Burda Luxury

3 weeks ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

Ritz-Carlton’s third superyacht, Luminara, is set to launch this July – and with it, a clear message: the future of luxury travel may well be at sea. Long appreciated by retirees and multi-generational families for its convenience and ease, cruise travel is now undergoing a striking evolution, as high-end hospitality brands increasingly set their sights on the open water. In 2023 alone, the global luxury cruise market grew by an eye-catching 113%, with yacht cruising surging 52% year on year.

1 month ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

For centuries, The Louvre has stood as the ultimate shrine to artistic mastery, where the greatest works of human creativity – from da Vinci’s Mona Lisa to the ancient Greek Venus de – are immortalised. Now, for the first time in its history, the museum has opened its doors to haute couture with “LOUVRE COUTURE. Art and fashion: statement pieces,” an exhibition that weaves together the opulent threads of fashion history with the museum’s vast collection of decorative arts.

1 month ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

Asia has long fascinated investors with its rapid urbanisation, booming middle class, and increasing global appeal. As a region comprising both powerhouse economies like China and Japan and rising stars like Vietnam and the Philippines, Asia presents a compelling mix of real estate opportunities, especially post-pandemic. Knight Frank estimates that prime property prices across the region rose by 3.2% in 2024, buoyed by a resurgence in wealth and accumulation of robust stock markets.

1 month ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

There’s nothing quite like the quiet clink of a champagne flute as your boarding stress melts away into the plush embrace of a business-class seat – especially when it’s the result of a lucky upgrade. But for a growing subset of elite travellers, that luxury isn’t a serendipitous perk. It’s a standard. Enter the all-business-class airline – a curious hybrid between the extravagance of a private jet and the structured service of commercial aviation.

1 month ago | burdaluxury.com | Faye Bradley

We’re only a few months into the year, but the fashion world has already seen major shake-ups. Demna has taken over Gucci, replacing Sabato De Sarno, while Dario Vitale has stepped in at Versace following Donatella Versace’s departure. While these headline-making appointments have dominated fashion news, they’re just a glimpse of the industry’s ongoing transformation. A$AP Rocky has been named Ray-Ban’s first-ever creative director, bringing his cultural influence to the iconic eyewear brand.