Category: SHELTER
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Immortal Elegance: The Blazer. Past, Present, Future
The tailored blazer is of a venerable age, travelling through time as an enduring classic. For the non-discerning it is just a well-crafted jacket with soft tailoring and light durable fabrics. The incredibly versatile piece of clothing gives fashion connoisseurs options that a suit cannot. The almost two centenary suit-type jacket is still reflecting its…
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After more than 100 years of service, Paris’ landmark hotel Lutetia closes for renovation
Following similar makeover moves by hospitality rivals, Paris’ luxury hotel Lutetia built in 1910, a modern-day reflection of the Belle Epoque and Art Deco periods closed for a three-year renovation. The renovations will be overseen by French architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte. Ambassador since 1910 for the French art de vivre and symbol of prestige and…
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Can resveratrol – the ‘wonder chemical’ in red wine – live up to the hype?
With purported activity against cardiac disease, cancer and even ageing, the pressure on resveratrol to deliver is enormous
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The Royal Australian Tour – a luxury travel package fit for a royal couple
How to travel Australia like the British royal couple? Inspired by the royal itinerary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in New Zeeland, London-based luxury retailer VeryFirstTo.com has created a £341,000 / $571,110 luxury travel package that includes visits to the places on the royal itinerary. Royal Australian Tour created in partnership with…
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LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s high-end alcohol portfolio
Clos des Lambrays wines now under LVMH luxury group LVMH luxury giant expands the group’s premium alcohol portfolio with the acquisition of Clos des Lambrays wines, one of the oldest and most prestigious vineyards in Burgundy, located near the village of Morey Saint Denis. With a unique area of 8.66 hectares, Clos des Lambrays…
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Cannes film festival goes for retro cool with Fellini poster
Official poster for 2014 festival resurrects vintage glamour thanks to Marcello Mastroianni, the Italian star of Fellini’s 8½• News: Grace of Monaco to open Cannes 2014• News: Jane Campion heading Cannes 2014 jury