Baccarat creates the largest chandelier ever produced in its history

Baccarat Crystal, the manufacturer of fine crystal glassware located in Baccarat, France, celebrates its 250th anniversary with the largest chandelier ever produced in the history of the luxury house: 8m40 in height, 4m60 in diameter, 386 lights, 152 branches, 25,000 pieces of crystal and a total weight of 1.8 tonnes. The masterpiece of light was … Read more

3 days in Siena, how to enjoy a nice travel experience

Siena is a very popular destination that boasts a long list of attractions and specialties; therefore I planned a 3 days itinerary to have a fulfilling travel experience during my last stay there. I’m sure that Siena isn’t a “hit and run” destination, although Florence, its historical rival, has more monuments and museums. The town … Read more

Perfection in Life. A definition by Piaget

The Piaget Altiplano towers above the Manhattan skyline. While a night sky conveys mystery, intimacy and the magic of the world of Piaget, blue skies are also the ultimate expression of ideals in life. The sky, a reoccurring theme featured prominently in some of Piaget’s most iconic advertising campaigns in the past, once again takes … Read more

Milan fashion week: Versace comes down to earth

With few trademark gowns and a distinctly 60s space-age feel, the latest collection seems aimed at a younger market

Betty Halbreich: the most famous personal shopper in the world

The 86-year-old director of personal shopping for Manhattan’s Bergdorf Goodman department store tells us she hates trends and talks about her friendship with Joan Rivers and why she loves Lena Dunham but hasn’t seen Girls