The best taxis in the world

London taxis have been voted the best taxis in the world for the sixth year in a row, according to the annual global taxi survey from Hotels.com. London secured 22 percent of the votes, a clear winner followed by New York City with 10 percent and Tokyo with 9 percent in second and third place, … Read more

Can the burqa be stylish?

To some it’s an object of oppression, to others a graceful and modest form of expression. Elizabeth Day meets the women determined to make Islamic dress both a statement of choice – and fashion

The winter never looked more inviting

Fall Winter 2013 / 2014 trends: Coat, Sweat, Biker Jacket and a Tunic for a winter that never looked more inviting. Fashionistas face the colder months head-on. The coat, the sweat, the biker jacket and the tunic are the big four heroes to hot up a winter wardrobe. These key pieces are essentials for the … Read more

Battle of the superyachts: architects go overboard

Architects have long been obsessed with the nautical, but recent designs by the likes of Zaha Hadid and Norman Foster suggest they’re all at sea when creating actual yachts

LVMH Sustainable Anniversary

Meeting sustainable development challenges is a long-term undertaking: LVMH’s Sustainable Anniversary. A look back on 20 years of environmental responsibility celebrated by the LVMH Group. The LVMH luxury giant group celebrated 20 years of environmental responsibility with a special event attended by nearly 300 internal and external specialists in sustainable development. During two hours of panel … Read more

2013 Best Swimming Pool Design & Installation Award

Bergen County NJ-2013 NESPA Best Pool Design & Installation Award.  The Northeast Spa and Pool Association, known throughout the U.S. pool industry as “NESPA”, bestowed several coveted awards to a select group of exclusive in-ground pool builders, who exhibited prodigious skill in the design and installation of luxury swimming pools and associated amenities. Among the … Read more