By Maria Doulton | 09 June 2026 In an era defined by mass-produced status symbols and the hyper-standardization of the diamond industry, a quiet, tectonic shift is occurring. At the forefront of this movement is Maya Bjørnsten, the founder of the Copenhagen-based brand RoughDiamonds.dk. Since 2007, Bjørnsten has been pioneering…
In the rarefied world of custom yachting, the true measure of a vessel is not found in the gloss of its finish or the prestige of its shipyard, but in the miles logged under the owner’s flag. For the 115-foot Gramac VII, a 2024 carbon-composite sport-fisher, that validation has arrived…
In the rarefied world of high-end automotive collecting, few titles carry the weight of "Best of Show" at the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance. Since the inception of this legendary event in 1950, only 74 vehicles have earned the industry’s most prestigious accolade. These cars are not merely transport; they are…
In an era where the automotive industry is obsessed with the "horsepower wars"—a landscape where hypercars frequently boast four-digit power figures—one must ask: how much is truly usable? While the latest crop of electrified hyper-machines pushes boundaries in terms of sheer output, they often fail the "real-world" test. Can you…
In the rarefied world of high-performance automotive engineering, few things are as polarizing as the decline of the traditional manual transmission. For decades, the "row-your-own" gearbox was the definitive litmus test for a driver’s connection to their machine. Yet, as automotive technology advanced toward the blistering efficiency of dual-clutch transmissions…
For the discerning global traveler, the journey does not begin when the cabin doors close; it begins the moment one enters the sanctuary of the lounge. Understanding that the pre-flight experience is as integral to the premium value proposition as the onboard champagne, Emirates has officially unveiled its next-generation lounge…
At the prestigious 10th anniversary edition of GemGenève, the global epicentre for the jewellery and gemstone trade, a seismic shift in the industry’s creative landscape was unveiled. The Jewellery and Gemstone Association of Africa (JGAA) presented the winners of its highly anticipated Design Dynamic Competition, an initiative that served as…