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

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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

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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

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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

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

Most generous expat packages are found in the Middle East, but expats look beyond financial rewards

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Singapore, New Zealand, Sweden, and Bahrain are Best Place to Live and Work, says The Expat Explorer survey. Singapore emerges as the best place overall for expats to enjoy an excellent quality of life, financial wellbeing and improved career prospects. Expats are moving abroad to improve their quality of life and take on new challenges, … Read more

Silver Fast, the world’s largest and fastest aluminium motor yacht, debuts at Monaco Yacht Show 2015

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  Those shopping for superyachts at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show could not notice the $88 million superyacht with helipad presented by Australia-based Silver Yachts. With its interior featuring the most wow factor, the sleek luxury floating hotel called Silver Fast is one of the highlights of the 25th edition of Yacht Show. Silver Fast … Read more