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The Leica M11 costs $9,000 for the body alone. A Sony A7R V outperforms it on every spec for half the price. The honest case for and against Leica in 2026, plus why the Fujifilm X100VI is the real threat.
Not recipes — the architecture of a great evening. Guest count, lighting, table setting, wine service, conversation flow, and when to hire help without killing the intimacy.
Edward Green, John Lobb, Gaziano & Girling, Berluti: what hand-welted construction means for longevity, the bespoke fitting process, and where ready-to-wear at $1,800 genuinely competes with bespoke at $5,000.
Beyond diamond-set downsized men's models: which women's watches hold value on the secondary market, which are just marketing, and where the category is headed for serious collectors.
A Ferrari F8 Tributo costs $280,000 to buy and roughly $42,000 a year to keep. Here are the real numbers on insurance, maintenance, tires, storage, and depreciation for exotic car ownership.
Beyond Rolex and Patek: the independent watchmakers — F.P. Journe, MB&F, De Bethune, Voutilainen, Moser, Akrivia — redefining what collectors want and what watches are worth.
A practical breakdown of personal security for individuals worth $10M-$100M: what the real threats are, what each tier of protection costs, and where the line falls between prudent and paranoid.
The gap between a gym PT and a $500 trainer is not fivefold improvement — it is a different category of service. When the premium is justified, when it is not, and what to look for at any price.
A framework for building a home bar of 12-18 bottles that covers every serious cocktail and impresses guests who know their spirits — without falling into the trap of 40 bottles you never open.
Four fountain pens for people who actually write: Montblanc Meisterstuck 149, Pelikan Souveran M800, Sailor Pro Gear, and Nakaya. Nib quality, ink recommendations, and why Japanese makers are winning.
At $1,200 a pair, some luxury sneakers justify their price through materials and construction. Others are just charging for a logo on a $40 sole. Here is how to tell the difference.
The classic car market rewards knowledge and punishes enthusiasm. A practical guide to pre-purchase inspections, real ownership costs, and which marques still offer value.