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October 2026. The Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in Paris awards a total purse of €5 million, the Grand National at Aintree offers £1 million to the winner, and Royal Ascot is set to break more records with over £10.65 million planned for the June meeting (the entire year at Ascot totals £19.4 million). We’re talking about real money here …Read more

The white truffle from Piedmont, or Tuber magnatum, is the undisputed queen of the truffle world. We’re talking about amounts ranging from 1,850 up to even 3,500 euros per kilogram on the wholesale market, and at the peak of the season, prices can soar even higher. To be clear: ” the most expensive truffles ” always refers to fresh specimens …Read more

Miu Miu has a single corporate owner, which is not the norm in the world of fashion conglomerates. And that’s exactly why this question is coming up more and more often.

When a luxury brand has a transparent ownership structure, it means specific things for you as a customer. First, you know who is responsible for the quality of what …Read more

Birkenstock has been around since 1774, Adidas Adilette since 1972, and Hermès Oran since the late ’90s. This isn’t a new trend, but what we’re seeing now in 2026 is a true explosion. Slides are no longer just footwear for the pool or the beach. They’ve become a symbol of “quiet luxury” and “old money” style, worn by girls with …Read more

Château Margaux is one of only five estates in Bordeaux to hold the title of Premier Cru Classé in the 1855 classification. And it is precisely this word “only” that explains why bottles of Grand Vin from this château can cost over $1,000, and the name Margaux electrifies collectors around the world.

What kind of wine is Chateau Margaux?

The …Read more