Discover the world’s most coveted masterpieces. From fine horology and high jewelry to luxury beauty and bespoke fashion, we curate the artifacts of modern desire.
In Milan in 1966, Prince Rainier of Monaco brought his wife to the Gucci boutique. Rodolfo Gucci insisted that Princess Grace choose a gift to accompany the bamboo bag she had purchased. The Princess requested a scarf. Rodolfo felt that the House lacked one sufficiently beautiful for the royal style icon and so he … Read more
With unique forms of watchmaking, U-Boat manufacture satisfies lovers of unusual timepieces with another great example of design purity meets precious stones. The timepiece innovator is not influenced by the market trends. At last year’s Baselworld, U-Boat debuted FLIGHTDECK 925 ELEMENTIUM. The watch reminiscent of the altimeter devices that were used in the 1920’s aircraft, … Read more
From the Pro Chair that makes schoolkids squirm to an all-black piano, plus Prada and Zaha Hadid, here are the seven category winners from the Designs of the Year
A once-in-a-lifetime event deserves a one-of-a-kind venue. Burj Al Arab unveils its Wedding in the Skies, 212 metres above the Arabian Gulf Everybody loves a good love story. Dubai’s Burj Al Arab, ‘the world’s only 7 star hotel’, is always looking for new and special ways to delight the luxury travellers. The luxury hotel’s helipad has a … Read more
New boss Godfrey Davis said the company had got it wrong by following its luxury goods rivals in continually putting up prices
What does smart casual actually mean? How much should one spend on a suit? And is it ever OK to wear a fleece? We answer 2014’s most pressing style conundrums