French art de vivre and Victor Vasarely inspired Op Art at Sofitel Dubai

A piece of France in Dubai. Sofitel’s artistic address in the heart of Dubai    French-Hungarian artist Victor Vasarely, leader of the Op Art movement, inspired the interior of the new Sofitel Dubai, the French addition to Dubai’s 5 star luxury hotels. The luxury hotel named a “little piece of France,” will open its doors on … Read more

Suzy Menkes leaves International Herald Tribune for Vogue

70-year-old British writer, one of the Tribune’s most high-profile assets, joins Condé Nast title

Top designers create high fashion dolls for 11th Frimousses de Créateurs

For the 11th Edition of “Frimousses de Créateurs” Artists and Designers Unveiled “Wonderful Paris!” A select group of the world’s most prestigious designers who have been commissioned to design a high fashion doll to raise funds in support of the global children’s organisation. The 2013 edition of “Frimousses de Créateurs”, an art exhibition benefiting UNICEF … Read more

A New York Holiday by Shawn ‘JAY Z’ Carter and Barneys

  There’s just something about New York City. It’s been immortalized in literature, in movies, in music. It’s got an attitude, a style, an ethos that’s impossible to imitate. This holiday season, Barneys New York and Jay Z will take the slickness, energy, and innovation of New York City and will translate that into quality, … Read more

Elbaz Mascaras

Incorporating Alber Elbaz’s signature joyful approach to luxury, the limited-edition Lancôme Show Collection represents a whimsical, playful approach to beauty. This collaboration between Lancôme and legendary designer, Alber Elbaz, dresses the brand’s iconic eye makeup favorites plus the brand’s very first set of lashes in the designer’s signature flair. “Beauty isn’t a question of being … Read more

Our favourite arm candies

Bags of dreams. Your favourite arm candy knows your secrets, dreams, and, certainly, knows your next luxurious destinations. How you wear your travelling companion is that counts. Store in the bags from our summer selection the best memories and the most inspiring things from Stella McCartney, Lanvin, Givenchy, Marni, Proenza Schouler, Alexander McQueen, Charlotte Olympia … Read more