Richard Branson to buy Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa. Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard in South Africa will become the latest addition to the already eclectic portfolio of Sir Richard Branson’s luxury collection of award-winning retreats. “I’m thrilled to be able to announce that we are in the process … Read more
The film Noah is outraging evangelicals. But with its hot rain, incest and castration, the biblical story is far wilder, finds Jenny Diski
Leap into a fashionable spring with these excellent transitional pieces for those weeks when the weather can’t make its mind up
The tailored blazer is of a venerable age, travelling through time as an enduring classic. For the non-discerning it is just a well-crafted jacket with soft tailoring and light durable fabrics. The incredibly versatile piece of clothing gives fashion connoisseurs options that a suit cannot. The almost two centenary suit-type jacket is still reflecting its … Read more
“A bride dancing all through the night while the band plays on—in Matilda, a real bohemian spirit comes through.” Ladies start your planning. The New York City designer Vera Wang shows off her latest luxurious bridal gowns in a new cool fashion film.“Chasing Alix” debuts Vera Wang’s Spring 2015 Bridal collection presented by A-list … Read more
Following similar makeover moves by hospitality rivals, Paris’ luxury hotel Lutetia built in 1910, a modern-day reflection of the Belle Epoque and Art Deco periods closed for a three-year renovation. The renovations will be overseen by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Ambassador since 1910 for the French art de vivre and symbol of prestige and … Read more