Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more

Spain’s hot restaurants: the top new chefs and where to discover them

As the Madrid Fusión food festival begins, meet the country’s rising culinary stars and chew over a trip to their restaurants, where there are affordable menus to be enjoyed before fame strikes

Zurich city guide: what to see, plus the best restaurants, bars and hotels

Yes, it’s big on banking and watches but don’t imagine the Swiss city is entirely straitlaced – this year it’s going gaga over Dada for starters

#savorthelove: Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2016

The 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2016 As Voted by OpenTable Diners Food is inextricably – and deliciously – tied to love and romance,” says Caroline Potter, OpenTable Chief Dining Officer while announcing the 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America for 2016. These awards reflect the combined opinions of more than 5 million … Read more

2016 Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair: This year’s Guest of Honour’s Triptych installation

This year’s Guest of Honour – Edward Barber & Jay Osgerby create a Triptych installation at Stockholm Furniture & Light Fair (held on February 9-13, 2016 at Stockholmsmässan), the world’s largest meeting place for Scandinavian furniture and lighting design. Previous Guests of Honour include Patricia Urquiola, Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec, Naoto Fukasawa, Konstantin Grcic, Giulio Cappellini, … Read more

‘Like a shimmering sea creature’: Britain’s first amphibious homes

A luxury floating house on the Thames that rises and falls with the water levels is just the start for the architectural duo set on addressing problem flooding