Victory for animals and fashion. Armani to go fur-free and stop ‘cruel practices’ against animals

A proof that “compassion and innovation are the future of fashion.” A real victory for animals and fashion on the horizon. Giorgio Armani‘s luxury group is responding to the growing consumer demand for ethical and sustainable fashion. Luxury Italian fashion & design house announced that all his labels will stop using fur by the 2016 … Read more

A new UAE eco-resort slated for completion in 2020 is striving to be the greenest in the world

Oasis Eco Resort, a new eco-resort in the UAE desert designed by Baharash Architecture for Dubai-based Eco Resort Group, will be equipped with 1570,000 square feet of solar panels, producing sufficient energy to power the 8,400 square foot high-end development. According to the architects, Oasis Eco Resort will be the greenest resort in Liwa, the … Read more

Urban chic with understated luxury at the new Four Seasons Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island

Guests can look forward to experiencing Four Seasons hotel Abu Dhabi at Al Maryah Island beginning in May 2016. Al Maryah Island is located northeast of Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. It is named for the Arabian oryx (“al maryah” in Arabic), a large number of which once inhabited the surrounding … Read more

Rolex Enterprise Awards Jury for 40th anniversary year

Rolex has announced the names of the renowned scientists, environmentalists, innovators and explorers who will comprise the Jury to choose the 10 winners of a commemorative edition of the Rolex Awards for Enterprise. The 2016 series of the Awards marks the 40th anniversary of this international philanthropic programme that has given vital support to 130 … Read more

Art market in ‘mania phase’ and risks bursting of the bubble, report says

Experts expect a ‘severe correction’, particularly in contemporary and American art, after years of spiralling prices and celebrity and luxury obsession

Inside Hanoi’s gated communities: elite enclaves where even the air is cleaner

The rapid growth of Vietnam’s super-rich means multi-billion dollar developments are rising across this ancient city, separating the wealthy with walls and 24-hour private security from street hawkers, congestion and pollution