Inside the billionaires’ superyachts: helipads, tennis courts and a missile defence system

Boat builders can now design almost anything that the mega-rich can imagine – but most just want room for a giant TV

Gold Vilebrequin for sun collectors

  Ever wonder what a pair of golden trunks looks like? St Tropez‘s finest swimwear brand Vilebrequin created two exclusive gold pairs of their iconic shorts. Their famous turtle logo is immortalised with Piana Clerico gold stitching and 24k gold drawstring locks. Each pair will be made to order and can be custom embroidered with … Read more

Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France bought by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton luxury group

Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France to enhance its position as one of the leading resorts in the Caribbean. A “natural extension” of LVMH’s activities across the luxury spectrum, LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, announced the acquisition of the Hotel Saint-Barth Isle de France. LVMH luxury group wants to respond … Read more

Decoding the latest wine trends

Getting inside the latest wine trends: Vinexpo 2013. With new products, visitors to Vinexpo Bordeaux (France), the world’s biggest wine and spirit exhibition and a key event in the calendar of every wine and spirits professionals, can detect fresh trends and emerging consumer habits. With more than 80 events in its programme, this year’s “Tastings … Read more

Gourmet dining: 40 new culinary stars for France’s new Michelin guide

France’s new Michelin guide, a showcase for French excellence in gourmet dining and hospitality, counts more than 40 new stars. It lists 8,768 establishments, of which 4,461 hotels and guesthouses and 4,282 restaurants. The 2013 edition of the France’s MICHELIN guide features a new *** restaurants, La Vague d’Or, at Résidence de la Pinède in … Read more

And Dior created woman. Dior ADDICT Fragrance Director’s cut

Dior moved from Château de Versailles to the summer residence in Saint-Tropez for 2012 version of Dior ADDICT Fragrance video inspired by Roger Vadim work. “Dior created woman” with the help of Daphne Groeneveld, “Best Dutch Model” known for appearing on the 2010 December/January cover of Vogue Paris alongside Tom Ford. The young woman played … Read more