COURBET : The ‘disruptive’ French Sustainable Jewellery brand that even refuses ‘fairmined’ gold and diamonds

    By Philippe Mihailovich & Caroline Taylor In line with 21st Century youth who are now demanding vegan leathers be used by luxury brands, we are now witnessing the emergence of a ‘sustainable’ high-end jewellery house on the famous Place Vendôme*, for whom anything mined is considered harmful to the environment and thereby unacceptable. … Read more

Ways to Reduce Stress

    Everyone experiences stress during their life. Whether caused by work, personal issues, or relationships, the pressures of life are naturally going to lead to stress at some point, so it’s important to understand that everyone goes through stress and it is possible to overcome these negative experiences. Stress has an unpleasant impact on … Read more

These four small luxury properties offer luxury on their own terms

      Enjoy an eco-friendly retreat in Thailand, take in the views in Switzerland, indulge in a taste of the Mediterranean in Andalucía or explore the narrow cobbled streets of Baku. Small Luxury Hotels of the World (SLH) is making a splash this summer by introducing four stylish new properties including the first-ever SLH hotels in … Read more

In the Name of Beauty: Angelina Jolie, the Bee University, and Guerlain

      Different facets of femininity: Angelina Jolie for Guerlain. Mon Guerlain, the House’s new fragrance, is a tribute to today’s femininity a strong, free and sensual femininity, inspired by Angelina Jolie. Guerlain welcomed Angelina Jolie, the muse of its Mon Guerlain fragrance, in Paris on July 8-9. During her visit, the beauty powerhouse revealed … Read more

$90 for a bottle of melted iceberg? Inside the world of luxury water

People pay top dollar for ‘premium’ brands indistinguishable in blind taste tests from tap water – is it about status, wellness or something more fundamental?

Luxury Isn’t a Bad Investment with Solid Wood Furniture

    When it comes to so many luxury goods, the idea of value gets thrown out the window. After all, when you’re shopping for the most extravagant pleasures that money can buy, the point is not to find a good deal or make a long-term investment – the point it to enjoy life and … Read more