How China’s Macau crackdown threatens big US casino moguls

Exclusive: Investigation reveals how gambling giants made billions against backdrop of triads, vice and corruption in ‘Vegas of the east’

2100 bottles of champagne, wine and spirits opened at Peninsula Paris launch gala

Paris’ Most Glamourous Party of the Year? On April 16th, The Peninsula Hotels celebrated its grand opening with guests from around the world and “le tout Paris”. While the festivities proceeded, the back-of-house was a hive of activity in a celebration of the art of hospitality and gastronomy. The menu developed by Executive Chef Jean-Edern Hurstel … Read more

A pedaler to keep for generations

Scuderie Campri’s personalized MIRA pedaler: The expression of real “Made in Italy”. Italian region of Parma is home to a number of small artisanal manufacturers creating with great skill unique products intended for a demanding clientele. When carbon-fiber and Kevlar specialist Enrico Campari wanted to give his son Luca a special gift for his 5th birthday, … Read more

From the frow to the brow: how front row politics transcended fashion

Once upon a time, the most in-demand seat was on the front row of a Burberry show. Now it’s a seat courtside at the NBA playoffs and even in high-octane exercise classes