Maserati 450 S from 1956 and an Alfa Romeo 6C 1750 GS from 1931 triumphant at the Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2014

Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este 2014: Glorious winners. Visitors from around the world once again flocked to Lake Como in their thousands at the weekend to experience the parades of exclusive classic vehicles at the tradition-laden beauty contest for historic cars and motorcycles. The jury presented this year’s Trofeo BMW Group for “Best of Show” to … 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

The art of noise: how music recording has changed over the decades

Technology provides crystal clear recordings of all the music in the world, at little or no cost. But, as a historical audio installation opens at the Science Museum, composer Christopher Fox asks why we won’t let go of our musical past

Best Men’s Designer Shoes. Special shoes for a special few

Tradition and innovation become one. The shoes can change an entire outfit, and everyone notices them. The designer shoes are one of the true expression of a gentleman. A perfect and elaborate pair of men’s shoes embodies style, success, and good energy. The bespoke offers a supreme quality of unique shoes moulding around the foot, … Read more

Morgan Freeman tapped as ambassador for luxury hospitality chain

Mandarin Oriental announced new celebrity fan for global brand advertising campaign American actor, film director and “golden voice” Morgan Freeman has become the latest brand ambassador for luxury hotel group the Mandarin Oriental. The luxury hotel group is elegantly connecting itself with well-recognized symbol and international celebrities who regularly stay at the Group’s hotels. Morgan … Read more

China becomes biggest market for red wine, with 1.8bn bottles sold in 2013

Boom attributed to new urban affluence – and to Chinese fondness for lucky colour