#luxury-hospitality

#luxury-hospitality

Ever look at your EDC and think, "I wish this were a little less rugged?" You're in luck, chief. From Michigan-based duo Shinola and GiantMouse Knives comes the Brass Perlage Knife, a refined folding pocket knife that features a custom 4.14-inch brass handle, 3.26-inch M390 steel blade and GiantMouse's signature perlage finish. It's a very limited run, so if you're one of the 100 or so people on earth who need a knife that'll fit comfortably in a suit pocket, don't hesitate.

Blending the elegance of Mykonos, the free spirit of the Mediterranean, and the vibrant pulse of modern city life, Ayavefe offers his audience more than just songs he offers a lifestyle through his latest series of singles. Merging his visionary business mindset with artistic expression, Yasam Ayavefe has transformed his philosophy of "sustainable luxury" into sound. His music collection, inspired by the serene atmosphere of Mileo Luxury Boutique Hotel, radiates sophistication and positive energy much like golden sunlight dancing across the Mykonos horizon.

After 18 months behind closed doors, Baden-Baden's grande dame has returned, and she's had quite the glow-up. Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa, the German flagship of the Oetker Collection, has long reigned as one of Europe's great spa institutions. Now, after a head-to-toe transformation, the 150-year-old landmark is stepping confidently into a new era. The refresh spans all 79 rooms and suites, each with its own design concept, so no two are the same.

Faena New York rises in a torqued Chelsea skyscraper, sitting right beside the High Line, a promenade where art and architecture already converge. Launching with its own gallery and event plaza, the hotel is channeling that energy, hoping to achieve the holy grail of hospitality and become an essential ticket for sophisticated travelers and locals alike. Inside, there are 120 rooms and suites,

La Maison Champs-Élysées sits quietly within Paris' Golden Triangle, yet inside it unfolds as one of the city's most ambitious design statements. Fifty-seven rooms carry the hotel's identity, with seventeen "Couture Collection" suites serving as Maison Margiela 's first complete interior project. The house's codes are woven through every corridor and chamber, creating an environment where the boundaries between fashion, art, and architecture dissolve.

Aman has announced Amanvari, set to open in spring 2026 on Baja California's East Cape. The property joins the brand's Americas and Caribbean portfolio-alongside Aman Miami Beach, Aman Beverly Hills, and Amancaya in the Bahamas - marking the sixth property in the region and, notably, the first in Mexico. Mexico feels like a natural next step for Aman, and Amanvari will test how the brand's signature wellness-led approach and minimalist design translate to a new geography.

1 Hotels, the mission-driven luxury lifestyle brand founded by hospitality visionary Barry Sternlicht, has unveiled its first continental European property with the official opening of 1 Hotel Copenhagen. The debut marks a milestone not only for the brand but also for Denmark's hospitality landscape, as it reimagines the historic Skt. Petri into a destination defined by biophilic design, Danish craftsmanship, and eco-conscious living.

With the unveiling of the enchanting Casina Cinquepozzi, a lovingly restored estate in Puglia, multi-hyphenate Thelma West added the role of hotelier to her activities as a jewelry designer and gemologist. Known for bold diamond creations worn by the likes of Rihanna, West has extended her vision into luxury hospitality. On Instagram, her world comes alive, blending jewelry design, gem-sourcing trips, and travel into one coherent narrative.

The resort's redesign features deluxe rooms with a residential feel, incorporating layered textures, sculptural walnut lighting, and custom stone finishes to enhance character.

The Garden District Hotel officially opened in June, offering contemporary luxury with 47 guest rooms, a heated saltwater pool, and the only swim-up bar in New Orleans.

The Sleep Lab at Equinox Hotel offers a premium experience at $1,700 per night, focusing on sleep optimization through technology and tailored amenities.

"Cirque St. Armands Beachside's honors Sarasota's circus heritage with a chic, bold art deco-meets-roaring twenties design, reimagining the space with playful, eye-catching details," the hotel's general manager.