Cars & Jets
Rolls-Royce Phantom Hummingbird debuts abalone shell marquetry for first time
A one-off Phantom Extended uses 53-piece shell inlays on each picnic table to capture the iridescence of a hummingbird's plumage in a tribute commission.
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France – Maison Christian Louboutin Appoints Jaden Smith as First Men’s Creative Director
Maison Christian Louboutin has named Jaden Smith as its inaugural Men’s Creative Director, a milestone moment that underscores the brand’s ambitions to expand and refine its…
Watch
Grand Seiko Unveils the Spring Drive Ultra Fine Accuracy SLGB003
Grand Seiko was founded on a singular ambition: to be better. For decades, it represented the pinnacle of Seiko watchmaking, embodying the vision of what a…
Fashion
Gucci Introduces Digital-Exclusive Shift Sneaker: A Fusion of Heritage and Modern Craft
Italian luxury maison Gucci has unveiled the Shift sneaker, a footwear design that unites 1970s-inspired aesthetics with contemporary craft. Introduced exclusively through the brand’s digital storefront,…
People
Jeff Bezos Proudly Caps His Pay at $82,000, Calls Higher Salaries “Icky”, Yet Amazon Spends $1.6 Million Each Year on His Security
Jeff Bezos, ranked by Forbes as the world’s fourth-richest man with a net worth of $240 billion, has never relied on a lavish salary to define…
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People
Taylor Swift Revives the $19,000 Cartier Santos Demoiselle: A Diamond-Set Icon Born from Aviation
When Taylor Swift announced her engagement to NFL star Travis Kelce, attention quickly shifted from her dazzling diamond ring to a watch on her wrist. The…
People
The Habit That Redefined Fatherhood: Bill Gates and the Kindergarten Commute That Challenged Expectations
Bill Gates is often remembered as the visionary co-founder of Microsoft, a pioneer of the digital age, and one of the wealthiest men alive. Yet during…
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Supercars and Smiles: Ferrari Club Transforms an Autistic Boy’s Birthday in Abano Terme
In Abano Terme, Italy, what began as a moment of heartbreak quickly transformed into a story of compassion and celebration. An autistic boy’s birthday invitations had…
Homes
The Designer Behind Jeff Bezos’ Secretive $500 Million Yacht Interiors Lists His Manhattan Apartment for $3.5 Million
Tino Zervudachi, the internationally renowned designer entrusted with crafting the top-secret interiors of Jeff Bezos’ $500 million sailing yacht Koru, has now placed his Manhattan residence…
Fashion
From Pitch to Prestige: Juventus Partners with Giorgio Armani for Football Elegance
Manchester United aligns with Paul Smith, Real Madrid partners with Hugo Boss, and Paris Saint-Germain steps out in Dior. Now Juventus, Italy’s most decorated football club,…
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Homes
A Palace of Wonders: Qatar’s Emir Eyes Sardinia’s Legendary Villa Certosa in a $585 Million Deal
Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of Qatar, is no stranger to the allure of Mediterranean summers. Each year, his $500 million superyacht Al Lusail…
Travel
Concorde was not only for millionaires racing the Atlantic in style – in 1973 it turned a 7-minute eclipse into 74 minutes by chasing the Moon’s shadow across Africa at supersonic speed
On June 30, 1973, a supersonic jet cut across the African sky at 58,000 feet, traveling at 1,450 miles per hour in pursuit of the Moon’s…