Ex-banker and broker accused of $43m 'ghost car' fraud A former banker and his financial broker wife have been charged over their alleged roles in a nearly $45 million fraud and money laundering operation. AAP · May 26
Gwyneth Paltrow’s Seamless Marble-Drenched Bathroom Proves the ‘One-Stone’ Look Is the Ultimate Luxury By wrapping her entire space in the exact same veining, Gwyneth introduces a dramatic, cohesive wave of monochromatic design Homes & Gardens · May 26
Lucy Punch and Stephen Graham among stars in sports fuelled Burberry campaign Jason Sudeikis, Romeo Beckham and Rosie Huntingdon-Whiteley also featured in the Autumn campaign for the luxury fashion house. Evening Standard · May 26
The stealth London luxury hotel you might have missed Cocooning corridors and expertly crafted Japanese food await at Aethos in Shoreditch Evening Standard · May 26
Creating a Wardrobe That Balances Style and Comfort Modern wardrobes are no longer built around rigid dress codes or fast-changing trends, as more women are prioritising clothing that delivers both sophistication and everyday comfort without compromise. Instead of separating fashion into categories for work, fitness, or leisure, contemporary style is increasingly centred around versatile pieces that move effortlessly… inkl · May 26
How Savvy Are You at Saving on Luxury Travel? Take Our Short Quiz Before you book your next getaway, test your travel savings strategy. Take our short quiz to uncover the best ways to protect your wallet on vacation. Kiplinger · May 26
Ferrari Luce Release and Delivery Timeline, Specs, Features, Pricing and Everything We Know So Far Ferrari has launched its first fully electric car, the Luce, in Rome. The grand tourer combines high performance with luxury, marking Ferrari's strategic entry into the electric vehicle market. International Business Times UK · May 26
Why Certain Bollywood Characters Understand Us Better There are some characters people don’t just watch. They carry them. Years later, a random dialogue, a song playing in the background, or even a certain expression on someone’s face can suddenly bring them back. Not because the film was perfect. But because the feeling was. Bollywood has always been… MyLifeXP · May 26
Can money buy happiness? Bill Gates, once the world's richest man, reveals the real reason that made him happier Bill Gates revealed that financial security, not extreme wealth, significantly boosts happiness by eliminating worries about healthcare and education. This resonated globally, highlighting how escaping financial insecurity offers peace of mind, a sentiment supported by research indicating emotional wellbeing improves with income until basic stability is achieved. The focus shifts… The Economic Times · May 26
Ferrari unveils first electric car as luxury rivals hit the brakes on EVs Ferrari has rolled out its first fully electric car, the"Luce (Italian for "Light"), marking a high-stakes shift by Italy's best-known luxury sports car maker even as competitors including Porsche and Lamborghini scale back their EV ambitions, citing weak demand. France 24 · May 26
Inside Satish Sanpal’s luxury empire: How a Jabalpur entrepreneur went from a failed grocery shop to Rolls-Royces, Bugattis and Dubai’s Burj Khalifa lifestyle Dubai has long attracted a particular kind of entrepreneur, luxury, people willing to gamble on a fast-moving city still building its identity in real time. Over the past two decades, the emirate’s skyline has become crowded with developers, financiers, and hospitality figures who arrived with modest beginnings and left fingerprints… The Times of India · May 26
You can now buy Marriott’s luxury hotel look for your home – but some pieces cost more than €6,500 From sculptural lighting and designer rugs to wellness-inspired bedroom furniture, Marriott Bonvoy has launched a new online interiors shop allowing travellers to recreate the look and feel of its luxury hotels at home. Euronews · May 26
Ferrari Luce Price, Reveal Date, Designer: 10 Photos of the Italian Motor Brand's First EV Sports Car Ferrari unveils the Luce, its first fully electric sports car, featuring a four-motor drivetrain and advanced aerodynamics, marking a major milestone in luxury EVs. International Business Times UK · May 26
Peter Murrell Trial Reveals Coffee Machines, Robot Mowers and Other Luxury Items Bought With Stolen SNP Funds Peter Murrell, former SNP chief, misappropriated £400,310 from political donations for personal luxury purchases, including cars, watches, and tech gadgets, shocking supporters and sparking public outrage. International Business Times UK · May 26
inkl · May 26 The Shift Toward Sustainable and Lab-Grown Diamond Jewellery For decades, mined diamonds symbolised prestige and permanence. Yet today’s buyers are questioning the environmental and sustainable costs tied to traditional mining.
International Business Times · May 25 The Emotional Architecture of Outdoor Living with Innovative Landscape Designer Dan Houchard Luxury landscape design often receives attention through the lens of aesthetics alone, yet Houchard views the discipline through a far more human perspective.
The Guardian - UK · May 25 Luxury watches, iPads and a Jaguar: what Peter Murrell bought with embezzled funds Former SNP chief executive blew chunks of the stolen £400,310 on high-end watches, jewellery and coffee machines
Budget and the Bees · May 25 The ‘Subtle Flex’: 5 Items in Your Home That Quietly Signal ‘Middle Class’ to Your Financial Advisor Walk into someone’s home, and you can often spot clues about their financial habits without seeing a single bank statement. Financial advisors regularly note that wealth signals are not always luxury cars or designer labels. In many cases, the strongest indicators reflect a practical, stable middle class lifestyle built around…
The Times of India · May 25 Jaguar, motorhome, luxury watches: Scottish leader Peter Murrell admits embezzling £4 lakh from SNP funds Peter Murrell, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party over a 12-year period, in one of Scotland’s biggest political finance scandals in recent years.
Euronews · May 25 ‘Devastating blow’: Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.
The Independent UK · May 25 At least 20 people fall ill after man sprays liquid inside luxury Tokyo mall Suspect sprays unidentified liquid at ATM on ground floor of Ginza Six shopping centre in central Tokyo
Fortune · May 25 A billionaire and an A-list actor found refuge in a 37-home Florida neighborhood with armed guards—proof that privacy is now the ultimate luxury Most of the houses are about the size of two football fields and sit on the edge of an artificial lake, giving each home its own bubble of privacy.
The Independent UK · May 25 Over 20 taken to hospital after unknown substance allegedly sprayed in Tokyo shopping area More than 20 people developed sore throats near a luxury department store in Tokyo’s Ginza shopping area
BANG Premier · May 25 Meghan Markle’s glamorous image ‘sparks security fears amid luxury As Ever rollout’ Fresh concerns have reportedly emerged over Meghan Markle’s increasingly high-profile luxury image after the Duchess of Sussex showcased expensive jewellery and designer fashion during a heavily promoted campaign for her lifestyle brand As Ever.
The Economic Times · May 25 Ferrari's Luce leads bold leap into uncertain electric era Ferrari is launching its first all-electric car, the Luce. This move comes as other sports car makers hesitate on EVs. The Luce, priced over €500,000, aims to define luxury electrification. Ferrari is investing heavily in electric technology. The car is expected to reach new buyers. Deliveries begin in October. Ferrari…