A £400 hair dryer vs a £40 hair dryer: what’s the difference, really? Are luxury hair dryers genuinely worth the splurge, or just good marketing? Our beauty editor asks three experts for their take Woman & Home · Jan 6
How a real estate scion's risky dealmaking pushed Saks Global to the brink With vendors angry and luxury shoppers deserting in droves, the department store chain’s new CEO, Richard Baker, faces a tough slog. Fortune · Jan 6
This Pininfarina design turned my favourite digital frame into something special InkPoster's CES 2026 reveal is pure luxury. Creative Bloq · Jan 6
'Embarrassing' Blunder Reveals Meghan Markle Has 137,000 Jam Jars In Stock — What Happened? Meghan Markle's As Ever brand accidentally revealed 137,435 unsold jam jars when its website displayed stock numbers — here's what went wrong and how it impacts the luxury lifestyle brand. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
6 Vegetables That Don’t Need Premium Fertilizers Gardening doesn’t have to feel like a high-stakes science experiment fueled by fancy bags of nutrients and mysterious formulas. There’s a special kind of thrill in discovering that some vegetables actually thrive when you keep things simple and let nature do more of the heavy lifting. These are the plants… Frugal Gardening · Jan 6
Saks CEO Steps Down: What Went Wrong in the Final Months Saks Global replaces its CEO amid debt pressure, missed payments, and a slowdown in luxury sales, exposing the risks of rapid expansion and bold mergers. International Business Times UK · Jan 6
Luxury Runways Reveal 2026 Fashion Color Combinations and Expert Fashion Palette Tips Elevate your wardrobe with 2026 fashion color combinations. Learn how runway color trends 2026 influence chic outfit color pairings and practical fashion palette tips. Fashion Times · Jan 6
Keychron launches wireless Q Ultra keyboard series with up to 660 hours of battery life with 8K polling — plus a keyboard made of marble Keychron launches new Q Ultra keyboard series with up to 660 hours of battery life with an 8K wireless polling rate, thanks to open source ZMK firmware. Also announces high-end luxury keyboards made of rock. Tom’s Hardware · Jan 6
5 Luxury Vehicles Mechanics Say To Avoid Learn which luxury vehicles mechanics say to avoid in 2026 due to costly repairs, reliability issues and high maintenance expenses. GOBankingRates · Jan 5
As an EV editor, these are the electric cars I’m most excited about in 2026 DRIVESMART: The latest DriveSmart newsletter from Steve Fowler looks at the electric cars he’s most excited about in 2026, from luxury EVs to affordable plug-in hybrids, and what they reveal about the future of motoring The Independent UK · Jan 5
54 Things Women Do To Feel Safer While Living Alone Living alone is a luxury many dream of achieving. It means your own space, your own rules, and no one policing your schedule. But with that much-wanted freedom comes a painful reality many women know too well: being on your own can feel genuinely scary. That’s why women on Reddit… Bored Panda · Jan 5
13 DINK Budgeting Tricks That Feel Luxurious But Save Thousands Luxury isn’t always about spending more—it’s often about removing friction from your life while keeping your money working in the background. When two incomes cover the basics, it’s easy for “nice to have” upgrades to quietly become permanent monthly drains. The sweet spot is choosing upgrades that feel premium but… Dinks Finance · Jan 5
Luxury Giant in Freefall: Saks 'Desperate' to Lock Down $1B Financing After Skipping Huge Debt Payment Saks Global races to secure $1B in emergency financing as bankruptcy looms after missing a $100M bond payment linked to its troubled Neiman Marcus deal. International Business Times UK · Jan 5
Banks Are Reintroducing Maintenance Fees on Low-Balance Accounts If you’ve enjoyed the luxury of a $100 minimum balance to keep your checking account free, 2026 is bringing a cold dose of reality to... Saving Advice · Jan 4
GOBankingRates · Jan 3 An Inside Look at Jeff Bezos’ Luxury Home Renovations — and How You Can Copy Them for Cheap Take a peek inside Jeff Bezos’ lavish home renovations and learn simple, budget-friendly ways to recreate his luxury style without breaking the bank.
Evening Standard · Jan 3 The luxury e-bike tour making the Côa Valley more accessible Jacob Phillips heads off the beaten track into Portugal’s wild yet welcoming Côa Valley
Motor1 · Jan 2 Alpina Is Now BMW Alpina. Here's What That Means As of January 1, 2026, Alpina is officially part of the BMW Group. With the acquisition announced back in 2022 now complete, BMW has given its newly absorbed luxury marque a unique name: BMW Alpina.
GOBankingRates · Jan 2 25 Dumb Things To Stop Buying in 2026 Avoid wasting money on 25 common purchases like premium gas, fad drinks, full-price clothing and name-brand groceries.
The Independent UK · Jan 2 I have found the very best hotels in Cape Verde for a luxury stay Escape to these Atlantic Ocean islands off the west coast of Africa and stay at one of these low-key luxury resorts
Fortune · Jan 2 Behind luxury brands Michael Kors and Jimmy Choo lurks a holding company with millions in losses Capri CEO John Idol’s fashion powerhouse of Michael Kors, Versace, and Jimmy Choo was supposed to rival LVMH. Seven years in, the company lost $1 billion in 2025, and revenues are in tatters
Evening Standard · Jan 2 Tommy Lee Jones's daughter Victoria found dead in luxury hotel aged just 34 The cause of Victoria Jones’s death is currently unknown
Euronews · Jan 2 Experience the best of Europe in 2026 with these new vintage luxury train journeys From the highlights of Al Andalus to truffle tours from Rome to Nizza Monferrato, these routes will take you back to the golden age of travel.
GOBankingRates · Jan 1 8 SUVs for Middle-Class Retirees Getting Massive Price Drops for 2026 Here are eight models experts and market data point to as potential value buys.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 1 'Several dozen' presumed dead in fire at Swiss ski resort New Year party Several dozen people are presumed dead and around 100 injured after a fire ripped through a crowded bar in the luxury Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, police said Thursday.
Clever Dude · Dec 31, 2025 10 Daily Wins That Boost A Man’s Sense Of Control When life feels chaotic, control can feel like a luxury. But the truth is, you don’t need to overhaul your entire world to feel more grounded. Sometimes, it’s the small, repeatable wins that restore your confidence and help you reclaim your day. For men juggling work, relationships, and responsibilities, these…