The Royal Australian Tour – a luxury travel package fit for a royal couple

  How to travel Australia like the British royal couple? Inspired by the royal itinerary of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge in New Zeeland, London-based luxury retailer VeryFirstTo.com has created a £341,000 / $571,110 luxury travel package that includes visits to the places on the royal itinerary. Royal Australian Tour created in partnership with … Read more

86th Academy Awards: Best of Gold Jewelry

Hollywood icons and ingénue glowed in gold at this year’s Oscars. All eyes were on Academy Award winner Lupita Nyong’o who stole the show in her 18k yellow gold and rose cut diamond spike earrings, 18k yellow gold and diamond headband, 19th Century yellow gold and diamond coiled snake ring and multiple gold rings including … Read more

Polo and Charities

In spite of how clubs and promoters of the game try to market it, polo remains a game of the rich. The sheer cost of the ponies alone separate the polo players apart from other sports enthusiasts. Maintaining those horses, with all the accompanying costs for play, typically may run $50,000 per year. Likewise, a … Read more

Dramatic renovation at Manhattan’s best address

King Cole Bar & Salon by John DeLucie unveiled at St. Regis New York The multi-million dollar, comprehensive renovation at The St. Regis New York, one of Manhattan’s best addresses, culminated this November 2013, with redesigned guest rooms, suites, hallways and public spaces, like King Cole Bar & Salon by John DeLucie’s epicurean experience. HDC, … Read more

How to get a monumental luxury home interior

Taking the devil out of the details. An original painting reflecting your passions, a rare or one-of-a-kind piece of art or furniture, and minimalist accessories can be each room’s focal point. Find a dose of inspiration for classic, romantic, industrial, technology and futuristic home interiors. Spectacular and unique interiors are made with impactful items that resonate … Read more

Luxury brands stay strong: Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Brands

Interbrand’s 2013 Best Global Brands. The luxury sector.    Despite the fact that China’s GDP growth has slowed, luxury brands performed solidly in this year’s Best Global Brands ranking by Interbrand. Seven of this year’s 100 most valuable brands hail from the luxury sector, and each increased its brand value by five percent or more. The top … Read more