Billionaire telecommunications executive and art collector Patrick Drahi acquired auction house Sotheby’s. After more than 30 years as a public company, Sotheby’s returns to private ownership. Patrick Drahi offered $3.7 billion for the 250-year-old auction house. The transaction would result in Sotheby’s returning to private ownership after 31 years as a public company … Read more
There are brands. And then, there are luxury brands. What’s the difference between them? It’s hard to put into words, but easy to experience and feel. Anyone who has carried a decadent Louis Vuitton bag or donned a spectacular Dior necklace knows the answer. Indeed, luxury brands aren’t just labels: they’re signatures of … Read more
Every March 20th, Macaron’s Day makes solidarity coincide with sweet delicacies. The delectable French macarons celebrate their day on 20th March in France and on 20th or 23rd March in the U.S. The participating patisseries across the world are coming together unique macaron collections created specifically for the event by the most talented pastry … Read more
After one month, three cities and hundreds of shows, the trends for autumn are in. Here is a breakdown of what happened – and what it means for your autumn wardrobe
Pierre-Yves Rochon presented Art of Interior Splendor at Jade Signature, the Herzog & de Mueron created tower in Miami What do the Four Seasons George V Paris, The Peninsula Shanghai, The Ritz-Carlton, Tianjin, Four Seasons Hotel Firenze, The Savoy in London, Waldorf Astoria in Beverly Hills, and Jade Signature in Sunny Isles Beach have in … Read more
Fashion is adapting to the swiping economy with wallets, purses and bags all shrinking