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Daily Mail
29-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Inside the lavish world of multi-million-dollar superyachts... and why the ultra-rich's secret island sanctuary could soon be in peril
Decked out with more marble than an Italian palace, enough staff for a CEO to call it their home office, and price tags that would make anyone who isn't a multibillionaire choke on their caviar, the superyacht lifestyle of the elite seems to be a world away. But even in the luxurious fantasy land of the ultrarich, it's not all smooth sailing.
Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
Meet The Podcaster Redefining Luxury Media With A New Magazine
Courtesy the Grand Tourist, photo Daniel Cano One of the design world's most influential podcasters has launched a magazine that entertains, informs, and fills a gaping hole in the luxury lifestyle category. The Grand Tourist (the publication) was birthed from the podcast of the same name, founded by Dan Rubinstein four years ago. Rubinstein has spent over two decades in media, most notably as the Home & Design Director at the sadly defunct Departures magazine and Editor-in-Chief of Surface magazine. Some of the biggest names in, yes, design but also food, art and fashion and have been featured on the podcast, most notably Kelly Wearstler, Nick Cave, Jean-Georges Vongerichten, Philippe Starck, Annabelle Seldorf, Theaster Gates and Patti LuPone. Courtesy the Grand Tourist, photo Daniel Cano 'It was a bit of a political statement,' he now acknowledges. 'At the time, not so much now, there was this lament that traditional design media and art and style media was being flattened and dumbed down in the age of social media and publishing today. And magazines that used to do the long form profile stopped doing it completely. So [The Grand Tourist] was meant to be the ultimate long form profile.' Because it was launched during the pandemic, the podcast was meant to be a grand our through the worlds of art, design and style, through audio. The name, aptly, refers to the Grand Tour, a journey taken by (predominantly) monied European young men in the 17th to 19th centuries. It served as an education via travel, a voyage throughout France and Italy that could last anywhere from several months to several years. Courtesy the Grand Tourist, photo Daniel Cano Rubinstein, similarly, has educated his very devoted listeners over the past four years. His 364-page hardcover tome features 8 interviews from the latest podcasat season, which includes fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu (who also graces one of the three covers), artist Calida Rawles, and curator Hans Ulrich Obrist. In addition, Rubinstein commissioned original articles covering a swathe of inspirational topics from travel (sailing the Nile), the arts (an Arte Povera museum in upstate New York), partnership (a profile of David and Sybil Yurman), fashion (Van Cleef & Arpels high jewelry creations) and, of course design, from profiles of people that have the industry all a-buzz to a survey of notable Italian seating of the past and present. It's all accompanied by original photographs taken by the likes of Alessio Boni, Roland Beaufre, and Jonathan Becker. Courtesy the Grand Tourist, photo Maxime Poiblanc The magazine (which is really a book with ads interspersed throughout) is offered in three different tipped-in covers with embossed cover lines – which is magazine-speak for extreme attention to detail, luxurious and expensive. 'I wanted it to be a collectible object that people would want to be a part of,' noted Rubinstein of the linen-covered book that was printed in Belgium on weighty paper. 'We want the magazine itself to be part of the experience.' the Grand Tourist To commemorate the first of what will be a bi-annual publication as of next year (buy it here), we asked Rubinstein about some of his favorite episodes from the past four years. It's an intriguing selection, with links provided for those who'd like to experience the entire episode. Vienna Courtesy of Hotel Sacher—Credit Heldentheater Siegl & Urschler OG 'I spent a week in Vienna in 2023, talking to a real mix of people from museum directors to hoteliers and designers — all with a connection to Austrian culture and Austrian history. I had a personal connection as well – my great grandmother was from Austria, my great grandfather is buried there and all the food I grew up eating is essentially Austrian food.' Deeda Blair Socialite Deeda Blair (Photo by Kyle Samperton/WWD/Penske Media via Getty Images) 'I went to her house and she made lunch for me. She was wearing couture. It was the most intimidating lunch I've had in my life, in an enormous room with this tiny table, set for just the two of us. We had sweet tea, grapes in aspic, weird retro food from her book including a delicious salad that only masters of the universe from the 1960s eat. Afterwards we went to her study in her living room and set up the equipment and did a lovely interview.' Patti LuPone LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 16: Patti LuPone attends the Special Launch Event for Marvel Television's "Agatha All Along" at El Capitan Theatre on September 16, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic) 'The best conversations happen in the most unexpected and casual ways. When I talked to Patti LuPone she was rehearsing for 'The Roommate,' the Broadway play also starring Mia Farrow. She was losing her voice a little bit. When we started the interview the screen was off, so I couldn't see her. So I asked about turning on video, and there was a pause. And then she said, 'Oh honey, I'm in bed.' I'm like, that's totally cool and fine. And, all of a sudden, there she was sitting up in bed with a headset. Her voice was so strong she was almost blowing out the mic.' Calida Rawles Gillian Garcia 'This is one of the most heartfelt episodes I've ever done. Calida is a photo-realistic painter who got an MFA from New York University and was told she wouldn't be successful because she couldn't be both a mother and an artist. There were a lot of racial undertones to the criticism she felt. Gillian Garcia shot her for the magazine – in her Los Angeles studio and neighborhoods that she really identifies with. Oddly enough, a month after that episode came out she ended up walking one of the Hermes runways.' Frédéric Malle PARIS, FRANCE - NOVEMBER 4: Frederic Malle attends Le Diner des Amis du Musee d'Orsay on November 4, 2024 in Paris, France (Photo by Luc Castel/GettyImages) 'I had never interviewed a perfumer before but he's the most fascinating. He comes from a family of creatives – his father was a film producer and his uncle was the director Louis Malle. Frederic was the first to the first to give the 'nose' behind the scent credit for the scent, and he called himself the 'publisher' of the scent. He unlocked a new era of fragrance that is more about craft and technology, not just marketing. Everyone thought he was crazy, but he is a true entrepreneur.'
The National
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- The National
Missoni brings the colours of sunset to another Ras Al Khaimah development
Al Marjan Island is getting a colourful upgrade. Of the many new developments coming to the man-made Ras Al Khaimah island, Trio Isle by Octa is only the second to have interiors by the Italian luxury lifestyle house, Missoni. Known for its vivacious use of colour and signature chevron zigzag patterning, Missoni is as distinctive as it is luxurious. In town for the launch of the new project, Giacomo Missoni, the global spokesperson for the family company, explains why the Italian house is a natural fit for this ambitious new project. 'We are a colourful brand. We are always associated with summer, nature and the sea. My grandparents – who founded Missoni in 1953 - used to say that nature is the ultimate inspiration," he tells The National. That philosophy finds a canvas in this waterfront project – three sun-facing towers looking towards the sunset over uninterrupted ocean, designed to channel Missoni's kaleidoscopic elegance for an upscale living experience. Apartments – studio, one, two and three-bedroom configurations, all with the '+' designation denoting generous addition space – start at Dh1 million. Each bears the distinctive mark of Missoni's house codes, from the signature zig-zag motifs to tactile flourishes that encapsulate luxury living. 'The colours of the Gulf, the texture of the sand, the tone of the sky – all of this inspired the project,' says Missoni. This is not the maison's first foray into Ras Al Khaimah. Its Moonstone Interiors by Missoni development, unveiled in 2023, proved a success, but the company's return suggests something deeper – a bet on the emirate as a rising lifestyle destination in its own right. 'Ras Al Khamiah is starting to move very fast," explains Missoni. "We came back because Ras Al Khamiah could be a second home. It could be a way to escape busy Dubai, to connect with nature, and go home feeling relaxed,' he says. Design-wise, the touchpoints are unmistakable. Think sea-blues and sunset ochres, infused into a palette of creamy marble, polished stone, brushed brass fixtures, textured concrete and even structural pillars discreetly cloaked in Missoni's chevron mosaic. "The key to delivering the Missoni lifestyle is paying attention to colours and patterns, but also the materials which are a symbol of quality,' explains Andrea Prestigiacomo, head of brand development at Missoni. 'All the materials are studied and selected by our style department and our architects." It all reflects the vision of Missoni's creative director Alberto Caliri. Pops of colour appear as an aqua marble coffee table, a bathtub in eau de nil and a mirror backlit in soft azure. In the communal areas, seating is woven through with quiet strands of orange – a nod to the house's warm Mediterranean palette. The effect is undeniably harmonious and elegant. 'Caliri sometimes takes elements from fashion and fashion sometimes takes from interiors; there is a beautiful cross-pollination between the two industries which are different, but at the same time carry the same, strong DNA," says Prestigiacomo. "This is the Missoni philosophy – to make sure everything is blended with the surrounding landscape. Not just in an eye-catching way, but in a way that is also elegant and quiet."
Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Britain's most expensive seaside towns and cheaper ‘hidden gems' revealed
With its golden beaches and associations with luxury lifestyles, Sandbanks in Dorset has been identified as Britain's most expensive seaside location. Home buyers wanting to move to Sandbanks will not get much change from £1 million typically, with the average house price sitting at £965,708 last year, according to Lloyds. The bank said while the average house price in Sandbanks has fallen by 3%, or £33,595, compared with 2023, it still sits at the top of its coastal property league, which is dominated by locations in the South West of England. Sandbanks is known as a popular location for celebrities, with it array of upscale restaurants and glitzy nightlife. Salcombe in Devon, with its galleries and boutiques, is second on the Lloyds list, with an average house price of £826,159 in 2024. Foodie hotspot Padstow in Cornwall is third, with buyers paying £715,974 on average to live there and enjoy the charm of its harbour and seafood scene on a daily basis. Aldeburgh, Suffolk, known for its arts scene and architecture, is fourth with an average house price of £619,693. Across Britain, the average price of a home by the sea was £295,991 last year – down 1% compared with 2023 – Lloyds said. The Lloyds Coastal Homes Review tracked house price movements in 197 coastal locations. Despite the small dip, prices in coastal towns increased nearly a fifth (18%) over the five years from 2019, the bank said. Purchasers could buy around nine homes in the most affordable seaside location on the Lloyds list, based on average house prices, for the cost of one property in Sandbanks. For buyers looking for a home by the sea at a more affordable price, Campbeltown on the scenic Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll and Bute has an average house price of £103,078. Home movers to the region can raise a toast to their new property with a dram of locally-produced whisky. Other coastal areas at the less expensive end of the house price spectrum include the Rothesay on the Isle of Bute (with an average house price of £111,764), Millport on Great Cumbrae (£114,008), and Port Bannatyne also on Bute (£115,421). Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Lloyds, said: 'Coastal living continues to hold a special appeal – whether it's the lure of sea views, sandy beaches, or a slower pace of life. 'Our latest research shows the most exclusive seaside spots – like Sandbanks – still command premium prices. 'In some of the UK's most desirable coastal towns, average prices have dipped slightly over the past year. But, over the longer term, values remain significantly higher – especially in the South West, where demand from lifestyle movers continues to shape the market. 'At the other end of the scale, there are still pockets of real affordability – particularly in Scotland, where buyers can find coastal homes for a fraction of the price. For those willing to look beyond the traditional hotspots, there are some hidden gems offering great value and a strong sense of community. 'It's also important to recognise that not all coastal areas share the same fortunes. Some seaside towns face significant challenges, from seasonal economies to a lack of affordable housing for local people.' Lloyds used data from the Land Registry and the Registers of Scotland for its research. Here are Britain's most expensive seaside locations, with the average house price in 2024, according to Lloyds: 1. Sandbanks, South West, £965,708 2. Salcombe, South West, £826,159 3. Padstow, South West, £715,974 4. Aldeburgh, East of England, £619,693 5. Lymington, South East, £608,253 6. St Mawes, South West, £552,198 7. Lyme Regis, South West, £531,815 8. Budleigh Salterton, South West, £496,998 9. Dartmouth, South West, £495,643 10. Kingsbridge, South West, £484,986 Here are Britain's least expensive coastal locations, according to Lloyds, with the average house price in 2024: 1. Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, £103,078 2. Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, £111,764 3. Millport, North Ayrshire, Scotland, £114,008 4. Port Bannatyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, £115,421 5. Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland, £116,211 6. Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, £117,751 7. Ardrossan, North Ayrshire Scotland, £124,532 8. Wick, Highlands, Scotland, £126,708 9. Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, £128,888 10. Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, Scotland, £129,194 Here are England and Wales's least expensive coastal locations, according to Lloyds, with average house prices in 2024: 1. Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, North East, £132,863 2. Fleetwood, North West, £146,338 3. Blackpool, North West, £146,764 4. Withernsea, Yorkshire and the Humber, £148,402 5. Maryport, North West, £153,243 6. Seaham, North East, £157,100 7. Blyth, North East, £158,265 8. Hartlepool, North East, £158,271 9. Cleethorpes, Yorkshire and the Humber, £166,909 10. Whitehaven, North West, £170,673 Here are the most, followed by the least, expensive coastal locations in each region or nation, according to Lloyds, with average house prices in 2024: East Midlands Chapel St Leonards, £214,802 Skegness, £202,559 East of England Aldeburgh, £619,693 Lowestoft, £238,372 North East Whitley Bay, £310,918 Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, £132,863 North West Grange-over-Sands, £308,419 Fleetwood, £146,338 Scotland St Andrews, Fife, £458,381 Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, £103,078 South East Lymington, £608,253 East Cowes, £239,605 South West Sandbanks, £965,708 Plymouth, £248,668 Wales The Mumbles, £417,043 Prestatyn, £192,331 Yorkshire and the Humber Whitby/Robin Hood's Bay, £299,161 Withernsea, £148,402
The Independent
25-05-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Britain's most expensive seaside towns and cheaper ‘hidden gems' revealed
With its golden beaches and associations with luxury lifestyles, Sandbanks in Dorset has been identified as Britain's most expensive seaside location. Home buyers wanting to move to Sandbanks will not get much change from £1 million typically, with the average house price sitting at £965,708 last year, according to Lloyds. The bank said while the average house price in Sandbanks has fallen by 3%, or £33,595, compared with 2023, it still sits at the top of its coastal property league, which is dominated by locations in the South West of England. Sandbanks is known as a popular location for celebrities, with it array of upscale restaurants and glitzy nightlife. Salcombe in Devon, with its galleries and boutiques, is second on the Lloyds list, with an average house price of £826,159 in 2024. Foodie hotspot Padstow in Cornwall is third, with buyers paying £715,974 on average to live there and enjoy the charm of its harbour and seafood scene on a daily basis. Aldeburgh, Suffolk, known for its arts scene and architecture, is fourth with an average house price of £619,693. Across Britain, the average price of a home by the sea was £295,991 last year – down 1% compared with 2023 – Lloyds said. The Lloyds Coastal Homes Review tracked house price movements in 197 coastal locations. Despite the small dip, prices in coastal towns increased nearly a fifth (18%) over the five years from 2019, the bank said. Purchasers could buy around nine homes in the most affordable seaside location on the Lloyds list, based on average house prices, for the cost of one property in Sandbanks. For buyers looking for a home by the sea at a more affordable price, Campbeltown on the scenic Kintyre Peninsula in Argyll and Bute has an average house price of £103,078. Home movers to the region can raise a toast to their new property with a dram of locally-produced whisky. Other coastal areas at the less expensive end of the house price spectrum include the Rothesay on the Isle of Bute (with an average house price of £111,764), Millport on Great Cumbrae (£114,008), and Port Bannatyne also on Bute (£115,421). Amanda Bryden, head of mortgages at Lloyds, said: 'Coastal living continues to hold a special appeal – whether it's the lure of sea views, sandy beaches, or a slower pace of life. 'Our latest research shows the most exclusive seaside spots – like Sandbanks – still command premium prices. 'In some of the UK's most desirable coastal towns, average prices have dipped slightly over the past year. But, over the longer term, values remain significantly higher – especially in the South West, where demand from lifestyle movers continues to shape the market. 'At the other end of the scale, there are still pockets of real affordability – particularly in Scotland, where buyers can find coastal homes for a fraction of the price. For those willing to look beyond the traditional hotspots, there are some hidden gems offering great value and a strong sense of community. 'It's also important to recognise that not all coastal areas share the same fortunes. Some seaside towns face significant challenges, from seasonal economies to a lack of affordable housing for local people.' Lloyds used data from the Land Registry and the Registers of Scotland for its research. Here are Britain's most expensive seaside locations, with the average house price in 2024, according to Lloyds: 1. Sandbanks, South West, £965,708 2. Salcombe, South West, £826,159 3. Padstow, South West, £715,974 4. Aldeburgh, East of England, £619,693 5. Lymington, South East, £608,253 6. St Mawes, South West, £552,198 7. Lyme Regis, South West, £531,815 8. Budleigh Salterton, South West, £496,998 9. Dartmouth, South West, £495,643 10. Kingsbridge, South West, £484,986 Here are Britain's least expensive coastal locations, according to Lloyds, with the average house price in 2024: 1. Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, £103,078 2. Rothesay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, £111,764 3. Millport, North Ayrshire, Scotland, £114,008 4. Port Bannatyne, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, £115,421 5. Girvan, South Ayrshire, Scotland, £116,211 6. Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland, £117,751 7. Ardrossan, North Ayrshire Scotland, £124,532 8. Wick, Highlands, Scotland, £126,708 9. Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland, £128,888 10. Saltcoats, North Ayrshire, Scotland, £129,194 Here are England and Wales's least expensive coastal locations, according to Lloyds, with average house prices in 2024: 1. Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, North East, £132,863 2. Fleetwood, North West, £146,338 3. Blackpool, North West, £146,764 4. Withernsea, Yorkshire and the Humber, £148,402 5. Maryport, North West, £153,243 6. Seaham, North East, £157,100 7. Blyth, North East, £158,265 8. Hartlepool, North East, £158,271 9. Cleethorpes, Yorkshire and the Humber, £166,909 10. Whitehaven, North West, £170,673 Here are the most, followed by the least, expensive coastal locations in each region or nation, according to Lloyds, with average house prices in 2024: East Midlands Chapel St Leonards, £214,802 Skegness, £202,559 East of England Aldeburgh, £619,693 Lowestoft, £238,372 North East Whitley Bay, £310,918 Newbiggin-by-the-Sea, £132,863 North West Grange-over-Sands, £308,419 Fleetwood, £146,338 Scotland St Andrews, Fife, £458,381 Campbeltown, Argyll and Bute, £103,078 South East Lymington, £608,253 East Cowes, £239,605 South West Sandbanks, £965,708 Plymouth, £248,668 Wales The Mumbles, £417,043 Prestatyn, £192,331 Yorkshire and the Humber Whitby/Robin Hood's Bay, £299,161 Withernsea, £148,402
