Superhouses: the allure of fantasy homes where money is no object

As our homes increasingly reflect identity, financial security and status, a new book about some of the world’s most striking designs taps into our daydreams

Inside the world’s superhouses – in pictures

Lexus Hoverboard with magnetic levitation technology shows final testing in Barcelona. Travelling across water included.

Following the unveiling of the Lexus Hoverboard in June, the luxury automotive company completed a full and final reveal of the project concluding a successful testing phase which took place in Cubelles, Barcelona. However, the Lexus Hoverboard remains a prototype and will not be on sale. The Lexus Hoverboard project began 18 months ago through … Read more

Why does fashion hate old people?

Designers appear to favour ever skinnier, sexier and youthful women to model their clothes despite only a tiny percentage of women under 40 being able to afford them. But isn’t this a reflection of society’s worst fears?

LVMH’s performance for the first half of 2015 to further strengthen its leadership in the luxury industry

LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury products group, recorded revenue of €16.7 billion in the first half of 2015, an increase of 19%. Organic revenue growth was 6% compared to the same period in 2014. The Group recorded strong growth in Europe and the United States, excellent performance at Parfums Christian Dior, … Read more

Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses with Prescription Safety Glasses to help remove any barriers to smart glasses adoption

A new technology aims to solve the safety eyeglasses and industrial smart eyewear problems. Vuzix, a leading supplier of Video Eyewear and Smart Glasses products announced that Vuzix M100 Smart Glasses are now available for the first time in a prescription capable safety glass format. Industry leader Rochester Optical has officially launched its ANSI (American National … Read more

2015 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance honouring the racing driver Sir Stirling Moss

1955 was a year of triumph for Stirling Moss, who completed Italy’s famous Mille Miglia in a record time that has never been matched to this day: 1000 miles, driven at top speed in the truest sporting spirit. To mark the 60th anniversary of the Moss’ Mille Miglia triumph, Mercedes Benz is celebrating all things … Read more