The 2015 Neiman Marcus Christmas Book marks the official start of the holiday shopping season.

The 89th edition of the legendary Neiman Marcus Christmas Book is here. The arrival of the Christmas Book is considered by many to mark the official start of the holiday shopping season. Luxury retailer Neiman Marcus unveiled the 89th edition of the legendary Christmas book, known for offering a selection of spectacular and unique holiday gifts. First … Read more

These airlines are consistently a byword for in-flight excellence and service

Top Airlines in luxury air travel. 3.5 billion passengers take to the air each year. What is the best in luxury air travel? Which airlines offer the best in first, business premium, and economy class travel? According to airlineRatings.com editors who have examined the offerings and in-flight service of over 450 airlines Qantas, Singapore Airlines, … Read more

Upper crust: buyers pay up to £5.5m for apartments with pizza lifts

Four luxury flats on the Strand sold for between £3m and £5.5m, with all mod cons including butler’s lift from restaurant next door

The Palace Hotel. A newly renovated San Francisco icon unveiled.

A new age of contemporary glamour has debuted at The Palace San Francisco. The San Francisco icon hotel The Palace, now part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, announced the completion of the extensive $40 million renovation. The new Palace features redesigned guestrooms and reimagined public spaces, including the famed Garden Court. “Entertaining generations … Read more

‘It’s not about fabric, it’s about dreams’: how Ralph Lauren created an empire

Though not everyone buys into his fantasy fashion world, the story of the tie salesman who went on to dress Oscar winners is a classic American Dream tale

Britain’s super-rich cash in on low interest rates with £1m mortgages

Number of £1m-plus mortgages granted to lenders has risen by a fifth, with private banks main funders of central London trophy properties