New Year’s Resolutions for deeper self-awareness in the Year of the Pig, the symbol of wealth

  We are experts in making innumerable New Year’s resolutions. Even if we know that only about an elite 8% of resolutions succeed, we enjoy making at least one resolution that is not in tune with our true nature. It is always hard to turn our visions into daily actions. All our vivid dreams of … Read more

Regime change: 10 steps to perfect skin … but you might need a chemistry degree

The pursuit of a flawless complexion has gone far beyond cleanse, tone and moisturise. We venture into the baffling but fast-growing world of high-end skincare

Enter a frozen wonderland with Van Cleef & Arpels Snowflake

  Timelessly elegant, Snowflake creations combine the luminosity of the platinum and the sparkle of the diamonds. Complementing your glow with the frosted diamonds, the Snowflake High Jewelry collection is inspired by flakes of snow – an inspiration for Van Cleef & Arpels since the 1940s. Round diamonds combine to form dazzling winter motifs. Inspired … Read more

How to Identify a True Vintage Engagement Ring

  “Vintage” is a very popular wedding theme, from the engagement ring to the bridesmaids’ dresses. But since it’s used so much, there are a lot of knock-offs out there. The seller says your engagement ring is vintage, but how do you know it is? It’s difficult to authenticate a vintage engagement ring, but it … Read more

Rankin’s best photograph: a supermodel in a cow mask

‘I didn’t think models were being treated as people. So we borrowed a farm, put some in masks – and shot them in a cow barn then a pigsty’

Yoox launches its own-brand of stylish essentials powered by artificial intelligence

   Italian online premium fashion retailer YOOX launches 8 by YOOX. First drop of YOOX own label 8 by YOOX – a combination of classic Italian design with contemporary silhouettes. The result is an entire wardrobe composed of essential pieces and accessories, which mixes style, elegance and functionality. Leading online lifestyle store YOOX has launched own-brand … Read more