Red Carpet for blue oceans: International celebrities supports the 2nd Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean

  The 2nd Monte Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean. On Wednesday September 26th 2018, the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation will hold its second Monte-Carlo Gala for the Global Ocean, a major fundraising event in the heart of Monte Carlo, in order to support its worldwide initiatives in favor of a sustainable ocean, … Read more

Imran Amed: meet fashion’s most influential man

Imran Amed’s website, the Business of Fashion, is the oracle of the style world. As its top 500 power list is published, we ask how he’s got designers and editors hanging on his every word

Rich overseas parents buy £2bn of property to get top school places

Wealthy parents see London properties as route to private schools for their children

Luxury travel’s leading figures reveal 2018 Best of the Best awards

Best of the Best: Here’s a look at the top properties and the hoteliers who elevate them to greatness. 30th annual Virtuoso Travel Week: 2018 Best of the Best awards. Global luxury travel network Virtuoso revealed the winners of the widely coveted 2018 Best of the Best awards at the 30th annual Virtuoso Travel Week. The … Read more

Rarest blue diamonds may get their color from a surprising source. GIA study

  Blue Diamonds have a surprising superdeep origin and link to ancient oceans, says GIA study published in Nature. Boron from ancient ocean floor creates color in rare ‘superdeep’ diamonds. One of the most famous colored diamonds in the world is the Hope diamond, a natural color Fancy dark grayish blue diamond. The Hope diamond … Read more

How ethical is the elephant ‘sanctuary’ you’re visiting?

On the eve of World Elephant Day experts advise how to avoid cruel elephant attractions and support genuine welfare centres