Diane Kruger for ‘Martell France 300’ project

Hollywood actress Diane Kruger has been announced as Martell Cognac’s Ambassador for the brand’s 300th anniversary this year. The Martell House was founded in 1715 at the height of French Art de Vivre, a period of time in which gastronomy, tasting and craftsmanship were all celebrated. As the very oldest of the great cognac houses, … Read more

Tribute Portfolio created for outstanding independent hotels and resorts

For hotel owners of distinct properties who wish to maintain their independent spirit, Starwood Hotels & Resorts introduced Tribute Portfolio, the luxury hospitality company’s 10th brand and second collection of independent hotels. The brand made its debut with its first featured hotel, the Royal Palm South Beach Miami and will soon open new hotels in … Read more

The good, the glad and the celebrities: Burberry hails return of the poncho

British fashion house thanks spaghetti western-style reversible garment for 9% growth in like-for-like sales in past year

Ask the real experts about ocean acidification, not climate science deniers

Scientists review column on ocean acidification in The Australian newspaper and find it was ‘misleading’, ‘very wrong’ and ‘ill informed’.

Suiran – the first Luxury Collection Hotel in Japan

Starwood Hotels & Resorts debuted its first Luxury Collection Hotel in Japan. Suiran is offering the brand’s signature Luxury Collection Concierge service and indigenous experiences in Kyoto. Located in the Arashiyama district in the western part of Kyoto, Suiran is situated on the riverside with sweeping views of the Arashiyama hills, a National Historic Site, and … Read more

Grazia – 2015 Mercedes Sprinter Conversion

Can’t decide if you want to have a full bed in your custom car or a more casual seating arrangement? For those facing this major dilemma, there is Lexani Motorcars, a boutique luxury conversion company with conversions having everything from bedrooms, bathrooms, technology-laden mobile offices, to integrated Curved TVs—and always famously topped off with premier … Read more