Kering luxury group announces healthy performances, powered by tourist shoppers in Western Europe and Japan

Kering’s third-quarter 2015 revenue published last week shows sustained 15% growth in the first nine months. Kering posted revenue of €2,895 million in the third quarter of 2015, up 12.0% on the third quarter of 2014 as reported and up 3.1% on a comparable Group structure and exchange rate basis, in line with the 2015 … Read more

A new luxury hotel raises first flag in on the banks of the Nile

The new Nile Ritz-Carlton Cairo promises to marry a “bucket-list” city with world-class services. Cairo is a vibrant destination and no matter what your purpose in visiting the city, business or leisure or visiting family, there is always a sense of discovery. A tasteful fusion of the past and present appeals and keeps Cairo current. … Read more

Chanel is the new owner of the St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery in Napa Valley

Chanel bought a Napa Valley winery. A taste of Chanel for a fraction of the price. French luxury fashion house Chanel is entering the U.S. wine business with the purchase of the St. Supéry Estate Vineyards and Winery, a Napa Valley winery. The 500-acre, sustainable vineyard owned by the Skalli family since 1982 is specializing … Read more

Le Bristol Palace x Cristal de Paris celebrate Le Bristol’s 90th anniversary

Precious art deco crystal glasses for Le Bristol Paris’ 90th anniversary. Le Bristol Paris, the authentic vibrant French palace completely refurbished, celebrates nine decades in the hospitality business. To celebrate its 90th anniversary, Le Bristol, the ultimate reference for Parisian art-de-vivre, created a unique a crystal highball glass inspired by the Art Deco style. Because … Read more

‘It’s an insult’: Chinese property developers race to the top of London’s skyline

Giant luxury towers (with their own karaoke rooms) to spring up around the city as eastern investors look to Britain. But residents fear deals will force them out

New parents looking to tech for answers fuel £1bn boom in baby products

Gadgets that promise to make looking after our children easier are doing big business at Britain’s biggest baby show