The Latest Breaking News from Luxury

Former boss of collapsed investment firm jailed for illegally selling hot tub

Michael Thomson admitted to breaching a restraining order by selling a range of luxury items

The Guardian - UK · May 21

Ralph Lauren shares jump 10% as strong China sales help fuel growth

The revenue growth was led by sales in Asia, the company said, with particular ‌strength in China ⁠during the ⁠Lunar New Year. Wall Street investors are focused on how luxury brands are performing in the Chinese market, ​where consumers have shown signs of strain in recent months and luxury spending…

The Economic Times · May 21

New luxury sleeper train will take you from Rome to Istanbul – with an eyewatering cabin fee

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The Independent UK · May 21

Moment brawl breaks out on Selfridges shop floor as terrified shoppers watch

One man launches a series of kicks as pair fight on the shop floor of the luxury London department store

Evening Standard · May 21

‘AC runs 24x7, 50-70% salary goes into loan’: Noida man questions metro life, says Rs 25,000 in village and Rs 1 lakh in city ‘is equal’

A Noida resident’s viral video comparing luxury apartment living with village life has triggered a massive online debate. Despite showing premium amenities like swimming pools, clubhouses and sports courts, he argued that city high-rises often come with stress, poor ventilation, pollution and financial pressure. His statement that “₹25,000 in a…

The Economic Times · May 21

Chinese jewellery brand targets Southeast Asia

Unfazed by prolonged geopolitical conflict in the Middle East, leading Chinese jewellery brand Chow Tai Fook (CTF) has expanded internationally, eyeing more outlets in Southeast Asia in addition to its recently opened concept store in Bangkok.

Bangkok Post · May 20

Beverly Hills Rooftop Restaurant Just Hit a Couple With a $110 Bill for Cutting Their Own Cake and the Internet Can’t Decide Who’s the Villain

The charge has sparked a debate about standard pricing and transparency.

The Mary Sue · May 20

The Rise of the “Stay‑At‑Home Girlfriend”: Why Some Women Are Leaving High‑Paying Jobs

The idea of the stay-at-home girlfriend was once dismissed as a social media fantasy filled with luxury morning routines and curated kitchen videos. But a growing number of women are openly discussing why they walked away from six-figure salaries, demanding corporate roles, and nonstop burnout. For some, the decision is…

Budget and the Bees · May 20

‘That was my secret spot for months’: L.A. man goes to Fogo de Chão. Then he shows how you can eat there for $10

It’s no secret that dining out at an upscale restaurant is expensive. With prices already astronomical, it transforms this from a rarity to a luxury. And the numbers reflect it. Yahoo Finance reported that food away from home has jumped 3.6% annually. However, there is a loophole in certain establishments…

The Mary Sue · May 20

Toll Brothers Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Toll Brothers (NYSE:TOL) executives said the luxury homebuilder delivered better-than-expected fiscal second-quarter results despite a challenging demand environment, prompting the company to raise its full-year guidance across key homebuilding metrics. Executive Chairman Doug Yearley said the comp

MarketBeat · May 20