Currency fluctuations and globe-trotters boost the personal luxury goods market, but real growth slows, says study

The worldwide luxury industry surpassed €1 trillion in retail sales value in 2015 and delivered healthy growth of 5% year over year (at constant exchange rates), driven primarily by luxury cars (8%), luxury hospitality (7%) and fine arts (6%), according to the 14th edition of the Bain Luxury Study, published by Bain & Company for … Read more

Punta del Este: is Uruguay’s uber-rich ‘gated city’ a glimpse of our urban future?

Astronomic rents and zero public housing keep the haves and have-nots apart in the exclusive Uruguayan coastal city. So is this dystopian ‘paradise’ preempting the path on which other global cities are set?

Richard Branson fronts nail-biting campaign against rhino poaching

Adverts featuring the Virgin founder and Chinese celebrities highlight that the keratin found in rhino horn has no more health benefits than chewing your own fingernails

The most unmissable culture of 2016

Tarantino goes bounty-hunting, Botticelli takes you to hell, Bowie goes dark, and Jericho fills that Downton-shaped hole … in our bumper guide to the best 150 arts events to look forward to this year

Rio Olympics set the pace for spring/summer 2016 fashion

As labels limber up their athletic designs on the catwalks, style watchers tip Olympic-themed looks to be next year’s big winners

Your beauty regime is in need of an update? Top 10 beauty gadgets

Just what you need for party season and beyond. If you look for an update of you beauty treasure chest, this top 10 beauty tools from high-end retailers like Harrods are great for party season and prepping for your next holidays. Ila Sonic Wave Therapy Device Ila’s Sonic Wave Therapy works in harmony with the … Read more