Michael Kors and the £300 It bag

The luxury market has pushed prices ever higher – but few women can afford £1,000 handbags. How did one designer bring things back within reach?

• Gallery of 15 statement handbags for under £150

Building a better tomorow with hemp. New uses for the old hemp plant

The human beings could not find a more loyal companion in the plant world than hemp. The vicissitudes of the old hard times were alleviated with hemp. Plastic & building materials, clothing & fabrics, fuel, nutrition, animal bedding, animal feed, soap, paper & cardboard products. Of course, in all these areas hemp is an important … Read more

Patriotic Bentley for 95th anniversary of the luxury car company

15 unique ‘Mulsanne 95’ models celebrate company’s 95th anniversary.  Luxury car manufacturer Bentley gets patriotic on its 95th anniversary revealing 15 unique ‘Mulsanne 95’ models exclusively reserved for customers in the UK. The ‘Mulsanne 95’ is a striking special edition of the company’s luxurious flagship model. Only 15 examples featuring British-inspired colours will be hand … 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 most expensive city in the world to order a Club Sandwich

Geneva has retained the top spot as the most expensive city in the world to order a Club Sandwich. If you’re headed to Geneva, expect to pony up $32.60 USD for a hotel club sandwich. Sandwich index, a barometer of the most affordable/most expensive cities, names again Geneva the most expensive city in the world. … Read more

Upcycling case history: from firehose to luxury goods

Design partnership Elvis & Kresse explain how they created
desirable bags and belts from London Fire Brigade’s waste