Sir Paul Smith will receive the Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s British Fashion Awards. This special award celebrates the achievement of a designer whose work has had an exceptional impact on global fashion. Four times previous British Fashion Awards winner, Paul Smith has been the recipient of Menswear Designer (1997/1999), Classic Designer (2001) and … Read more
The anti-thesis of exclusivity. How The Uncertain Economy Is Changing The Definition Of Luxury Luxury has taken on a multitude of new meanings. The last three recession years have created a dramatic shift in the definition of what luxury is. “Now luxury means products with higher perceived value and increased practicality. Demonstrating this is the … Read more
Bally’s Scribe Made-to-Order collection has been enriched with bespoke belts. Assembled entirely by hand using the finest quality leathers including smooth calf, ostrich and crocodile, Bally’s bespoke belts can be matched to Scribe shoes or created as a uniquely personal gift. Available exclusively in selected Bally Boutiques: New York Madison Avenue, Beverly Hills Rodeo Drive, … Read more
The October 2011 issue of Andrew Harper’s exclusive Hideaway Report reveals the results of an annual survey of his readers’ favorite luxury hotels and resorts worldwide. Andrew Harper and his editors travel incognito to write opinionated and unbiased travel reviews for a private membership service, which provides personalized travel planning assistance, bespoke tours and valuable … Read more
On 29 october, 2011, for the fith year in succession, Grey Goose partnered with THE ELTON JOHN AIDS FOUNDATION for an evening of exceptional taste. Hosted by Sir Elton John and David Furnish, the Grey Goose Winter Ball 2011 featured a ground-breaking menu by elBulli alongside creative collaborations with Christian Louboutin, Marc Quinn and Jonathan … Read more
On Top Marques Monaco show this year have been “the fastest, most technologically advanced, ” and the event promises to bring the same formula to Macau in for its debut in Asia. There will also be the opportunity for some lucky guests to take those cars out on the road as a special 2.1-kilometer test … Read more