Oyster Yachts is taking its long-distance sailing ambitions in a new direction: across two hulls. The British builder has unveiled the Oyster C60, its first sailing catamaran, at the Cannes Yachting Festival. Announced on 9 September, the project has been developed with Berret-Racoupeau. For a company associated with bluewater monohulls, it is a significant expansion of the choice offered to owners, rather than an abandonment of its existing range. More room for life at sea Oyster describes the 60ft design as offering 110 square metres of connected indoor and outdoor space. The proposed accommodation separates the owner’s suite from the guest and crew areas, with three further en-suite guest cabins and dedicated crew quarters. The builder’s Seascape windows are intended to bring light and sea views into the interior. The brief combines coastal cruising with the demands of longer ocean passages. According to Oyster’s announcement, owners will also have access to its training, technical support and wider sailing community. The attraction is as much about how a family spends time together as the overall floor area. On an extended trip, somewhere quiet to read or retreat can be as valuable as a generous table for everyone to gather around. A layout that accommodates both has a clear purpose beyond impressive numbers. A new format, with offshore ambitions In an interview with Marine Industry News, chief executive Stefan Zimmermann Zschocke linked the decision to owners seeking greater stability, space and easier connections between inside and outside. The report also describes planned folding side platforms and a substantial terrace. The challenge is to balance that liveaboard comfort with the practical demands of a yacht intended to travel offshore. What happens next? The Cannes announcement introduces a developing project, not a completed yacht ready for delivery. Marine Industry News reported that engineering, production arrangements, pricing and delivery details were still being worked through. France was identified as a likely build location under Oyster’s direction, rather than a confirmed final arrangement. That distinction is important for prospective owners. The C60 is an invitation to consider a different kind of Oyster, with its final commercial and technical details still to follow. For the British marque, the larger story is one of continuity through change: retaining an ambition for serious sailing while making room for a different way of living aboard. Follow the project through the official Oyster C60 page.

A private aviation journey begins well before anyone steps onto an aircraft. Flexjet’s new terminal at Farnborough puts that part of the experience under the spotlight, with hospitality spaces designed to make time on the ground feel like part of the trip. Officially opened on 10 September 2026, the 2,098-square-metre facility is the company’s first dedicated European terminal. It sits separately from Farnborough Airport’s main terminal and serves Flexjet passengers, rather than operating as a lounge available to all private flyers. A Gulfstream cabin, without leaving the ground Among the features announced by Flexjet is the Fuselage Lounge: a full-size recreation of its Gulfstream G700 cabin, including a bedroom suite. Other facilities include an owners’ bar and lounge, private meeting rooms and dedicated security and immigration provision through Farnborough Airport. The building also accommodates Flexjet’s European headquarters, operational control facilities and an expanded Red Label Academy for cabin staff. It is therefore both a passenger-facing address and a working base for the business. A more residential approach to airport design Carver Hain Art + Design led the interiors. In Wallpaper’s account of the project, warm colours, textured furnishings and softly lit seating give the rooms a residential character. The report identifies furniture and lighting from names including B&B Italia, Cassina and Bert Frank, alongside bespoke artwork. An oval bar provides a social centre, while the meeting spaces are designed to accommodate more than a brief pause before boarding. The G700 recreation also serves a practical role, allowing cabin staff to train in a setting modelled on the aircraft itself. For a traveller using Farnborough, the proposition is straightforward: a place to work, meet or unwind within the same service environment as the flight. The quality of that experience will ultimately depend on the people delivering it as much as the furniture and finishes. What the opening means for UK travellers This is a new facility for eligible Flexjet owners and guests, not a public airport lounge or a replacement for Farnborough’s existing terminal. Access should be confirmed with the operator as part of travel arrangements. For UK-based clients, the opening adds a dedicated base at a familiar private aviation departure point. Its emphasis on hospitality makes the terminal itself part of the service, whether passengers are returning home or setting off.

There are watches designed to make you study their hands, and watches that offer a more entertaining distraction. Chopard’s new Happy Diamonds Heritage belongs firmly to the latter: a black-and-gold timepiece in which 21 diamonds are free to move as the wrist turns. The release forms part of the Swiss house’s 50th-anniversary celebrations for Happy Diamonds. Its attraction is refreshingly easy to understand. Against dark onyx, the stones become the moving centre of attention, introducing a little unpredictability into an object otherwise devoted to precision. A 1970s idea, revisited Happy Diamonds began in 1976. As Forbes recounts, designer Ronald Kurowski found inspiration in the light catching a waterfall in Germany’s Black Forest. The resulting idea allowed diamonds to move between transparent surfaces, rather than remain fixed in a conventional decorative arrangement. The anniversary draws on that history with Heritage watches and jewellery, alongside a campaign starring Bella Hadid and Liu Wen. It also revisits Happy Sport, the separate collection introduced in 1993 that brought moving diamonds into a sportier setting. Inside the Happy Diamonds Heritage 34mm The 34mm Heritage model pairs a cushion-shaped case in 18-carat ethical yellow gold with black onyx. Its diamonds move between two sapphire crystals; the dial is kept deliberately simple, displaying hours and minutes. Inside is Chopard’s hand-wound 10.01-C movement, with an approximately 45-hour power reserve. The case measures 8.53mm thick and has a transparent sapphire back. Chopard describes the design as unisex. That compact format is part of the appeal. Rather than relying on an oversized case to command attention, the watch makes its point through the contrast of colour, shape and movement. The gold frame gives it a distinctly jewellery-like presence, while the mechanical calibre supplies a different reason to turn it over. UK price and availability Chopard’s UK listing prices reference 202299-0001 at £39,000 as checked on 16 September 2026. The brand invites customers to register interest and describes availability as very limited; prospective buyers should confirm stock directly. For an anniversary piece, it is an effective return to the original proposition. Fifty years on, Happy Diamonds still offers something wonderfully uncomplicated: a watch that makes looking at the time a small pleasure. Discover more luxury accessories and design stories in The Life of Luxury’s Fashion section.

The next restaurant worth planning an evening around might be considerably closer than Naples. London’s Napoli on the Road has been named the world’s best pizzeria in the 50 Top Pizza World 2026 ranking, putting Michele Pascarella’s business at the top of an international field. For British diners, it is an unusually accessible headline: a global culinary accolade attached to a restaurant with addresses in Chiswick, Richmond and Soho. The award is the guide’s judgement, rather than a universal verdict, but it gives London’s pizza scene a substantial new talking point. From a London food truck to the world’s top spot Pascarella founded Napoli on the Road in 2016, starting with an Ape Piaggio three-wheeler fitted with a wood-fired oven. He took it to London’s streets and farmers’ markets, building a business whose name was once quite literal. According to the restaurant’s own account, those market days helped shape his emphasis on seasonal produce and careful sourcing. A decade later, the journey from mobile oven to international recognition supplies a rather good reminder that ambitious cooking need not begin in a grand dining room. The latest result follows European number-one placings in 2024, 2025 and 2026. Pascarella also received the guide’s world pizza-maker accolade in 2023, while the restaurant lists its Ricordi d’Infanzia pizza among its award-winning creations. A British first in an international ranking The Times reports that this is the first British pizzeria to take the competition’s global top spot. The awards, announced in Naples, also recognised 50 Kalò in London at number 23 and Chester’s Stile Napoletano at number 74. The guide uses anonymous visits and considers the wider dining experience alongside the food. That matters: a ranking like this recognises a restaurant, rather than simply an isolated recipe or topping. Where to find Napoli on the Road The business currently lists three London venues: 9A Devonshire Road in Chiswick, 12 Red Lion Street in Richmond and 140 Wardour Street in Soho. Menus and reservations are available through Napoli on the Road’s official website, with separate booking links for each address. For those building an autumn dining diary, this is a story with a pleasingly straightforward next step. There is no need to turn it into an overseas pilgrimage: the newly crowned name is on London’s doorstep. Explore more restaurant news and reviews in The Life of Luxury’s Food & Drink section.

September in London has the energy of a second new year. Diaries refill, evenings become sharper and the capital’s dining rooms begin their autumn reveal. In 2026, that return comes with a particularly tempting collection of openings. The best new London restaurant openings for September 2026 move easily between polished and playful. Gordon Ramsay is bringing elevated British dining to the Thames, Beefbar is giving Soho a suitably glamorous steakhouse and Romy Gill is returning to a permanent London kitchen. Elsewhere, there are Turkish flavours cooked over fire, pan pizza made with heritage grains, two very different smashburger arrivals and a ten-seat Italian-Japanese omakase. In other words, the new season is providing plenty of reasons to make a reservation. These are the London restaurants to know now. Still working through your dining list? Revisit the best new London restaurant openings for July 2026, or discover the London restaurants awarded new Michelin stars. Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers Few London restaurants arrive with a backdrop as persuasive as the Thames. Gordon Ramsay’s new all-day dining room at Sea Containers pairs British produce with uninterrupted river views, creating the sort of South Bank address that can carry a breakfast meeting straight through to dinner. Seafood plays a leading role, with oysters, Cornish crab and native lobster sitting alongside premium cuts from the grill and familiar Ramsay signatures. Add a long waterside terrace, an elegant dining room and views towards Blackfriars Bridge and St Paul’s, and this is an opening designed for lingering. When: 1 September 2026 Where: Sea Containers London, 20 Upper Ground, London SE1 9PD Website: seacontainerslondon.com KID Chef Sertaç Dirik, one of the names behind Mangal II’s acclaimed evolution, is stepping into the spotlight with KID. Created with OMA and AGORA founder David Carter, the Soho restaurant explores Dirik’s Turkish heritage through seasonal produce from Britain. The wood-fired oven and grill sit at the heart of the experience. Tombik pide, coal-cooked Cornish scallops and clay-braised goat kid give the menu its sense of place, while a downstairs bakery brings another reason to visit earlier in the day. Counter seats overlooking the fire are likely to become the ones everyone wants. When: 1 September 2026 Where: 53–55 Frith Street, London W1D 4SN Website: kid.london Manna After building a loyal following at Arcade, Manna has opened its first standalone restaurant in Marylebone. The mood borrows from the burger bars of the 1980s and 1990s, while the menu remains pleasingly focused: crisp-edged smashburgers, waffle fries and plenty of nostalgia. The Double Manna and Classic Smash will be familiar to existing fans, but the Marylebone-only desserts deserve their own moment. There is a strawberry-milk trifle with Bird’s Custard, plus cola floats in classic, chocolate and cherry. It is walk-in only, so a little patience may be required. When: 4 September 2026 Where: 54 James Street, London W1U 1EU Website: mannaburgers.co.uk Kerridge’s and Georgie’s Bar at Corinthia London Tom Kerridge’s London flagship returns with a more intimate dining room and a new bar next door. Kerridge’s is now a 57-cover restaurant, continuing its confident, produce-led approach to British cooking under Head Chef Tom Childs. Crab crumpets, Orkney scallop pie, whole Cornish lobster Thermidor and beautifully sourced steaks bring occasion to the table without losing Kerridge’s generous spirit. Georgie’s Bar, meanwhile, is ready to become a destination in its own right. Four freezer Martinis lead the drinks list, while fried chicken, brisket cheeseburgers and shellfish brioche rolls make a persuasive case for staying. On Saturday nights, a DJ takes the evening in a livelier direction. When: 5 September 2026 Where: 10 Northumberland Avenue, London WC2N 5AE Website: corinthia.com God Save The Pizza Roberto Costa, founder of Macellaio RC, is swapping steak for Roman-style pizza on Exmouth Market. God Save The Pizza puts the attention firmly on the toppings, using thin, crisp sourdough as the base rather than the main event. There are elegant combinations for traditionalists, including tomato with mozzarella cream and Parmesan. Then there is the deliberately provocative Extremist, layered with ham, cheddar, pineapple sauce and four-cheese cream. Diners can also choose up to four toppings and build their own, which should settle absolutely no arguments about what belongs on a pizza. When: 8 September 2026 Where: 38–40 Exmouth Market, London EC1R 4QE Website: gstpizza.com Beefbar at Dear Jackie Beefbar is taking over Dear Jackie at Broadwick Soho for its new UK flagship. The international restaurant group is known for treating the steakhouse as a glamorous night out, and its London arrival looks set to follow suit. Japanese Kobe and Australian Wagyu headline the offering, balanced by lighter dishes with a Riviera influence and plates created specifically for the capital. Redesigned interiors and a new terrace complete the transformation. For polished Soho dinners with a sense of theatre, this is one to watch. When: 10 September 2026 Where: Lower Ground, 20 Broadwick Street, London W1F 9NE Website: broadwicksoho.com Pearl Mayfair’s elevated Brown Hart Gardens is gaining a new all-day restaurant from The Beaumont. Pearl is overseen by Culinary Director Lisa Goodwin-Allen and draws inspiration from the Mediterranean, moving between Italy, Spain and Greece without becoming tied to one coastline. The day begins with coffee, pastries and breakfast before easing into à la carte dining, spritzes and aperitivo. Outside, a generous terrace takes its cues from Milanese piazzas and Riviera promenades. Tucked above the surrounding streets, it should feel like a small escape from Mayfair without ever leaving it. When: 14 September 2026 Where: 8 Balderton Street, Brown Hart Gardens, London W1K 6TF Website: thebeaumont.com Romy Gill at The Pem Romy Gill MBE is returning to a permanent restaurant kitchen for the first time in six years, taking over The Pem at Conrad London St. James. Her menu travels through India’s regional cooking, with Punjab, Kerala and Bengal among its reference points. Gill’s butter chicken appears alongside samosa chaat, hand-dived scallops with raw mango and date-tamarind, ghee-roasted quail and slow-braised lamb with Kashmiri morels. The generous, sharing-led approach continues at the bar, where cardamom, coconut, cumin and pomegranate find their way into classic cocktails. This feels less like a comeback than a very welcome new chapter. When: 17 September 2026 Where: 22–28 Broadway, London SW1H 0BH Website: romygillatthepem.com Five Feet Five Feet brings together Legare co-founder Jay Patel, WatchHouse founder Roland Horne and baker Jack Ellingham, whose CV includes Dusty Knuckle and Spring. Their Bermondsey restaurant centres on thick, airy pan pizzas made from heritage British grains milled on site. The toppings are reassuringly indulgent: fennel sausage with ricotta and Calabrian chilli honey, or potato with caramelised onion, scamorza and aged cheddar. Wings, focaccia di Recco and a generous selection of dips round out the menu. Come hungry and bring people who understand that sharing a pizza still requires ordering several. When: September 2026 Where: Ground Floor, 4 Tanner Street, London SE1 3LD Website: fivefeet.co.uk Talli Queen Former River Café chef and Pahli Hill founder Avi Shashidhara is transforming a 120-year-old Shepherd’s Bush pub into Talli Queen. Inspired by Kerala’s toddy shops, Bangalore’s pubs and India’s wider drinking culture, it is a pub at heart with a menu that travels much further. Toddy-shop clams, Kerala chilli beef, kebabs, goat nihari and Shashidhara’s Great British Menu papadi chaat all feature. Sundays bring an Indian interpretation of the roast, while 18 draught lines ensure the drinks receive equal attention. It sounds lively, generous and exactly right for a long afternoon that quietly turns into evening. When: September 2026 Where: 412 Uxbridge Road, London W12 0NR Website: thetalliqueen.co.uk Nettle Five floors above Covent Garden, Nettle is bringing a farm-led restaurant and rooftop garden to The Conduit. It is open to non-members, which is useful news for anyone tempted by the views and Chef Will Devlin’s produce-first cooking. Much of that produce comes from Devlin’s own farm and butchery in Kent. The charcoal-led menu moves through house-cured meats, hake croquettes, wild rabbit, Kent lamb and whole day-boat fish. With the kitchen closely connected to the land and a rooftop made for the final warm evenings of the year, Nettle offers a quieter kind of luxury: provenance, seasonality and space above the city. When: September 2026 Where: Fifth Floor, The Conduit, 6 Langley Street, London WC2H 9JA Website: nettle-restaurant.co.uk Bamboo Mat Canary Wharf Bamboo Mat is expanding from Stratford to Wood Wharf with an 82-cover restaurant spread across two floors. The new flagship gives each part of its Japanese-Peruvian menu room to breathe: raw fish and cocktails downstairs, with robata, sushi and the hot kitchen upstairs. Sushi, ceviche, tiradito and teriyaki sit at the centre of the Nikkei offering, balancing Japanese precision with Peruvian colour and acidity. With natural woods, concrete and warm lighting shaping the dining room, the larger site looks ready to bring a little more evening energy to Canary Wharf. When: September 2026 Where: 1 North Street, Wood Wharf, London E14 Website: bamboo-mat.co.uk Bunso The team behind Belly is opening an all-day neighbourhood restaurant in Kentish Town. Bunso begins the morning as a bakery, with laminated pastries, savoury bakes and coffee, before changing pace in the evening and becoming a pizzeria. Founder Omar Shah’s Filipino heritage will appear through ingredients and techniques rather than strict labels, woven across pizza, crudo, kinilaw, salads and pasta. A purpose-built hi-fi system playing vinyl and CDs adds another layer to the experience. It has all the ingredients of the kind of neighbourhood opening people become protective of very quickly. When: September 2026 Where: 1A Hawley Road, London NW1 8RP Website: bybunso.com Marrion’s Elliott Kaye, formerly of Lyle’s, The French House and Leroy and a co-founder of Norman’s, is going solo in Hackney. Marrion’s is a walk-in neighbourhood bar built around uncomplicated food, fairly priced drinks and the dangerous promise of stopping by for only one. The menu brings together devilled crab rarebit, pork schnitzel Holstein, moules frites, prawn cocktail and a proper tuna melt, with dishes priced from £6 to £16. Spanish vermouth, £5 glasses of wine and a rotating house Martini keep the drinks equally approachable. Sunday brunch is planned too, for anyone ready to begin again. When: September 2026 Where: 177 Morning Lane, London E9 6LH Instagram: @marrionslondon ALBA Omakase ALBA is adding a ten-seat omakase counter with just one sitting each evening at 7.30pm. Creative Chef Dmytro Pak has developed nine- and 12-course menus, led nightly by Japanese Head Chef Takuya Kaneko, formerly of Zuma. Ingredients including Hokkaido uni, bluefin otoro and Kristal and Beluga caviar set the tone, but the concept becomes most interesting where Italy meets Japan. Both cuisines share an instinct for pristine seafood and confident simplicity; here, those connections become the basis of a highly intimate tasting experience. With only ten places a night, advance planning is essential. When: September 2026 Where: 70 Brompton Road, London SW3 1ER Website: alba-ldn.uk Which September Opening Should You Book First? For full-scale glamour, begin with Beefbar, Pearl or Kerridge’s and Georgie’s Bar. ALBA Omakase is the intimate choice, while Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers supplies the view. KID, Romy Gill at The Pem and Talli Queen offer some of the month’s most distinctive cooking; Manna, DUMBO and God Save The Pizza keep things casual. The only real difficulty is deciding where to start. Opening dates and menu details can change. Check directly with each venue before travelling. What are the best new London restaurant openings in September 2026? September’s most notable arrivals include Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers, KID, Beefbar at Dear Jackie, Pearl, Romy Gill at The Pem, Talli Queen and ALBA Omakase. The month also brings several strong casual openings, including Manna, DUMBO Soho, Five Feet and God Save The Pizza. Which new London restaurants are best for a special occasion? Beefbar offers a glamorous Soho steakhouse experience, Pearl combines Mediterranean dining with an elevated Mayfair terrace, and ALBA Omakase serves only ten guests per evening. Gordon Ramsay at Sea Containers is another strong option for its riverside setting and Thames views. Do I need to book London’s new restaurants in advance? It is wise to reserve the more intimate or high-profile restaurants as early as possible, particularly ALBA Omakase, KID, Pearl and Beefbar. Manna and Marrion’s operate on a walk-in basis, so allow extra time at busy periods.

The Stockholm fashion house returns to its roots with an intimate anniversary campaign and a capsule of revived archival silhouettes. Acne Studios is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a tribute to the fabric that started it all: denim. When the label was founded in Stockholm in 1996, its debut consisted of just 100 pairs of raw denim jeans, each finished with distinctive red stitching. Co-founder and creative director Jonny Johansson gifted the pieces to artists, friends and other members of his creative circle, establishing the collaborative spirit that continues to shape the house today. Nan Goldin Captures Acne Studios’ Creative Community Three decades later, Acne Studios has invited acclaimed American photographer Nan Goldin to capture a new campaign inspired by those beginnings. Known for her deeply personal portraits, Goldin photographs members of the brand’s extended creative family wearing contemporary pieces alongside archival designs and reissued denim from across its history. The cast brings together an eclectic group of cultural figures, including musician Ellie Rowsell, model and photographer Guinevere Van Seenus, artist Jonathan Lyndon Chase, photographer Jordan Hemingway, actor and musician Juliette Lewis, artist Peter Schlesinger, actor and model Raya Martigny, actor Rila Fukushima and artist Sandra Poulson. One final participant is still to be unveiled. For Johansson, Goldin offered the ideal balance of iconic imagery and emotional intimacy. Her candid approach also reflects the character of denim itself: personal, tactile and made more compelling through lived experience. Rather than assembling a conventional cast of models, he looked to people who share an authentic connection with the Acne Studios universe. Inside the Acne Studios 30th-Anniversary Denim Capsule Accompanying the campaign is a limited 30th-anniversary capsule that revisits three defining designs. The 1996 returns as a slim, low-rise jean, while the 2009 revives the era’s distinctive bootcut silhouette. A reissued denim jacket completes the collection. Available now in Acne Studios boutiques and online, the capsule transforms the house’s earliest chapter into a contemporary wardrobe, honouring 30 years of creativity while reaffirming denim as one of its most enduring signatures.

The American menswear house celebrates its silver anniversary with an exceptionally limited release crafted from one of the world’s finest natural fibres. Peter Millar is entering a new realm of luxury. To commemorate its 25th anniversary, the North Carolina-founded brand has unveiled an exclusive collection of just 25 vicuña jackets and zip-front cardigans. Priced at $6,995 and $4,995 respectively, the pieces are made from an extraordinarily rare fibre sourced from wild vicuñas in Peru. Unlike alpacas and llamas, vicuñas cannot legally be farmed. Their fleece is gathered under tightly regulated conditions designed to protect both the animals and the future of the species. The centuries-old Peruvian tradition known as the chaccu remains central to the process. Communities form an expansive human chain to guide wild herds into temporary enclosures, where each animal is carefully shorn before being released. Because a vicuña needs time to regrow its insulating coat, its fibre can be collected only once every two or three years. That scarcity is matched by remarkable softness. Vicuña fibres measure approximately 12.5 microns in diameter, compared with around 15.5 microns for fine cashmere. The difference may appear slight, but it creates a noticeably lighter, smoother and more refined handle. The anniversary collection also represents something of a homecoming. Peter Millar began in 2001 with a single product: a richly coloured cashmere sweater. The company subsequently built its reputation on polished sportswear, performance fabrics and comfortable tailoring, becoming particularly familiar to golfers through its signature polo shirts. Its ambitions continued to grow. Peter Millar opened boutiques in the Hamptons and Palm Beach in 2011, before joining Swiss luxury group Richemont the following year. The acquisition placed the brand alongside celebrated maisons and watchmakers including Chloé, Dunhill, IWC, Jaeger-LeCoultre and Vacheron Constantin. For autumn 2026, that elevated approach extends beyond vicuña. The wider collection includes a double-faced cashmere peacoat, knitwear made from exceptionally fine Italian baby cashmere—described by the brand as “First Fleece”—and a vest fashioned from New Zealand deerskin. Yet Peter Millar’s evolution is not simply an exercise in opulence. Under chief creative officer Jason Cater, the emphasis remains on clothing that feels relaxed and effortless, however exceptional its materials may be. The result is a quietly confident expression of contemporary luxury: rare without being ostentatious, sophisticated without sacrificing comfort, and grounded in the tactile pleasure of extraordinary craftsmanship. For a company founded with one cashmere sweater, vicuña feels like a fitting way to celebrate its first quarter-century.

The one-of-a-kind creations will take centre stage at a Phillips auction in London, supporting charities connected to Roger Federer and Leonardo DiCaprio. Rolex is giving collectors a rare opportunity to acquire one of four unique Cosmograph Daytonas, each inspired by a different season and transformed with precious metals, ornamental stone dials and exceptional gem-setting. The quartet represents an unusual moment for the famously discreet watchmaker. Rolex seldom confirms a creation as a true one-off—and rarer still is the chance to purchase a unique interpretation of the Daytona, one of the Crown’s most coveted models. Each watch offers a distinct vision of the changing year. Spring pairs a vivid green chrysoprase dial with purple diamond hour markers, a bezel set with 36 trapeze-cut purple sapphires and diamond-covered lugs. Summer evokes clear skies and warm coastlines through a turquoise dial framed by luminous pink sapphires. Autumn takes on richer, earthier tones with a mustard-coloured mookaite dial and green tourmaline accents. Winter completes the collection in dramatic fashion, combining a kaleidoscopic blue opal dial with sapphires that graduate from blue to fuchsia, punctuated by diamond hour markers. The watches have been crafted in a selection of Rolex’s most prestigious materials: 18-karat yellow, white and Everose gold, alongside 950 platinum. Their elaborate stonework elevates the Daytona’s familiar sporting silhouette into something closer to wearable high jewellery. Phillips will oversee the sale in London on 28 September 2026. Proceeds will benefit the Roger Federer Foundation, which supports children’s access to early education in Southern Africa and Switzerland, and Re:wild, the conservation organisation associated with Leonardo DiCaprio that works to protect and restore ecosystems worldwide. The charitable dimension reflects Rolex’s belief that excellence should extend beyond craftsmanship to meaningful global impact. Demand is expected to be intense. With a reported estimate of approximately CHF 4 million—around $5 million—for each unique piece, the Four Seasons Daytonas are poised to become some of the year’s most closely watched horological lots. For collectors, this is more than an opportunity to own an extraordinary Rolex. It is a chance to secure a singular expression of the Daytona while contributing to causes focused on education and the natural world.

Range Rover has finally entered the fully electric era, and it has done so without abandoning the qualities that made the original luxury SUV an icon. The new Range Rover Electric pairs near-silent performance with unmistakable design, genuine off-road ability and the most torque ever offered in a Range Rover. Built in Solihull and available to order in the UK now, the battery-powered flagship delivers up to 372 miles of WLTP range, 550PS and rapid charging from 10 to 80 per cent in 22 minutes. It is not intended to look like a science experiment. This is recognisably a Range Rover first—only calmer, quicker to respond and powered entirely by electricity. A Landmark For Britain’s Original Luxury SUV The arrival of the Range Rover Electric is one of the most significant changes in the model’s history. Range Rover has been built at Solihull since 1970, evolving from a capable country vehicle into a global symbol of discreet luxury. Electric propulsion now adds a new layer of refinement to that familiar formula. Rather than creating a separate electric sub-brand, Range Rover has integrated the new powertrain into the existing flagship architecture. Electric, plug-in hybrid, mild-hybrid and combustion models can therefore be manufactured around the same core vehicle. For buyers, that means the electric version retains the proportions, seating options and sense of occasion associated with the current-generation Range Rover. Familiar Design, Sharpened By Aerodynamics Visually, the Range Rover Electric is deliberately understated. Its upright stance, floating roof, precise body sides and split tailgate remain intact. The changes are concentrated in areas where airflow matters: a smoother grille, aerodynamically optimised wheels and a tailored underbody help improve efficiency at motorway speeds. That restraint feels appropriate. Many electric cars announce their technology through dramatic styling, but Range Rover’s design has always been most convincing when it is reduced to a few confident lines. The electric model preserves that identity rather than chasing novelty. Electric Power Without Losing Range Rover Character Twin permanent-magnet electric motors—one on each axle—produce a combined 550PS, equivalent to approximately 542bhp, and 850Nm of torque. Each motor is rated at 260kW, giving the Range Rover Electric immediate four-wheel-drive response and more torque than any previous production Range Rover. Despite its size and substantial battery, the electric SUV can accelerate from 0-60mph in as little as 4.3 seconds. More relevant in everyday driving is the effortless mid-range performance: the 50-75mph sprint takes as little as 2.7 seconds, promising the kind of unhurried overtaking ability that suits a luxury flagship. Electric propulsion should also amplify one of Range Rover’s defining qualities. With less mechanical noise and vibration entering the cabin, occupants gain an even stronger sense of isolation from the outside world. Speed is present, but silence may be the greater luxury. Range And Rapid Charging A usable 118.5kWh lithium-ion battery sits beneath the cabin. Range Rover quotes up to 372 miles under the WLTP test cycle and estimates up to 333 miles in real-world driving. As with every electric vehicle, the final figure will depend on temperature, speed, terrain, wheel choice and use of climate control. The 800-volt electrical architecture supports rapid DC charging at up to 350kW. Under suitable conditions, a 10-to-80 per cent charge takes 22 minutes, while 10 minutes at the maximum charging rate can add as much as 137 miles of WLTP range. UK and European owners can access more than one million public charge points through the wider charging network. The Range Rover app can also display predicted range, schedule charging and pre-condition the cabin, allowing drivers to take advantage of lower domestic electricity tariffs. Still A Proper Range Rover Electrification has not diluted the brand’s all-terrain ambitions. The Range Rover Electric can wade through water up to 900mm deep and tackle rolling climbs of up to 45 degrees. A new Single Pedal driving mode is designed to provide fine control on steep or slippery ground, reducing the need to move repeatedly between accelerator and brake. Its Integrated Traction Management system can adjust motor speed in as little as 50 milliseconds—around 100 times faster than a comparable combustion-engine system. Intelligent Driveline Dynamics can also vary the torque sent to the rear axle from 100 per cent to zero to help prevent a loss of traction. The lower centre of gravity created by the battery works with twin-chamber air suspension to manage the Range Rover’s considerable mass. The aim is not to turn it into a sports car, but to preserve the composed, imperious character owners expect on motorways, broken roads and remote tracks alike. A Cabin Designed For Quiet Luxury Inside, the familiar Range Rover architecture continues with expansive seating, clean horizontal surfaces and a deliberately calm atmosphere. Buyers can choose short- or long-wheelbase configurations, with specifications including SE, HSE, Autobiography, SV, SV Ultra and SV Black. A curated First Edition is also available in Belgravia Green, Santorini Black or Varesine Blue. Its interior introduces Light Cloud Ultrafabrics polyurethane upholstery alongside Kvadrat textiles, giving customers an alternative to conventional leather without losing the tactile quality expected at this level. For something more individual, Range Rover’s Bespoke service offers an extensive palette of paint finishes, materials, colour combinations and personalised details. The electric powertrain may be new, but the opportunity to commission a highly personal flagship remains central to the experience. Tested From Arctic Cold To Desert Heat Range Rover says the electric model has completed more than 1.5 million kilometres of development driving, supported by over 250,000 hours of physical and virtual testing. Prototypes have operated at -40°C in Sweden, in the heat of the Dubai desert and across the demanding terrain around Eastnor Castle in the UK. More than 300 patent applications have been filed for the project. Among the key technologies is ThermAssist, a heat-management system designed to protect charging performance, battery longevity and driving range in extreme temperatures. Range Rover says it can add up to 25 miles of range while reducing the energy required for heating by as much as 40 per cent. The battery is protected by a high-strength aluminium enclosure and carries an eight-year or 100,000-mile warranty. A digital twin monitors more than 900 diagnostic data points, allowing potential issues to be identified and managed alongside over-the-air software updates. Range Rover Electric Price And UK Availability Order books for the Range Rover Electric are open now, with UK prices starting from £154,070 on the road. Both short- and long-wheelbase versions are offered, while the extensive trim range means final prices can rise considerably once SV specifications and Bespoke options are added. Production takes place in Solihull, where 9,000 manufacturing employees have been trained for electrification. Battery packs and electric drive units are supported by JLR’s Electric Propulsion Manufacturing Centre in Wolverhampton, anchoring the new flagship firmly in the West Midlands. Range Rover Electric: Key Specifications Power: 550PS, or approximately 542bhp Torque: 850Nm Motors: Two 260kW permanent-magnet electric motors Battery: 118.5kWh usable capacity with 800-volt architecture WLTP range: Up to 372 miles Estimated real-world range: Up to 333 miles 0-60mph: As little as 4.3 seconds Rapid charging: 10-80 per cent in 22 minutes on a 350kW charger Wading depth: Up to 900mm UK price: From £154,070 OTR Is The Range Rover Electric Worth Waiting For? For owners who already appreciate the current Range Rover, the electric model offers a compelling progression rather than a reinvention. Its range is competitive for a large luxury SUV, the charging hardware is genuinely fast and the performance should feel effortless rather than theatrical. The more important achievement is continuity. Range Rover has preserved the vehicle’s elegant design, exceptional cabin comfort and serious all-terrain ability while making the powertrain quieter and more responsive. That makes the Electric feel less like a compromise and more like a natural expression of what the brand has always tried to achieve. The Final Word The Range Rover Electric does not need to shout about being new. Its confidence comes from making radical engineering feel almost invisible. Beneath the familiar silhouette is an 800-volt platform, a vast battery, rapid-charging capability and one of the fastest-reacting traction systems the marque has developed. Yet the experience it promises is reassuringly traditional: commanding, serene and capable of going far beyond the city. For the original luxury SUV, electricity may be the most Range Rover powertrain yet. You may also like: Ferrari’s First Fully Electric Car Is Not What Anyone Expected

Lucky Cat does not whisper Mayfair. It purrs it, stretches out across Grosvenor Square, orders something dangerous in a coupe, then knocks restraint off the table just to see what happens. This is not the place for a shy little dinner. This is black silk, sharp tailoring, a cocktail with consequences and the kind of evening that starts with “just one drink” and ends with everyone pretending they did not see dessert coming. Gordon Ramsay’s Asian eating house has been sitting pretty in Mayfair since 2019, but it still has the late-night voltage that makes a restaurant feel less like a booking and more like a scene you entered at exactly the right moment. Inside Lucky Cat Mayfair Inspired by 1930s Tokyo kissas and Shanghai drinking dens, Lucky Cat has atmosphere in its bones. It is dark, glossy and full of appetite, with low lighting, high energy and the kind of polished Mayfair confidence that says behave if you must, but honestly, why would you? The menu takes its cues from Gordon Ramsay’s travels through Thailand, Vietnam, Japan and China, but this is not a polite, greatest hits tour with chopsticks and a passport stamp. The food moves through Asia with pace and precision, from sashimi and sushi at the raw bar to bao buns, short rib, hand-dived scallops with yuzu and the signature Korean spiced black cod. It is varied, generous and dangerously orderable, which is a problem if, like me, your approach to sharing plates is mostly pretending to have boundaries until the waiter appears. What to order at Lucky Cat Mayfair Some dishes have become Lucky Cat signatures for good reason. The GFC, Gordon Fried Chicken, is exactly as unserious and satisfying as it sounds, crisp, indulgent and shamelessly moreish. The bonito fried duck leg bao has the sort of sticky, savoury pull that makes the table go briefly feral. Yellowtail sashimi keeps things sleek, while the hand-dived scallops with yuzu prove Lucky Cat knows when to let the ingredient prowl. What works is the balance. Lucky Cat has polish, but it does not sit there licking its paw and pretending not to care. The cooking is elevated without becoming fragile. Flavour is allowed to be loud. Texture gets its moment. Heat, salt, sweetness and acidity move around the table like excellent gossip. Ingredients with provenance The sourcing sits quietly underneath all that glamour: fish from Japan and Spain, beef from Lake District Farmers, Wagyu from Japan, bespoke ceramics from Surrey Ceramics, and a London-made kimchi and yuzu hot sauce from Eaten Alive. It is the kind of detail you may not clock immediately because you are too busy deciding whether ordering another bao is a personality flaw or simply good judgement. For the record, it is good judgement. Cats do not apologise for wanting more. Neither should we. Cocktails and desserts The drinks programme is just as seductive. The Lucky Negroni requires guests to roll the dice to determine their bespoke drink, which is exactly the sort of theatrical nonsense I fully support when dressed appropriately. Elsewhere, classic cocktails come with Asian flavour twists, while the wine and sake lists are extensive enough to make “just a glass” sound deeply unserious. Then comes dessert, which Lucky Cat treats not as an afterthought but as a full plot twist. In Mayfair, the all-female pastry team folds rose, lychee and yuzu into dishes that are beautiful without being boring, delicate without being timid. Too many restaurants treat dessert like a polite exit strategy. Lucky Cat treats it like the final act. Naturally, the only correct response is to order pudding and purr about it. Private dining and masterclasses For those who want to go deeper, the restaurant offers more immersive experiences, including a Chef’s Table for ten with a bespoke menu, a Kitchen Table with elevated signature menus, private dining rooms and boutique masterclasses covering sake, sushi, desserts and cocktails. Lucky Cat is not just selling dinner. It is selling access to the machinery behind the glamour. The verdict Service keeps the whole thing moving with exactly the right rhythm. Confident, polished, never stiff. The room works because the food, drinks and atmosphere all pull in the same direction. The risk with a restaurant this glossy is that it could easily become all mood and no bite. Lucky Cat avoids that. It has claws. Beneath the velvet lighting and Mayfair sheen, there is serious cooking, a sharp drinks programme and enough energy to make dinner feel deliciously unsuitable for an early night. Order the Negroni. Roll the dice. Let the cat misbehave. @luckycatbygordonramsay | https://www.gordonramsayrestaurants.com/lucky-cat/ 10 Grosvenor Sq, London W1K 6LB

Four Roses is bringing a golden new dimension to Kentucky bourbon with Experimental Series No. 002 Honey Cask Finish, a limited release shaped by honey-seasoned barrels and the distillery’s distinctive 10-recipe approach. The launch follows the brand’s first cask-finished expression, which explored Japanese mizunara oak earlier this year. This time, the result is warmer and more opulent: a 104-proof bourbon layered with floral sweetness, orchard fruit and signature spice. A sweeter direction for Four Roses For decades, Four Roses has built its character through two mash bills and five proprietary yeast strains. Experimental Series No. 002 draws on two of those recipes, OESQ and OBSK, blending bourbons matured for between six and eight years. The whiskey then spends a further three to nine months in barrels supplied by Kentucky’s Bohman Bee Company. The casks had first matured bourbon before being used to age honey, then returned to Four Roses for this final stage — a beautifully circular journey that gives the finish its singular character. What does Honey Cask Finish taste like? Honey may lead the first impression, but this is no dessert pour. Expect a fragrant, polished profile in which floral notes meet vanilla, maple and brown sugar, followed by ripe stone fruit, seasoned oak and a flicker of black pepper. At 104 proof, the finish carries enough warmth to keep the sweetness in elegant balance. Master distiller Brent Elliott describes the honey influence as natural rather than overpowering, allowing the barrels’ previous lives to reveal themselves without obscuring the bourbon beneath. Four Roses Honey Cask Finish release date and price Experimental Series No. 002 Honey Cask Finish will be available from 18 September 2026 at the Four Roses Distillery and the brand’s Cox’s Creek Visitor Centre in Kentucky. It will be offered in 375ml bottles with a suggested retail price of $55. For collectors and curious bourbon drinkers alike, this is a compelling next chapter in Four Roses’ move into cask finishing, and a limited-edition whiskey worth seeking out for its balance of sweetness, spice and Kentucky provenance.

The first GX42 hybrid superyacht has entered the water, and it arrives with an unusually persuasive vision of modern luxury: quieter, cleaner and designed around life at sea rather than excess for its own sake. Named Merinos, the 41.8-metre yacht is the first flagship from GX Superyachts. Built in Turkey and destined for a world debut at the 2026 Monaco Yacht Show, she combines Italian design, generous outdoor living and a serial-hybrid powertrain capable of silent anchoring for up to 48 hours. A New Flagship For GX Superyachts GX Superyachts first revealed the GX42 concept at the Monaco Yacht Show in 2024. Two years later, the inaugural yacht has been launched at SES Yachts in Istanbul, turning the young brand’s sustainability-led ambitions into a full-size superyacht. The model sits at the centre of a proposed GX range spanning 24 to 56 metres. Its exterior and interior styling come from Italian designer Marco Casali of Too Design, while Francesco Rogantin’s NAMES studio developed the hull and naval architecture. The result is athletic without looking aggressive, with long horizontal lines, expansive glazing and a raised-pilothouse profile that creates more room where owners and guests will notice it most. Hybrid Power Without The Usual Noise The GX42’s defining feature is its serial-hybrid propulsion system. Two MAN D2862 diesel engines work alongside a pair of 200 kW electric motors, an extensive lithium battery bank and integrated solar panels. Together, the system is designed to reduce generator use, fuel consumption and the background vibration that can follow guests around a conventional motor yacht. GX Superyachts says Merinos can remain at anchor in near-silent mode for up to 48 hours, while onboard electricity consumption may be reduced by as much as 45 per cent. That matters for more than efficiency. Mornings on the foredeck, evenings in the beach club and nights in a secluded bay should feel noticeably calmer without a generator constantly running below. Performance remains firmly in superyacht territory. The GX42 is expected to reach a top speed of 17 knots, with up to 14 knots available for faster passages. In electric-only mode, the yacht is targeting speeds of up to six knots, subject to confirmation during sea trials. Inside Merinos: Space, Privacy And Italian Calm The raised pilothouse gives the main deck over to an unusually complete owner’s suite. Alongside the bedroom is a private office, a walk-in wardrobe and an en suite bathroom, while doors lead forward to a secluded foredeck terrace. It is an arrangement intended to make the owner’s cabin feel less like a place to sleep and more like a private apartment at sea. Below, a full-beam VIP suite gains its own fold-down balcony to port. Three further guest cabins bring total accommodation to 10 guests across five cabins, with four dedicated crew cabins sleeping up to seven. Walnut panelling, white leather and lacquered finishes create a warm, restrained palette that complements Casali’s clean-lined exterior rather than competing with the views. A Beach Club That Opens To The Sea Outdoor living is central to the GX42. At the stern, a broad beach club expands through fold-down side wings, creating a waterside platform for swimming, sunbathing or arriving by tender. Above, the teak-clad sundeck combines relaxed seating and dining areas with a Jacuzzi. These spaces make the sustainability story feel tangible. Solar generation is built into the yacht rather than treated as an afterthought, while quieter hotel loads allow the decks to feel more connected to the water. The luxury is not simply having more equipment; it is being able to hear the sea. Why The GX42 Hybrid Superyacht Matters Hybrid propulsion is no longer unusual in concept yachts, but the launch of Merinos moves the conversation from renderings to reality. Owners increasingly expect range, comfort and hotel-level amenities without accepting the noise and fuel use that once seemed inseparable from a yacht of this scale. The GX42 does not claim to remove diesel from the equation. Instead, it uses batteries, solar energy and electric motors to deploy it more intelligently. That pragmatic approach may prove more influential than a headline-grabbing experiment: it promises immediate gains in quietness, efficiency and onboard wellbeing while retaining the flexibility required for long-distance cruising. GX42 Merinos: Key Specifications Length: 41.8 metres, or approximately 138 feet Guest accommodation: 10 guests in five cabins Crew: Up to seven across four cabins Propulsion: Serial hybrid with two MAN diesel engines and two 200 kW electric motors Top speed: An expected 17 knots Electric-only speed: Up to six knots, subject to sea trials Silent anchoring: Up to 48 hours Standout spaces: Private owner’s terrace, VIP balcony, expanding beach club and sundeck Jacuzzi When Will Merinos Make Her Public Debut? Following final outfitting and sea trials, Merinos is scheduled to make her world debut at the Monaco Yacht Show in September 2026. It is a fitting return for a yacht first introduced at the same event two years earlier—and a major moment for a brand now moving from promise to production. Is The GX42 A Zero-Emission Superyacht? Not entirely. The GX42 retains diesel engines for range and higher-speed cruising, but its electric motors, battery storage and solar arrays can reduce engine and generator use. Electric-only operation and extended silent anchoring are designed to lower emissions during the moments when guests are closest to the marine environment. The Final Word Merinos suggests that the next chapter of yachting may be defined as much by what owners do not hear as by what they can see. The GX42 delivers the expected signatures of a modern superyacht—private terraces, a vast beach club, Italian interiors and trans-Mediterranean capability—but its most compelling feature is a sense of calm. For GX Superyachts, this first launch is an important proof point. For the wider industry, it is evidence that responsible luxury can feel more indulgent, not less. You may also like: This 190-Foot Hybrid Superyacht Is Changing the Game