Luxury brands announce temporary pauses of global operations to reduce the spread of COVID- 19 (coronavirus)

        In a proactive response to the unpredictable circumstances evolving from the global spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus) and in an abundance of caution, a series of luxury brands announced that they will voluntarily pause global operations. Rolex is shutting down three factories in Switzerland, while MGM Resorts shuts down all operations in … Read more

Suit up in something special: Concept 009 Thom Browne

    New Concepts @Nordstrom Men Launches Concept 009: Thom Browne.  Nordstrom is bringing a new fashion retail concept that combines traditional as well as unconventional tailoring to high-end store’s broader customer base. Sam Lobban, Nordstrom VP Designer Ready-to-Wear and New Concepts, introduces Concept 009: Thom Browne a celebration of menswear in its many forms. … Read more

Bag firm adds ‘unique’ appeal by stitching in historical figures’ letters

Antiquarians voice growing anger at the breaking up of original letters by famous names from Queen Victoria to Charles Dickens and even Napoleon

One of the most enduring symbols of futurism – flying vehicles – may soon become reality

  The research collaboration by MVRDV and Airbus will integrate Air Mobility into urban environments. Thanks to advances in computing, materials, and electric propulsion technology, one of the most enduring symbols of futurism – flying cars – may soon become reality. Netherlands-based architecture and urban design practice MVRDV worked with Airbus, Bauhaus Luftfahrt, ETH Zurich, … Read more

A Guide to Buying Your First Rolex

When you close that first big deal or hit your stride in your professional life and start to make a success of your business, you’ll want to make a purchase to reward yourself and have a token of your measured success. The Rolex is the perfect gift to yourself but since it can be a … Read more

Trippin’ out on olives: a food lover’s guide to the Peloponnese

In the new Trip to Greece series Coogan and Brydon (plus Jagger, Caine and friends) are on an odyssey that takes in this peninsula’s superb food. Here are our highlights …