‘No corner was cut, nothing was too expensive’: the strange story of the most expensive private listing in America

Robert Pereira had a vision to build a ‘spectacular’ home for his family, but never moved in. With $3m dollars in gold leaf on the property, what’s not to like?

Michelin-decorated Alain Ducasse brings Riviera-inspired cuisine to Las Vegas

Chef Alain Ducasse brings the soul of the Riviera to Las Vegas in the Rivea and Skyfall Lounge opened atop Delano Las Vegas, the newest luxury hotel on The Strip. Alain Ducasse, Mandalay Bay President Chuck Bowling, and Delano’s General Manager Matthew Chilton welcomed more than 250 guests to an exclusive opening celebration of Rivea … Read more

Ottancinque by Pininfarina: 85 meters of technology and beauty

Italian mega yacht Ottancinque by Pininfarina debuts at Monaco Yacht Show 2015 “Ottantacinque” is the ambition of creating an Italian mega yacht, technologically advanced, with essential lines, comfortable and of absolute beauty. At this year’s Monaco Yacht Show, leading Italian mega-yacht maker Fincantieri and famous styling studio Pininfarina introduced the “Ottantacinque” concept of a latest-generation … Read more

London fashion week: Burberry and Christopher Kane look to the stars

Christopher Bailey’s show took Burberry street while celebrities looked on, and Kane made light of a dark period in his life

Six uncommon luxury hotels welcoming guests soon

Leading Hotels, one of the largest luxury independent hotel collections in the world, adds six new hotels to its portfolio of more than 400 hotels in over 80 countries. With features including signature restaurants by celebrity chefs and an exceptional arts and performance venue, the newest Leading Hotels reflect their destinations through luxury design, culture … Read more

Behind the curve, the closed world of haute couture calls in the geeks

Fashion has been wary of high tech, but the Apple Music boss’s defection to a luxury house hints at a rethink