The historic Café Royal London, now part of the Set luxury collection, to open in June

Café Royal to become five-star hotel in June The historic Café Royal on London’s Regent Street is to reopen as a 159-room hotel this June, and will form part of The Set, a collection of luxury properties including Hotel Lutetia in Paris. Home to the National Sporting Club for many years as well as being … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Pierre Marcolini – Haute Chocolatier

Pierre Marcolini is a chocolatier with a passion who always strives for the very best. In his world, simplicity rhymes with enjoyment,sharing,discovery, with a touch of refinement and creativity… And last but not least, with a childhood dream: to give this delicious treat – wrongfully considered a deadly sin – a new image. Sink your … Read more

Newly Acquired Taste for Luxury Fashion Results in Win for Premium Retailers

American Express Business Insights Data Show Full-Price Online Luxury Fashion Spending Sizzling The new data released from American Express Business Insights during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week revealed additional telling shifts in luxury fashion spending both in US and abroad. While young Gen Y consumers are demonstrating a growing hunger for full-priced online luxury, Seniors are showing … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Billy Lowe – celebrity hair stylist

Billy Lowe is an elite talent responsible for creating  on and off the red carpet. With nearly two decades in the business, he has worked for some of the greatest names in the beauty and entertainment industries. In addition to his work as one of Hollywood’s preeminent hair stylists, he has worked in marketing and … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Elena Garcia – eco designer and owner Elena Garcia Eco-Couture

Born in Spain but based in London since 1992, Elena Garcia originally trained as a linguist, specialising in Public Services Interpreting. Her interpreter’s job has led her to work with many local groups and has made her aware of the problems faced by migrant communities and people in penitentiary institutions. Following her passion for design, … Read more

Speaking about luxury with Francois Schwennicke – owner Delvaux

Delvaux was founded in Brussels by Charles Delvaux in 1829, a year before the creation of hte Belgian state. Its heartquarters have always been located in the capital,  now more specifically in the Arsenal. Since 1883,  Delvaux has been a warrant holder to the Court of Belgium. Delvaux is the oldest fine leather luxury goods … Read more