This is not a bottle! Homage to the bottle, source of intoxication

“This is not a bottle!” at Mudac, Lausanne casts new light on wine containers. Mudac Museum and Valais Museum of the Vine and Wine are bringing together their collections to cast new light on wine containers. There are, and always have been, many possible variations upon the shape of a wine bottle. What stories could … Read more

World’s first Porsche classic car center opened its doors to historic car connoisseurs

Arnhem in the Netherlands is the location of the world’s first Porsche centre for classic cars. Porsche, one of the most collectable and desired marque of all sportscars, announced the opening of the first center dedicated to restoring and selling vintage Porsches. By 2018, Porsche intends to open a global network of 100 centers. Locations … Read more

Norman Foster: ‘I have no power as an architect, none whatsoever’

Ahead of a major urban design conference, the architect says we must plan for a more sustainable lifestyle – and discusses his disappointment at the likely rejection of his Thames Hub airport

Forget the LBD: why you need a little velvet dress this season

There’s been a velvet revolution on the catwalk for autumn/winter and now it’s taking over the high street

Martell hidden gems. Uniquely precious. Only one bottle available in the world.

Unique cognac bottles: Martell unveiled the unique “Martell hidden gems”. Open the safe door to discover the most Hidden Gems of the Martell House. In the historical site of the Martell House, located in Cognac, France, Martell is resting exceptional eaux-de-vie, some kept over a period spanning three centuries. Two of the oldest have been … Read more

Heesen’s 47m Project Ruya to be the epitome of luxurious comfort

Heesen announces that YN 17947 Project Ruya is entering the outfitting phase and is due for delivery in March 2017. Heesen’s Project Ruya, a 47m full-displacement yacht just under the 500GT threshold, will the epitome of luxurious comfort. But you must wait the completion of this monumental work. The zero-speed stabilisers will ensure maximum comfort at … Read more