Birkin Bulls and the Rise of Passion Portfolios
From Hermès bags to coloured diamonds, luxury collectibles are being pitched as stores of value, but market realities are testing that promise.
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Meet Me at the Mall
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Higher Powers
J.J. Martin turned vintage Italian prints into La DoubleJ, a joyful fashion and homeware concern that now encompasses stores, hotels, sound baths and a spirited new guide to entertaining.
04/11/2026
Can This Protein Rewrite the Thread of Life?
The writer thought he was testing simply for disease risk. Instead, he came across a genetic variant that sent him deep into the strange, expensive, and experimental frontier of longevity’s latest obsession.
By Mark Ellwood
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The Ultra-Rich Are Increasingly Relying on AI for Collecting, a New Report Says
Some 22 percent are using apps or AI tools to amass their art, per the Art Basel & UBS Survey of Global Collecting.
14/10/2026
The Glendronach Released a Fantastic New Sherry Cask-Matured Whisky
This 14-year-old single malt was aged mostly in sherry casks with some red wine in the mix as well.
25/09/2026
Michelin Is Now Rating Wineries. The Wine World Is Skeptical.
The French tyre company is busy expanding beyond just evaluating restaurants.
By Mike Desimone And Jeff Jenssen
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I Spent a Week at Italy’s Most Exclusive Medical Spa—and It Changed How I Live
The tests, treatments, and food at Palazzo Fiuggi that gave me a needed reset.
By Ken Gawrych
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Japan’s New Art Trail
A journey through the institutions shaping the country’s most compelling contemporary work—from Tokyo to Kanazawa and beyond.
04/08/2026
The $70,000 Whisky That Defies Logic
Dr Rachel Barrie on the rare single malt marking The Glendronach’s bicentenary—and the collectors already lining up.
29/07/2026
Louis Vuitton Just Unveiled Its 2026 FIFA World Cup Trophy Trunk
It’s the fifth time the house has designed a bespoke piece for the tournament.
By Nicole Hoey
15/07/2026
A New Address for Wellbeing
At Melbourne’s most coveted waterfront address, Maison Savoy reimagines a landmark site with architecture, landscape and wellness at its core.
14/07/2026
In Living Colour
Paola Lenti CEO Anna Lenti explains why innovation begins with materials, not trends.
13/07/2026
What It’s Like to Attend the World Cup as a VIP
Those who decide to shell out for premium access to the matches can enjoy made-to-order food, open bars, exclusive merch stations, and more.
By Tori Latham
03/07/2026
ROKI Collection Queenstown Wins New Zealand’s Only Two Michelin Stars
After the influential guide’s historic Oceania debut, Essence chef Paul Froggatt reflects on the award, the pressure and what it means for New Zealand dining.
30/06/2026
voco Gosford and Astra Rooftop Bar Are Elevating the Central Coast Experience
Gosford’s new rooftop dining destination and internationally branded hotel mark a turning point for the region’s hospitality scene.
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