Rock the boat: which shoes to wear this summer

Are boat shoes acceptable? Is it still OK to wear Stan Smiths or should you upgrade? Should we all be wearing ugly trainers? One writer looks at the dos and don’ts of men’s summer footwear

International Bee Day 2018: Everyone should contribute to the survival of bees

International Bee Day 2018 is April 29. Let’s add colors to bee’s lives in replanting flowers and plants they like. If you don’t have a garden, add some plants or flowers on your balcony and a small cup of water for bees. Organisations are invited to join and add their event to our calendar. ‪#bee … Read more

Dream ticket: how sleep became a billion-dollar business

Tiredness is the new norm – no wonder companies are selling sleep aids from spooning robots to cuddle blankets. How did a restful night become a luxury item?

One&Only to challenge the conventional city hotel

One&Only’s first Urban Resort to debut in Dubai’s latest architectural icon, One Za’abeel One&Only Resorts’ ambition is to become part of the soul of any city we enter. The luxury resort collection is introducing One&Only to the urban space, “providing something completely different for our discerning guests.” One example. For the loyalist who returns to the … Read more

GALA SPA AWARDS 2018: winners for the best international care products and spas have been selected in Baden-Baden

The GALA SPA AWARDS are now one of the most important international beauty and Spa awards. Awards in this stiff competition go only to care products or locations that meet the promise *“sanus per aquam” (healthy through water) and excite visitors with thrilling, innovative services. On April 14th, the GALA SPA AWARDS were awarded for … Read more

La Maison des Startups: LVMH to invest in startups whose solutions have potential in the luxury industry

  Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at LVMH luxury group, the French multinational luxury goods conglomerate headquartered in Paris. Collaborating with startups helps a luxury business stay abreast of both business opportunities and ways of working. A newly-announced LVMH initiative will welcome 50 international startups each year. LVMH announced the creation of an accelerator program … Read more