Suzy Menkes leaves International Herald Tribune for Vogue

70-year-old British writer, one of the Tribune’s most high-profile assets, joins Condé Nast title

Nicolas Ghesquière brings joy to Louis Vuitton at Paris fashion week

The luxury label’s sunlit show at the Louvre nodded to its heritage with classic leather bags and reflected the new designer’s experimental side with avant-garde, feminine cocktail dresses

Hermès honoring its roots with customizable saddle service

Customizable saddle options available at Hermès.       A saddle that is perfectly adapted to the owner’s riding style is of major importance in equestrian sports. To build awareness for its wide range of equestrian items for rider, horse and stable, French luxury house Hermès (established in 1837 as a saddlery) officially launched its … Read more

Christopher Kane’s first leather goods collection

2014 season saw the debut of Christopher Kane’s first, fully realized, leather goods collection. The neon, Kane’s double “safety buckle” fastening and his trademark piece, is present in all eight styles made in Italy using calfskin, alligator, and python. “It is all about the starting point, our heritage,” explained the Scottish fashion designer based in … Read more

The watches of 2014 Baselworld. Swiss-Made at its very best. Part IV.

La crème de la crème in watches and gems @ 2014 Baselworld show: March 27 – April 3, 2014.     Everything that exists under the sun in terms of timepieces, mechanisms, gems and jewelry can be found at Baselworld, the world’s most important event for the watch and jewellery industry. From 27th of March, the … Read more

New luxury A380 First Class high-tech seats on Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways Debuts New A380 First Class Seats at ITB Berlin, world’s biggest travel fair in Germany’s capital   On the opening day of the world’s largest travel trade fair being held in the German capital, Qatar Airways unveiled its highly anticipated luxury First Class seats that will form part of the aircraft’s tri-class configuration. … Read more