16th century castle in Baden-Baden to be transformed into a luxury hotel

Hyatt hospitality chain expands its brand presence in Germany, while at the same time, restoring a local icon to once again enjoy. A 16th century castle in Baden-Baden, located in southwestern Germany will host from 2018 a a Hyatt-branded hotel. Neues Schloss Baden-Baden, a Hyatt Hotel will be the seventh Hyatt-branded hotel in Germany, joining … Read more

Feng shui comes back into fashion to declutter the digital world

The ancient Chinese philosophy is experiencing a renaissance as big corporations use its principles in the digital space

Altuzarra for Target

Target and Altuzarra announce fall Collaboration. The Altuzarra fashion house is celebrated for embodying a combination of French sophistication and American ease, appealing to refined, independent women. This fall, Altuzarra’s aesthetic arrives at Target. The collection features a mix of iconic Altuzarra silhouettes with designs created specifically for Target. It includes nearly 50 items. “As … Read more

Burberry to plunge into skincare

Burberry to launch skincare division. Building on the success of Burberry cosmetics line launched in 2010, the British fashion house announced a future line of skincare products. The luxury label follows into the footsteps of Gucci house, which also announced a beauty forray. Creative director Christopher Bailey appeared in his debut public address since also taking … Read more

Michael Kors and the £300 It bag

The luxury market has pushed prices ever higher – but few women can afford £1,000 handbags. How did one designer bring things back within reach?

• Gallery of 15 statement handbags for under £150

Faking a fortune: why Damien Hirst’s paintings are poor imitations of art

A Florida pastor has been jailed for trying to sell fake paintings by the British artist. But why does the art world give Hirst’s talentless artworks any financial value at all?