The 20th Concours Mondial de Bruxelles travels to the heart of Europe

Bratislava hosts the major fixture for the global wine industry Slovakia is the first Central European country to host the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – one of the world’s top five wine contests. Founded in 1994, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles has since then achieved the status of a world wine tasting championship. The 2013 … Read more

Buccellatti’s objects of desire

2luxury2 at Baselworld 2013 Buccellati, one of the oldest producers of silverware in Italy, greeted its fans at this year’s Baselworld with objects which are destined to become legends. The products executed by Buccellati have survived two world wars and have the power to perfectly combine technical and cultural elements, thus declining into artworks and, … Read more

High-profile openings for The Ritz-Carlton in Kyoto and Morocco

Exceptionally rich in beauty, history, spirituality and culture, Kyoto draws 50 million visitors annually to experience the city and its 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. While many of these visitors are Japanese, there is real growth in the numbers of international visitors coming to the city, and Kyoto is now very much must-see destination for … Read more

Bentley launches exclusive Le Mans range

Bentley launches exclusive Le Mans range for US customers Six-time success at Le Mans 24 Hours is something to celebrate. From the company’s start in 1919, Bentley was remarkably successful in both racing and setting new speed records. Founder W.O. Bentley was a determined supporter of motor racing as a means of establishing the Bentley … Read more

Into the Wild – eco-luxury holidays in Canada

Prepare for the Bears Luxury Canadian wildlife retreat and Relais & Chateâux property Sonora Resort lies within the heart of the intimate ecological meeting place where the North Pacific waters touch the coastal rainforests of B.C. Visitors can only travel to Sonora by way of helicopter, sea plane, or boat. Sonora is the perfect place … Read more

Chaumet’s beautiful Sophie – a game of temptation as old as time

French jewelry house of Chaumet celebrates again the power of love with a new campaign featuring Chaumet ambassador Sophie Marceau. The ad captures an instant of timeless elegance, echoing the jeweler’s recent campaigns. Beautiful Sophie was photographed by French fashion photographer Patrick Demarchelier. “With refined simplicity, the portrait delves into the eyes of the beauty, … Read more