Loulou de la Falaise: Yves Saint Laurent’s reluctant muse

For 30 years, she helped Saint Laurent see things through rose-coloured glasses. A new book reveals why the troubled designer was drawn to his right-hand woman’s more-is-more style

Architecture biennale 2018: all hail the new queens of Venice

The appointment of Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara as curators of the great architecture biennale is striking – but no one who knows their work should be surprised

Rocco Forte meets Pucci to celebrate the renaissance of the prestigious Hotel Savoy Florence

A new renaissance: The new grand view suites at Hotel Savoy, Firenze The prestigious Hotel Savoy Florence, part of the Rocco Forte Hotels luxury hospitality chain, was celebrated this month. Following this significant renovation project, Hotel Savoy begins a new chapter in its history as renovated expression of luxury hospitality. The Florentine gem of Rocco … Read more

Milan Design Week 2018: World premiere of Vision by Pininfarina, the new kitchen designed for Snaidero

  The fluid lines of Vision evoke personcentred ergonomics, pure emotion. Its soft outline reveals personality in the interflow of symmetrical, perfect geometries, evoking a primordial image of shelter. Pininfarina‘s design concept encapsulates the modern urge for fluid domestic spaces, with surfaces that flow and materials that immediately convey a sense of purity and sensuousness. The … Read more

Alaïa Collector’s Book – an in-depth view of the secret alchemy that goes into a fashion show

A faithful mirror, Alaïa Collector’s Book reflects the intense and magnificent work of artist Azzedine Alaïa. Limited edition of only 50 copies in luxury black leather case. Sold exclusively at Assouline Boutiques. For over 35 years, Prosper Assouline, the founder of luxury publisher Assouline Publishing, and late fashion designer Azzedine Alaia (26 February 1935 – 18 … Read more