Roland Iten commemorates the Mille Miglia race with special belt buckle

“The Driver”: Roland Iten commemorates the Mille Miglia race with special belt buckle. Roland Iten, creator of mechanically sophisticated accessories for gentlemen, is racing in the 2014 edition of the Mille Miglia, which takes place from Thursday, May 15th to Sunday, May 18th. During the 1000-mile, 4-day rally, he is piloting an historic 1953 Porsche … Read more

Dior: The Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior

A new book dedicated to Dior Maison exemplifies how the haute couture house transcended fashion to enter the realm of legend. “Dior: The Legendary Images: Great Photographers and Dior” published by Rizzoli (edited by Florence Muller) is a collection of iconic photographs, it is the spirit of Dior captured through the lenses of the greatest … Read more

Hemp on the high street. Eco fibres in fashion

Hemp, Hemp, Hooray! Hemp is becoming a Force for Positive Change. Fashion is just another example of how exceptional this plant really is.     A true wonderplant, the hemp is an example of the genius of nature. During centuries the world was conquered on horseback and wearing hemp clothing. The sails of the greatest … Read more

Silicon Valley: an army of geeks and ‘coders’ shaping our future

My birthplace has been changed forever by the app and network generation

Grace Kelly: screen goddess, princess and enduring source of scandal

Kelly’s life was one of glamour, privilege and ultimately tragedy. Now, as Grace of Monaco, the biopic starring Nicole Kidman, opens the Cannes film festival, fresh controversy has stirred

When you have a happy customer, they spread the word. Top hotels for service.

Travelers have millions of hotels to choose from, and service is one way to stand out in the crowd. TripAdvisor shines the spotlight on properties around the world that are recognized by their guests for providing superior service. The world’s largest travel site announced the Travelers’ Choice Hotels with Exceptional Service, honoring 1,762 properties in … Read more