The best of the best in cruising

For those who live and breathe cruising: Cruise Critic Names the Best Cruise Lines of 2015. With so many cruise options available, it’s never an easy list to narrow down. Cruise Critic, the world’s leading online cruise community, has announced the winners of its 8th annual Cruise Critic Editors’ Picks Awards, naming the best of the … Read more

The 2015 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday shopping season.

The 89th edition of the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is here. The arrival of the Christmas Book is considered by many to mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus unveiled the 89th edition of the legendary Christmas book, known for offering a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts. First … Read more

The Art of Pink 2015: Pink Lotus by Grimanesa Amorós

Internationally-acclaimed artist Grimanesa Amoros creates PINK LOTUS in Honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. “We’re pink with pride this October,” says Peninsula New York with a PINK LOTUS art installation created by Grimanesa Amorós. From October 1 to November 15, The Peninsula New York presents PINK LOTUS, a large-scale light installation sculpture by noted interdisciplinary Peruvian … Read more

Louis Vuitton’s Nicolas Ghesquière brings digital punk to Paris catwalk

Show at Frank Gehry-designed gallery, featuring models resembling wild creatures from Mad Max, sees fashion house marry high art with big commerce

34 year-old Demna Gvasalia emerged as the best choice for Balenciaga

Balenciaga Maison welcomes Demna Gvasalia as artistic director. 34-year-old German national of Georgian origin Demna Gvasalia is the new new artistic director of Balenciaga’s collections, announced Kering luxury Group, Balenciaga’s owner. Demna Gvasalia will take creative responsibility for the brand’s collections and the image of the maison. He will present his first collection for the … Read more

‘It’s not about fabric, it’s about dreams’: how Ralph Lauren created an empire

Though not everyone buys into his fantasy fashion world, the story of the tie salesman who went on to dress Oscar winners is a classic American Dream tale