Rarities for luxury-minded beauty aficionados

  Perfect for beauty that is to be truly treasured. Jewellery and fragrance combine in these astonishing pieces from Guerlain, Alberto Morillas, Penhaligon’s, Floraïku, and Henry Jacques. Masterpieces of craftsmanship and imagination, these pieces are a standout addition to Harrods’ curated edit of Rare Finds. The luxury London department store is celebrating rarity in all … Read more

Dordogne holiday guide: what to see plus the best restaurants and hotels

The food, wine and idyllic lifestyle of this region’s villages have always appealed to Brits – and with Brexit looming they’re settling in record numbers – but that has not dimmed its thoroughly French allure

Architect Jean-Francois Adam’s vision of contemporary yet timeless Indian Ocean living: LUX* Grand Gaube in Mauritius

LUX* Grand Gaube has re-opened this month already welcoming its first guests. All rooms, suites and villas of the newly re-opened LUX* Grand Gaube Mauritius offer stunning seaviews and airy verandas, some with outdoor baths or sundecks edged by the resort’s private cove. Fitted with LUX* Sleeptight mattresses and highest quality refined Egyptian cotton linens, … Read more

The only place in France to offer guests a Christian Louboutin Manicure Experience

Mandarin Oriental, Paris announced a new collaboration with the French designer and celebrity fan of Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Christian Louboutin. Inspired by Valentine’s Day, the hotel is the only place in France to offer guests a Christian Louboutin Manicure Experience as part of a romantic accommodation package. Guests who book this February’s Be my Parisian … Read more

Luxury is served. Celebrating GREAT British Luxury in Milan

“Luxury is GREAT” landed in Milan. In Milan this winter, the Montenapoleone District Seasonal celebrations include a unique showcase dedicated to British luxury tableware and giftware. To the 7th January a glass case titled ‘Luxury is served: a selection of Art de la Table from the UK’ has been installed on Via Montenapoleone. A shining … Read more

Created for deficient skin: La Micro-Huile de Rose Dior Prestige

A few weeks ago Maison Dior unveiled the two new Rouge Dior revisited by Peter Philips: Double Rouge and Rouge Liquid. The color reflects the excitement and avant-garde daring of a fashion shoot. The color is also associated with the powerful forces of the rose, now used in the new La Micro-Huile de Rose Dior Prestige. … Read more