The Earth Defenders 2015 Lavazza Calendar – a photographic journey through the stories of everyday heroism of the Earth Defenders

The 2015 Lavazza Calendar – produced in collaboration with Slow Food, featuring photographs by Steve McCurry and creative direction by Armando Testa – is a photographic journey through the stories of everyday heroism of the Earth Defenders. From Nadia, the proud argan oil paladine in Morocco, to John, the guardian of Lare pumpkins in Kenya, … Read more

Kazakhstan to offer caviar baths as luxury tourist attraction

An ambitious multimillion-pound plan hopes to attract hordes of visitors to the east coast of the Caspian sea, but the hunt is on for investors to fund the project. EurasiaNet.org report

Is Mulberry poaching Johnny Coca from Céline?

Reports are circulating that Mulberry is poised to hire the head design director for leather goods, accessories, shoes and jewellery at Céline. From sugared almond skaters to clutch-satchel hybrids, here’s what that combination might look like

2014 World Luxury Index Hotels. And the most-searched-for luxury hotel groups are …

Global consumer interest in luxury hotels has increased by 7.7 % over the past twelve months. Major growth rate coming from China (+39%), whilst interest from German consumers has dropped by 9.4%, according to the 2nd Edition of The World Luxury Index Hotels issued by by Digital Luxury Group in partnership with the Chair of … Read more

Are Hermès Birkin handbags putting the ‘stink’ in stinking rich?

In spite of their hefty price tag, some Birkin bags are reportedly being returned to the luxury brand – for smelling of cannabis

More than 100 million smart watches to be in use worldwide by 2019

Smart Watches In-use to Reach Over 100mn by 2019, Juniper Research Finds. A new report by Juniper Research has forecast that more than 100 million smart watches will be in use worldwide by 2019, with a host of premium brand launches over the next 12 -18 months bringing the category into mainstream consumer consciousness. According … Read more