Never mind the Botox: meet the men opting for non-surgical treatments

Cosmetic surgery is on the rise, but the real male-grooming growth is in Lipsonix, Silhouettes and ‘injectables’. So who is having all the work done – and why?

The WallyCento #4 by Pininfarina and Persico Marine

 A new ultralight Fuoriserie for sea: Persico Marine and Pininfarina together for the new WallyCento No4. A new collaboration between yacht designer Mark Mills, the Italian boatbuilder Persico Marine and the renowned design house Pininfarina resulted in a new 100-foot racer-cruiser called WallyCento #4. To be delivered in Summer 2017, this is the fourth superyacht in the … Read more

Chai latte: the all-conquering beverage causing a storm in a coffee cup

The chai latte was unstoppable until news that it can contain 20 teaspoons of sugar. How did the demon drink become such a phenomenon in the first place?

How social media are killing the notion of the old-fashioned catwalk

The idea of new collections not being available to buy for months is outmoded in a world of instant gratification and incessant buying

New luxury hotels: The $200 million Trump International Hotel Washington DC to open in September

The Old Post Office re-opening as Trump International Hotel two years ahead of schedule. “We are preparing for what is a highly anticipated opening, and one that is unique to Washington, D.C. and the country as a whole.” Originally scheduled to open in 2018, Donald Trump’s luxury Washington DC hotel is set to open just … Read more

Christian Lacroix – A brilliance of Branding in Unexpected Places

An article and video interview By Philippe Mihailovich. One of the greatest critical success factors for a brand, whether it be a mass market brand or a luxury, is the element of surprise. Of course, we all prefer pleasant surprises to shocks. Apple tends to surprise whilst Benetton chooses to shock. I must admit my … Read more