These Butlers Are Neither Carson Nor Hudson
The rise of “executive butlers” — a breed whose job combines silver polishing with being a concierge and a maitre d’ — reflects the changing nature of the very rich.
Luxury Hotels Are Adding More and More Guest ‘Experiences’
From cooking with a Michelin-star chef to taking a chauffeured shopping spree in Singapore, hotels and resorts are offering ever-more-lavish activities for guests.
A Penthouse With a ‘Little Garden of Eden’ Is Listed at Nearly $5 Million
David Saint, a theater director and a producer of the 2021 film version of “West Side Story,” is selling his duplex with a wraparound terrace in the East Village.
Like Jewels, Will Travel
Gem- and jewelry-themed tours and excursions mix treasure hunting with adventure and cultural experiences.
Netflix Co-Founder Reed Hastings’ Utah Ski Resort Is Going Half-Private
The Netflix co-founder bought Powder Mountain, in Utah, and is turning half of it into a private club for wealthy homeowners who pay a hefty annual fee. Will the public-private model fly?
Stephen Adams, Who Made Yale Music School Tuition-Free, Dies at 86
A billionaire businessman and a late-blooming piano aficionado, he set a record with the anonymous $100 million gift that he and his wife gave the school.
Louis Vuitton Creates a Watch Prize for Independent Creatives
The luxury giant LVMH gathered up-and-coming watchmakers in Paris this week with its first watch prize and a party hosted by the youngest Arnault scion.
TikTok’s Class of Palm Beach Showcases Style of the Ultrarich
The Class of Palm Beach social media accounts showcase designer-label-laden outfits spotted around that wealthy town.
Townhouses Took Off in December, and Neighbors Filed a Rare Joint Listing
Two townhouses in the West Village, one owned by the producer Scott Rudin, are listed together at $37.5 million. They could be combined into a 40-foot-wide mansion.