Of all the Fortnum & Mason’s momentous events of 2012, none promises to be more joyous than the Diamond Jubilee of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. To celebrate this important milestone in British nation’s history, historic department store Fortnum & Mason created a whole new collection of delicious and beautiful gifts, each commissioned specially for … Read more
Willem Kalf’s still life of a luxurious 17th-century feast reminds us that you can’t impose austerity on the imagination
Spider silk dream revived A Gold silk cape made by millions of rare spiders A hand-woven cape is being shown at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum alongside the Golden Spider Silk, a four-metre long piece of brocaded fabric. The garment is created from golden silk spun by more than a million spider. Strands of silk … Read more
India is a source of inspiration and fine workmanship for foreign fashion houses. The interest in India is growing and coincided with the rise of Saloni Lodha career. The London-based Indian fashion designer wants to puts the luxury tag on ‘made-in-India’ label, that often seen as the product of sweatshop labour. Saloni Lodha‘s fans include … Read more
What you don’t know about South African luxury market South Africa is home to a significant portion of the resources used in luxury goods. South Africa has nearly 80% of the world’s platinum, is one of the world’s biggest gold and diamond miners, and has excellent leather. International appetite for local fine-craft brands like Avoova, … Read more
The Duchess of Cambridge Voted Hat Person of the Year!! Hat Person of the Year The Headwear Association Each year The Headwear Association annually recognizes stylish individuals renowned for wearing hats. Congratulations to the Duchess of Cambridge, Kate Middleton, who was named Hat Person of the Year by The Headwear Association (THA). In an online … Read more