Villa Garzoni, Pinocchio’s luxury villa, for sale in Tuscany

Villa Garzoni, “Pinocchio’s Villa”, for sale for 19 million Euros. The fable of Pinocchio attracts thousands of people from all over the world to Villa Garzoni or “Pinocchio’s Villa” each year. The remarkable real estate complex located in Collodi, Tuscany is for sale to an investor who “understands the potential and invests in improving and increasing the … Read more

How cruise travel might be the ultimate luxury experience

The image of a vast and shining cruise ship gliding through impossibly blue waters is one that has always been synonymous with pure luxury. However the modern vessels of the 21st century have broken new ground in providing the most memorable on-board experiences, with things like wine tastings, full-service spas and butler service now commonplace … Read more

The fairy world of Peau d’Âne/Donkey Skin raconté par Van Cleef & Arpels

Maison Van Cleef & Arpels pays homage to Charles Perrault’s story Peau d’âne, the well-known French fairy tale, with a new collection of High Jewelry entitled “Peau d’Âne raconté par Van Cleef & Arpels“. In 2012, when Jacques Demy’s family announced their intention to restore Peau d’âne movie / Donkey Skin (1970; Director: Jacques Demy; with … Read more

The blooming art business. Top ten lots for Christie’s in a record half year of art sales

It is a new era of excitement and engagement about art and for art. Art business globally shows no signs of slowing down. Christie’s auction house reported record half year in the art sales, with 51 works of art being sold for over $10 million, and record breaking six months in Post-War & Contemporary Art. The … Read more

Dark blue aventurine for De Beers Aria High Jewellery collection

During Paris Couture Week, De Beers Diamond Jewellers unveiled Aria High Jewellery collection. Inspired by a dance of light, radiating from the centre diamond, the motif of the Aria Collection traces the movement of an elegant dancer. The diamonds honor the female form, capturing her beauty and grace. “We are delighted to unveil the De … Read more

Asia Boating Awards 2014 honouring the yachting industry’s best in Asia

The 10th edition of the Asia Boating Awards, jointly organised by Asia-Pacific Boating and China Boating magazines, honoured the yachting industry’s best in Asia and internationally. The awards serve as a benchmark for the industry in the Asia-Pacific region.The awards reaffirm brands and companies who are and who will keep on building the legacy of … Read more