If you’ve been glued to the third season of HBO’s The White Lotus, you’ve probably been dreaming of Thailand’s secluded beaches, emerald lagoons and limestone karsts rising up from a mirror-flat sea. Shot on location in Thailand, primarily Four Seasons Resort Koh Samui, the third season of the show offers another satirical look at the lives […]
Louis Vuitton’s commitment to independent watchmaking involves collaborating with some of the best of those independents. In its second partnership, the brand is introducing a five-piece limited edition of its Escale model in collaboration with Kari Voutilainen, an independent watchmaker with a workshop in Saint-Sulpice, Switzerland, acclaimed for his decoration and finishing techniques. The Escale […]
Formula One is about to undergo its biggest transformation in decades. In 2026, the sport will introduce sweeping regulations aimed at making it safer, more sustainable, and more competitive. To stay ahead of the curve, Williams Racing has partnered with Sydney-headquartered Atlassian to help fast-track the team’s return to the front of the grid. It’s […]
The White Lotus continues to slowly build to whatever wild conclusion is in store for us, but it sure is taking its time. I say that not to be critical of Season 3’s pacing, but I am a little surprised that there hasn’t been a bit more cross-pollination between the story lines at this stage […]
The sea boasts natural antiseptic properties, which may help to cleanse the skin and reduce inflammation. Getting through the winter months is never easy—and if you live somewhere that gets dark and cold for nearly half the year, you’re likely all too familiar with its effects on mental health and wellness. The winter months are […]
LVMH has acquired a stake in the small hotel brand Fontenille Collection. Over coffee at the Ned in New York, co-founder Frédéric Biousse shares the story behind the deal every indie hotelier wants. When it comes to launching a luxury hotel brand, Frédéric Biousse could offer a master class. After a long career building ‘affordable […]
For the eighth year in a row, Finland has been named the happiest country in the world, while the United States hits a new low. Plus more on the state of happiness and well-being around the globe. Finland just can’t quit. The 2025 World Happiness Report is out, and once again, the Nordic nation has set the […]
Barbe Nicole Clicquot Ponsardin was widowed in the early 1800s, and in an unprecedented move, took control of the Clicquot Champagne house in Reims. ‘La Grande Dame’ built a champagne legacy that lives on at Clicquot, in bottles of bubbly, and as a female pioneer in history books. March is International Women’s History Month, a […]
At the BNP Paribas Open this week, VIP treatment and star power will make you almost forget you’re there to watch the tennis. The BNP Paribas Open, underway these two weeks in Indian Wells, California, is a place where tennis purists, Hollywood elites, and the occasional tech billionaire come together to bask in the desert sun, […]
Omega expands its Seamaster Planet Ocean collection with the introduction of the new Seamaster Planet Ocean Worldtimer, bringing the brand’s world time complication into a more robust, deep-diving ceramic case. Previously seen in the Aqua Terra lineup, this latest iteration takes the concept just a little further, combining mechanical watchmaking with a contemporary travel design. […]