Emma Treagus

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Women’s Fashion and Travel Editor at Luxe Digital

Writer at Freelance

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The Most Expensive Alec Monopoly Paintings Don’t Play Games

Jun 18, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Exactly how much do Alec Monopoly paintings sell for and what makes them so unique? In this article, we’ll unpack the most expensive Alec Monopoly artworks ever sold. Drawing his moniker from the iconic Monopoly board game, Alec Monopoly (born Alec Andon) employs its mascot, Rich Uncle Pennybags, to cast a satirical eye on the financial system and the luxury lifestyle.
Dubai’s Private Members’ Clubs Are Rising—Just Like The City’s Skyline

Jun 18, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Social epicenters of networking in high society, membership to these establishments is an invitation to Michelin-star-worthy culinary delights, sophisticated soirees, remarkable cultural tours, innovative business deals, and wellness-centered retreats. Here are the most exclusive private members’ clubs in Dubai—a sneak peek into the social lives of business tycoons and creative millionaires (and billionaires). Ready to discover the best private members’ clubs in Dubai?
Watch Anatomy: Understanding The Different Parts Of A Watch

Jun 12, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

We all wear them. We all love them. But very few know what makes a watch tick (pun intended). As luxury watch enthusiasts and discerning individuals, we’ve spent years uncovering the best luxury watches (hint hint: see our Watch Buying Guide) and giving you the highlights. But if you want to do your due diligence, you have to know what boxes to tick. You need to know the terminology—if only to sound cool when describing your most recent purchase. You need a refresher course on the anatomy of a watch.
Oakywood Brand Story: Nature Meets Technology

Jun 10, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Marrying traditional craftsmanship with a love for technology, Oakywood is carving out a name for itself among interior designers and tech enthusiasts alike. Hailing from the Polish Highlands, the European brand pays homage to history deeply rooted in artisanal working while redefining workspaces for the modern era.
An Easy Guide To Watch Complications

Jun 10, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Simply put, watch complications refer to any function on a watch beyond the simple display of hours, minutes, and seconds. But if so basic…why do watch complications seem, well—for lack of a more creative term—so complicated? Historically, luxury watch brands have used complications to differentiate themselves in a saturated industry. Patek Philippe, in particular, has been a pioneer, introducing innovations that have set benchmarks in the watchmaking industry.
Axel Arigato Clean 90 Sneaker Review: A Chameleon Of A Sneaker

Jun 7, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Whether you’re a seasoned sneakerhead or just a casual sneaker shopper, we can all agree that everyone needs to own at least one pair of minimalist sneakers 👟. If, like me, you want to graduate from your roughed-up Nike’s for a more fashion-forward pair without the price tags of luxury trainers, then Axel Arigato is a step in the right direction. While I’m always eager to see what the Swedish label is designing next, I find myself returning to their signature sneaker—the Clean 90—year after year.
Cuyana Easy Tote Review: Going Places Has Never Been Easier

Mar 18, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Life can get complicated, but it can also be pretty easy—like toting around the Cuyana Easy Tote. With its fewer, better philosophy, Cuyana might as well have written the book on de-complicating life. Meaning ‘to love’ in Quechuan (an indigenous Andean language), to shop Cuyana is to fall in love over and over again.
Eberjey Gisele Pajamas Review: Classic Cocoons Of Comfort

Mar 18, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

Look, I understand how easy (and comfortable) it is to slip into our borrowed-from-the-boys oversized sleep shirts and shorts with tired elastic (ahem, you know the ones). But given that we spend a third of our lifetime sleeping, I reckon it’s about time we embraced the softer side of life as we do the rest—in style.
The Best First-Class Airlines Redefine Sky-High Opulence (List)

Mar 11, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

While many airlines have done away with first-class seats altogether, others have gone the extra mile to redefine luxury in the sky. From double-bed suites to full-length showers, it’s easy to forget that you’re traveling above the clouds. Only to be reminded by designer amenity kits and sumptuous sleep sets that you won’t find anywhere else. That being said, impossibly high thread count sheets and pillow menus make it difficult to stay awake.
The Most Exclusive Private Members’ Clubs In New York

Mar 11, 2024 | luxe.digital | Emma Treagus

In the vibrant mosaic of New York City’s social landscape, the most exclusive private members’ clubs stand as bastions of luxury, tradition, and discretion. Tracing their origins back to 18th-century Britain, these clubs were initially established as exclusive enclaves for the social elite, offering a private setting for the affluent to socialize away from the public gaze. Over centuries, this tradition crossed oceans and evolved, embedding itself into the fabric of New York society.