Arquiste Caroline’s Four Hundred – St.Regis’ first-ever bespoke scent

ARQUISTE for St. Regis. The world-renowned scent designer, architect and historic preservationist Carlos Huber partnered with St. Regis luxury hotel chain to create a signature modern scent that reflects the luxury hotel brand’s timeless allure. St. Regis Hotels & Resorts unveiled Caroline’s Four Hundred, the luxury hospitality brand’s first-ever bespoke scent inspired by Caroline Astor, … Read more

2015 Dubai Motor Show: La Furiosa – a concept vehicle from Milan-based Garage Italia Customs

The Alfa Romeo 4C Furiosa by Garage Italia Customs with an interior dressed entirely in Italian-made material from Alcantara, debuts this week at the Dubai International Motor Show. Garage Italia Customs La Furiosa is unveiled next to the Alfa Romeo 510 CV Giulia Quadrifoglio and the latest versions of the Alfa Romeo Giulietta Quadrifoglio, the … Read more

Are the most expensive paintings ever worth their prices? A definitive ranking

On Monday, Modigliani’s Reclining Nude joined an elite band of artworks that have commanded over $150m at auction or private sale – but are they worth it?

The covers have come off the 650S Spider Al Sahara 79 by MSO, McLaren’s first project in the Middle East

For the 2015 Dubai International Motor Show, McLaren Special Operations came with a truly bespoke car inspired by the rich history and culture of the Middle Eastern region, a culture dominated by the beauty of the desert. The 650S Spider Al Sahara 79, McLaren’s first project in the Middle East, is reflecting “the region’s long … Read more

Sex sells: why Modigliani’s 98-year-old hymn to lust is worth $170m

Painted through an absinthe haze as the first world war raged, Amedeo Modigliani’s Nu couché mixes modernist thrills with age-old hedonism. No wonder it still seduces

The new Amels 188 is in a quest for “perfection” with hybrid technology

The new AMELS 188 (57.70 meters) combines the Dutch yard’s advanced solutions – such as hybrid electrical power – with the elegance of a Tim Heywood design. The completely new superyacht joins the 55 to 83-metre Limited Editions range, now with six unique designs. Already handling serious enquiries following the preview in Monaco, AMELS introduced … Read more