5 luxury watch brands celebrating the Year of the Rat with custom-made timepieces

The Zodiacal Rat – Top 5 “Year of the Rat Watches” by Swiss Haute Horlogerie manufacturers. Representing renewal, the Rat is the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac calendar. A symbol of passion and ambition, the sign of the Rat will take center stage in 2020 according to the age-old Chinese calendar. The Zodiacal Rat … Read more

France: chic, luxurious and eco-friendly

In recent times, France has established itself as the ideal getaway destination for people across the world. Visitors come in their millions every year for reasons as different as their countries of origin. For some, it is the idea of a luxurious getaway. Many just love the historical sights and artistic wonders, especially the Eiffel … Read more

Chinese New Year Gifts: the ultimate collector’s items for astrology aficionados

  Gifts to celebrate the 2020 Year Of The Rat – the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac, known for its passion and strong intuition. For a limited time only, Harrods’ traditional afternoon tea will bring together East and West to celebrate Chinese New Year. In partnership with Fen Chiew, the famed Baiju spirit, and … Read more

Viva la diva! Culture meets couture as opera chic takes off

Long gloves and dramatic coats have featured on catwalks and red carpets, with designers also turning their hands to stage costumes

Bling up my Roller! Inside the new breed of bespoke Rolls-Royce

Carmaker cashes in on pricey personalisation – be it crushed-diamond paint or humidors