While we routinely make sacrifices for the people we feel closest to — our spouses, children and parents — and will even give money or our time to help complete strangers like the homeless, the one person whose plight we may actually ignore is our future self.

“When people think of themselves in the future, it feels to them like they are seeing a different person entirely … like a stranger on the street,” said Hal Hershfield, a social psychologist at UCLA Anderson who is exploring how human behavior…

Housed within a glistening 12-story bronze tower, the new Waldorf Astoria Beijing appears on its surface to be yet another contemporary addition to the sprawling Chinese capital. Inside, however, the Yabu Pushelberg–designed hotel—which opened last year in the Dongcheng district, just minutes from the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square—is clearly inspired by the gilded style of its Ming dynasty–era neighbors. Embroidered silk walls, traditional latticework, and ornate rugs offset contemporary artworks and sli…

The latest addition to Tom Ford’s collection of men’s fragrances, Tom Ford Noir Extreme, echoes the complexity of the American designer’s previous unisex creations, but its historically inspired ingredient list sets it apart. Noir Extreme ($100 for 50 mL bottle), the eighth release in the brand’s signature collection, is a rich blend of ingredients that layers mandarin oil, saffron, cardamom, and a scent inspired by Indian kulfi, a pistachio ice cream popular with 16th-century Mughal emperors. The fragrance is…

For the first time in its celebrated history, Craigellachie is releasing single malts. One of them, a 23-year-old, just took home the 2015 Best in Show prize at the prestigious San Francisco World Spirits Competition, for single malt aged 20-plus years. The distillery—designed by the distinguished 19th-century architect Charles Doig and situated among ancient mountains above the confluence of the rivers Fiddich and Spey—has been described as “old-fashioned” since the day it opened in 1891. Therefore, as one mi…

Custom interiors are not only for private-jet owners; AirJet Designs has imagined a concept for a casino that could be featured on airliners and private jets. The design, based on the Boeing 777 interior, provokes airline operators and charter companies to think about providing what Jean-Pierre Alfano, founder and creative director at AirJet, calls “new social travel experiences for the long-haul traveler.”

The luxury lounge features casino games tables and bar service, with space for passengers to move aro…

Cruising the South Pacific, the Indian Ocean, and the Mediterranean was just a warm-up for Vertigo’s upcoming charter season in the chilly waters of one of the planet’s most extreme locations: Antarctica. At 220 feet, Y.Co’s Vertigo—designed by Philippe Briand and constructed by New Zealand’s Alloy Yachts—is the largest sailing yacht built in the Southern Hemisphere. It can accommodate up to 12 guests and 11 crewmembers as it explores the icy continent from January 8 through February 28, 2016.

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The Quail Motorcycle Gathering—taking place Saturday, May 16, at Quail Lodge & Golf Club in Carmel, Calif.—will showcase over 300 of the world’s most impressive prewar and postwar sports and racing bikes. This year’s featured display, A Tribute to Military Motorcycles, highlights an extensive collection of military bikes from the United States, England, Germany, Denmark, and Italy, providing a visual representation of the motorcycles’ evolution from World War I to the present day. Also on display will be a…

Selima Optique has collaborated with the NBA all-star Tyson Chandler of the Dallas Mavericks and his wife, philanthropist Kimberly Chandler, to create the new Chandler x Selima Optique collection (also known as Our Secret) of unisex eyewear inspired by iconic styles from the 20th century. The power couple worked closely with the designer brand’s founder and namesake, Selima Salaun, and freelance creative director, Browne Andrews—Kimberly’s brother—to develop the 24-piece collection, which pays homage to the st…

In early April, Infiniti revealed the new version of the Infiniti QX50 luxury compact crossover, which the company says will be one of the most powerful and versatile models in its segment. The design features new LED daytime running lights, fog lights, and side-mirror turn signals; 19-inch wheels; and changes to the side sill and rear fascia.

The crossover has grown in size substantially for the 2016 model year: The wheelbase has increased by over 3 inches, creating an additional 4.3 inches of legroom for …

Piper Aircraft has expanded and upgraded its single-engine aircraft line with three new models that were announced in April: the Piper M350, M500, and M600. All three are based on earlier models, with the top-of-the-line M600 representing the most significant advancement.

The six-seat, single-engine turboprop M600 features an all-new wing design, cutting-edge Garmin G3000 touchscreen integrated avionics, and an updated interior with ergonomic seats. It cruises at about 300 mph and has a range of 1,495 miles…