S.E.A. of Luxury – Singapore 2013

The International New York Times’ celebrated international fashion editor, Suzy Menkes, is bringing some of the biggest names in the fashion and luxury industries to Singapore on the 21st and 22nd November for the “S.E.A. of Luxury Conference.” The latest event in the prestigious International New York Times Luxury Conference series, now in its thirteenth … Read more

The Espace culturel Louis Vuitton: Romanian Scenes

Contemporary art scene in Romania @ Espace culturel Louis Vuitton.   Romanian Scenes is the latest in a series of exhibitions whose origins date to the founding of the Espace culturel Louis Vuitton in 2006; each has explored the contemporary art scene of a foreign country. This year, the Espace has chosen to showcase the artistic experiments … Read more

The largest known fancy vivid pink diamond at auction

The Pink Star, the largest known fancy vivid pink diamond in the world, Internally Flawless, weighing 59.60 carats, will go under hummer at Sotheby’s Magnificent Jewels November auction. Meticulously cut by Steinmetz Diamonds over a period of nearly two years – a process in which the 132.5 carat rough was cast in epoxy more than … Read more

The best taxis in the world

London taxis have been voted the best taxis in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the annual global taxi survey from Hotels.com. London secured 22 percent of the votes, a clear winner followed by New York City with 10 percent and Tokyo with 9 percent in second and third place, … Read more

Phaeton Poltrona Frau Edition

Phaeton Poltrona Frau Edition—A “German-Italian Masterpiece” launched in China   Phaeton Poltrona Frau Edition, the outcome of the cross-brand cooperation between the Phaeton and Poltrona Frau, is a highly collectable German-Italy Master Piece. Poltrona Frau Edition limited to only 99 units is Volkswagen’s most luxury and artistic model. This exclusive model is especially designed for … Read more

The Lanesborough’s furnishings, artefacts and decorations at auction

London’s iconic Lanesborough hotel, considered by many to be the best hotel in London, is undergoing an unprecedented renovation project which brings with it the opportunity to purchase a piece of the hotel’s history at auction. The Lanesborough announced the unprecedented opportunity to acquire existing furnishings, artefacts and decorations, with over 3,000 lots at auction … Read more