The art of French lacquer: Hermès Arceau Cheval d’Orient

To highlight the art of French lacquer, Maison Hermès gives life to three equestrian scenes from a dream-like Orient in the new Arceau Cheval d’Orient watch. Hermes’ enduringly entwined passions for artistic craftsmanship and the equestrian world. The artisan applies the first layers of lacquer – pigments mixed with a copal-based varnish – while respecting … Read more

Ritz-Carlton to attract Chinese golf enthusiasts with the largest public golf complex in the world

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company Tees-Up First Golf Resort In China. The tropical island of Hainan (China) will be the home for Ritz-Carlton’s first golf resort in China. Outlining plans to bring its global portfolio to 100 hotels by 2016, Ritz-Carlton announced the opening of its Mission Hills in late 2015. Mission Hills will be located in … Read more

Sales of shark fin in China drop by up to 70%

Traditionally a symbol of wealth and luxury, public attitidues towards shark fin are changing in China, according to a new report

Victoria Beckham’s 600 private pieces of clothing at charity sale

Fashion designer, former Spice Girl, mother and style icon Victoria Beckham and e-commerce site outnet.com have partnered to sell more than 600 items of her clothing for mothers2mothers. All proceeds from this sale will go to a charity that raises money to train and employ ‘Mentor Mothers’, South African women living with HIV. The 600 iconic … Read more