Luxury travel: 50 wealthy tourists, eight countries … and one giant carbon footprint

Despite the climate crisis, ‘no emission spared’ round-the-world holidays in private jets are selling out

Chinese New Year Gifts: the ultimate collector’s items for astrology aficionados

  Gifts to celebrate the 2020 Year Of The Rat – the first sign in the Chinese Zodiac, known for its passion and strong intuition. For a limited time only, Harrods’ traditional afternoon tea will bring together East and West to celebrate Chinese New Year. In partnership with Fen Chiew, the famed Baiju spirit, and … Read more

2020 Prada Mode Paris will occupy the legendary Maxim’s Restaurant in Paris

    Italian luxury house Prada will present the fourth iteration of Prada Mode, a travelling social club with a focus on contemporary culture that provides members a unique cultural experience along with music, dining, and conversations. The club is organized to augment and extend significant cultural events in various cities worldwide. The first inaugural … Read more

Jumeirah’s Capri Palace in Italy announces exciting upgrades and refurbishments in the pipeline

    Capri Palace in Italy Reopening as Capri Palace, Jumeirah in April 2020. The luxury hotel, founded by Tonino Cacace, stands high above the Gulf of Naples and fully embodies the Italian Dolce Vita; with an authentic Capri style and sea views. Jumeirah Group Adds Capri Palace in Italy to Its Expanding International Portfolio … Read more

Splendido Mare: Belmond is renovating one of Portofino’s most authentic hotels

    Splendido Mare renovated by LVMH’s Belmond. The renovation of Splendido Mare and Chuflay restaurant in Portofino will reinvigorate this hot spot on the Italian Riviera. This is where Portofinese life revolves around the pastel-painted villas and fishing village and is the place to enjoy an Aperitivo as the sun sets over the Ligurian … Read more

Giorgio Armani on billionaire bashing, throwaway culture – and choosing his successor

The 85-year-old master of understated design talks about his lifelong belief in sustainable fashion, his love of Downton Abbey – and the troubling matter of his eventual retirement