Patrick Gibson wins the 85th Grand Prix of St. Moritz with Snow Player St. Moritz, white turf, by Andrea Furger.

23 February 2026 – White Turf St. Moritz 2026 concluded on a high note with a spectacular final day. In front of over 11,000 spectators, jockey Patrick Gibson and his horse, Snow Player, secured victory in the CHF 100,000 Evangelos Pistiolis Foundation 85th Grand Prix of St. Moritz. Valeria Walther was crowned “Queen of the Engadin” for the second time. Across the three race weekends, more than 35,000 visitors gathered on the frozen Lake St. Moritz. The third race on Sunday brought White Turf 2026 to a close. Over the course of the three successful race weekends, more than 35,000 spectators attended the event on the frozen lake, including 11,000 on the final Sunday alone. 

White Turf was presented in outstanding conditions once again. Those unable to attend in person could still enjoy the event, as the final day was broadcast live on Swiss Sport TV HD. Snow Player triumphs, Walther crowned Queen of the Engadin The sporting highlight of the day saw Snow Player emerge victorious in a thrilling Grand Prix finish. The German-trained contender from Michael Figge’s yard left Look To Remember with no chance in the closing stages. Defending champion Saadi was unable to make a decisive impact, and Nerion finished third. Valeria Selina Walther secured the UBS Skikjöring Trophy with a series of consistently strong performances, earning her the title of “Queen of the Engadin” for the second time. Beau Gars confirmed his excellent form by securing another victory for the Allegra Stable Racing Club over 1,300 metres. Fourteenth of July dominanted in the trotting races once again. The Bavarian serial winner captured the main event, further underlining his exceptional record on Lake St. Moritz. Barbara Krüsi's horses achieved a one-two finish in the second trotting race. Legendary trainer and owner Miro Weiss given a ceremonial farewell Emotions ran high after the races, when Miro Weiss was given a ceremonial farewell on the frozen lake.

The 26-time Swiss champion recorded an impressive 99 victories in St. Moritz and played a key role in shaping White Turf over several decades. Throughout his career, he achieved around 1,213 wins.

New partners enhance White Turf 2026

White Turf St. Moritz welcomed several new partners in 2026, including Aston Martin, who made their debut as Car Partner, providing the official lead vehicle on the frozen Lake St. Moritz. The British luxury sports car brand also sponsored a trotting race each weekend of the event. Additionally, the pop-up concept “Atelier 6” also debuted on the lake. Top chef Niklas Oberhofer collaborated with the Zurich-based brand agency Marc WHO? to present a fine dining concept which attracted many guests during the race weekends. Family Days set new skikjöring taxi record On the two Saturdays preceding the White Turf race days – 14 and 21 February 2026. X @White_Turf_2022 Instagram @white_turf Facebook @WhiteTurf About

White Turf Held annually since 1907 on the frozen Lake St. Moritz, the White Turf is a world-class event combining exciting horse racing with fine catering, attractive music and art performances against the backdrop of the unique winter mountain landscape. The next White Turf event will take place on 8, 15, and 22 February 2027. The St. Moritz Racing Club organises the event, with UBS as the main partner. www.whiteturf.ch UBS – Main Partner of White Turf UBS is a leading global wealth manager and the leading universal bank in Switzerland. White Turf is not only a special highlight for St. Moritz and Switzerland as a whole – international guests also celebrate this unique winter sports event each year in February. UBS is the main partner of the traditional event and title sponsor of the UBS Skikjöring Trophy. In addition, UBS supports the Family Days, an experience program for families with children.

Perched at the gateway to the South Malé Atoll, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo is a Maldivian adults-only sanctuary that redefines the meaning of a premium all-inclusive escape. A short speedboat ride from Malé, the resort is a world away for privacy-seeking couples - intimate, indulgent, and effortlessly romantic. With just 50 elegantly designed overwater villas, each framed by the turquoise shimmer of the Indian Ocean, it offers complete seclusion, sophistication and barefoot luxury refined by Maldivian ease.

With a dining experience that is nothing short of extraordinary, Adaaran Prestige Vadoo features three world-class restaurants offering a diverse culinary journey. Guests can savour authentic Japanese cuisine at Kithajima Restaurant, enjoy a variety of international dishes at Farivalhu or indulge in a romantic 5-course beachfront dinner at Kakuni Barefoot Restaurant.

The First Overwater Spa in the Maldives
Offering a range of rejuvenating treatments using premium products, the resort’s overwater wellness haven, the Mandara Spa was originally the first overwater villa in the Maldives. Providing a haven of tranquility, the spa ensures that guests experience the ultimate in relaxation, whether through a soothing massage or a revitalizing facial.

Tucked into the quietly bohemian streets of Carouge, Mayrig Bistrot feels less like a restaurant and more like an invitation into someone’s home, the kind where time slows, stories are passed across the table, and food is treated with reverence rather than spectacle. From the moment the scents of Aleppo pepper, sumac, warm bread and tangy yoghurt drift through the room, one senses that this is a place where cuisine is not just cooked, but remembered.

This is the first European outpost, and the first “bistrot” interpretation, of Mayrig, the much-loved Armenian restaurant founded by Aline Kamakian, whose culinary mission has always been rooted in transmission. “Mayrig” means mother in Armenian, and the spirit of maternal generosity is felt everywhere here: in the unfussy warmth of the welcome, in the comforting ​depth of the flavours, and in the sense that every dish carries a lineage.

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Recognised by Gault&Millau 2026 with 13 points for its refined, contemporary vision of Armenian cuisine, the bistrot strikes a delicate balance between heritage and modernity. The menu is intentionally concise, seasonal, and deeply expressive. Signature mante, crisp little beef or spinach dumplings, arrive bathed in cool yoghurt and dusted with sumac. Lamb tika, marinated in Armenian spices, is tender and soulful, while roasted cauliflower with tahini and orange sauce delivers a quietly surprising brightness. Even the lahmajoun, often treated casually elsewhere, feels elevated here: thin, fragrant, and impossibly moreish.

What sets Mayrig Bistrot apart, however, is not only what’s on the plate, but where it comes from. Ingredients are sourced directly from Armenian villages such as Anjar, through close collaborations with local families and women producers supported by the Kamakian Initiative.
Aleppo pepper paste is sun-dried naturally, cherries used in traditional dishes like Fishna Keufteh come from specific local varieties, and nothing feels industrial or anonymous. It’s a farm-to-table ethos with emotional depth, provenance as preservation.

The wine list mirrors this cultural dialogue, pairing Armenian indigenous grapes like Areni and Voskehat with thoughtful Swiss, French and Italian selections chosen for harmony rather than hierarchy. Desserts, meanwhile, close the meal softly: Sultani anoush, a milk pudding delicately scented with mastic and orange blossom, tastes like the culinary equivalent of a lullaby.
The décor echoes the same philosophy. Handcrafted ceramics, artworks inspired by Armenian landscapes, and lighting made in Lebanon give the space a tactile, soulful elegance. A recurring bird motif, drawn from ancient Armenian calligraphic traditions, subtly reinforces the idea of transmission, flight, and continuity.

The Uyghur Dilemma: Forced Labor and Xinjiang Cotton Under Global Fashion’s Microscope

Uyghur controversy forces the fashion industry to reckon with ethical supply chains and human rights. Despite international bans and brand scrutiny, cotton from Xinjiang remains a staple in textile production, states Modaes... ln 2020 the United Nations (UN) urged fashion to review its value chain and most recently in the wake of the Xinjiang scandal in early 2026, international organizations, governments and specialized analysts agree that the risk of forced labor is still present in global textile supply chains...

Despite international vetoes, cotton production in the Uyghur autonomous region of Xinjiang has been growing steadily in recent years. According to official data from the Chinese Bureau of Statistics in 2025, the region produced 6.165 million tons of cotton, accounting for nearly 93% of the total cotton grown in China. The progression is evident, as it accounted for 92% in 2024 and 90% in 2023. According to the country’s National Cotton and Cotton Yarn Trading Center, more than 21% of the world’s cotton comes from Xinjiang.

 Ferrari introduces the interior and interface of the new Ferrari Luce, with every element deeply considered to enable functional, intuitive interactions and a thrilling driver experience. 
 Hosted in San Francisco, Ferrari shared key interface components combining precision-engineered mechanical buttons, dials, toggles and switches with multifunctional digital displays.  
 The name (meaning ‘light’ or ‘illumination’ in Italian) signifies the brand’s unwavering focus on the future and new naming strategy for an important addition to the Ferrari range. 
 LoveFrom, a creative collective founded by designers Sir Jony Ive and Marc Newson in San Francisco, has beencollaborating with Ferrari on every dimension of the Ferrari Luce design. 
 In October 2025, the technology underpinning the car was unveiled in Ferrari’s e-building in Maranello. The third and final phase, including the exterior reveal, of the launch will be hosted in Italy in May 2026. 
 
Maranello, 9 February 2026 – Ferrari unveiled today the interior design and announced the name of its visionary new full-electric sports car: Ferrari Luce, the start of a new chapter in Ferrari’s history. 
‘Luce’ is more than a name. It is a vision. When Ferrari speaks of Luce, it is not defining a technology, but a philosophy: electrification as a means, not an end – a new era where design, engineering and imagination converge into something that did not exist before.
Simple, pure and evocative, Luce becomes a symbol of clarity and inspiration, expressing Ferrari’s approach to innovation: uncompromising vision, transparent design, silent energy that is felt in every fibre, and form shaped by function. 
 
This new naming strategy reflects how the Ferrari Luce marks a significant addition to the Prancing Horse’s line-up, embodying the seamless expression of tradition and innovation. With its cutting-edge technology, unique design and best-in-class driving thrills, it unites Ferrari’s racing heritage, the timeless spirit of its sports cars, and the evolving reality of contemporary lifestyles. It testifies to Ferrari’s determination to go beyond expectations: to imagine the future, and to dare. Because leading means illuminating the path ahead – and Luce embodies that mindset. 
The launch was hosted in San Francisco by Ferrari and LoveFrom, the creative collective founded by Sir Jony Ive with fellow designer Marc Newson, which has been collaborating with Ferrari for five years on every dimension of the new car’s design. A global centre for technology and design, San Francisco has long been home to the world’s most innovative user experience and interface design.  
Ferrari’s decision to conceive this car with LoveFrom is a deliberate expression of the marque’s vision for the future: a car that honours Ferrari’s legendary heritage.
This holistic approach is driven by extraordinary care and purposefully shaped by some of the most influential minds in technology design.
Every component has been designed and engineered with the same attention and precision, quietly and purposefully functional. Everything
integrates seamlessly, forming a unified aesthetic and functional whole that preserves and intensifies the emotional thrill of driving a Ferrari. 

 
Production processes were also carefully considered, with sophisticated manufacturing technologies applied to ensure that every material
is presented in its most noble form. This gives both a modern and timeless feel, with materials that are not just luxurious, but genuinely
authentic – demonstrating Ferrari’s dedication to quality, innovation, and the enduring value of craftsmanship. 
Materials were chosen for their durability and integrity. The designers embraced aluminium for its suitability for precision machining, with
engineered components that celebrate the quality and beauty of the material. The aluminium is 100%-recycled aluminium alloy
meticulously machined from solid billets using advanced 3- or 5-axis CNC technology, then subjected to a state-of-the-
art anodisation process. This treatment creates an ultra-thin, hexagonal cell microstructure on the surface, ensuring exceptional resistance,
hardness, and a refined micro-texture. The result is a finish with a deep, enduring colour that remains vibrant over time. Glass is precision-
milled Corning® Gorilla5® Glass, which is durable, scratch resistant and has high visibility.  
Ultimately, the design of the Ferrari Luce’s interior is a synthesis of meticulous craftsmanship, respect for tradition, and thoughtful
innovation. It offers a new choice for Ferrari enthusiasts – one that honours the past while embracing the future, and exemplifies the
brand’s enduring commitment to quality, performance, and cultural significance.

At the Australian Open 2026, top sporting performance was once again accompanied by timeless craftsmanship this year. Louis Vuitton presents the iconic trophies of the women's and men's finals, continuing a tradition in which victory and style are inextricably linked.

Melbourne, 31 January 2026 – As part of the women's final of the 2026 Australian Open, Thai singer and rapper and House Ambassador BamBam and American tennis legend Jennifer Capriati presented the Daphne Akhurst Memorial Cup trophy in their Louis Vuitton trophy case.

This was presented to Elena Rybakina after an intense three-set match against Aryna Sabalenka. During her victory at the Australian Open in Melbourne, Elena Rybakina was wearing the Vanguart Orb, featuring a rose gold case paired with a white rubber strap. A timepiece defined by balance, precision, and restraint — values that naturally mirror her class, composure, and approach to the game. 
“What we admire in Elena is her ability to push boundaries with calm and discipline,” says Mehmet Koruturk, Chairman and Co-Founder of Vanguart. “This type of excellence is never improvised.”

Carlos Alcaraz, Louis Vuitton ambassador, won the Australian Open in men's singles for the first time after a four-set match against Novak Djokovic. As part of the Opening Ceremony of the final, American actress and Louis Vuitton ambassador Chloë Grace Moretz, together with tennis legend Marat Safin, presented the iconic Norman Brookes Challenge Cup trophy, which was unveiled in her Louis Vuitton trophy case. For the occasion, Chloë Grace Moretz wore a black crinkled vinyl jacket with a matching skirt, white LV knot pumps, as well as Le Damier de Louis Vuitton fine jewelry earrings and a ring with yellow diamonds.
Handcrafted in the historic workshops of Asnières by Louis Vuitton's skilled artisans, the trophy case has protected and transported the trophy since the first day of this Grand Slam tournament. Embellished with the iconic Louis Vuitton monogram canvas, it is equipped with a brass lock, strips, corners and clasps, as the Maison has been using since the 1860s. The two front panels, which can be opened to reveal the trophy, are adorned with the immaculate white "V" for Victory and Vuitton. The inside of the case is lined with microfiber in the characteristic blue of the Australian Open, while the inside of the lid bears the white typography of the AO logo.