums, art and soft power. Abu Dhabi, Saadiyat Cultural District, luxury, museums, Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, teamLab Phenomena, cultural tourism, luxury travel, Middle East art. The W

The Maison opens an exceptional new flagship on Rue du Rhône, bringing its poetic universe to the heart of Geneva. Van Cleef & Arpels has opened a remarkable new boutique at 23 Rue du Rhône, reaffirming its long-standing relationship with Switzerland and celebrating its historic ties with Geneva, one of the world’s leading watchmaking capitals. Established in Switzerland since 1960, the Maison begins a new chapter with a 486-square-metre flagship designed to immerse visitors

Discover the new Chopard Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa, a luxury chronograph celebrating the iconic Raticosa Pass and Chopard’s enduring partnership with the Mille Miglia. Chopard Celebrates the Spirit of the Mille Miglia with the New Classic Chronograph Raticosa Luxury watchmaker Chopard continues its celebrated relationship with the legendary Mille Miglia by unveiling the new Mille Miglia Classic Chronograph Raticosa, an exceptional timepiece inspired by one of

Every July, the EFG Swiss Open Gstaad transforms one of Switzerland’s most exclusive alpine destinations into the beating heart of international tennis. Here, the sport extends beyond the court, becoming part of the village’s lifestyle, where world-class competition unfolds against a backdrop of charming chalets and breathtaking mountain scenery. Tennis is a sport of strength and precision, of endurance and mental resilience, it tends to be best appreciated by those in the kn

The world’s leading New Energy Vehicle manufacturer joins forces with one of football’s most iconic clubs in a three-year partnership driven by innovation, excellence, and global ambition. Fresh off Paris Saint-Germain’s remarkable back-to-back UEFA Champions League triumph, BYD, the world’s leading New Energy Vehicle (NEV) manufacturer, has announced a landmark global partnership with the French football powerhouse. The agreement, running until June 2029, officially names BY

Where Swiss Haute Horlogerie Meets the Timeless Legacy of Japan Roger Dubuis once again demonstrates its fearless approach to haute horlogerie with the unveiling of the Excalibur The Kabuto Legacy, an exceptional limited-edition timepiece that celebrates one of the most defining moments in Japanese history. Inspired by the unification of Japan during the 17th century, this remarkable creation transforms historical symbolism into an extraordinary expression of contemporary wat

For a second consecutive year, Aperol returned to the iconic Paléo Festival in Nyon, reaffirming its place as one of the summer’s most vibrant lifestyle destinations. Set against the backdrop of Switzerland’s largest open-air music festival, the Italian aperitif brand once again infused the event with its unmistakable orange identity, celebrating music, conviviality, and the timeless art of Italian living. From July 21 to 26, more than 250,000 festivalgoers gathered in Nyon f

@frederic.monceau The Geneva-based independent jewellery Maison unveiled its new Signature Collections alongside the PHOENIX pendant, UNBREAKABLE creations and exceptional High Jewellery pieces during one of Geneva’s leading fashion events. Geneva, July 2026 During Geneva Fashion Night 2026, organised by Cyrus Models at the Hôtel-Restaurant du Parc des Eaux-Vives, independent Swiss jewellery Maison ELKE BERR unveiled its highly anticipated Paul Pogba Signature Collection and