The most beautiful historic motorcycles coming together at 2016 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este

2016 Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este. A glimpse into the future. A real journey through time, Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este is the world’s most exclusive and tradition- rich beauty contest for historic cars and motorcycles. The Concorso di Motociclette has been a permanent feature of the exclusive weekend of classic vehicles by Lake Como since 2011. … Read more

A yellow Ferrari on the hot roof. The prancing horse celebrated during Milan’s Design Week

It was a sight to behold: a metallic yellow Ferrari F12tdf sparkling in the sunlight on the roof terrace of Milan’s trend-setting Galleria Sozzani at Corso Como 10. An unusual but intriguing picture. But how did the Ferrari get there and why? The F12tdf was hoisted onto the building’s roof terrace with a crane as … Read more

Tate Modern’s Frances Morris: ‘If it rained I went to the museum. That had a huge impact’

In her first interview since being appointed director of the world’s most popular contemporary art gallery, Frances Morris talks about its major new expansion, the morality of sponsorship, and her vision for the institution’s future

A muscular Silver Arrow of the Seas – the latest chapter in the Mercedes-Benz expansion

Mercedes-Benz unveiled its first-ever luxury motor yacht – Mercedes-Benz Arrow460–Granturismo Yacht. The luxury motor yacht “Arrow460–Granturismo” designed by Mercedes-Benz has embarked on its maiden voyage off the coast of Nice. The 14-metre long, 706 kW (960 hp) “Silver Arrow of the Seas” combines the performance of Mercedes-Benz sports cars with unique innovations from the boat … Read more

The inaugural Atelier Swarovski Home reimagines home décor with luminaries from the art, design, and architecture

Atelier Swarovski’s partners with groundbreaking leaders in the contemporary art, architecture, design and fashion fields to redefine the role of art within the home. Swarovski, the Austrian producer of luxury cut lead glass, launched Atelier Swarovski Home, a new luxury home accessories brand at 206 Salone del Mobile design fair in Milan, during a curated … Read more

Issey Miyake: 45 years at the forefront of fashion

At 77, Issey Miyake is still at the cutting edge of design. Tamsin Blanchard joins him in Tokyo