Behind the curve, the closed world of haute couture calls in the geeks

Fashion has been wary of high tech, but the Apple Music boss’s defection to a luxury house hints at a rethink

Environmentally conscious 1 Hotel Central Park opens doors in New York City

A new green hotel celebrates Nature with Eco-Conscious Design. 16,000 fallen twigs artfully embedded into two large steel doors welcome guests to the 1 Hotel Central Park, the first 1 Hotel opened in New York City by SH Group, the hotel brand management arm of Starwood Capital Group. This is the second property for the … Read more

New York Fashion Week Men’s: streetwear, champagne and dandies

As the inaugural New York menswear fashion week draws to a close, we report from the frows of Manhattan. But were the clothes cutting edge enough to rival Paris, London and Milan?

How are protected views shaping cities?

In the battle between heritage and development, we face a ‘crisis of verticality’. But does an approach to planning based on protected views just turn the city into a museum?

Futuristic luxury cruiser to have its very own private jet

Swimming pools, helipads, spas, a complete range of water toys, and a matching car are a must for today’s superyachts. The vessels of tomorrow will be equipped with private jets and helicopters, says Monaco-based Russian designer and businessman Vasily Klyukin. Last year,  Klyukin announced he paid $1.4 million for a ticket to fly into space … Read more