China’s five-star container hotel

Five-star containers: luxury boutique hotel from shipping containers 3.2 million shipping containers China imported last year were transformed by Tonghe Shanzi Landscape Design studio into a 5-star 5,000 square meters boutique hotel with 21 guestrooms called Xiang Xiang Xiang Pray House. The Chinese container hotel stands within the compound of City God Temple, one of the most … Read more

Starchitect Zaha Hadid designs Z-Boat

  Zaha Hadid to take to the sea: Hadid designs Z Boat for American Art Dealer Kenny Schachter commissions Zaha Hadid to build Z-Boat   After the 2005 Z-Car, the three-wheeled, Zaha Hadid commission, the mega art dealer Kenny Schachter of Rove Gallery, has tapped Zaha Hadid to create yet another luxury innovative vehicle for … Read more

Catterton Partners private equity firm completes investment in Baccarat

 Catterton Partners Completes Investment In Baccarat luxury crystal company   Catterton Partners private equity firm, and Groupe du Louvre, an affiliate of global investment firm Starwood Capital and the majority shareholder of Baccarat, announced the completion of Catterton’s previously announced investment in Baccarat. The French luxury brand internationally renowned as a leader in high-end and exclusive … Read more

Europe’s tallest building celebrates completion of exterior work

Shard celebrates completion of exterior work   Europe’s tallest building, the Shard, is being officially unveiled in central London. The 309.6-metre skyscraper is joint-owned by the state of Qatar and the Sellar Property Group and was funded by the Qatar National Bank. The Shard is an iconic, landmark building on the London skyline, designed by … Read more

Vivienne Tam’s luxury suite at Icon Hong Kong

Designer Vivienne Tam unveiled her Hong Kong Hotel luxury suite New York-based fashion designe Vivienne Tam unveiled her one-of-a-kind minimalist suite at Hong Kong’s Hotel Icon, Tsim Sha Tsui East’s premier hotel. Taking up 861 square feet, the Hotel Icon suite is fully decked out in Tam’s signature “China Chic” style, with splashes of vivid color … Read more

Candy & Candy debuts at Masterpiece London 2012 art and luxury fair

Candy & Candy – the brand that has become synonymous with the world’s most luxurious interiors – is making its debut appearance at Masterpiece London 2012 art and luxury fair showcasing jewelry, furniture and cars. Building on its outstanding success in 2010 and 2011, Masterpiece London 2012 showcases the best in fine and decorative arts … Read more