Bulgari Hotel: London’s first new-build luxury hotel in 40 years

Just in time for the London Olympics, Italian jeweller Bulgari makes its foray into the hospitality business with London’s first new-build luxury hotel in 40 years. Bulgari joins Versace, Ferragamo, Christian Lacroix, Giorgio Armani, Moschino and Missoni, luxury brands expanded into lifestyle hotels business. The 78-room hotel located on the site of the former Normandie … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Adele Shaw – owner Adele Shaw/Society store in Paris

Many times I walked rue Jacob, passing by her shop and wondering if it could be her. Until the day I stopped by, entered and started to laugh as she was so surprised to meet me after 25 years. She did not changed at all and the way she laughed remind me all the laughing … Read more

The Art of Simple Luxury: Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Brussels

Enjoy The Art of Simple Luxury In Amigo we trust. An impeccable standard of excellence   During 2LUXURY2‘s trip to the Capital of Europe, we had the privilege to stay in the heart of Brussels at the famous Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo – the best luxury hotel in Belgium, the embodiment of timeless style and … Read more

King Power Usain Bolt: The fastest man in the world has now his dedicated watch

Hublot honors Usain Bolt, the world’s fastest man, record-breaking runner, philanthropist and Hublot ambassador with a signature limited edition watch in black ceramic. The limited edition (250 pieces) King Power Usain Bolt chronograph (priced at $20,000 US) boasts several nods to the famous sprinter: Bolt’s signature “lightning bolt” pose overlaid on the dial and the … Read more

American fashion’s biggest night to be broadcasted online for the first time

CFDA Awards to broadcast online for the first time The annual CFDA Awards ceremony, the American fashion’s biggest night, has never been broadcasted and has been strictly industry focused. But the things are changing. For the first time in its history, the 2012 CFDA Fashion Awards will be digitally broadcast on Tuesday, June 5th, on … Read more

RER C Versailles dressed in royal decorations

Royal train decorations France’s iconic Château de Versailles partnered with the SNCF (Société nationale des chemins de fer français/ “National Corporation of French Railways”), France’s national state-owned railway company, to make travelers discover the museum and all its lesser-known places. For the moment, there are only a few trains that were dressed in Versailles style, … Read more