$90 for a bottle of melted iceberg? Inside the world of luxury water
People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?
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Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene proclaimed UNESCO World Heritage Site. The UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) Assembly has officially declared the Prosecco Hills of Conegliano and Valdobbiadene the 55th Italian “World Heritage Site.” The declaration was made at the 43rd session of World Heritage Committee in Baku, Azerbaijan. … Read more
Coping with crisis: how scientists are making an invasive crab a delicacy
The little green invader gobbling shellfish and destroying habitats in the Gulf of Maine could finally have a predator – humans
Four of the world’s finest grands pâtissiers putting their own spin on the British Afternoon Tea
The French Collection by Parisian patisserie legends Pierre Hermé, Angelo Musa, Yann Couvreur and Cédric Grolet. The Four Pastry Chefs legends create a series of exclusive afternoon tea menus for Harrods Tea Rooms. For the first time in its history, The Harrods Tea Rooms is opening its kitchen to four of the world’s … Read more
How to Bring Luxury Into Your Life
In the modern world, we are surrounded by images of celebrities, decadence, and luxury lifestyles all the time. From social media and celebrity magazines to the TV we watch every day, we are bombarded with luxury from clothes, jewelry, restaurants, vacations and more. It’s easy to feel the pang of envy or desire, … Read more
Henry Golding, Hennessy Paradis Imperial & The Louis Vuitton Trunk
Meet Henry Golding, Hennessy’s first official Prestige & Rare Cognac Collection Ambassador. Hennessy also unveiled new Paradis Imperial crystal decanter designed by internationally acclaimed contemporary artist & designer, Arik Levy. The new Hennessy Paradis Imperial decanter is priced at $3,000 (750ml), while the Paradis Imperial Trunk and Nomad Case by Louis Vuitton are … Read more