Article & video interview by Philippe Mihailovich. Paris’ Place Vendôme with its 28 private ‘hotel particuliers’ – little palace/manor houses- is not only perhaps the most prestigious place to live in the city but has certainly been the best Parisian address for any high jewellery house to be since the opening of the Ritz … Read more
Chefs at Ichigo Ichie in Cork city, Mews in Baltimore and Chestnut in Ballydehob recognised
Companies from a wide variety of industries consistently showed financial benefits from good design: from retail banking to medical devices to consumer goods. This suggests that companies that improve their design capability can improve their financial performance whether they are making physical products, digital apps, services, experiences or a combination of these things. McKinsey … Read more
Shoemaker’s widow who built an Italian fashion empire from her husband’s legacy
Half of tower’s 82 luxury flats remain unsold as Brexit jitters and tax rises bring ‘silly offers’
Expensive cars, private planes, and posh Gucci handbags all come to mind when one thinks of living in the lap of luxury. While the majority of society cannot afford the lifestyle of the rich and famous, luxury watch enthusiasts abound, making brands like Rolex the standard from which the average working man or woman defines … Read more