AGP Executive Report

Caribbean Luxury Watch: Travel + Leisure’s 2026 “World’s Best Awards” put Fouquet’s Saint-Barth (Gustavia) at the top for the Caribbean, praising its hillside calm, high-touch service, and standout food—plus Le Barthélemy Hotel & Spa at Grand Cul-de-Sac as another island favorite. Fashion Week Buzz: The CFDA has released the preliminary Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week lineup, running Sept. 10–15 with 70 runway shows and presentations; Diane von Furstenberg opens with new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes. New Names on the Schedule: Returning favorites include Monse and ThreeASFOUR (plus Tommy Hilfiger), while newcomers like Conner Ives, Magda Butrym, and Zaldy join the mix. Sailing & Sport: Transat Paprec entries are open for the 18th edition—starting Apr. 18, 2027 from Concarneau and racing to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory stop off La Palma.

Fashion Calendar: The CFDA has released the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15 with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Opening/Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am with new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5:00pm. Returning Names: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger are back, alongside staples like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Collina Strada, COS, Eckhaus Latta, Khaite, Proenza Schouler, Public School New York, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, and Wiederhoeft. Newcomers on the List: Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yami by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi by Sabyasachi Mukherjee, and Zaldy join the lineup. Local-Style Tie-In: For St Barts fashion fans, the week also includes off-schedule Sept. 9 runway shows from Ralph Lauren, Coach, Cult Gaia, and Rachel Comey (celebrating 25 years). Sport/Adventure: Separately, Transat Paprec 2027 entries are open, with the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic race starting from Concarneau on April 18, 2027 and heading to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma.

Fashion Calendar: CFDA has released the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15 in NYC with 70 runway shows and designer presentations, plus extra collections by appointment and digitally. Big Opening/Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am with Henry Zankov’s debut as artistic director, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Who’s Back: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger return, alongside staples like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Area, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Collina Strada, COS, Eckhaus Latta, Fforme, Khaite, LaQuan Smith, Michael Kors Collection, Norma Kamali, Proenza Schouler, Public School New York, Simkhai, Todd Snyder, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, Wiederhoeft, and Zankov. New Names: Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yami by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy join the official lineup. Off-Schedule Note: Sept. 9 runway shows are set for Ralph Lauren, Coach, Cult Gaia, and Rachel Comey (celebrating 25 years). Sailing Spotlight: Transat Paprec 2027 entries are open, with the Notice of Race published for the April 18, 2027 start from Concarneau to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma.

Fashion Calendar Buzz: CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15, with 70 runway shows and designer presentations in the mix. Big Opening, Big Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am with the debut of new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week on Sept. 15 at 5pm. Returning Favorites: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger are back, alongside mainstays like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, and Wiederhoeft. New Names on the List: Fresh additions include Conner Ives, Magda Butrym, Benjamin Seidler, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy, plus other newcomers joining the lineup. St Barts-Adjacent Nightlife: At LadyLand in NYC, Kiehl’s hosted Open Doors on a VIP deck ahead of Kim Petras’s headlining set, with a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQIA+ youth support. Sport & Sea (For the Adventurous): Transat Paprec 2027 registrations opened, with the Notice of Race confirming the transatlantic route to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma.

Fashion Week Buzz (NYC): The CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15 with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Opening & Closing Highlights: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am under new artistic director Henry Zankov, while Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Big Names Returning: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger are back, alongside Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, and more. Newcomers on the Calendar: Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Magda Butrym, Sabyasachi, Zaldy, and others join the mix. St Barts-Adjacent Party Note: At LadyLand in New York, Kiehl’s turned a VIP deck into a celebratory salon for Open Doors, hosting queer artists and advocates ahead of Kim Petras—plus a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center. Sailing (Transat Paprec): OC Sport Pen Duick opened entries for the 18th Transat Paprec, the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic race to Saint Barthélemy, with a mandatory waypoint off La Palma.

Fashion Calendar: CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15, with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Opening/Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am under new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Returning Names: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger are back, alongside staples like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, and Wiederhoeft. New Designers: Fresh additions include Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yami by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy. St Barts Angle (Sailing): Transat Paprec 2027 entries are open, with the Notice of Race published for the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic race starting from Concarneau and heading to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma. Nightlife & Giving: At LadyLand in NYC, Kiehl’s hosted Open Doors with a VIP salon before Kim Petras’s set, capped by a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQIA+ youth support.

Fashion Calendar: The CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15, with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Opening & Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am under new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Who’s Back & Who’s New: Returning names include Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger, alongside staples like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, and Ulla Johnson. New additions debuting include Conner Ives, Magda Butrym, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy. St Barts Sailing Buzz: Transat Paprec 2027 registrations are open, with the Notice of Race published for the 18th edition—starting from Concarneau on April 18, 2027 and racing to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma. Nightlife & Giving: At LadyLand in New York, Kiehl’s hosted Open Doors for a Pride-weekend celebration ahead of Kim Petras, including a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center.

Fashion Week Buzz: The CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 calendar, running Sept. 10–15 in NYC with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Opening/Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am under new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Returning Names: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger are back, alongside staples like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, and more. Newcomers on the List: Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy join the schedule. St Barts Sailing Tie-In: Transat Paprec 2027 registrations are open, with the Notice of Race confirming the mixed-gender double-handed transatlantic race will start from Concarneau and head to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma. All-Night Party for a Cause: At LadyLand in New York, Kiehl’s hosted Open Doors with a VIP salon above the festival, culminating before Kim Petras’s set—and a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center.

Fashion Week Buzz: The CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 calendar, running Sept. 10–15 with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Opening & Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am with Henry Zankov’s debut as artistic director, while Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Who’s Back: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger return, alongside major names like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, and Ulla Johnson. New Faces: The schedule adds Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy. Queer Nightlife Spotlight: At LadyLand, Kiehl’s hosted Open Doors on a VIP deck above the festival, bringing together LGBTQIA+ artists and advocates ahead of Kim Petras’s headline set, with a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center. Sport & Adventure: Transat Paprec 2027 registrations are open, with the Notice of Race published for the April 18, 2027 start from Concarneau to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma.

Fashion Calendar Buzz: The CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 schedule, running Sept. 10–15, with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Opening & Closing: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30 a.m. under new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. Who’s Back: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger return, alongside regulars like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Collina Strada, COS, Eckhaus Latta, Khaite, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, Ulla Johnson, and Wiederhoeft. New Names on the List: Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yami by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy join the lineup. Local-Adjacent Sailing Spot: Transat Paprec 2027 registrations are open, with the Notice of Race setting a start from Concarneau on April 18, 2027 and a route to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma. Nightlife & Pride Energy: Kiehl’s and LadyLand hosted an all-night party for Open Doors, featuring Kim Petras and a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQIA+ youth support.

Fashion Week Buzz: The CFDA has unveiled the preliminary official New York Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2027 calendar, running Sept. 10–15 with 70 runway shows and designer presentations, plus additional collections by appointment and digitally. Big Names + New Faces: Diane von Furstenberg kicks off Sept. 10 at 9:30am with new artistic director Henry Zankov, while Thom Browne closes Sept. 15 at 5pm; returning brands include Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger, alongside staples like Altuzarra, Anna Sui, Calvin Klein Collection, Carolina Herrera, Christian Siriano, Proenza Schouler, Tory Burch, and Ulla Johnson. Fresh Schedule Additions: New to the lineup are Benjamin Seidler, Conner Ives, Grey’s by Emily Grey, High Sport by Alissa Zachary, Hikari no Yarni by Jakarie Whitaker, Magda Butrym, Max Esmail, Patrick Taylor, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy. St Barts Beach-Club Energy: A Caribbean beach-bar roundup spotlights Gyp Sea in St Barth (St Jean) as a people-watching hotspot with standout sand-and-scene vibes.

Fashion Calendar: CFDA has unveiled the preliminary Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week schedule, running Sept. 10–15, with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Diane von Furstenberg opens on Sept. 10 at 9:30am with new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes on Sept. 15 at 5pm. New Names on the Runway: The lineup includes returns from Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger, plus debuts from designers such as Conner Ives, Magda Butrym, Sabyasachi, and Zaldy. St Barts Sailing Buzz: OC Sport Pen Duick has opened entries for the 18th Transat Paprec, a mixed-gender, double-handed transatlantic race starting April 18, 2027 from Concarneau and finishing in Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma. Local Summer Vibes: A Caribbean beach-bar guide spotlights Gyp Sea in St Barth (St Jean) as a people-watching favorite with a sleek, scene-driven beach-club feel. All-Night Party Recap: Kiehl’s and LadyLand hosted an Open Doors salon ahead of Kim Petras’s set, capped by a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQIA+ youth support.

Fashion Buzz (NYFW): CFDA has unveiled the preliminary Spring/Summer 2027 New York Fashion Week lineup, running Sept. 10–15, with 70 runway shows and designer presentations. Big Open/Close: Diane von Furstenberg kicks things off Sept. 10 at 9:30am with new artistic director Henry Zankov, and Thom Browne closes the week Sept. 15 at 5pm. Returns & Newcomers: Monse, ThreeASFOUR, and Tommy Hilfiger are back, while fresh names joining the schedule include Conner Ives, Magda Butrym, Sabyasachi, Zaldy, and others. St Barts Angle (Style & Scene): A separate feature spotlights Kiehl’s and LadyLand’s all-night party in NYC, including a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center—another reminder of how fashion, music, and community keep colliding. On the Water (Racing): Transat Paprec 2027 registrations are open, with the Notice of Race setting the April 18, 2027 start from Concarneau and a route to Saint Barthélemy via a mandatory waypoint off La Palma.

Queer Nightlife & Philanthropy: Kiehl’s turned LadyLand’s VIP deck at Under the K Bridge Park into a one-night LGBTQIA+ salon for Open Doors, gathering New York’s queer creative community ahead of Kim Petras’s headlining set—hosts included Ladyfag, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, and Michelle Violy Harper, with a standout $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center supporting life-saving services for LGBTQIA+ youth. Caribbean Beach-Club Picks: A fresh guide spotlights 10 “cooler-than-the-classics” Caribbean beach bars for summer, including Gyp Sea in St Barth (St Jean), praised for its people-watching energy and standout white-sand setting. Global Lifestyle Data: A separate ranking looks at the world’s most and least expensive internet, noting island territories dominate the pricey end—an interesting backdrop for travelers, even if it’s not St Barts-focused entertainment.

Queer Arts & Nightlife: Kiehl’s turned LadyLand’s VIP deck at Under the K Bridge Park into a one-night salon for Open Doors, its year-round LGBTQIA+ initiative—bringing together artists and advocates ahead of Kim Petras’s headlining set, with hosts including Ladyfag, Bobbi Salvör Menuez, and Michelle Violy Harper, plus guests like Elliot Page and Lio Mehiel. Community Impact: The brand also announced a $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center to support life-saving services for LGBTQIA+ youth. St Barts Beach Culture: A summer guide spotlights Gyp Sea in St Barth (St Jean) as a people-watching beach bar with sleek, music-led vibes—positioning it as a cooler alternative to the island’s older beach-club staples. Travel & Lifestyle Picks: The same roundup lists 10 Caribbean beach bars for “cooling down” in the heat, mixing gourmet plates, rosé lists, and scene-ready energy. Global Internet Curiosity: A separate ranking compares the world’s most and least expensive internet, noting remote islands and territories among the priciest broadband markets.

Queer Culture & Glam Night: Kiehl’s turned LadyLand’s VIP deck at Under the K Bridge Park into a celebratory salon for Open Doors, gathering New York’s LGBTQIA+ artists and advocates ahead of Kim Petras’s headlining set—hosts included LadyLand founder Ladyfag, Soak Studios creative director Bobbi Salvör Menuez, and entrepreneur Michelle Violy Harper, with a standout $150,000 gift to the Ali Forney Center for LGBTQIA+ youth support. St Barts Beach Scene: A summer guide spotlights Gyp Sea in St Barth (St Jean) as a people-watching hotspot with standout sand, positioning it as a cooler, more stylish beach-bar alternative to the old guard. Global Lifestyle Data: A separate ranking looks at the world’s most and least expensive internet, noting a huge price gap and that remote islands and territories dominate the pricier end.