Category: Design
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This new Parisian hotel from Bvlgari embodies the ultimate in luxury
Bulgari inaugurated the seventh hotel in its collection. Books, photographs and artworks by Gio Ponti impart the intimate feel of a private apartment to the rooms, which all share an impeccable focus on detail. Bulgari inaugurated this week the seventh hotel in its collection at 30, Avenue George V in Paris, France. This exceptional…
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This daring exhibition takes you inside Gianni Versace’s eccentric world of extravagant clothing and lavish catwalk shows
Gianni Versace linked fashion with music, photography and graphic design and led the way in the transformation of fashion shows and advertising campaigns into works of art. Gianni Versace at the Groninger Museum, the art museum in the city of Groningen in the Netherlands. The museum exhibits modern and contemporary art of local, national,…
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Despite restrictions, 2021 has been great for boat launches and sailing achievements: British Yachting Awards
The 2021 British Yachting Awards, as ever, is a snapshot of a fascinating and thriving international sailing scene. Despite ongoing restrictions, 2021 has been a great year for sailing victories. Indeed, the strength of each category’s shortlist gives no hint of wider events. Through innovation, commitment and enthusiasm, the marine industry has adapted and…
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Worldwide Cost of Living 2022: Tel Aviv, Israel, is now the most expensive city in the world to live in
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Tel Aviv has jumped from fifth place to first in this year’s EIU’s Worldwide Cost of Living (WCOL) index, ahead of Paris and Singapore in joint second place. Damascus remains the world’s cheapest city, with prices falling in US dollar terms since last year as the war-torn Syrian economy struggles. Data released by the…
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This city plays host to the most unforgettable romantic proposal
Couples dreaming of a most romantic engagement evening should be planning a trip to Palermo. Villa Igiea Palermo, a Rocco Forte Hotel, and Teatro Massimo Palermo will play host to an unforgettable romantic proposal in historic Palermo. An enigmatic town enveloped in art and history, an enchanting hotel overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean and the…
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This magnificent decanter by Frank Gehry is both a monumental sculpture and a crystal masterpiece. How it was made
Hennessy X.O Mathusalem by Frank Gehry and Baccarat. “We’ve never seen anything like this!” In collaboration with Hennessy, the renowned architect Frank Gehry and the Baccarat glassmakers have created a magnificent decanter, which is both a monumental sculpture and a crystal masterpiece. The striking asymmetry, the powerful movement, the imposing size and the desire for…