New Orleans Most High-Tech Residence

New Orleans is becoming known for its resurgence, especially in the entrepreneur and tech fields. One new residential apartment building, not far from the tech hub, is boasting some awesome high-tech amenities. Four Winds Apartments has some of the most up-to-date and high-tech amenities that are attracting businessmen and women, techies, and millennials alike. With … Read more

The Palace Hotel. A newly renovated San Francisco icon unveiled.

A new age of contemporary glamour has debuted at The Palace San Francisco. The San Francisco icon hotel The Palace, now part of The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts, announced the completion of the extensive $40 million renovation. The new Palace features redesigned guestrooms and reimagined public spaces, including the famed Garden Court. “Entertaining generations … Read more

‘It’s not about fabric, it’s about dreams’: how Ralph Lauren created an empire

Though not everyone buys into his fantasy fashion world, the story of the tie salesman who went on to dress Oscar winners is a classic American Dream tale

Eckart Witzigmann Award 2015: the most influential players and trendsetters in the world of high gastronomy

The International Eckart Witzigmann Award is one of the most prestigious honours recognising outstanding achievements in the art of cooking and fine dining. Austrian-born “Chef of the century” Eckart Witzigmann has awarded the ECKART for unique culinary achievements and special commitment under the broad spectrum of lifestyle since 2004. This year’s honours will go to … Read more

2015 Watches & Wonders: Miniature Feather Art by Van Cleef & Arpels. When you look closer you discover a world within a world

Creating a cardinal bird with just one 3 mm feather… At 2015 Waches&Wonders Hong Kong, one of the most prestigious Haute Horlogerie events in Asia, Van Cleef & Arpels Maison brought a new savoir-faire to the Extraordinary Dials watch collection: the miniature feather art – in partnership with feather artist Nelly Saunier. These delicate watches … Read more

The eco guide to plastic bags

Here’s how to change your shopping habits when one-use disposable bags are taxed in England from 5 October