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High Lines and park life: why more green isn’t always greener for cities

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Transforming old industrial areas into urban woodland may look nice but can be conterproductive in the long run

Behind the Mask: Biggest collection of BAFTA-winning actor portraiture

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Behind the Mask: Andy Gotts MBE portraits for BAFTA. Biggest collection of BAFTA-winning actor portraiture at London’s Somerset House.   Portraits of 100 top actors who have won or been nominated for British Academy Film Awards (BAFTA) since 1954 are showcased in “Behind The Mask” exhibition at London’s Somerset House. The A-listers shot by photographer … Read more

Visual Journey: Exploring Peru with Helena Christensen

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Helena Christensen has traveled through her mother’s native Peru to photograph the destination as an ambassador for The Luxury Collection. She will premiere her photography in an exhibit titled VISUAL JOURNEY, PERU on display to the public through February 17th at Bleecker Street Arts Club New York. A seasoned traveler who has enjoyed great success … Read more

British bakers named winners of the European Pastry Cup 2014

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UK triumphs in European Pastry Cup. At the Sirha exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland, the United Kingdom team has been named winner of the European Pastry Cup, a title which will open the doors to the Coupe du Monde de la Patisserie in 2015. UK triumphed with Lion King-themed pastries. The Lion King – is miraculously brought … Read more

China becomes biggest market for red wine, with 1.8bn bottles sold in 2013

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Boom attributed to new urban affluence – and to Chinese fondness for lucky colour

Fashion heralds the Chinese new year with lucky red

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China’s rise as a global power is reflected on the catwalk and the shopfloor. Red is the new black and, with the dawn of the year of the horse, luxury brands are embracing the equine factor