Primark surprised me with its new designer-look homeware collection - these are the pieces I'm picking up The Edit is giving luxe looks for less Ideal Home · Apr 4, 2025
Ancient Rome used high tariffs to raise money too – and created other economic problems along the way Tariffs are back in the headlines this week, with United States President Donald Trump introducing sweeping new tariffs of at least 10% on a vast range of goods imported to the US. For some countries and goods, the tariffs will be much higher. The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025
An exotic escape, or empty illusion? How The White Lotus exposes the contradictions of luxury travel The White Lotus season three returns to familiar territory: an exotic escape, privileged and powerful guests, the supposed heights of luxury. The Conversation · Apr 3, 2025
We Took a BMW X5 Rock-Crawling. It's Better Than You Think BMW has never been in the business of off-roading. Its crossovers perform best on pavement, with the looks, ride quality, and performance you expect from the German luxury automaker. That is, until now. Motor1 · Apr 3, 2025
Macron meets industry heads as Trump tariffs shake key French sectors French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday meeting with the heads of sectors hit by new US tariffs on European Union goods. The 20 percent import tax, announced by President Donald Trump, will hit major French exports including aeronautics, wine and luxury items. Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2025
Interior Design Trends 2025 – 7 key looks for spring, to give your decor a seasonal refresh From elegant neutrals to uplifting brights, welcome the new season with our round-up of the key trends for your home Woman & Home · Apr 3, 2025
The Man Behind Hyundai's Design Revolution: Interview With SangYup Lee Over the last decade, Hyundai has emerged as a design leader in the automotive industry, and its luxury arm, Genesis, is upending the traditional hierarchy with distinctive, beautiful cars. Much of that credit goes to SangYup Lee, who joined Hyundai as design chief in 2016. He’s one of the most… InsideEVs · Apr 3, 2025
What Would You Pay to Smell Like One in Eight Billion? Where scent is the ultimate status symbol. Marie Claire · Apr 3, 2025
Iconic Paris Hotel Lutetia Taken Over By Mandarin Oriental The historic Lutetia hotel in Paris, occupied by the Nazis during World War II and after liberation serving as a welcome centre for concentration camp survivors, was on Thursday taken over by luxury hotel group Mandarin Oriental. International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025
Europe’s luxury players face a path-defining twist with Trump’s tariffs. But only a handful of them will suffer the worst impact Luxury companies face harsh short- and medium-term impacts from the new tariffs, analysts warn. Fortune · Apr 3, 2025
The Genesis G90 Looks Even Better as a Coupe Genesis is becoming the new Cadillac for concept cars that rarely make it to production. The stunning 2021 X and 2022 X Convertible concepts are still fresh in our minds, and now, a new pair has arrived to tempt us even more. Like their predecessors, these latest designs are essentially… Motor1 · Apr 3, 2025
What Is a 'Dirty Kitchen?' The Hidden Feature in a Home Where All the Magic Happens This is the hidden feature designers wish they could include in every house Livingetc · Apr 3, 2025
Andrea Bocelli's Italian kitchen combines modern elegance with utilitarian functionality – its designers say striking the perfect balance is an 'art' 'Achieving this harmony hinges on thoughtful design and material selection': We explore the Maestro's kitchen in the heart of his Villa Alpemare Homes & Gardens · Apr 2, 2025
Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress review 2025 The Leesa Legend Hybrid Mattress provides top tier pressure relief for side sleepers. But is it worth the money? Here's what we think after sleeping on it for a month. Tom’s Guide · Apr 2, 2025
Woman & Home · Apr 2, 2025 Meghan Markle shares rare look inside her 'understated luxury' kitchen - her Le Creuset favourites have our seal of approval With Love, Meghan gave fans an idea of what the Duchess of Sussex’s kitchen style is like and now we’ve had it confirmed in a sneak peek.
Motor1 · Apr 2, 2025 The Man Behind Hyundai's Design Revolution: Interview With SangYup Lee Over the last decade, Hyundai has emerged as a design leader in the automotive industry, and its luxury arm, Genesis, is upending the traditional hierarchy with distinctive, beautiful cars. Much of that credit goes to SangYup Lee, who joined Hyundai as design chief in 2016. He’s one of the most…
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 The best spa hotels in Bath for rejuvenating retreats, thermal waters and peaceful countryside escapes Soak in the natural thermal waters, try out a high-tech treatment or simply snooze on the massage table with these indulgent spa break hotels in Bath
Motor1 · Apr 2, 2025 Wheels Are More Complex Than Ever. Here's Why Once upon a time, most new cars came with simple steel wheels designed for strength. Hubcaps took care of the styling, even on snazzy luxury cars. There were some exceptions of course, but even when widespread use of styled aluminum wheels expanded in the 1980s, designs remained relatively simple.
The Independent UK · Apr 2, 2025 Meghan’s £10 raspberry spread in luxury box sells out within minutes Other products from the Duchess of Sussex’s lifestyle brand include a collection of herbal teas, flower sprinkles and luxury honey.
Evening Standard · Apr 2, 2025 Meghan’s raspberry spread in luxury box to sell for more than £10 Other products in the line include limited-edition wildflower honey with honeycomb and flower sprinkles.
International Business Times UK · Apr 2, 2025 Could Rolex's New Land-Dweller Be Your Next Best Investment? What You Need To Know Rolex's new Land-Dweller, unveiled at Watches and Wonders 2025, boasts a 5Hz calibre 7135 and luxurious design
Fortune · Apr 2, 2025 24-year-old eats a 65-cent breakfast every day, skips salon visits and has saved $90K—she's part of Gen Z's FIRE movement and plans to retire by 40 Gen Z and young millennials may have a bad rep for wasting money on avocado toasts, designer bags and luxury holidays—but a growing number are saving aggressively to retire by 40 under the FIRE movement.
The Conversation · Apr 1, 2025 Living in ‘garbage time’: when 500 million Chinese change their spending habits, the world feels it China’s economic rocket ride appears to be ending – or slowing, at least. Growth has declined from 8.4% in 2021 to 4.5% today, youth unemployment has climbed to 16.9%, and cities are filled with unfinished buildings after the collapse of property developer Evergrande in 2024.
Tom’s Guide · Apr 1, 2025 Chatbooks review: Simply great Chatbooks combines quality with ease of use but lacks advanced design features for its photo books
Reason · Apr 1, 2025 In Defense of 'Luxury Beliefs' Historically, many ideas that once seemed to be elite fixations eventually became mainstream.