Fluid contours: new Bentley Home collection at 2016 Milan Design Week

Feted world-class qualities joined by modern techniques of textiles and technology. The fluid contours of the new 2016 Bentley Home collection presented at Salone Internazionale del Mobile 2016 joins the feted world-class qualities and heritage of the renowned automotive brand with the modern techniques of textiles and technology. The materials are the result of a … Read more

San Francisco Spirits Competition 2016: Martell Cordon Bleu’s ageless elegance awarded with a Double Gold Medal

After a year of celebrating the momentous 300 year anniversary in 2015, the House of Martell celebrates double gold medal at the San Francisco Spirits Competition 2016. The oldest of France’s great cognac Houses receives a Double Gold Medal for Martell Cognac Cordon Bleu. The SFWSC is one of the most respected and influential global … Read more

The OFM 50: what we love about the world of food in 2016

From Heston Blumenthal’s sweet shop to the policeman turned pie-maker, here (in no particular order) are 50 of Observer Food Monthly’s favourite things

Maltier le Malletier. The ‘oldest’ new French reference for luxury trunk-making and leather goods

Article by Caroline Taylor. Maltier le Malletier was born thanks to the successful combination of three stories: the reconnection of two childhood friends, Benoît Maltier and Guillaume Désert; Benoît’s family trunk making history – whose forefathers took the name of their artisanship, “Maltier”, derived from the French word “un malletier” meaning trunk-maker; and finally, their … Read more

Courvoisier Celebration Sensorielle encouraging us all to raise a toast to our own achievements

Get into the luxurious spirit of the festive season with Courvoisier Celebration Sensorielle. Courvoisier continues its relationship with luxury and celebration, encouraging us all to raise a toast to our own achievements. A highly wordly gift idea for sophisticated drinkers, this special festive collection allows you to embrace the spirit of a glittering era. Courvoisier’s … Read more

Drink: go yo-ho-ho with a bottle of high street rum

Rum is dark and seductive as the most handsome of pirates. So unleash your inner Jack Sparrow when you next go shopping