RODIN olio lusso, the ultimate ‘insider’ beauty brand, acquired by Estée Lauder

Estée Lauder is becoming a bigger and a stronger high-end beauty conglomerate this year. The latest acquisition in The Estée Lauder Companies portfolio is RODIN olio lusso, a luxury skin care brand founded by the iconic New York stylist Linda Rodin. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Founded in 2007, Rodin olio lusso – … Read more

Sisley set to open first New York City boutique

Sisley Paris New York City Boutique to open in December. The 760-square-foot space will mark the launch of a new store design for Sisley, which draws influences from its heritage as a family owned company. The boutique will also offer Sisley’s renowned beauty treatments within its spa room along with a private make- up area … Read more

432 Park Avenue is the highest rooftop in New York City and the tallest residential building in Western hemisphere

At 1,396 feet, 432 Park Avenue is the tallest residential building in the Western Hemisphere. New York celebrated the topping out of a world-class project that has reshaped the New York City skyline. The iconic 432 Park Avenue has risen and taken its place among and above the icons of the Manhattan skyline, surpassing the Empire … Read more

What it takes to live like the glitterati: The most expensive neighborhoods for renters

The luxury of living in exclusive areas. In some of the most desirable neighborhoods of the United States, renters are willing to drop more than half of their monthly income on rent – a high price to pay for a prime spot. Apartments.com has compiled a list of the 14 Most Expensive Neighborhoods for Renters in … Read more

Best hotels in Europe. 2014 World Travel Awards winners

World Travel Awards, hailed as ‘the Oscars of the travel industry’, revealed its European Winners at the World Travel Awards Europe Gala Ceremony 2014 held at the Divani Apollon Palace & Thalasso in Athens, Greece. The Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul in Turkey, former Ottoman palace, was named best hotel in Europe, while the Belmond Hotel … Read more