The Tree of Glass by Lee Broom with Nude at Aqua Shard

An illuminated sculpture of 245 hand-blown glass LED pendant lights. Designed by UK designer Lee Broom and manufactured by contemporary glassware brand Nude, ‘The Tree of Glass’ within the Restaurant Aqua Shard in London is an illuminated sculptural take on a traditional Christmas tree comprised of 245 limited edition hand blown glass LED pendant lights … Read more

New lustre for old gold: Jewelry consumers still trust the old economy. Study

When buying luxury goods such as watches and jewellery, British consumers still trust the old economy: About 70% prefer shopping at a speciality store to online because they value the personal and professional consultation they find at a jeweller’s. At the same time, nearly 40% wished that their own trusted jeweller had an online presence. … Read more

New York’s Upper 5th Avenue is world’s most expensive street

  Soaring rents have seen London’s New Bond Street rise to become the world’s third most expensive retail street, while New York’s Upper 5th Avenue and Hong Kong’s Causeway Bay retain their first and second place rankings, according to Cushman & Wakefield. The annual Main Streets Across The World report, now in its 29th edition, … Read more

A new place for global explorers to stay while visiting Tasmania

Australia is an extremely desirable destination. Here is a captivating destination to experience what is truly indigenous to Tasmania. The Luxury Collection Hotels & Resorts today announced it will debut the brand’s first-ever hotel in Tasmania in late 2018, following a full-scale renovation. Owned by Trawalla Group Parliament Square Hotel Operator Pty Ltd., The Tasman, … Read more

Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009 has the strongest concentration of Pinot Noir in years

Moët & Chandon, one of the world’s largest expansive champagne producers and a prominent champagne house, declares 2009 a Grand Vintage. Following several vintages in which Chardonnay was dominant, Pinot Noir has taken the spotlight in 2009. Moët & Chandon Grand Vintage 2009, the high-end maison’s 73rd vintage, is an authentic example of wine making excellence … Read more

Elite Access: HSBC Premier World Elite Mastercard

A focus on the most important economy in the world. Yours. We expect credit cards that not only reward us, but complement the way we live and travel. To meet the wants and needs of consumers, whether it’s added purchasing power, maximizing cash back rewards or investing in life experiences, HSBC launched HSBC Premier World Elite … Read more