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    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Where to Watch, Dine and Party During Race Week
    Festivals & Shows

    Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2026: Where to Watch, Dine and Party During Race Week

    Paris Art Week 2026: The VIP Guide to Art Basel Paris and Beyond
    Art & Culture

    Paris Art Week 2026: The VIP Guide to Art Basel Paris and Beyond

    Inspiration

    Amanvari Baja California: Three Nights Between Desert, Reef, and Sea

    Inspiration

    Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: Inside the Reimagined Jet and 2028 Journeys

    Art & Culture

    Paris Fashion Exhibitions Fall 2026 to Catch During Fashion Week

    Art & Culture

    LVMH Les Journées Particulières 2026 Reveals 71 Rare Addresses

    Featured Experiences

    The Red Sea Experience Three Ways: Shebara, Desert Rock, and Southern Dunes
    Featured Experiences

    The Red Sea Experience Three Ways: Shebara, Desert Rock, and Southern Dunes

    The Red Sea Experience reveals three completely different sides of Saudi Arabia through Shebara, Desert Rock, and Six Senses Southern Dunes. Sleep above the reef in mirrored overwater villas, climb through the Hejaz Mountains, then slow the pace among the Khuff dunes with desert wellness, regional gastronomy, and private experiences. Babble-Up can create and book the full multi-stop journey, including stays, private transfers, seaplane or boat connections, diving, adventure, wellness, and dining.

    Where to Dine and Party During Monaco Yacht Show 2026
    Featured Experiences

    Where to Dine and Party During Monaco Yacht Show 2026

    During Monaco Yacht Show 2026, the social calendar continues long after Port Hercule closes. On September 24, Roger Sanchez takes over Amazónico, followed by Bob Sinclar at COYA and Jimmy’z on September 25, while Yacht Club de Monaco hosts private owners’ events, Nammos, and the Lürssen closing party. Here is where to dine and spend the night during Monaco Yacht Show week.

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    Festivals & Shows

    Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026: Gstaad Yacht Club Celebrates 15 Years of Centenary Racing

    Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026: Gstaad Yacht Club Celebrates 15 Years of Centenary Racing

    Every end of September, Saint-Tropez waits for “ses Voiles.” For Les Voiles de Saint-Tropez 2026, the Gstaad Yacht Club Centenary Trophy celebrates its 15th edition, bringing century-old yachts back under sail for a pursuit race through the gulf on October 1. The celebration begins the evening before with Swiss Night at Place des Lices, where Gstaad brings its Alpine spirit to Saint-Tropez ahead of one of the week’s most distinctive races.

    Zurich Film Festival 2026: The Premieres, Stars and Nights to Add on Your Calendar

    Zurich Film Festival 2026: The Premieres, Stars and Nights to Add on Your Calendar

    The Zurich Film Festival 2026 presents its 22nd edition from September 24 to October 4 with 133 films, 46 world and European premieres, and one of its strongest guest lists in recent years. Julianne Moore, Naomi Watts, Tom Hiddleston, Willem Dafoe, Olivia Colman, Alexander Skarsgård, Martin McDonagh and Richard Linklater are among the actors and filmmakers expected in Zurich. Highlights include the European premiere of Tenzing on Opening Night, The Debut with Julianne Moore, The Housewife with Naomi Watts, Wicker with Olivia Colman and Alexander Skarsgård, Anton Corbijn’s A Talent for Murder, and Awards Night at the Zurich Opera House. Opening Ceremony and After-Party access is available through Babble-Up.

    Art & Culture

    Miami Art Week 2026: Your Guide to Art Basel, Design Miami & the VIP Circuit

    Miami Art Week 2026: Your Guide to Art Basel, Design Miami & the VIP Circuit

    Miami Art Week 2026 takes over Miami and Miami Beach from November 30 to December 6 with more than 20 fairs, collector previews, private viewings, museum events, brand activations, dinners, and invitation-only parties. Art Basel Miami Beach, Design Miami, Untitled Art, Art Miami, CONTEXT, NADA, SCOPE, Aqua Art Miami, and Pinta Miami anchor the week, while early access begins with Members, Collectors, Platinum VIP, and press previews before the public dates. This guide covers the major fairs, what to see, and the wider VIP circuit shaping Miami Art Week 2026.

    Paris Art Week 2026: The VIP Guide to Art Basel Paris and Beyond

    Paris Art Week 2026: The VIP Guide to Art Basel Paris and Beyond

    Paris Art Week 2026 centers on Art Basel Paris at the Grand Palais, with VIP previews, Design Miami Paris, Moderne Art Fair, major exhibitions at Bourse de Commerce, Fondation Louis Vuitton, and Palais de Tokyo, plus private gallery events across Avenue Matignon and the Marais. Babble-Up can arrange Art Basel Paris VIP tickets, preview access, private events, art tours, dining, and chauffeur service throughout the week.

    The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon Reworks 170 Years of Design at the V&A

    The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon Reworks 170 Years of Design at the V&A

    The Burberry Trench: Crafting an Icon runs at the V&A South Kensington in London from September 21, 2026 to January 3, 2027, marking Burberry’s 170th anniversary with an exhibition dedicated to the history, construction, and reinvention of its iconic trench coat. Explore gabardine, archive material, historical garments, and 19 runway looks spanning the past 25 years, including metallic silk, mirror embroidery, baroque prints, and designs by Christopher Bailey and Daniel Lee.

    Paris Fashion Exhibitions Fall 2026 to Catch During Fashion Week

    Paris Fashion Exhibitions Fall 2026 to Catch During Fashion Week

    Paris Fashion Exhibitions Fall 2026 line up unusually well with Paris Fashion Week, running September 28 through October 6. Irving Penn opens at the Maison Européenne de la Photographie on September 30, while the Musée des Arts Décoratifs marks 40 years of fashion the same day. On October 2, Rafael Pavarotti follows with more than 200 photographs spanning fashion, portraiture and names including Rihanna and Beyoncé. Meanwhile, Palais Galliera looks at women who crossed the gender codes of 19th-century dress, while Fondation Azzedine Alaïa traces Azzedine Alaïa's relationship with Africa. Six Exhibitions, one very busy Fashion Week calendar.

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    Fashion Trends

    London Fashion Week: Harris Reed SS27 Turns Seven Years of Drama Into a Study in White
    Fashion Trends

    London Fashion Week: Harris Reed SS27 Turns Seven Years of Drama Into a Study in White

    Harris Reed SS27 strips back color without sacrificing drama. Presented at the Mandarin Oriental in Knightsbridge, Loud Whispers revisits seven years of the designer’s signature language through sculptural corsetry, exaggerated shoulders, exposed crinolines, hand-painted fabrics, feathers, and an almost entirely white palette. Manolo Blahnik shoes and hats by Stephen Jones sharpen the styling, while a bridal finale closes one of Reed’s most controlled and revealing collections yet.

    Thom Browne Spring 2027 Turns The Shed Into a Surreal Garden of Insects
    Fashion Trends

    Thom Browne Spring 2027 Turns The Shed Into a Surreal Garden of Insects

    For Spring 2027, Thom Browne transformed The Shed in New York into a surreal garden built around metamorphosis. Drawing on Disney’s A Bug’s Life, the collection sends caterpillars, butterflies, bees, dragonflies, and beetles across Browne’s signature tailoring, embroidered surfaces, sculpted skirts, and fantastical shoes. The show closed New York Fashion Week with a giant chrysalis, insect anatomy translated into construction, and a finale that carried the transformation all the way through the silhouette.

    Dior FW26/27 Couture Blooms In The Musée Rodin Gardens
    Fashion Trends

    Dior FW26/27 Couture Blooms In The Musée Rodin Gardens

    Dior FW26/27 Couture unveiled Jonathan Anderson's second couture collection for the Maison this morning at the Musée Rodin in Paris, inside a pavilion staged as a fern forest. Dedicated to American artist Lynda Benglis, the collection sculpted pleats across gowns, coats and trousers, from mille-feuille knits to a reworked Bar jacket with fringed trim, closing with a bride veiled in hand pleated chiffon. At the front row: Sabrina Carpenter, Anna Wintour, Baz Luhrmann, Pharrell Williams, Priyanka Chopra, Josh O'Connor, Ethel Cain, Naomi Watts, Parker Posey, Eileen Gu, Alexa Chung, Rebecca Ferguson and Delphine Arnault, days after Anderson dressed Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce for their wedding.

    Schiaparelli FW26/27 Couture Sculpts Silicone Into Deep Sea Couture
    Fashion Trends

    Schiaparelli FW26/27 Couture Sculpts Silicone Into Deep Sea Couture

    Schiaparelli FW26/27 Couture, titled The Abyss, inaugurated Paris Couture Week this mroning at the Petit Palais in Paris. Creative Director Daniel Roseberry traded silk, satin and wool for latex, silicone and sheets of baked paint, sending out thirty looks inspired by deep sea creatures: gowns illuminated from within, latex trailing tentacles, and a coral dress built over more than 9,850 hours of atelier work. At the front raw: Bad Bunny, Michelle Yeoh, Anna Wintour, Emma Corrin, Lee Pace, Vera Wang, Law Roach, Christian Louboutin, Delphine Arnault and Marisa Berenson, Elsa Schiaparelli's granddaughter, while Karlie Kloss returned to the runway for the first time since 2024.  

    Haute Retail

    Bergdorf Goodman Celebrates 125 Years With 850 Exclusive Creations From Fashion’s Most Prestigious Maisons
    Haute Retail

    Bergdorf Goodman Celebrates 125 Years With 850 Exclusive Creations From Fashion’s Most Prestigious Maisons

    Bergdorf Goodman celebrates its 125th anniversary with more than 850 exclusive creations and special editions from over 100 prestigious fashion maisons. Roger Vivier revisits its archives with a 10-piece capsule featuring zebra motifs and a Flower Strass bag set with 125 crystals, while Manolo Blahnik focuses on metallic nappa and crystal evening creations. Alaïa looks back to Azzedine Alaïa’s historic 1982 Bergdorf Goodman show with a six-piece capsule, joined by collector pieces from Schiaparelli, a dual anniversary collection from Michael Kors, archival creations from Akris, and special editions across fashion, footwear, accessories, jewelry and beauty. The celebration continues across Bergdorf Goodman’s Fifth Avenue windows, anniversary events, a special BG Restaurant cocktail menu and Very Bergdorf, a new Assouline book tracing 125 years of the New York fashion institution.

    House of Dior Milan: Fashion, Art, and Gastronomy on Via Monte Napoleone
    Haute Retail

    House of Dior Milan: Fashion, Art, and Gastronomy on Via Monte Napoleone

    House of Dior Milan brings Dior’s destination concept to Via Monte Napoleone on September 18, 2026. Across three floors, Jonathan Anderson’s collections, fine jewelry, watches, La Collection Privée, Dior Maison, contemporary art, private salons, terraces, and Peter Marino interiors define the new address, while Enrico Bartolini leads Monsieur Dior, Dior’s first restaurant in Italy.

    Chopard Happy Diamonds Marks 50 Years of Diamonds in Motion
    Haute Retail

    Chopard Happy Diamonds Marks 50 Years of Diamonds in Motion

    In 1976, Maison Chopard changed the way diamonds were worn by allowing the stones to move freely beneath sapphire crystal, creating Happy Diamonds. Fifty years later, Chopard celebrates the collection in New York with Bella Hadid and Liu Wen, a Casa Cipriani anniversary event, new Happy Sport creations, and a public exhibition at its Fifth Avenue boutique. On view September 18 to 20, 2026, the exhibition brings together historic jewelry, watches, original sketches, archival documents, and new pieces tracing the evolution of Chopard’s floating-diamond signature.

    Saadiyat Grove Places Luxury Retail Between Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Museums
    Haute Retail

    Saadiyat Grove Places Luxury Retail Between Abu Dhabi’s Biggest Museums

    Saadiyat Grove Abu Dhabi is set to reshape the Saadiyat Cultural District with more than 100 fashion, jewelry and lifestyle names, including Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Loewe, Valentino, Brunello Cucinelli, Cartier, Bvlgari, Chaumet, Tiffany & Co., Van Cleef & Arpels and Audemars Piguet. The new luxury address sits within walking distance of Louvre Abu Dhabi, Guggenheim Abu Dhabi and Zayed National Museum, with Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi and teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi nearby. Gastronomy includes Alain Ducasse Café, Monsieur Paul, Momofuku and Kokoro Handroll Bar, while Abu Dhabi’s first Time Out Market adds 16 kitchens, bars and a dedicated café. The wider district also includes BXR, wellness and longevity concepts, Louvre Abu Dhabi Residences, Baccarat Residences Saadiyat and The Arthouse.

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    The Red Sea Experience Three Ways: Shebara, Desert Rock, and Southern Dunes
    Jetsetter's Journal

    The Red Sea Experience Three Ways: Shebara, Desert Rock, and Southern Dunes

    The Red Sea Experience reveals three completely different sides of Saudi Arabia through Shebara, Desert Rock, and Six Senses Southern Dunes. Sleep above the reef in mirrored overwater villas, climb through the Hejaz Mountains, then slow the pace among the Khuff dunes with desert wellness, regional gastronomy, and private experiences. Babble-Up can create and book the full multi-stop journey, including stays, private transfers, seaplane or boat connections, diving, adventure, wellness, and dining.

    Amanvari Baja California: Three Nights Between Desert, Reef, and Sea
    Jetsetter's Journal

    Amanvari Baja California: Three Nights Between Desert, Reef, and Sea

    Amanvari Baja California, inaugurated on August 1, 2026, brings Aman’s first Mexican retreat to the East Cape of Los Cabos. Set within the 1,500-acre Costa Palmas estate, the resort pairs 18 private casitas with access to Cabo Pulmo National Marine Park, horseback riding, desert trails, sport fishing, wildlife cruises, and the Sea of Cortez. Book the three-night Ultimate Discovery for private dining, meditation, and a choice of marine expeditions, then return for treatments, temazcal rituals, and evenings across Arva, Luma, and Sesui.

    Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: Inside the Reimagined Jet and 2028 Journeys
    Jetsetter's Journal

    Four Seasons Private Jet Experience: Inside the Reimagined Jet and 2028 Journeys

    Four Seasons Private Jet Experience 2028 pairs a reimagined Airbus A321 with six global journeys spanning Antarctica, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, Kyoto, the Serengeti, Venice, Iceland, the Maldives, Mallorca, and more. Inside, just 48 travelers share a residential-style cabin with lie-flat Italian-leather seating, a Lounge in the Sky, destination-led dining, and expanded space throughout. Across the itineraries, cherry blossom season in Kyoto leads into safari, Venice gives way to Iceland and Anguilla, while Napa Valley begins a 23-day journey through Tokyo, Ha Long Bay, Mallorca, and Milan.