CEO Guido Terreni. Courtesy of Parmigiani Fleurier LUX speaks to Guido Terreni, CEO of Swiss Watchmaker Parmigiani Fleurier about the definition of luxury and the key values which distinguish the…
Lexus Design Awards 2023 was presented in the Tortona district during Milan Design Week Against the backdrop of the vibrant and bustling Milan Design Week, Lexus presented the four winners of their…
Utsava Kasera at the Glenfiddich distillery LUX's Contributing Whiskey Editor, Utsava Kasera, shares his six top whiskies to celebrate big or small achievements, raise a toast to milestones or just…
In the fourth part of our Driving Force series from the AW 2022/23 issue, LUX’s car reviewer gets behind the wheel of the Maserati Levante Granlusso As the car industry moves into its new phase…
In the second part of our Driving Force series from the AW 2022/23 issue, LUX's car reviewer gets behind the wheel of the Audi R8 V10 Spyder. We at LUX are not engineers. We leave analysis of the…
The latest Porsche Panamera, a comfortable, high-performance SUV, is less lumbering than other fast SUVs and provides genuine driver satisfaction In the fourth part of our supercar review series,…
The new Bentley Bentayga Hybrid is a lighter-feel luxury SUV that’s a wonderful mix of refinement and muscle In the third part of our supercar review series, LUX gets behind the wheel of the…
Interior of the 1955 Ferrari 250 Europa GT Coupé Maarten Ten Holder, Managing Director of Bonhams Motoring, tells LUX his top picks at Bonhams Quail Auction in California, ahead of the sale on…
This special Heritage Design Edition of Porsche's 911 Targa 4S is the perfect compromise between a fixed-roof and a convertible- but your hair may still get messed up In the first part of our…
Original digital art by Mercedes-Benz at Design Essentials IV: The Art of Creating Desire LUX stops off at the Mercedes-Benz Design Centre in Nice to hear about its latest projects – from EVs…
Gstaad Palace Maarten Ten Holder, Managing Director of Bonhams Motoring, tells LUX his top picks for The Gstaad Sale in Switzerland ahead of the sale on 3rd July 2022. The sale features cars being…
Aberlour, Deanston and Bruichladdich whiskey Launching his new column for LUX, whiskey collector, Utsava Kasera advises on the perfect whiskies to suit your Father's Day plans It is the best of…
Argonne Aÿ Grand Cru 2013 Ella Johnson visits the oldest family-owned champagne house, Henri Giraud, to taste some of its celebrated cuvées, and hear about the importance of the use of…
Our fleet at the foot of the Cervino (Matterhorn) in Cervina, Italy You might associate Lamborghinis with Dubai, Cannes, Los Angeles and London, shooting down city streets or parked outside…
Proper ceramic coating, after a thorough paintwork correction, is the only way to make your new car look properly new, as LUX discovers with its recently purchased high-performance convertible When…
1938 Bugatti Type 57 C Stelvio Cabriolet Maarten Ten Holder, Managing Director of Bonhams Motoring, tells LUX his top picks at Les Grandes Marques du Monde in Paris, ahead of the sale on Thursday…
Ferrari F8 Spider. Photo by Max Earey In the second part of our supercar series, LUX's car reviewer gets behind the wheel of Ferrari F8 Tributo and the F8 Spider That’s it, folks. Ferrari fans,…
The Mercedes-AMG G 63 is part limousine, part sports car and part SUV, with its lavishly appointed interior, sheer pace and rugged details such as the extended wheel arches From supercar to supreme…
The new Rolls-Royce Boat Tail was unveiled at Concorso d’Eleganza, Villa d’Este, Lake Como Rolls-Royce unveiled the world’s most expensive new car at a glamorous event on the shore of Lake…
Gordon & MacPhail's Generations 80-Years-Old from Glenlivet Distillery with decanter and case designed by David Adjaye On the 3rd February 1940 John Urquhart and his son, George, created a…
The Lamborghini section of the visitors’ car park featured classic and modern Last weekend saw the return of one of the world's most glamorous classic car festivals, at one of the most…
The BMW M5 Competition may retain the conservative form of the 5 Series, but the car’s capabilities say otherwise In the final part of our Fast & Luxurious car series from the Summer 2021…
Image by Mark Fagelson Photography In the third part of our Fast & Luxurious car series from the Summer 2021 issue, LUX's car reviewer gets behind the wheel of Porsche’s powerful SUV: the…
Image courtesy of Moët & Chandon LUX joins Moët & Chandon's cellar master Benoît Gouez, over Zoom, at Château de Saran for an exclusive tasting of the champagne house's latest vintage…
The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupé transforms a sports car into a high-performance saloon In the second part of our Fast & Luxurious car series from the Summer 2021 issue, LUX’s car reviewer…
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet. Courtesy of Switzerland Tourism/André Meier. In the latest iteration of our Fast & Luxurious car series, LUX’s car reviewer tries out four new versions…
The whisky trail in the Scottish Highlands Tod Bradbury is head of rare and collectable whiskies at the renowned fine wine and spirits merchants Justerini & Brooks, London. Here, he tells LUX…
Harlan Estate's vineyards in Napa Valley, California Will Harlan is the second-generation managing director of California’s iconic Harlan Estate, maker of some of the most expensive and desirable…
The 2019 Mille Miglia The Mille Miglia, once the world’s most challenging road race, is now a historical recreation with the original cars and their avid collectors. On the eve of 2021’s race, we…
Axel Heinz is a winemaker and the estate director of Ornellaia and Masseto Axel Heinz is Italy's most celebrated winemaker, responsible for star Super Tuscan wines Masseto and Ornellaia, among…
Before founding J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey in 2015, Louise McGuane worked at LVMH, Diageo and Pernod Ricard in New York, London, Singapore and Paris. She is now based back on her family farm in…
Cristal is the champagne of champagnes, and the new vintage is both brilliant and biodynamic. Give yourself a home-made health cure by buying and sampling, says Darius Sanai Beetroot Kombucha.…
Matteo Lunelli, CEO & President of Ferrari Trento Italian sparkling wine producer Ferrari Trento was founded in 1902 and is now under the leadership of the third generation of the Lunelli…
Spottswoode wine estate in Napa Valley, California Spottswoode Estate is Napa valley wine aristocracy. Its wines, selling for hundreds of dollars a bottle, are in demand from collectors globally.…
Amélie Buecher, winemaker at Vignoble des 2 Lunes LUX tries an at-home wine tasting experience with VIVANT, and discovers a group of women who are committed to producing and promoting organic…
Olivier Krug. Image by Jenny Zarins Olivier Krug, sixth generation director of the Krug champagne house, sits down for a tasting with a musical difference with LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius…
Goossens' flagship London boutique in Mayfair Parisian couture jewellery house GOOSSENS opens the doors to its first London boutique in Burlington Gardens, Mayfair French jeweller Robert Goossens…
Founder of Xupes, Joe McKenzie Joe McKenzie and his father Frank founded Xupes in 2009, selling a handful of pre-owned Cartier watches from their home in Bishop's Stortford. The company now sells…
Lamberto Frescobaldi is the president of Marchesi de' Frescobaldi Lamberto Frescobaldi is the 30th generation (yes, you read that right) head of Florence’s Frescobaldi dynasty which has done…
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante In the final part of our supercar review series, LUX takes the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante for a test drive What is a sports car? In an era of AI…
Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible In the third part of our supercar review series, LUX gets behind the wheel of the Bentley Continental GT V8 Convertible Certain cars have visual drama. Other…
Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD In the second part of our supercar series, LUX drives the new and improved Lamborghini Huracán EVO RWD Amid the current debate about cultural appropriation, we have a…
Ferrari 812 Superfast In the first of our supercar review series, LUX enjoys an exhilarating drive in the Ferrari 812 Superfast Ferrari is regularly voted the world’s most powerful luxury brand,…
Still from Within, directed and choreographed by Benjamin Millepied with music by Thomas Roussel. Photograph by Melissa Roldan To celebrate the launch of their latest timepiece, Richard Mille…
Jimi Hendrix, London, 1967, Gered Mankowitz With many national lockdowns reinstated across the globe, the majority of this year's festive shopping is taking place online. Launching her new…
Montegrappa's online configurator allows full customisation of the brand's iconic fountain pens Responding to the ever increasing demand for custom-designed products, Italian luxury brand…
The Spirit of the Rose pink diamond, will be auctioned by Sotheby's on 11 November In celebration of an upcoming sale of an ultra-rare Russian pink diamond known as The Spirit of the Rose,…
Warwick Acoustics' flagship headphone system, the APERIO, promises the ultimate listening experience. Image courtesy of Warwick Acoustics British company Warwick Acoustics has developed a…
An underwater photographer wearing the Blancpain Bathyscaphe Flyback Chronograph. Image by Harald Hois Swiss watch brand Blancpain has long championed the exploration and conservation of our oceans…
Château La Mission Haut-Brion. Courtesy of Domaine Clarence Dillon For the cosmopolitan Prince Robert de Luxembourg, owning one of the world’s most celebrated wine estates, Château Haut-Brion,…
This 1995 Ferrari F512M Coupé will be on sale at the Bonhams auction in Zoute, Belgium on October 11 Modern classic cars, desirable machines from the 1980s onwards, are hotter than ever, with…
Ornellaia 2017 Solare Vendemmia d'Artista 6 litre with label designs by Tomás Saraceno This week, Italian wine producer Ornellaia opened its 12th annual online benefit auction in collaboration…
Bentley's latest Bentayga SUV is more environmentally friendly, faster, more comfortable LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai discovers Bentley's new, faster and more environmentally friendly Bentayga…
ionic cars makes over classic cars with high performance, zero-emissions electric power LUX discovers how UK start-up ionic cars is replacing the original engines of classic cars with zero-emission…
Lucy Hargreaves British-owned business Spiral Cellars designs, makes and installs a range of luxury wine storage options from free-standing cabinets to bespoke wine rooms. Here, Managing…
Set with 50 diamonds, the new limited editions of Spirit of Big Bang are uplifting evolutions of the Swiss brand's iconic collection The colourful collection of new limited edition Hublot…
Bentley’s third generation Continental has the lot – power, handling, looks, and even a rotating display next to the dashboard In the third and final of our supercar reviews, LUX sits at the…
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio In the second of our supercar reviews, we test drive a road-burning Italian sports car suitable for all the family: the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio One of the…
As Head of Rare and Collectable Whiskies at Justerini & Brooks, Tod Bradbury works with both established connoisseurs and those exploring the category for the first time. Photograph by Gary…
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante In the first of our supercar reviews, we take one of the world's fastest convertibles for a spin: the Aston Martin DBS Superleggera Volante What is the…
Commissions by Audemars Piguet include Ryoji Ikeda’s Data-Verse (2019) Olivia Giuntini is brand director at family-owned Swiss watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet, known for its thoughtful…
The Panerai Luminor Marina Bucherer BLUE in Titanium/DLC with proprietary automatic movement. 10,400 GBP. The latest in a series of chronograph collaborations between Bucherer and Panerai pays…
People are buying bigger and bigger planes, says Jetcraft's Jahid Fazal-Karim such as the Global 6000 private jet pictured here Jahid Fazal-Karim joined Jetcraft in 2008, and has since transformed…
Michael G. Wilson & Etienne Bizot from the Bollinger Family at Hotel de Crillon, Paris Last week, Champagne Bollinger celebrated the 40th anniversary of its partnership with James Bond with a…
Actor Steve McQueen wearing TAG Heuer's first Monaco timepiece in the 1971 film Le Mans TAG Heuer is celebrating the anniversary of its Monaco timepiece with a series of limited editions. Chloe…
Eurocave's wine storage cabinets can be built into kitchen interiors, such as this cabinet from the Inspiration range LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai shares his experiences of storing and spoiling…
Iranian artist Shirin Neshat's label designs on display at the closing ceremony of the Ornellaia auction at the Peggy Guggenheim Collection in Venice Italian wine producer Ornellia's 11th annual…
The Hublot Classic Fusion Ferrari GT 3D No detail is small enough to escape Ferrari designer Flavio Manzoni’s razor-sharp focus. Rachael Taylor discovers how his expertise in supercar design…
LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai tries out Michelin's supercar tyres on his Ferrari 430 Spider to see whether they're worth the investment Tyres are a curiously under-explored subject when it…
David Furnish and Sir Elton John with the Bentley Flying Spur at the Elton John Aids Foundation Gala in Antibes, France. Photo by David M. Benett/Dave Benett/Getty Bentley auctions its new First…
Last weekend saw the 5th edition of Richard Mille's annual automotive competition in Chantilly, France. Here, we recall the event in images The weekend kicked off with the supercar rally in which…
Ricardo Guadalupe (left) with Richard Orlinski and one of his 'Wild Kong' sculptures Luxury Swiss watchmaker Hublot is letting artists design their timepieces, and their customers and collectors…
The vineyards of Masseto slope down towards the sea from the mountains of Tuscany's Maremma region Masseto, Italy’s most celebrated wine, is made from spectacular vineyards by the Tuscan coast,…
Designed by ZitoMori Studio, Masseto's new cellar lies deep beneath the Tuscan soil Italy's most celebrated wine producer, Masseto, recently opened a stunning new underground wine cellar. Irene…
The Mille Miglia endurance race winds its way through Italy's most beautiful landscapes The Mille Miglia is one of the world’s most prestigious motor-racing events. Founded in 1927 as a speed…
Enzo Ferrari (seated) being greeted by Jack Heuer in 1974 Famed for its relationships with key drivers in the 1960s and its innovation with the Ferrari F1 team in the 1970s, TAG Heuer is…
Philippe Sereys de Rothschild photographed at the Grand Mouton residence Philippe Sereys de Rothschild, head of the Mouton Rothschild family wine empire, recently inaugurated a new prize for the…
Hublot Classic Fusion Bucherer Blue Edition Hublot's recently launched timepiece in partnership with Bucherer is at the top of our Christmas list. Here's why it should be on yours 1. It's…
The Big Bang Unico Teak Italia Independent, only 100 of which were made Hublot is fusing smart technology with sleek design to enthral a new generation of customers. Jason Barlow reports Hublot is…
Five Château Mouton Rothschild vintages will be included in the "Versailles Celebration Cases" Throughout Spring 2019, Sotheby's will auction 75-limited edition cases from Château Mouton…
The Zenith El Primero Elite With its revolutionary new mechanism, Zenith has challenged a 300-year-old watchmaking standard. Rachael Taylor meets the innovator behind the brand In the Jura…
The Heritage Corum Lab 01 Luxury Swiss watch brand Corum is known for its boundary-pushing designs and adaptability. Following the relaunch of the iconic Golden Bridge collection with a brand new…
The Maserati MY18 GranTurismo MC is a candidate for the most beautiful car on the road We take the Maserati MY18 GranTurismo MC on a road-trip through France to test for comfort, power and…
Two side release clasps open the S177 wrist piece, mimicking the design of a supercar’s 'gullwing’doors. British brand Senturion has launched a new limited collection of high-tech supercar key…
Chelsea FC players Ross Barkley, Marcos Alonso, Olivier Giroud and David Luiz with Hublot CEO Ricardo Guadalupe (middle) cutting the ribbon to mark the opening of Hublot's London flagship…
Ms. Lia Riva on a Riva Aquarama The sleek, Mahogany retro-glamour of Riva boats sings of the Riviera's Golden Era. The Riva family began making boats in Italy's Sarnico back in 1842, but it is…
World record-breaking sailor Giovanni Soldini Giovanni Soldini is one of the world's most famous sailors, most recently setting the Tea Route record sailing from Hong Kong to London in 36 days on…
The RM 11-03 McLaren watch It costs as much as a McLaren 570S and will turn just as many heads. We love the RM 11-03 McLaren Automatic Flyback Chronograph with a desire that is almost…
Axel Heinz, Masseto's Estate Director and Winemaker The maker of Masseto hosts a private dinner for LUX readers in London, along with LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai Axel Heinz is not what you…
Richemont's debut watch brand Baume aims for total sustainability Uber luxury goods holding company Richemont owns some of the world's biggest brands in the watch and jewellery industries…
Friday night's dinner is typically hosted at various wineries across the Napa Valley. Image by Briana Marie Photography This month sees the latest edition of the annual Auction Napa Valley, one of…
The UR-105 provides an analogue and digital display of the time URWERK’s unique approach to high horology has established it as one of the most creative and desirable brands in the industry.…
Jean-Claude Biver with Hublot friend Usain Bolt The luxury industry needs to adapt to the biggest generational change in retail history. How? By going back to the future, says our columnist…
Ulysse Nardin FREAK VISION, launched at this year's SIHH The venerable Swiss watchmaker Ulysse Nardin, known for its elaborate and striking timepieces, was purchased by luxury group Kering (owner…
Mercedes-AMG C 63 Estate The era of fast cars is, surely, over. Traffic jams, speed cameras, environmental concerns, enhanced policing – all are good reasons to be passengers in a Prius, rather…
The Masseto vineyard in the Maremma region of Tuscany LUX Editor-in-Chief Darius Sanai was recently invited to a private tasting of Italy's greatest wine, in a spectacular location. Masseto may now…
The Hublot boutique in the IFC Mall, Hong Kong Jean-Claude Biver was celebrated as the saviour of the luxury mechanical watch industry when it was threatened 40 years ago with virtual annihilation…
Model Will Chalker and his family star in the campaign for Acqua Di Parma's newest fragrance, Colonia Pura As famous for its striking yellow Art Deco packaging as its 'colonias', Acqua di Parma has…
This year's Richard Mille Arts & Elegance at Château de Chantilly kicked off with the inauguration of an exhibition dedicated to Nicolas Poussin's “Le Massacre des Innocents” with young…
Over the course of five days from Wednesday 24 May to Sunday 28 May 2017, southern Spain from Seville to Sotogrande welcomes the automobile elite for rallies, exhibitions, sales and displays of…
The two Maranellos together (Photo: Laetitia Sanai) The Ferrari 550 Maranello and its successor, the similar-but-different 575M Maranello, are becoming two of the most sought-after cars of the…
The 1997 Ferrari F50, of which only 349 were made. Image courtesy of Ferrari S.p.A. Classic cars are, for a new generation of luxury collectors, something of a conundrum. On the one hand, they…
By Darius Sanai, Editor-in-Chief A few months ago I was invited to take part in a panel discussion on investing in modern classic cars, by the Financial Times, at its annual reader event in…
Due to the technological revolution, design is more integral to our daily lives than it ever has been; but creativity will always be a fundamentally human trait, says our columnist, Gorden Wagener.…
By Darius Sanai Editor in Chief Starting on Friday November 25, around 480 supercars and classics will be up for sale in Milan at the RM Sotheby’s Duemila Route (“two thousand wheels”)…
Joe Macari is one of the most renowned names in the classic car business, his showroom in London a wonderland of racing cars, supercars and hypercars of all eras, plus the occasional dalek. A racing…
Francois Paul Journe is the CEO of the eponymous Geneva-based watch company that is the ultimate object of desire for some of the world’s most discerning collectors. For our Luxury Leaders series,…
Is Jude Law the coolest actor alive? The star of ‘Sherlock Holmes’, ‘The Talented Mr Ripley’ and ‘Alfie’, among many others, chills out with LUX amid a plethora of classic cars to speak…
Rolls Royce Wraith In the third part of our car reviews series, LUX experiences the silent joy of driving a Rolls-Royce Wraith Give a small child a toy car to play with and, to accompany the…
Speed and posing in Monte Carlo: Francesca Peak revels in the most glamorous destination on the F1 calendar, courtesy of Rolex When you think of Formula One, you don’t think of the gruelling driver…
By Darius Sanai Editor in Chief Like art, fine wine and limited-edition watches, classic cars fall into the category of what luxury analysts call “Investments of Passion” – stuff you can…
By Darius Sanai Editor in Chief One of the truisms of collecting, whether you are Imelda Marcos hoarding shoes or a 21st century gentleman acquiring classic cars, is that enlightenment comes with…
Driverless cars – this year’s big thing in automobiles – trade emotion for efficiency. Can the company that invented the motor car combine both? Caroline Davies speaks to Mercedes- Benz’s…
The head of future mobility at the world’s leading luxury car manufacturer predicts that the transformation of the auto market will come slowly, but surely. Herbert Kohler As a company, as…
Ahead of the new Formula 1 season, CAROLINE DAVIES caught up with two of its stars, Mercedes AMG Petronas driver Lewis Hamilton and team boss Ross Brawn, at an IWC exhibit. Brawn has since announced…
It’s the combination of history, hospitality and a superb location in the heart of South Kensington that makes Cranley Hotel the ideal home away from home in London. Explore the neighbourhood with…
Ergonomics, style and sound. Sports car technology, intelligently combined. In which Darius Sanai experiences the latest model of the most iconic sports car of all, and an updated version of a…
OVER THE PAST DECADE, MERCEDES-BENZ AMG MODELS HAVE BECOME A BYWORD FOR THE ULTIMATE COMBINATION OF POWER, LUXURY AND EXCITEMENT. Guy Fiorita SPENT A COUPLE OF DAYS AT AN EXCLUSIVE…
A golden glen enroute to the Lodge When your everyday car is a Rolls Royce Phantom and your back garden stretches over thousands of hectares, a drive between your properties in something completely…
