Dining & skating: the pop-up menu at Plaza Athénée Paris

Paris hotel Plaza Athénée launches pop-up menu on miniature skating rink During the winter season Parisian Plaza Athénée’s Garden Courtyard is covered in ice to create an ice rink of almost 100 square metres. The ice rink gives children a safe place to skate (with an instructor who can even give them some tuition) while their … Read more

LVMH bought 10 percent stake in China fashion maker Ochirly

LVMH has acquired a 10 per cent stake in China fashion maker Ochirly French luxury giant LVMH has acquired through private equity arm L Capital, a 10 percent stake in mainland fashion maker Ochirly. The deal is worth US$200 million. Ochirly, established in late 1990s, currently operates about 200 retail outlets across the mainland and … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Elena Garcia – eco designer and owner Elena Garcia Eco-Couture

Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, … Read more

Fashion connections: Ladurée Macarons x Tsumori Chisato

Ladurée Macarons x Tsumori Chisato for the brand’s 150th anniversary Ladurée Macarons decided to honor the brand’s 150th anniversary by partnering with Japanese creator Chisato. The Paris-based pastry luxury shop created with the help of Tsumori Chisato a pink cherry-blossom-flavored macarons set, that includes also a candle inspired by the flower. Ladurée x Tsumori Chisato … Read more

Oil-rich Azerbaijan to build world’s tallest building

Azerbaijan to build world’s tallest building on Artificial Khazar Islands Oil-rich Azerbaijan plans to construct the world’s tallest building on a chain of artificial islands in the Caspian Sea. The plans for the Azerbaijan Tower complex include a business center soaring to 1050 meters, which would be 27 percent taller than the current champion, the … Read more

The Historic Fairmont Copley Plaza Hotel in Boston Celebrates 100 Years

Historic Boston Hotel Announces 100 Days of Celebration, a More-Than $20 Million Restoration, Special Vacation Packages and Hotel Tours Honeymoon Anniversary at the original room rate This year, the historic Boston hotel The Fairmont Copley Plaza will celebrate its centennial with 100 days of celebration leading up to its anniversary on August 19. Together with … Read more