Designer trees and board-game butlers: Christmas in London’s poshest hotels
At Claridge’s they will read your children stories as you sip champagne, while the lights on the Connaught’s tree spell out bespoke poems by Tracey Emin
Month: December 2017
Watches & Wonders Miami 2018 – an unprecedented advance preview of what’s to come in high horology
Watches & Wonders Miami Debuts in the Miami Design District this February. Next February, The Miami Design District will give watch enthusiasts a ‘first look’ at the newest products in the watch & jewelry industry. Watches & Wonders 2018 (WWM) offers dynamic exhibitions and learning opportunities, as well as interaction with the industry’s leading authorities.The … Read more
A piece of the action: why we’re shopping for experiences over stuff
With the experiential overtaking the material when it comes to spending, we find out why the best gifts this Christmas may not be wrappable
Bohemian crystal: do it yourself crystal ornaments workshops in Prague
Traditional Bohemian crystal manufacturer hosts festive ornament-making workshop throughout the Advent season. Four Seasons Hotel Prague is celebrating Christmas this year by honouring the Czech Republic’s renowned glassmaking tradition with Preciosa, the world’s leading manufacturer of authentically crafted Bohemian crystal, zirconia and nanogems, who conducts weekly DIY (do it yourself) workshops in the luxury … Read more
Smart home devices: The first-ever “smart decanter”
The bourbon and tech industries collide once again with the introduction of “JIM”. The new smart decanter is the bourbon drinker’s answer to Alexa. Voiced by 7th Generation Master Distiller Fred Noe, the decanter-turned virtual voice assistant includes a sleek compartment for bourbon storage and voice command capabilities. While he can’t turn off the lights … Read more
Men’s tailoring: five new ways to wear a suit
The stiff, formal suit has had its day. For the man about town, tailoring is now all about relaxed functionality