More than a decade after becoming the first model to front a solo Topshop campaign, Cara Delevingne is returning to the British brand in a new role: designer. The debut Topshop x Cara Delevingne collection is a tightly edited, 16-piece capsule that brings Cara’s rebellious approach to dressing into a more considered, grown-up wardrobe. Denim naturally takes centre stage, but this is not simply a greatest-hits compilation of model-off-duty staples. Alongside slim jeans and effortless tanks are dramatically pleated culottes, an asymmetric minidress, a sculptural maxi skirt and tailoring cut with plenty of attitude. It feels unmistakably Cara, yet it is broad enough to be worn by people whose wardrobes look nothing like hers. That was intentional. Rather than designing 16 pieces exclusively for herself, Delevingne approached the collaboration as a creative lead, considering how each design might be mixed into different wardrobes and styled by different people. The result is Topshop nostalgia without the time warp: familiar London cool, translated for now. The Pieces We’d Buy First The Pinstripe Denim Suit The collection’s oversized indigo blazer and matching wide-leg trousers are arguably its hero look. Denim gives the traditional pinstripe suit a less corporate, more subversive energy, while the generous proportions keep it relaxed. Wear the full co-ord with a semi-sheer tank and pointed heels, or break it up: the blazer would instantly sharpen a white T-shirt and faded jeans, while the trousers could be softened with a slim knit. The Waterfall Denim Skirt A denim maxi might sound straightforward, but the waterfall draping and pleated construction turn this green-cast version into something far more directional. It is the piece that best captures the collection’s architectural quality. Let the shape do the work by styling it with a simple tank or close-fitting long-sleeved top. Knee-high boots will carry it into autumn; minimal sandals will make it work immediately. The Cropped Denim Trench The washed-beige trench takes the familiar codes of classic outerwear—storm flaps, a belted waist and utilitarian detailing—and shortens them into a jacket that feels both practical and playful. It is an ideal transitional layer: light enough to throw over a tank now, but structured enough to wear with knitwear when temperatures fall. Pair it with the collection’s ultra-wide culottes for exaggerated volume, or keep the bottom half streamlined. The Asymmetric Denim Minidress For evening, the washed-black denim minidress is the standout. Its asymmetric, off-the-shoulder neckline provides enough drama that very little accessorising is required. A sleek boot and sculptural earrings will keep it sharp. Alternatively, add sheer tights and a substantial leather jacket for a look that leans into Cara’s familiar rock-and-roll territory. The Ultra-Wide Culottes Available in taupe and a pale green cast, these pleated denim culottes bring a dramatic silhouette to an otherwise uncomplicated outfit. The volume feels editorial, but the fabric keeps them grounded enough for everyday wear. Balance the shape with the collection’s fitted tank, then add a loafer or slim-profile trainer. For a more directional look, embrace the proportions with the cropped trench. The Everyday Foundations The quieter pieces deserve attention, too. Semi-sheer scoop-neck tanks in white and brown cost £26, while seamed long-sleeved T-shirts in ecru and khaki are £32. They are the collection’s connective tissue: uncomplicated layers designed to sit beneath the statement tailoring and denim. The high-rise slim-straight jeans, available in washed black or green cast for £60, offer a similarly wearable entry point. After seasons dominated by extreme proportions, their cleaner, narrower shape feels unexpectedly fresh. A New Kind Of Topshop Nostalgia The most successful celebrity collaborations reveal something recognisable about their creative lead without becoming costume. Topshop x Cara manages that balance. There are flashes of the Delevingne the fashion world first met—the oversized tailoring, easy tanks and slightly undone denim—but there is also evidence of a more expansive point of view. The draped skirt and off-the-shoulder dress, in particular, show a willingness to venture beyond her own uniform. That makes this more than a nostalgic reunion. It is a collection about evolution: Cara’s, Topshop’s and perhaps the wardrobes of those who grew up alongside them. Prices and early-access availability were checked on 24 August 2026 and may change. Cara Comes Full Circle Delevingne’s relationship with Topshop stretches back to the beginning of her career. She appeared in a film for the Kate Moss for Topshop collection in 2010 and became the brand’s first solo campaign star in 2014. She later returned as part of Topshop’s relaunch before co-designing this first capsule collection. It is tempting to frame the collaboration as the natural successor to Kate Moss’s enormously successful Topshop collections, but Cara has taken a different route. Where Moss frequently mined her own wardrobe, Delevingne has resisted making herself the collection’s only muse. She does not even appear in the accompanying campaign, preferring the clothes to be represented by the people for whom they were created. What does connect Cara and Kate is that elusive sense of British cool. Delevingne told British Vogue, “I don’t see the world through anything but a London lens.” That perspective appears in the collection’s asymmetric lines, unexpected proportions and ability to bring apparently opposing references together. Here, masculine tailoring meets off-the-shoulder denim. Practical outerwear is cropped and cinched. A traditional pinstripe is applied to an oversized denim suit. It is polished, but never overly proper. Affiliate disclosure: This article contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase through one of these links, The Life of Luxury may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you. This does not affect the price you pay and helps support the content we create.

Kendall Jenner and Jacob Elordi have offered a fresh glimpse into celebrity London, spending the weekend moving between four of the capital’s most recognisable dining and nightlife destinations. Their itinerary crossed the city, beginning with Michelin-starred Italian food beside the Thames before moving to Park Lane, a private members’ club and one of Mayfair’s most enduring celebrity favourites. From The River Cafe to Cipriani, here is how Kendall and Jacob’s London weekend unfolded, and what to order if you want to retrace their route. Kendall and Jacob Begin at The River Cafe The pair’s London circuit included The River Cafe, the Michelin-starred Hammersmith restaurant that has long attracted famous diners without losing its relaxed riverside character. David Beckham, Elton John, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kim Kardashian have all visited, but the real draw is the kitchen’s seasonal Italian cooking. Handmade pasta and wood-roasted fish are menu mainstays, while the rich, flourless Chocolate Nemesis remains the restaurant’s most famous dessert. For Kendall and Jacob, it was a fitting starting point: acclaimed food in a dining room that feels polished but never overly formal. What to order: handmade pasta, wood-roasted sea bass and Chocolate Nemesis. Where: Thames Wharf, Rainville Road, London W6 9HA Website: rivercafe.co.uk Saturday Dinner at China Tang On Saturday night, Kendall and Jacob were spotted leaving The Dorchester after reportedly dining at China Tang. The Park Lane restaurant channels the glamour of 1930s Shanghai through dark wood, rich colours and a menu of refined Cantonese classics. It offers the kind of grand-hotel atmosphere that feels made for a high-profile London evening. Peking duck is the signature order, but the dim sum deserves equal attention. The Iberico char siu pork xiao long bao and har gau are among the dishes to seek out. What to order: Peking duck, Iberico pork xiao long bao and har gau. Where: The Dorchester, 53 Park Lane, London W1K 1QA Website: chinatanglondon.co.uk A Late Night at Soho House Dinner was reportedly followed by a visit to Soho House, where Kendall and Jacob stayed into the early hours. The private members’ club has long been a fixture for figures from fashion, film and the creative industries. Its network of London houses offers restaurants, bars and late-night spaces with a level of privacy that conventional nightlife venues struggle to match. The stop shifted the pace of the evening from formal Park Lane dining to something more relaxed and discreet — exactly the sort of transition Soho House has perfected. Where: Multiple London locations Website: sohohouse.com Kendall and Jacob’s Mayfair Stop at Cipriani The weekend also brought the pair to Cipriani in Mayfair, where they were photographed leaving the restaurant. With its glossy wooden interiors, white-jacketed service and international following, Cipriani remains one of London’s most reliable places for a high-energy, high-profile dinner. Kendall has previously visited Cipriani’s New York location, making the Mayfair appearance something of a return to a trusted favourite. The essential order begins with beef carpaccio, followed by baked tagliolini and vanilla meringue cake. To drink, it has to be a Bellini — the cocktail first created at Venice’s Harry’s Bar. What to order: beef carpaccio, baked tagliolini, vanilla meringue cake and a Bellini. Where: Mayfair, London Website: cipriani.com

A new aviation race is unfolding in Dubai, Los Angeles and Florida — and this time, the competition is not about building the aircraft. It is about creating the places where they will land. Across all three locations, plans for vertiports are moving from concept drawings to physical infrastructure. These compact terminals are being designed for eVTOL aircraft: electric air taxis that take off and land vertically, combining the point-to-point convenience of a helicopter with quieter, lower-emission electric propulsion. The aircraft have attracted investment and headlines for years. Now the focus is shifting to the network on the ground that could make everyday service possible. Dubai Makes the First Move Dubai has taken the most visible lead by opening a purpose-built eVTOL vertiport developed by Skyports Infrastructure with the city’s Roads and Transport Authority. The 33,400-square-foot facility has two take-off and landing pads, a passenger terminal, flight-operations space and Joby’s Global Electric Aviation Charging System. It is designed to handle as many as 170,000 passengers and 42,000 aircraft movements annually. That scale makes it more than a test site. It is the first part of a planned citywide system, with three additional vertiports expected across Dubai. If the network performs as intended, electric air taxis could eventually link major districts and transport hubs while avoiding the congestion below. Dubai’s approach is bold: build dedicated infrastructure now and prepare for high passenger volumes from the outset. It turns the vertiport into a new category of urban terminal rather than a modified helipad. Los Angeles Starts With What It Already Has Los Angeles is taking a more adaptive route. Instead of beginning with an entirely new building, early projects are expected to convert existing helicopter facilities for electric-aircraft operations. At Park Elm Residences at Century Plaza, an existing heliport is set to become a Joby vertiport with a dedicated Blade lounge. The project offers a practical template for other parts of the city: retain the landing infrastructure, add charging technology and redesign the passenger journey for regular eVTOL service. That approach could help Los Angeles move faster. The city already has a network of helipads, severe road congestion and journeys where even a short distance can consume an unpredictable amount of time. The same model could work in other crowded cities. Existing heliports may provide the quickest bridge between today’s limited helicopter services and tomorrow’s broader electric air-taxi networks. Florida Thinks Statewide Florida’s plans extend beyond a single city. Two vertiports have already been built at the SunTrax testing campus, where advanced transport systems can be studied in a controlled environment. The state is also considering how the sites could develop into part of a wider network. A statewide system would test one of the most compelling uses for eVTOL aircraft: connecting cities, airports and destinations that are close enough for a short flight but frustrating to reach by road. Florida’s geography and busy tourism economy make it a natural proving ground. Successful routes could offer faster links between transport hubs, coastal destinations and major population centres while showing how multiple vertiports can operate as one connected system. The Hard Part Happens on the Ground Building a vertiport is more complicated than marking out a landing pad. Each facility must manage rapid charging, passenger flow, baggage, security, noise, weather and safe coordination with other aircraft. Regulators also need to understand how thousands of new flights could fit into existing airspace. In Oklahoma City, the Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Transportation have broken ground on a research facility dedicated to studying advanced air mobility and its integration into the national aviation system. The answers will determine whether eVTOLs become a useful form of transport or remain a limited novelty. Convenient locations, quick connections and reliable operations will matter just as much as the range or speed of the aircraft. Three Places, Three Strategies Dubai is building a purpose-made urban network. Los Angeles is adapting infrastructure that already exists. Florida is exploring how vertiports could connect an entire state. Together, the three approaches reveal how the eVTOL era may actually begin: not with one universal terminal design, but with different places solving the same landing problem in different ways. The flying taxis are almost ready. The real race is now being fought on the ground.

Lamborghini is turning up the intensity on its electrified V12 flagship with the Revuelto SV, a sharper, faster and far more exclusive interpretation of the already formidable Revuelto. Created for collectors who want circuit-bred performance without sacrificing the theatre of a road-going Lamborghini, the Revuelto SV is expected to start at $741,172 in the United States. That represents a substantial premium over the standard model’s roughly $605,000 base price — and, once Lamborghini’s extensive personalisation programme enters the conversation, the final figure can climb dramatically higher. An order sheet shared online illustrates just how quickly the numbers can escalate. One highly specified example reportedly reached $948,121, with a full black livery and contrasting coloured lines adding $60,886. Gloss-finish upper and lower exterior carbon packages contributed a further $33,825 and $29,971 respectively. With Ad Personam finishes and track-focused extras available, a seven-figure Revuelto SV appears entirely plausible. The price buys more than visual theatre. Lamborghini has equipped the SV with a motorsport-inspired aerodynamic package, led by a dramatic fixed rear wing, while its revised suspension draws on knowledge developed by the marque’s GT3 racing operation. The result is a Revuelto engineered to feel more precise, more immediate and more at home when the road gives way to a circuit. Its most significant technical upgrade is a new 7 kWh battery pack. Working alongside the naturally aspirated 6.5-litre V12 and three electric motors, it helps raise total output to 1,050 hp and 1,051 lb-ft of torque. Compared with the standard Revuelto, that is an increase of 49 hp and 268 lb-ft. Performance is suitably outrageous. Lamborghini claims the Revuelto SV can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in just 2.4 seconds before reaching a top speed of 214 mph. Those figures place it firmly among the most formidable hybrid supercars of its generation. Exclusivity is equally central to the proposition. Production will be limited to 1,963 examples, a deliberate reference to the year Lamborghini was founded. Deliveries are expected to begin in 2027, and with demand for rare, high-performance Lamborghinis traditionally fierce, securing a build allocation may prove as challenging as meeting the price. For those fortunate enough to claim one, the Revuelto SV promises the full modern Lamborghini experience: electrified power, unmistakable design and genuine racing influence, wrapped in an object destined to become an instant collector’s piece.

Luxury usually arrives in a controlled environment: immaculate salons, carefully lit runways and vitrines polished to perfection. For Fall/Winter 2026, LOEWE has chosen the opposite. The house’s latest campaign climbs to Pointe Helbronner in the Mont Blanc Massif, where sudden snowfall, shifting mist and exposed granite put fashion—and a new creative direction—under pressure. Photographed by Talia Chetrit at an altitude of 3,470 metres, the campaign marks the first collection for LOEWE by Jack McCollough and Lazaro Hernandez. It is a striking opening statement. Rather than easing into the house with a familiar studio portrait, the designers place their vision in an environment too vast and volatile to be domesticated. That tension is precisely what makes the images persuasive. Against an almost colourless expanse of ice and snow, LOEWE’s palette becomes electric. Bright yellow knitwear cuts through the whiteout; sculptural shearling coats and oversized mittens bring warmth at an architectural scale. Inflatable parkas, Storm boots, Dive slingbacks and wraparound Shield sunglasses introduce a sporting edge, but this is not conventional alpine dressing. It is mountain equipment translated through the surreal, tactile language of a luxury house. The result suggests a compelling direction for LOEWE: craft that does not need precious staging to prove its value. Supple leather, suede and intarsia are placed beside crisp, matte and reflective surfaces, allowing texture to carry as much visual weight as silhouette. Even the new suede Amazona 180 appears less like an accessory than an object discovered in the landscape. Chetrit’s photography heightens that sense of discovery. Bags are isolated against mountain architecture, while coloured ice cubes return as miniature peaks and fruit appears suspended inside crystalline frost. As visibility narrows, familiar products become strange again. It is a clever luxury proposition at a time when true desirability increasingly depends on an object’s ability to hold attention, not simply display a logo. Art also sits at the centre of this new chapter. German artist Cosima von Bonin, whose visual universe informed the Fall/Winter 2026 show space, has inspired a limited-edition capsule spanning the Amazona 180, Puzzle and Flamenco. Her whimsical animals, florals, graphic checks and vivid colour combinations are rendered through intricate leather intarsia, transforming playful motifs into demonstrations of serious technique. The campaign’s cast reflects the same creative breadth. LOEWE ambassadors Julia Garner and Théodore Pellerin appear alongside Lil Yachty, Laïka Blanc-Francard, Beau Gadsdon, models Nyawurh Chuol, Carin Herven and Siegfried Blanche, with von Bonin herself joining the ensemble. Rather than presenting one fixed ideal of the LOEWE wearer, the images propose a community connected by curiosity, movement and a willingness to experiment. McCollough and Hernandez describe the campaign as an exploration of craft “at altitude”, where colour and form become almost surreal. That phrase captures the collection’s most interesting idea. Mont Blanc does not merely make the clothes look dramatic; it strips away the usual visual noise and asks what remains. The answer is colour, material, shape and movement—the essential ingredients of fashion, sharpened by extreme surroundings. For LOEWE, the ascent feels symbolic. The house is entering a closely watched new era, and its incoming designers have chosen not to announce themselves with nostalgia. Instead, they have taken the codes of leathercraft, eccentricity and artistic collaboration into thinner air. The Fall/Winter 2026 campaign makes ambition visible: playful yet rigorous, luxurious yet exposed, and confident enough to let nature challenge the clothes. LOEWE’s Fall/Winter 2026 collection is available in stores and online from 24 August 2026.

Just a few hours from London, the Quay Hotel & Spa in Wales offers a refurbished wellness suite, personalised treatments and tranquil views over Conwy Estuary. For busy professionals, the hardest part of taking a break often isn't deciding to get away, or even managing to wrestle a few days from the clutches of a demanding calendar. It's finding a haven that strikes a rare balance: somewhere that’s easy to reach, but feels a million miles from everyday life. At just three hours by train from London (and two from Manchester stations), the Quay Hotel & Spa offers precisely that. Arriving at the Water’s Edge I love a retreat that gets straight down to business. From the moment I arrived I felt transported, with the sense of calm that comes from slipping out of a busy week and into the slow pace of a forgotten corner of the coast. No sooner had I checked into my room than I found myself gazing out of my private balcony, watching sailboats bob in Deganwy Marina and the waters of Conwy Estuary shimmer in the hues of an approaching sunset. It was the kind of view that pulls you straight out of your busy thoughts and has you reaching for a bathrobe and a glass of something chilled, preferably with bubbles. With a cool refreshment in hand, the smell of salt in the air, and the medieval towers of the UNESCO-listed Conwy Castle across the bay, it was hard to believe the noise of city life was just a few hours down the tracks. Inside the Newly Refurbished Wellness Suite The following morning, with the tide out and boats beached under a clear blue sky, I made my way to the Spa at the Quay. Having undergone an extensive refurbishment, the new wellness suite was the main reason for my visit, and I was keen to explore the facilities first-hand. Featuring multiple saunas, an aromatherapy room, hydrotherapy spa pool and more, the environment has been thoughtfully designed to balance relaxation with a plethora of holistic health benefits. I start my journey with the foot spa, where gentle jets in warm water stimulate acupressure points over the soles of my feet. Believed to improve circulation and ease tension, it proved a wonderfully grounding introduction to the thermal experience. From there I moved onto the aromatherapy room, which pairs essential oil blends like menthol, eucalyptus and rosemary with a lower, 38 degree temperature. Combined with an ambient humidity level, it offers a soothing experience and a gentler setting to traditional, high-intensity saunas. As someone who regularly pushes their body a little too hard in the gym, I was especially keen to try out the infrared sauna. A timber-clad sanctuary, this was perhaps my favourite facility on-site, with radiant panels and a gentle, 35 degree temperature creating the perfect conditions for relaxation. For regular users, infrared light exposure can also be instrumental in soft tissue repair and cardiovascular support, which is an appealing prospect for anyone with an active lifestyle. From there, the morning seemed to melt away. A blast in the hot sauna to harness the benefits of dry heat, before a cooling soak in the hydrotherapy spa pool. An hour stretched out on a poolside lounger with a book, followed by a lingering spell in the fragrant steam room. By the time I retreated to the spa cafe for a Quay Cream Tea, my shoulders had softened, my breathing had slowed, and I was feeling ready to savour what followed. Bespoke OSKIA Treatments, Tailored to You For those of us constantly balancing deadlines and demands, a day to oneself in a beautiful spa is a blessing. Perhaps the greatest luxury though, is the opportunity to hand over some decision-making—to strike off one thing from the mental load and trust an expert to diagnose exactly what your body needs on that day. So I was pleased to discover not one, but two bespoke treatments available, both designed in partnership with OSKIA, a nutri-cosmeceutical beauty brand backed by internationally-recognised doctors and dermatologists. The first was the OSKIA Bespoke Warm Oil Massage, which started with a consultation to discover areas of focus for the treatment, and utilised the Skin Soothing Love and Massage Candle. The second was the OSKIA Bespoke Radiance Renewal Facial, in which the therapist selected and administered a selection of OSKIA products in response to my skincare needs. These included the Renaissance cleanser, a vitamin-and-enzyme-rich gel ideal for combination and dry skin; the Renaissance mask, an MSM-infused solution with rose and chamomile notes; the Midnight Elixir Serum to support night-time repair; and the Eye Wonder Eye Cream, a nutri-active serum to protect against UV damage and city pollution. Why the Quay Hotel & Spa Is Worth the Escape Quay Hotel & Spa is the kind of retreat every time-poor professional should have in their back pocket. Easy to access yet wonderfully removed from the rush of everyday life, it’s a place designed to help busy minds slow down and tired bodies recover. Paired with warm hospitality and thoughtful wellness experiences, it’s easily one of North Wales’ most rewarding weekend getaways.

The next frontier of luxury wellness is moving beyond the medical spa, and onto the open sea. Four Seasons Yachts has partnered with pioneering medical-wellness group Lanserhof to introduce an eight-day longevity residency aboard Four Seasons I. Taking place during the yacht’s inaugural transatlantic crossing from 8 to 16 November 2026, the Lanserhof Reset will be the first time the renowned wellness concept has been offered at sea. The partnership brings together two names known for highly personalised experiences. Four Seasons provides the yacht, residential-style suites and intuitive hospitality, while Lanserhof contributes more than 40 years of experience in preventative health, diagnostics and restorative medicine. Rather than approaching the voyage as a traditional cruise with spa treatments added around the edges, the residency has been designed around the rare luxury of uninterrupted time. Eight days crossing the Atlantic allows guests to step away from everyday demands and focus more intently on their health, routines and long-term wellbeing. A Personalised Eight-Day Reset The most comprehensive version of the programme begins with a 60-minute consultation inside Four Seasons I’s onboard medical centre. Lanserhof physicians and practitioners will use this initial meeting to understand each participant’s health, lifestyle and personal goals before creating an individual eight-day protocol. Depending on the guest, the programme may incorporate preventative-health guidance, personalised nutrition recommendations, individual fitness programming and holistic therapies. Craniosacral alignment, breathwork, therapeutic treatments, sound baths and aesthetic-wellness sessions may also form part of the schedule. Where appropriate, participants will receive a follow-up consultation with a physician before leaving the yacht. Each guest will also be given a final personalised protocol, containing recommendations designed to help them continue the practices introduced during the crossing once they return home. The premium personalised programme is available as a $5,000 add-on per guest and has limited capacity. What Every Guest Will Experience The Lanserhof partnership will not be confined to those booking the private programme. A complimentary selection of experiences will be available to every guest travelling aboard Four Seasons I during the transatlantic voyage. Daily talks, lectures and question-and-answer sessions will provide access to Lanserhof’s medical and wellness specialists. Guests will also be invited to join group fitness sessions, holistic classes and restorative practices throughout the crossing. Lanserhof doctors, nutritionists, personal trainers and holistic practitioners will be available during designated hours, offering guests the opportunity to explore the concept without committing to the complete personalised programme. Mornings will begin with a chlorophyll-based energising drink inspired by Lanserhof’s signature approach, while selected dishes will introduce guests to the group’s preventative, anti-inflammatory Energy Cuisine philosophy. A Lanserhof welcome gift is also included for everyone onboard. Eva-Maria Hasenauer, chief commercial officer of Lanserhof Group, said the transatlantic setting creates an opportunity for guests to step away from their usual routines and focus more deliberately on their health. It is an environment particularly suited to Lanserhof’s philosophy. With fewer daily distractions and nowhere else to be, the crossing provides time for consultation, movement, reflection and restorative treatments without immediately returning to the pace of ordinary life. Inside the Yacht’s L’Oceana Spa The residency will sit alongside the yacht’s permanent wellness offering at L’Oceana Spa. Inspired by the restorative nature of the sea, the spa incorporates a hammam, thermal circuit and dedicated treatment rooms. Its technology-led facilities include cryotherapy, infrared therapy, hydrotherapy and advanced recovery treatments intended to support relaxation, physical restoration and overall wellbeing. Guests will also have access to Four Seasons I’s fitness facilities, where cardiovascular, strength and mobility sessions can be integrated into their personalised Lanserhof programme. Beyond the spa, the yacht’s 20-metre aft pool provides a further setting for relaxation, while its transverse marina opens across the vessel to bring guests closer to the water. A New Kind of Transatlantic Crossing The voyage marks a significant moment for both partners. For Lanserhof, it is the first time its medical-wellness concept has been transported from its established resorts onto a yacht. The group currently operates health destinations in Lans, Tegernsee and Sylt, with a further Marbella resort expected to open in summer 2027. For Four Seasons Yachts, the residency adds a new dimension to the inaugural year of Four Seasons I. The yacht made its debut in March 2026 and will use the November crossing to transition from its Mediterranean programme to its first Caribbean season. The vessel has only 95 suites, all designed with a residential character, floor-to-ceiling windows and private outdoor terraces. Its near one-to-one staff-to-guest ratio allows the service to remain highly personalised, an approach that aligns naturally with Lanserhof’s individually tailored philosophy. The partnership also reflects a broader evolution in luxury travel. Today’s most discerning travellers are increasingly seeking experiences that offer something beyond escape: the opportunity to return home feeling rested, informed and equipped with meaningful changes they can carry into everyday life. By taking its longevity concept into the middle of the Atlantic, Lanserhof is offering perhaps the ultimate way to disconnect. There are no tightly packed sightseeing schedules and few of the interruptions of life on land, only eight days of open water, personalised guidance and time dedicated to oneself. The Lanserhof Reset will take place aboard Four Seasons I from 8 to 16 November 2026. Complimentary group programming is included for all guests, while the premium personalised eight-day programme costs an additional $5,000 per person. To explore suites or reserve the voyage, visit Four Seasons Yachts. Images courtesy of Four Seasons Yachts.

A flight to the South of France may be tempting, but Pan Pacific London is making a convincing case for spending the final weeks of summer rather closer to home. The five-star hotel has partnered with Champagne Taittinger to create a series of sparkling experiences inspired by the elegance of Reims and the glamour of the French Riviera. Running until 27 September 2026, the collaboration transforms everything from the hotel’s arrival experience to its 18.5-metre infinity pool. Located moments from Liverpool Street station, Pan Pacific London already offers a tranquil escape from the pace of the city. Its partnership with Taittinger adds a distinctly French spirit to the experience, bringing Champagne trolleys, couture-inspired installations and poolside indulgence to the heart of London. The experience begins in Ginger Lily, Pan Pacific London’s elegant lounge and bar. A couture-inspired Champagne bicycle installation welcomes guests into the space, while a dedicated trolley offers glasses of Taittinger. More than an eye-catching centrepiece, it sets the tone for the collaboration: polished, playful and unapologetically celebratory. The trolley draws on the meticulous craftsmanship associated with a French couture house, reimagining the traditional hotel welcome as an opportunity to pause for Champagne before the evening, or stay, even begins. During designated adults-only hours, guests can order Champagne from a dedicated Taittinger trolley beside the pool. It is an indulgent detail that turns an afternoon swim into something altogether more celebratory. Those wishing to experience the complete collaboration can book the hotel’s dedicated Summer Stay with Taittinger. Available across Pan Pacific London’s rooms and suites, the adults-only package includes an overnight stay followed by breakfast at Straits Kitchen. Guests also receive full access to the wellbeing floor and a Champagne Taittinger voucher to redeem at one of the hotel’s dedicated Champagne carts. Prices for the Summer Stay with Taittinger begin from £392.

Four Seasons has unveiled its first completed Beachfront Yacht Villa at Costa Palmas, offering a glimpse inside one of the resort’s most exclusive waterfront residences. Located on Mexico’s Baja California Sur, the newly completed home has been designed for owners who want to move effortlessly between life on land and days spent at sea. Alongside its beachfront position, the villa has access to a private dock, allowing its residents to step from home to yacht with ease. The property forms part of Four Seasons Resort and Residences Los Cabos at Costa Palmas, an exclusive 1,000-acre community on the East Cape. The destination encompasses more than two miles of swimmable beach along the Sea of Cortez, together with a 250-slip marina, five-star resorts and a collection of branded private residences. Designed by Brooklyn-based Guerin Glass Architects, the Beachfront Yacht Villa has already been purchased by an undisclosed buyer. However, its completion reveals the level of design, privacy and personalised amenities being offered within the development. Across from the main house, the owner has access to a private leisure compound centred around the property’s dock. A monochrome pickleball court, shaded cabana and outdoor recreational spaces create an additional area for entertaining beside the water. The villa itself has been arranged around indoor-outdoor living, with two swimming pools anchoring its principal social spaces. On the upper level, an L-shaped pool curves around a sunken conversation lounge, creating an intimate setting for drinks and relaxed gatherings. A second pool and adjoining spa are accompanied by a summer kitchen and covered outdoor living room, complete with a fire pit for evenings spent outside. Inside, the designers have opted for a refined coastal palette of pale woods, natural stone and softly muted beach-inspired shades. The overall effect is calm and understated, allowing the architecture and surrounding landscape to remain the focus. An oversized curved sofa sits at the centre of the main living room, while a statement bar with transparent shelving provides an elegant division between the lounge and formal dining room. Positioned a few steps above, the open kitchen and informal dining area remain connected to the main entertaining spaces while feeling subtly distinct. Each of the guest bedrooms opens onto a private terrace or balcony, bringing natural light and sea air into the quieter areas of the residence. A generously proportioned bunk room, fitted with double beds, provides additional space for children, adults or extended family stays. The bathrooms continue the villa’s serene, spa-like design. Within the principal suite, twin vanities sit on either side of a central soaking tub, while an expansive blue-tiled shower stretches across the room. An outdoor shower offers another relaxed connection to the home’s beachfront setting. The completed residence reflects the growing appeal of branded homes among ultra-high-net-worth buyers. Beyond the privacy of a standalone villa, owners gain access to the service, security and resort amenities associated with Four Seasons—without sacrificing the freedom of having a home of their own. At Costa Palmas, that lifestyle is shaped by the sea. A morning might begin with a swim or a game of pickleball, followed by an afternoon on the water and dinner beside the villa’s fire-lit pool. Homes at Four Seasons Resort Los Cabos at Costa Palmas currently begin at $8.3 million. Other recent residences within the community have included a $16 million villa overlooking the golf course and an oceanfront yacht villa with a private dock, offered for close to $22 million. With its own dock, private sporting facilities and expansive spaces for outdoor entertaining, the Beachfront Yacht Villa represents a new kind of coastal luxury, one defined not simply by views of the water, but by the freedom to experience it whenever its owner chooses. Images courtesy of Irongate Group.

Boann Distillery will finish its historically inspired Preston’s Irish Whiskey in just three casks made from the ancient tree, with a release planned for 2027. An Irish oak that stood for approximately 1,000 years is beginning an unexpected second life, not in a museum or stately home, but inside a cooperage. The ancient tree once grew on Preston’s Estate at Swainstown Farm in County Meath, where generations watched it become part of the landscape. When Storm Elin brought it down in December 2023, its fall appeared to mark the end of a millennium-long story. Instead, part of its timber has now been transformed into three exceptionally rare whiskey casks. The project brings together Drogheda’s Boann Distillery, Swainstown Farm and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ireland. Once filled, the new casks will be used for the secondary maturation of a mature whiskey created from Boann’s Preston’s Vintage Mashbill XI. The finished expression is expected to be bottled and released in 2027. Only three 225-litre barrels have been made, placing an obvious physical limit on how much whiskey the collaboration can produce. From County Meath to France—and back again Transforming an oak of this age into vessels capable of maturing whiskey required more than simply cutting its trunk into boards. A carefully selected section of the fallen tree was transported to the Vosges region of France, an area with a long tradition of preparing oak for wine and spirits. Specialist mills split the timber into staves and cask heads before the wood was left to season naturally outdoors for around two years. That period exposed the oak to the elements and gradually prepared it for its new role. The seasoned components were then returned to Ireland and taken to Kentucky Bourbon Barrel’s cooperage in Newbridge, County Kildare. There, Irish coopers examined and shaped the individual pieces before raising the casks, fitting their heads and securing them with metal hoops. The finished barrels were toasted to prepare the oak for its interaction with the spirit. The collaborators describe them as the first complete Irish oak whiskey casks in more than a century to have been coopered by Irish craftspeople on Irish soil. It is a significant distinction in an industry that overwhelmingly relies on imported barrels, particularly ex-bourbon casks made from American white oak. Why Irish oak is so unusual Barrels used to mature whiskey are far more than storage containers. As the spirit moves in and out of the wood, it extracts flavour, colour and aroma, with the species of oak, its seasoning and its treatment all helping to shape the final profile. Native Irish oak is rarely used for the task. Supplies are limited, suitable trees are scarce and restrictions protect what remains. A viable cask requires straight, sound timber that can be split into staves without compromising the vessel’s strength or watertight construction. Oak from a naturally fallen tree of such extraordinary age is rarer still. The precise effect it will have on the whiskey cannot be known until maturation is under way, but its grain, preparation and toast will each influence the exchange between wood and spirit. Importantly, the ancient tree was not felled for whiskey production. Its use followed its natural loss during the storm, allowing a portion of the timber to continue its story in another form. Reviving a lost Irish recipe The liquid destined for the three barrels carries its own connection to the past. Boann’s Preston’s Vintage Mashbill XI is based on a late-19th-century recipe uncovered through the distillery’s Vintage Mashbill programme. The initiative researches and recreates historic styles of Irish whiskey, including recipes that use grains beyond the familiar combination of malted and unmalted barley. The Preston name is particularly significant. The family at Swainstown descends from the Prestons of Drogheda, who operated a prominent whiskey-bonding business from 1886 for almost a century. Whiskey bonders traditionally sourced spirit from distilleries before ageing, blending and bottling it under their own names. Finishing Preston’s whiskey in oak grown on the family’s estate creates a striking connection between the land, its bonding heritage and Boann’s work reviving forgotten recipes. Boann intends the final release to form part of the single pot still tradition, although its precise designation will depend upon the outcome of proposed changes to Ireland’s whiskey product specification. A government consultation on those technical rules opened in June 2026. A whiskey shaped by time No exact bottling date, price, strength or bottle yield has yet been announced. The final number of bottles will depend on factors including the duration of the secondary maturation and the natural loss of spirit from the barrels. What is already clear is that the release will be finite. Once the whiskey has left these three casks, the circumstances behind it cannot simply be recreated. Another thousand-year-old tree from the same estate, carrying the same family history, cannot be ordered from a cooperage catalogue. The whiskey may spend only a comparatively brief period inside the Irish oak. Its casks, however, took a millennium to make.

Argyronisos offers 60 acres of ancient olive groves, private coves and discreet stone residences, all within a 50-minute helicopter flight of Athens. In a corner of the northern Aegean, where silver-green olive trees meet the water and rocky coves interrupt an otherwise untouched coastline, an entire island is searching for a new custodian. Argyronisos, known internationally as Silver Island, has been placed on the market for the first time in more than six decades. The 60-acre private retreat was brought to market with a reported asking price of €35 million, approximately $40 million, and is being offered exclusively through Engel & Völkers Greece. The brokerage’s live listing now gives the price on application. The island has belonged to the same family since 1961. During that time, it has been used as a private home, an organic olive estate and, more recently, an intimate wellness retreat. It has escaped the dense development seen in some of the Mediterranean’s best-known destinations, retaining the sense of privacy that is increasingly difficult to manufacture, or buy. Rather than being dominated by a vast contemporary villa, Argyronisos contains 11 preserved stone buildings arranged discreetly across its landscape. Together, they provide approximately 937 sq m of built space. The estate includes a main residence, a separate dining pavilion, a two-storey villa and a traditional coastal stone house. A caretaker’s cottage is joined by several smaller residences, including buildings known as the Olive House and Mason’s House. From an elevated terrace, another residence looks west towards the sunset. At the heart of the property is the historic chapel of Agioi Anargyroi, a small Greek Orthodox church that anchors the island to a much longer past. Historic stone ruins also remain elsewhere on the estate. The architecture has been kept deliberately modest. White walls, blue accents, tiled terraces and shaded outdoor spaces sit among mature trees instead of competing with them. This is luxury expressed through land, silence and seclusion rather than scale alone. Beyond its residences, the island unfolds across rolling ground planted with cypress trees, wildflowers and centuries-old olive groves that continue to be cultivated organically. When the wind turns the leaves, their pale undersides give the landscape a silvery appearance—the image from which Silver Island takes its name. Small beaches and sheltered coves line the coast, creating private places for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. Deep-water access allows larger vessels to approach the island, while the protected Gulf of Pteleos offers calmer conditions than more exposed parts of the Aegean. Argyronisos has also been designed to operate independently. Its power is supplied by solar energy, supported by a backup generator, allowing the estate to remain fully off-grid without sacrificing its essential infrastructure. Although it has welcomed entrepreneurs, artists and other prominent guests over the years, the island has never been transformed into a conventional commercial resort. More recently, it has hosted small wellness stays, but its primary identity has remained that of a secluded family retreat. Private, but not impossibly remote The island lies in the Gulf of Pteleos, just off the northern tip of Evia, Greece’s second-largest island. Its position provides access to the Sporades and places Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonnisos within reach for sailing and island-hopping. Visitors can arrive by private boat from nearby mainland docks and marinas. By road and sea, the total journey from Athens takes approximately three and a half hours. A private helicopter can make the journey from Athens International Airport in around 50 minutes, landing on the island, while a transfer from Skiathos is shorter still. That balance is central to Argyronisos’s appeal: it feels removed from ordinary life without being cut off from it. A rare opportunity—and a responsibility Private islands with established residences and working infrastructure seldom become available in Greece. Many of the country’s islands are publicly owned, protected or undeveloped, while substantial future building is typically subject to strict planning and environmental controls. Argyronisos is already operational, giving its next owner the option to continue using it as a private estate or discreet retreat. Any further development would, however, remain subject to the relevant local approvals. For its next owner, the purchase would extend far beyond acquiring a collection of homes. It would mean assuming responsibility for a landscape that has been intentionally protected for 65 years. At a reported €35 million, Argyronisos is unquestionably a trophy property. Yet its greatest indulgence may be the one feature no architect can add later: the feeling that very little here has changed at all.

The only Talbot-Lago Teardrop commissioned specifically for competition will cross the block at RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week. Few cars have made aerodynamics look quite so romantic. With its sweeping wings, impossibly long bonnet and bodywork seemingly shaped from a single drop of liquid metal, the Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Teardrop Coupe is one of the defining automotive designs of the Art Deco era. Yet chassis number 90117 was created for more than admiring glances on a concours lawn. It was built to race. The exceptional 1938 coupe competed in the 24 Hours of Le Mans the following year, making it the only known Talbot-Lago Teardrop commissioned specifically with competition in mind. On 15 August, it will be offered by RM Sotheby’s during Monterey Car Week with an estimate of between $7 million and $8 million—approximately £5 million to £6 million. Sculpted for speed Chassis 90117 is one of just 11 second-series “New York”-style Teardrop coupes created with coachwork by celebrated Parisian firm Figoni et Falaschi. Unveiled during a period in which the influence of Art Deco could be seen across architecture, fashion and industrial design, the Teardrop was originally known as the Goutte d’Eau, or “water drop”. Its beautifully streamlined profile made it an instant expression of pre-war French glamour. This particular car, however, was conceived with a distinctly competitive purpose. It was commissioned by Philippe Régnier de Massa, a member of one of France’s oldest noble families, who intended to enter it at Le Mans. According to information accompanying the sale, the body was made four inches longer and two inches lower than those of the other Teardrop coupes, reducing its frontal area and improving its aerodynamic performance. Additional driving lights were incorporated into the front, while an opening rear window and a distinctive heart-shaped sunroof provided much-needed ventilation. The competition-focused alterations continued inside. The driver received a supportive semi-bucket seat and a speedometer reading up to 250kph, or 155mph. Extra reinforcement was fitted within the engine compartment, alongside a long-range fuel tank and an external racing-style filler. Beneath the bodywork sits Talbot-Lago’s enlarged 4.0-litre six-cylinder engine, featuring hemispherical combustion chambers and three Zenith-Stromberg carburettors. Producing approximately 140bhp, it sends power to the rear wheels through a four-speed Wilson pre-selector gearbox, which allowed its driver to choose the next gear before completing the change. A singular appearance at Le Mans In June 1939, the Talbot-Lago arrived at the Circuit de la Sarthe wearing the number eight. The car was officially entered by British racing driver and writer T.A.S.O. Mathieson, while de Massa shared driving duties with French racer Norbert-Jean Mahé. Although it was de Massa’s first international race, Mahé brought valuable experience, having finished ninth at Le Mans in 1934. The pairing was running in ninth position when its race ended on lap 88. Precisely what happened remains disputed. Some accounts attribute the retirement to a broken valve spring; others suggest the Talbot-Lago skidded on oil and travelled in the wrong direction, resulting in its disqualification. Whatever the cause, it would prove to be the car’s only major competition appearance. The Second World War began just 10 weeks later, abruptly bringing its racing ambitions to an end. Lost behind the Iron Curtain By the early 1940s, chassis 90117 had found its way to Germany, where it was discovered in neglected condition and without its original engine. It later passed into the ownership of A. Becker of Rangsdorf, near Berlin. Its location in East Germany placed the car beyond the reach of most Western collectors, and the Talbot-Lago remained largely unseen for decades. Only after the Berlin Wall fell in 1989 did it re-emerge, passing first to German enthusiast Peter Schmitz and later to Dutch dealer Jan Bruijn. In 1996, Californian collector Georg Lingenbrink acquired the car and began a painstaking six-year restoration. A correct-type Talbot-Lago engine was sourced in the UK, while the body was finished in a suitably dramatic shade of deep aubergine, paired with tan pigskin leather upholstery. Collector Oscar Davis purchased the Talbot-Lago in 2006 and subsequently commissioned a further $100,000 of mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The car returned to Pebble Beach in 2007 before travelling to Europe, where it received the coveted Trofeo BMW Group Best of Show award at the 2010 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. A Louis Vuitton Concours Classic Award followed in 2011. Back on the Monterey stage Following Davis’s death, the Teardrop returned to Monterey in 2022 and sold through RM Sotheby’s for $7.265 million. Its current custodian has continued to preserve the restoration, including commissioning recent servicing by RM Auto Restoration. Now it is heading back to the auction block with a valuation slightly above its previous sale price. Its appeal lies in an extraordinary collision of qualities rarely found within one car. It possesses the sculptural bodywork and rarity required for the world’s most prestigious concours events, but also the competition specification and provenance to make it an enticing prospect for historic motoring. Almost nine decades after its sole appearance at Le Mans, the Talbot-Lago remains a compelling contradiction: an Art Deco masterpiece designed not merely to be displayed, but to be driven at speed.