The playful monkey takes centre stage on the dial of the Piaget Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch

At the arrival of every new Chinese Year, Piaget dial becomes a magnificent stage set for a virtuoso performance of the most elaborate decorative arts. To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the playful and self-assured monkey, the ninth sign of the Chinese zodiac, takes centre stage on the dial of the Altiplano Cloisonné Enamel watch. … Read more

Does architecture need to be original?

An in-depth symposium in New York discussed the vexed question of authenticity in architecture through the lens of copyright law

Designed to last a lifetime: The new Bianca Mosca – couture accessories made from ethically sourced exotic leathers

Legends never die. As the Legend goes, when the Phoenix resurrects from the flames, she is even more beautiful than before.  Paris Fashion Museum and Victoria & Albert Museum are real treasure chests for many fashion phenomena and personalities that have shaped the luxury and fashion industries. Each object, each button or meter of precious … Read more

Middle class people dominate arts, survey finds

Findings also reveal extent to which gender and ethnicity influence prospects of entering and gaining fair deal in industry

Kitzbühel dethroned France’s Val Thorens to be named the world’s best ski resort 2015

The major winners of the World Ski Awards 2015. The A-ROSA Kitzbühel in Austria hosted the 3rd annual World Ski Awards (20th-22nd November 2015). Host Kitzbühel took the coveted title of World’s Leading Ski Resort, while The Vale Niseko was recognised as the World’s Best Ski Boutique Hotel and Sunweb took the title of World’s … Read more

Luxury brands are failing in their storytelling

Luxury has a rich heritage to draw on – why aren’t brands telling stories better? There are lessons to be learned from new players