LIFESTYLE & TECH

From a Swiss watch that exudes Japanese perfection to a household robot that folds the laundry without complaint: innovation and craftsmanship are coming from surprising places this week. Coffee lovers, partygoers, and tech fans can also indulge themselves. These novelties deserve a spot on your wish list.

From artworks that inspire to cars that make dreams come true. From exceptional travel experiences to the most exclusive watches and jewelry. The suites at The Duke become the stage for a selection of premium brands that excel in craftsmanship, innovation, and entrepreneurship. Meet the partners.

Summer is just around the corner, and that means sunny days, outdoor cafes, holidays—and preferably, of course, with fresh, radiant skin. Heat and sun can cause the skin to dry out faster and look tired, so that is extra reason to pay a little attention to this. Dermatologist Dr. Pauline Sprengers-Smit of Bey by Bergman Clinics explains what you can do to make your skin glow this summer.

Putting down a million euros for a home still sounds generous. But new research by Calcasa shows that this limit is now being reached faster than ever. And anyone who thinks you can live like royalty anywhere for that amount is in for a rude awakening. The municipality with the most million-euro homes?

The red carpet is rolled out, the champagne is chilled, and in Cannes, the rumor mill is already running at full speed. During the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, everything ultimately revolves around one question: which film will walk away with the coveted Palme d'Or? MASTERS lists five titles that could very well make film history.

Mother's Day is the perfect moment to pause and reflect on the women who have shaped you. And in some cases, that influence goes much further than wise lessons or good taste. These entrepreneurs grew up with a mother who not only inspired them but also laid the foundation for a career…

The city is buzzing, tables are being set, and music plays until the late hours. Whether you sit down for an intimate meal or let yourself be carried away by a festival by the water, on May 5th you celebrate freedom exactly the way that suits you. These are the places you want to be.

A rare Cartier London Crash from 1987 has made history in Hong Kong. The watch was sold at Sotheby's for 15,6 million Hong Kong dollars, equivalent to approximately €1,8 million. This makes it the most expensive Cartier wristwatch ever. But anyone who thinks this amount touches the absolute top of the watch market is mistaken: there are timepieces that go considerably higher.

A treadmill in the corner next to the washing machine? That will no longer suffice in 2026. The fitness room is rapidly evolving into a place where design and technology come together. In the run-up to MASTERS SUMMER EXPO, MASTERS speaks with exhibitor Technogym. Ed Kruythof, Retail & Home Business Director BeNeLux, discusses the biggest changes in fitness and what that means for how we train and live. “Fitness is no longer an activity, but an integral part of how people live.”

The public was divided, streams are going through the roof, and yet Justin Bieber isn't earning a single extra cent from it. While his old hits are going viral again after Coachella, the key to that success no longer lies with him. In late 2022, the singer sold his entire music rights for around 200 million dollars. A remarkable move, especially now that his catalog is being embraced worldwide again. But he is certainly not the only one to strike such a mega-deal…

Next Monday, the country will turn patriotic orange once again. Orange is the new black, literally this year, as all eyes are on the north, where the King will settle in Dokkum, Friesland. Festive, certainly, although there is a price tag attached.

More and more people are looking for ways to have more energy and recover faster, preferably without it taking extra time. In the run-up to MASTERS SUMMER EXPO, MASTERS speaks with exhibitor OxyHelp, where you take in extra oxygen in a pressurized cabin while continuing to work or taking a moment to relax. Lars Poell observes a clear shift in this regard: “The market is increasingly moving towards technology and measurability.”

At Bey Clinics, a clear shift is emerging in the aesthetic world. Treatments are becoming more refined, techniques more intelligent, and client demand is noticeably evolving along with them. What is happening in the treatment room today is the topic of conversation tomorrow. These are the three developments currently setting the tone.

In the run-up to MASTERS SUMMER EXPO, MASTERS speaks with distinguished exhibitors gathering in Nistelrode this summer from June 11 to 14. This week: Henri Tibosch of Bang & Olufsen Tibosch, the Brabant-based family business. He explains why ease of use is the new standard, personalization is becoming more important, and why technology should especially *not* stand out this summer.

Some bottles you save for a special moment. Others disappear straight into a climate-controlled safe with an impressive price tag. In New York, such a bottle was recently auctioned that belonged more in the 'myth' category than on a wine rack.

This coming weekend, your Instagram feed is probably about to be completely taken over. The first weekend of the world's most talked-about festival, Coachella, is just around the corner. But how much do you actually pay for a weekend of desert and music like that in 2026?

Ellen von Unwerth (Frankfurt, 1954) photographs women as they are rarely captured: laughing, playing, free. From Paris, the German fashion and art photographer has built an oeuvre that blurs the boundaries between glamour, eroticism, and humor. Her images burst with energy and zest for life, showing that true strength emerges when control gives way to surrender. MASTERS spoke to her in the run-up to her exhibition in Maastricht.

A week of relaxation? Forget it. At these locations, you have your body scanned, reset, and optimized using techniques that seem straight out of a science fiction movie, and it comes with a price tag that is just as impressive. From cryo chambers to pressurized oxygen therapy, these are retreats where the happy few go to literally upgrade their bodies.

Some guitars you buy to play, others to look at. And then there is a category that makes collectors worldwide slightly nervous. David Gilmour's 'Black Strat' undoubtedly belongs to the latter group and went under the hammer for a record sum.

You expect a lot in Kim Kardashian's digital clothing attic, but no one saw this coming. Amidst haute couture and million-dollar looks, a stray football shirt suddenly pops up, straight from a rainy Saturday afternoon in the Westland.

The 98th edition of the Academy Awards took place on the night of Sunday, March 15, at the iconic Dolby Theatre in Hollywood. During a nearly four-hour ceremony, it became clear which films, filmmakers, and actors made the biggest impression on the Academy over the past year. With Sinners as the big favorite, garnering sixteen nominations, and One Battle After Another with thirteen nominations, the bar was set particularly high for the most important statuettes.