In the November issue of National Geographic, 50 West Street was one of several new skyscrapers featured in an article about the changing New York City skyline. Reaching to about 780 feet, the 64-story tower is by no means the tallest in the Big Apple, but it easily rises above the buildings in its immediate neighborhood. For 50 West penthouse owners this means unobstructed panoramic views of the New York Harbor and Statue of Liberty.

The glass-and-steel tower by architect Helmut Jahn should be finished…

With smartphones and Fitbits leading the way into an increasingly more data-focused world, health and training gear is naturally jumping on board. It is now easier than ever to stay focused and reach desired goals. Of all the smart products hitting the market, here are our favorites. 

On October 13, 2016, 52 lucky travelers will embark on a one-of-a-kind voyage that circumnavigates the globe by private jet, visiting eight storied destinations along the way. Should you choose to join this amazing journey, you will travel in a custom-designed Boeing 757-200ER outfitted with only 52 VIP seats, each a personal haven that promises the utmost in luxury and comfort. At each stop—after finding nirvana at a Balinese spa, shopping in the souks of Marrakech, yachting off the pink-sand shores of Bermuda, or racing Ferraris through the California countrysid…

The famous gilded entrance of the Waldorf Astoria New York has long served as the gateway to one of Manhattan’s most luxurious addresses. With the opening of the hotel’s new restaurant, La Chine, that legendary threshold is now taking visitors on a culinary journey through China.

Opened in November 2015, La Chine (replacing the hotel’s casual American bistro Oscar’s Brasserie) brings to Manhattan the formal atmosphere of traditional Chinese restaurants, decorated in cherry-blossom wallpaper, oversized c…

A hallmark in hospitality for 150 years, the Langham, London, has once again raised the bar on baronial accommodations with an over-the-top renovation that included the debut of the Langham Club. Opened by the Prince of Wales in 1865 and a centerpiece of the city’s well-heeled West End, the hotel now embodies elegance and exclusivity more than ever with the addition of its new amenities.

A refined retreat, the Langham Club encompasses two floors of the hotel and rolls out the royal treatment with custom…

When BCBG founder Max Azria and his wife Lubov bought their Holmby Hills home Maison du Soleil in 2005, the $14.5 million estate was already a piece of Los Angeles lore. The 30,000-square-foot “bungalow” in the exclusive Westside neighborhood was one of the classic, sprawling Hollywood estates built in the 1930s by Paul Williams—architect to the stars, including Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball.

The fashion royals have painstakingly glamorized all 17 bedrooms, 22 bathrooms, and everything else across thei…

A record-breaking roadster is lined up once again to rocket into the history books. The 1957 Ferrari 335 S Spider Scaglietti, driven by some of the era’s best drivers, will be featured at Artcurial Motorcars’ Salon Retromobile sale in Paris, February 5 and 6. Already valued as one of the most expensive Ferraris ever, the motorsport marvel is poised to fetch the highest price for any car at auction—an honor currently held by the Ferrari 250 GTO Berlinetta that took second place in the 1962 Tour de France. That …

From January 6 through 9, the 2016 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas was the epicenter for the world’s most groundbreaking technology. The four-day “future fest” showcased products running the gamut from have-to-have-it to why-in-the-world. But after separating the wheat from the chaff, it was clear that the most exciting developments to come out of the show—presented by both industry icons and start-ups—were in the realms of virtual reality, entertainment, home automat…

As El Niño gifts much of the Pacific Northwest’s mountains with billowing blankets of snow, what better way to celebrate the season than with your own winter wonderland? Around the world, resorts are incorporating vacation-home components that pair access to top-tier amenities with the exclusivity of a private, luxury residence—and all in a slope-side setting. The following ski-in/ski-out retreats are the perfect call when snowflakes fall. 

For the 2016 North American International Auto Show in Detroit, Robb Report built a studio on the show floor, where Robb Report Live host Katrina Szish is interviewing industry leaders. From Ford to Rolls-Royce, we bring you in-depth insight into America’s most important auto-industry event directly from the Motor City.
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Audi Makes Big Debuts at the Detroit Auto Show [VIDEO]

The all-new Q7 makes its world premiere, and the Q3 its U.S. premiere, in Detroit…
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