Modernity intersects with rich cultural tapestry in the largest W hotel open in Asia Pacific

  Xi’an is one of the most culturally and historically rich destinations in the world. Over thousands of years, the city has maintained its magnetic attraction for global travelers seeking both boundary-pushing and iconic art, design and entertainment, making it the perfect destination for W Hotels‘ new flagship property – W Xi’an. Known to many … Read more

Monaco Yacht Show 2018: these new waterproof fabrics for yachts evoke the bird’s plumage

  Whether dining alfresco or simply relaxing outdoors, create a stylish, comfortable and practical outdoor living space with the luxury outdoor upholstery fabrics. As the latest collection from luxury outdoor fabric specialist Extex, Plume takes inspiration from the delicate beauty of layered feathers to evoke the soft, velvety texture of a bird’s plumage. Designed for … Read more

Back to the Futuro: the spaceship house that landed in Yorkshire

Dreamed up in Finland and shaped like a flying saucer, Matti Suuronen’s ‘house of the future’ turned out to be an impractical curio – but its atomic-age aesthetics are still alluring

Will Elon Musk’s 120-hour week stop us worshipping workaholism?

The Silicon Valley drive for corporate efficiency – all 24/7 schedules, bulletproof coffees and five-minute meetings – has long been lauded. Now the wheels are flying off

In China, Valentine’s Day is all about designer handbags, not true love

The Qixi festival stems from a simple romantic tale, but luxury brands have made it their own

Leica Leitz-Park Limited Edition

  Leica Limited Editions celebrate the opening of the new Leitz-Park Wetzlar complex “Leitz Park – The Home of “Das Wesentliche”.  Leica, the high-end German company that manufactures cameras, lenses, binoculars, rifle scopes and ophthalmic lenses,  has returned to Wetzlar, Germany’s home of optical engineering excellence, and warmly invites you to experience the Leica legend with all your senses … Read more