United Kingdom’s 15 richest individuals. Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov at the top of the list

Two-Thirds Of UK Top 15 Are Non-Doms Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov is the richest individual in the United Kingdom, according to the top released by Wealth-X, the global ultra high net worth individuals (UHNW) prospecting, intelligence and wealth due diligence firm. Alisher Burkhanovich Usmanov, whose stable of companies and investments range from Metalloinvest to MegaFon and … Read more

Winston Churchill’s orchids expected to fetch £750,000 at auction

Over $1m Expected For Painting By Winston Churchill Former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill was not only one of the greatest wartime leaders of the century, but an accomplished artist. One of Churchill’s paintings, “Still Life With Orchids” (1936) is coming up for auction in London, where it’s expected to fetch £750,000 ($1.17m). The 46 … Read more

Rural British idyll for the London Olympics opening ceremony

Idyllic London opening ceremony revealed 70 sheep, 12 horses, three cows, two goats and 10 chickens, plus three sheepdogs will transform London’s Olympic Stadium into a rural British idyll for the Olympic Games opening ceremony on July 27, directed by filmmaker Danny Boyle (“Slumdog Millionaire”). “On entry to the Olympic Stadium in East London the … Read more

The Art of Simple Luxury: Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo Brussels

Enjoy The Art of Simple Luxury In Amigo we trust. An impeccable standard of excellence   During 2LUXURY2‘s trip to the Capital of Europe, we had the privilege to stay in the heart of Brussels at the famous Rocco Forte Hotel Amigo – the best luxury hotel in Belgium, the embodiment of timeless style and … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Jean Cassegrain – CEO Longchamp

  2LUXURY2  had the opportunity to have as guest Mr Jean Cassegrain – CEO Longchamp in our Luxury Q&A rubric. An exclusive interview about Longchamp brand values, the development of the brand from the beginning to present and future, the main challenges in a dynamic market. And of course, about luxury.We thank to our contributor – … Read more

Eat green to go green. Vegetables are sexy

Actor Lisa Edelstein (44), a vegetarian and rescued-dog guardian, poses nude for PETA’s ‘Eat Green To Go Green’  campaign to promote vegetarianism and raise awareness of how eating meat can affect the environment on a large scale. “By eating vegetarian meals, Lisa saves animals from a painful life and death, preserves her health and combats against environmental … Read more