Splendid details are to be discovered in Le Meurice’s new Pompadour Suite

With views of the Tuileries Garden, Le Meurice has been ranked among the most elegant hotels in the world. Combining exceptional 18th century opulence with contemporary chic, Le Meurice embodies the perfect French palace hotel. The luxury hotel unveiled the Pompadour Suite Le Meurice. The new 2016 luxury suite inspired by the Marquise de Pompadour subtly … Read more

What transforms an object into an icon? Twenty icons of French Design exhibition

What transforms an object into an icon? History? Commercial success? Notoriety? The opinion of the aficionados? 2016 Dubai Design Week confirmed Dubai’s status as the design capital of the region with more than 100 events taking place in the 2016 Dubai Design District, including the touring exhibition ‘20 French design icons.’ For this second edition … Read more

Sensitive light design. Hind Rabii’s version

The colours of the Mediterranean, the perfumes of spices, the traditions and customs of Morocco encounter Nordic design and give life to Hind Rabii sensitive light design collections. Hind Rabii is combining the clean lines of Nordic design with the creativity of its designer and founder, who uses decorative elements originating from her native country … Read more

Melnichenko’s epic Sailing Yacht A’, the world’s biggest sailing ship, set on its maiden voyage

Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko, founder of the fertilizer producer EuroChem, upgraded his £190million superyacht for a new £260m vessel with one of the simplest names – “A”. ‘Sailing Yacht A‘, now taking its first sea trials in Kiel, northern Germany, is the world’s biggest sailing ship. The 468ft-long luxury yacht designed by Philippe Starck was built near … Read more

The new Nine Elms might be a rich man’s playground, but I hope it works

Despite the swimming pool bridge, general architectural extravagance and Donatella Versace fixtures, this part of London could be dynamic and interesting