Remember “quiet luxury” and “stealth wealth”? They were the trendiest buzzwords in the fashion world last year as the wealthy (or aspirationally wealthy) gravitated towards products that whispered as opposed to screamed fine quality. Flashy logos and conspicuous consumption are still out for 2024 — but the quiet luxury movement is not just relegated to the runways now, it’s also turning up in investment portfolios. Per CNBC, Hermes, Prada-owned Miu Miu and Brunello Cucinelli are among the “quiet luxury” brand names that are performing well as stocks. These companies outperformed their loud pee ..read more

“Peach fuzz” may bring to mind those soft little hairs that help to regulate body temperature while protecting your skin. Or, perhaps your first thought is of the skin of an actual peach, whose tiny hairs separate it from its stone fruit cousin, the nectarine. But for the next year — at least — those in interior design, fashion, merchandising, and more will likely associate peach fuzz with the “compassionate and nurturing soft peach shade conveying a heartfelt kindness” that Pantone, the global color authority, chose as its 2024 Color of the Year. PANTONE 13-1023 Peach Fuzz also marks the 25th ..read more

Status, exclusivity, originality, craftsmanship, and, more recently, wellness. The word “luxury” has so many definitions. What has remained constant is luxury’s association with the finer things in life — the extraordinary things that inspire our joy, our love, our experiences, our memories. Coldwell Banker Global Luxury® Property Specialists are on the frontlines of these finer things every day — to the tune of $288 million in daily luxury property sales* — and naturally encounter the very objects that elevate a home above all others in the marketplace. These products, creature comforts, mate ..read more

Art, whether modest reproductions or museum-quality pieces by renowned painters and sculptors, enhances any home. The more expensive the residence, the more elaborate the art program tends to be. When it comes to multimillion estates, homeowners consult professionals who appreciate the nuanced relationship between art and architecture. “I see great spaces and architectural environments as canvases for great art,” states Kipton Cronkite, who provides art curation and advisory services for clients primarily in California, New York and Florida through his firm, ArtStager. “My passion is to connec ..read more

From the outside, you wouldn’t know the Tiffany & Co. store that’s graced the corner of 57th Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City for the past four decades had changed at all. That classic brick facade and iconic Atlas clock remain beautifully intact. NEW YORK, NEW YORK – APRIL 27: A exterior view as Tiffany & Co. Celebrates the reopening of NYC Flagship store, The Landmark on April 27, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for Tiffany & Co.) But, through the revolving doors, “The interiors have been completely reimagined into a new world of wonders,” a ..read more

“What would a Picasso exhibition look like if it was curated by acclaimed British artist and fashion designer Paul Smith?” That question is answered emphatically — and in living color — in Picasso Celebration: The Collection in a New Light.  This can’t-miss exhibition, at the Musée Picasso Paris through August 27, 2023, is one of approximately 50 special events taking place around the world as part of Celebration Picasso 1973-2023, recognizing the 50th anniversary of the artist’s death on April 8, 1973. Smith’s art direction, in partnership with curators Cécile Debray and Joanne Snre ..read more

Is the hyperloop making inroads? With a new entrant in the race for high-speed, underground travel and a newly formed joint venture among seven hyperloop companies, it may be closer than ever. Toronto-based TransPod recently introduced The FluxJet, its fully electric “hybrid between an aircraft and a train,” and announced the formation of The Hyperloop Association. The partnership includes Hardt, Hyperloop One, Hyperloop Transportation Technologies, Nevomo, Swisspod Technologies, and Zeleros. The Brussels-based association will work closely with the European Commission, the European Parl ..read more

Defying the universal laws of transportation, where cars drive, planes fly and boats sail, Lazzarini Design Studio has just unveiled a new flying superyacht concept that will alter everything we thought we knew about water travel. The concept vessel, named Plectrum, has been designed with hydrofoil technology, or what could be considered an underwater fin that allows the boat to lift off of the water’s surface and “fly” at top speeds (about 75 knots or 86 mph). How does it accomplish this stunning feat, you may ask? Answer: three hydrogen-powered motors capable of 5,000 horsepower, each pushin ..read more

It’s time to drink up. Literally. Invivo Air, the “world’s first winery airline,” just completed its inaugural tasting flight, with plans for additional jaunts later in 2023. “We’re thrilled to open Invivo Air to the public and deliver a truly unique experience for those that come on board,” says Invivo Air cofounder Rob Cameron. “We’re looking forward to guiding our guests through the ultimate wine lovers experience.” On its maiden voyage, the New Zealand-based company flew guests on an Air Saab 340 replete with Cloud Wine emblazoned on the exterior. The plane departed Auckland Airport Janua ..read more

More than a century after the debut of its first luxury trains, the iconic Orient Express will expand into the cruise world with the debut of Orient Express Silensea. The very first Orient Express sailing ship and “the largest sailing ship in the world” will set sail in 2026 and push “the limits of the possible,” according to a press release recently unveiled by French hospitality group Accor and Chantiers de l’Atlantique, a leader in the construction of cruise ships. Sébastien Bazin, Chairman and CEO, Accor, promises the ship will “offer unparalleled service and spaces with refined designs, r ..read more