Mandarin Oriental to launch first super-luxury, freehold condominiums in Southeast Asia

Take a look ar the first Mandarin Oriental-branded residences in Southeast Asia. Luxury condo demand remains strong, and the key factor is to make a product that meets buyers’ requirements. Mandarin Oriental hospitality chain transfers its style to its first residential project in Southeast Asia. To be completed in 2018, the condo at Iconsiam is … Read more

Ocean Alexander 100’ motoryacht debuts with the largest open deck area for entertaining and storage of watercrafts

Ocean Alexander debuts the new 100’ motoryacht at 2014 Ft. Lauderdale International Boat Show. The new Ocean Alexander 100, designed by Evan K. Marshall, is a natural next step from Ocean Alexander’s highly successful 90 motoryacht. The new OA 100 has been designed with chartering as a high priority. It incorporates a galley that is … Read more

8000 balloons will rise into the sky for the 25th anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall

Berlin Wall Rebuilt with 8000 balloons. The countdown is on.Berlin Commemorates the 25th Anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall from 7-9 November. From 7-9 November, 8,000 illuminated balloons will change Berlin’s face. They will line a “Lichtgrenze” (border of light) along the former path of the Berlin Wall from Bornholmer Straße, past Brandenburg Gate … Read more

Sports luxe: does it work for older women?

From couture trainers to posh jogging bottoms, luxe sportswear – or so-called ‘athleisure’ – has been one of the biggest high-street and catwalk trends of recent seasons. But is there anything in it for older women?

RODIN olio lusso, the ultimate ‘insider’ beauty brand, acquired by Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder is becoming a bigger and a stronger high-end beauty conglomerate this year. The latest acquisition in The Estée Lauder Companies portfolio is RODIN olio lusso, a luxury skin care brand founded by the iconic New York stylist Linda Rodin. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2007, Rodin olio lusso – … Read more

The 12th art: “Aiguille d’Or”, Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Geneve 2014, awarded to Breguet

14th Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) goes to Breguet Classic Chronométrie model. Created in 2001 and intended as an annual salute to the excellence of worldwide watchmaking creations, the Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève fosters the reputation and influence of the 12th art. Excellence, innovation and watchmaking expertise were duly rewarded on October 31st … Read more