Sotheby’s and the $14bn hedge fund hawk struggle for control of art market
New York collector Dan Loeb’s bid to unseat auction house head highlights a new mood in the business
New York collector Dan Loeb’s bid to unseat auction house head highlights a new mood in the business
Four wheel driving can be the most enjoyable sport to do, and gone are the days when you had to rough it to enjoy a four wheel drive adventure. These days there are heaps of luxurious four wheel drive options available, so you can be in style, no matter where you are, or what you … Read more
Get off the beaten trek with these mountain hikes, offering walks through rainforest and wildlife, stupendous views and an immersion in history
One-of-a-kind Elephants to raise funds for The Asian Elephant Foundation The looming extinction of the Asian elephant population seems to be unheard of in the U.S. — that is, until a herd of life-size baby elephant sculptures set foot in Southern California for Elephant Parade: Welcome to America. Experts report a 90% reduction of the … Read more
Famed actor Robert De Niro and his partners plan to develop a 850,000-square-foot property project on Shanghai’s mean streets. The complex will include a five-star boutique hotel, fine dining by internationally recognized restaurateurs and major retail and cultural institutions in the historic Bund district. The major hospitality, dining and cultural destination – called Project 179 … Read more
Ride around town with elegance. Hermès vision of a luxury bicycle could emulate only the famous Kelly bag. Completing its annual theme: “chic le Sport”, Hermès teamed up with French cycling company Time Cycling to create Le Flaneur sportif d’Hermès – a hand-built sporty bike that costs in the neighborhood of $10,750. Le Flaneur is … Read more