North America – the region with the most billionaire wealth in 2013 – overtaken by Europe in terms of billionaire wealth. 155 new billionaires were minted this year, pushing the global population to a record 2,325 – a 7% rise from 2013, according to the second Wealth-X and UBS Billionaire Census 2014, one of the … Read more
In this exclusive video for the Guardian, philosopher Alain de Botton gives his top five reasons why art is such a vital force for humanity. Are we wrong to like pretty pictures? Why is some art painful to look at? Can art heal your feelings of urban alienation? Relax, watch and find out
There are restaurant guide and calorie counter apps aplenty, but what’s out there for consumers with sustainability in mind?
Top 10 Colors for #Spring2015. The PANTONE Fashion Color Report Spring 2015. Pantone unveiled the top 10 spring shades called upon for the women’s and men’s collections. Released to coincide with New York Fashion Week, the PANTONE Fashion Color Report features the top 10 colors for women’s and men’s fashion for spring 2015, along with … Read more
Maison Francis Kurkdjian created this year’s scent for the 27th edition Biennale des Antiquaires, set to take place September 11 to 21 at the Grand Palais in Paris. According to AFP, the visitors of the Grand Palais will be confronted with a stone fountain fragranced by Kurkdjian with a new all-natural blend designed to replicate … Read more
UK continues as largest international market for Fairtrade products with total reaching £1.8bn