55 hybrid Quinta Essentia yacht: silent, efficient & exclusive

Quinta Essentia yacht launched on 24th March 2016. The outstanding 55 hybrid yacht “Quinta Essentia” by the Italian Sea Group shiyard is the biggest yacht ever built by Admiral Yachts, until the 75 m currently under construction at the shipyard in Marina di Carrara will be launched in 2018. “Quinta Essentia” was built for a very experienced … Read more

Cumbrian sheep, Veronese pasta – the protection of food culture can go too far

The mayor of Verona has banned new restaurants selling mostly ‘ethnic’ food – but surely the city’s pasta joints can hold their own against kebabs?

Fur-free coats and wood heels: study a master’s in sustainable fashion

The shift is towards more ethical and sustainable practices in the manufacturing process, and a number of postgraduate courses are setting the trend

Sophia Webster is the winner of 2016 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund

British designer Sophia Webster is ready to take her luxury shoe business to the next level. The already famous shoe designer has been named the winner of 2016 BFC/Vogue Designer Fashion Fund and receives a £200,000 grant for development of the brand. The luxury footwear designer beat off competition from nominees Emilia Wickstead, Mother of … Read more

The ultimate summer entertainment toys for good friends, hot sun, and clear waters

Summer. Hair gets lighter. Skin gets darker. Water gets warmer. Drinks get colder. Nights get longer, and LIFE gets better when playing. These high-tech water toys will provide yacht owners and their guests hours of adrenaline-rushing entertainment. The toys are perfect for every type of friend – from the most enthusiastic to the ‘relaxer’, adventurer, … Read more

Dom Pérignon ephemeral suite

Dom Pérignon and the Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo combine to create an exceptional ephemeral experience. Hôtel de Paris Monte Carlo presents the Dom Pérignon pop-up suite. From 11 March to 30 May 2016, an emblematic suite at the Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, the star hotel of the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer group, … Read more