‘All-natural’ perfumes rarely are – but independent makers hope to change that

Natural materials can be pricey and hard to find – and when it comes to ‘gorgeous’-smelling ingredients like whale feces, no two samples smell the same. But smaller perfumers are rising to the challenge

What’s new in ski resorts for the 2015/16 season …

Sleeping in an igloo, the creation of the US’s biggest ski area, a high-speed rail link to the Alps… we round up the season’s developments

Picture-perfect: Côte d’Azur – straight out of a magical storybook

The enticing South of France has it all. Anything is tolerated as long as you have the money to pay for it or you’re a VIP. Welcome to the epicurean Côte d’Azur – one of the most exclusive stretches of coastline in the world. Just pack your swimsuits – and your status items, of course. … Read more

Winning the uber jackpot. 5 things to buy from an investment perspective

Life has many ways of testing a person’s will, either by having nothing happen at all or by having everything happen all at once – Paulo Coelho – What would you buy if you won the lottery? What to do after winning a hyper jackpot? This fantasy exercise is always really amusing, conjuring images of … Read more

Limited Edition: Chopard ‘Happy Texas’

The Happy Sport watch, one of the Chopard’s most iconic designs, was created by Caroline Scheufele, Co-President of Chopard, in 1993. Ever since, Happy Sport has grown into the brand’s most successful collection. Various creative interpretations have been launched over the years, including Happy Beach, Happy Spirit, Happy Stars… and now: Happy Texas. Chopard ‘Happy … Read more

First spirits brand to include macro-nutritional information on the product

Crown Royal aims to make alcohol facts readily available and easily understandable for consumers. Diageo’s Crown Royal blended Canadian whisky, the top-selling Canadian whisky in the United States, is the first alcohol beverage brand to include a serving facts panel on its packaging. The panel details serving size, number of servings per container, alcohol by … Read more