Michael Schmidt wins Prix Pictet for sprawling global food series

German-born photographer beat Adam Bartos and other big names for an epic look inside factory farms, slaughterhouses and supermarkets

Farm to table: Michael Schmidt exposes the reality of what we eat – in pictures
Why our guilt about consumption is all-consuming – Slavoj Žižek on the theme of this year’s Prix Pictet

60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with a 1950s-style ‘taste rally’ and heavenly culinary discoveries

60th anniversary of Relais & Chateaux marked with exclusive dinners worldwide. Relais & Chateaux luxury hotel chain is throwing 60th anniversary dinners worldwide. The 520 members in 64 countries are hosting special anniversary dinners that will include guest chefs and specially designed menus. The anniversary began with a celebratory lunch and dinner at the Georges … Read more

Best motor yachts builders – the finest elements of luxury seafaring

Motor yachts inspired by passion for the sea, passion for technology and passion for beauty. Every yacht is a balance of science, style and substance, combining tradition and innovation, creativity and the latest inventions in design. Passion, inspiration, and innovation is driving everything, but one of the first reasons why an owner chooses a motoryacht … Read more

Home-hunters’ secrets for busy freelancers

How to get your dream property when you are a self-employed. How to successfully make the move into the housing market when you become your own boss? How to make the most of a unique employment status? Let’s see together the easy steps of getting your dream property and transforming the process into a positive … Read more

Nobu is bringing hotels’ fun-luxury experience to Shoreditch London

 Nobu Hospitality to open its first European hotel – Nobu Hotel Shoreditch London Nobu Hospitality continues its global expansion with Nobu Hotel Shoreditch, a London hotel set to open in 2016. The Nobu Hotel Shoreditch London is under a long-term management agreement between Nobu Hospitality and the Willow Corp Sarl, the owner of the hotel. … Read more

The seven key steps to making a fashion business successful

Stella McCartney is the perfect role model for young fashion entrepreneurs, says a report by the British Fashion Council