Pearls of wisdom: the gemstone’s enduring fashion appeal

This weekend is the 140th anniversary of the pearly kings and queens of London. But these beautiful jewels are also a mainstay at Balmain, Chanel and Dior

Oceans are world’s seventh largest economy worth $24tn, says WWF report

Vast economic worth of world’s oceans includes fishing, tourism and shipping but is declining due to pollution, climate change and overfishing

The new over-the-top luxury hotels Conde Nast Traveler is loving right now

The 2015 Hot List: The World’s Best New Hotels by Conde Nast Traveler ITC Grand Bharat, Gurgaon (India), Parisian La Reserve, Raffles Istanbul (Turkey), and Rosewood Beijing (China) were crowned the “over-the-top luxury hotels” of the year in Conde Nast Traveler‘s 2015 Hot List. 2015 Hot List, the definitive guide to the best new hotels … Read more

Top 10 museum cafes and restaurants in Paris

Many of Paris’s museum cafes and restaurants now offer a lot more than coffee and cake. You can now expect great food and magnificent art – and some take their cuisine so seriously they merit a visit in their own right

Baselworld 2015. Our latest watch selection: Patek Philippe, Rolex, Breitling, Hermes, Dior, Chanel, Bvlgari, Chopard, De Grisogono

In the Mood for Watches & Jewels: Watchmaking expertise meets ethical luxury.   It is time to say goodbye to Baselworld – The most important Watch and Jewellery Show of the planet. It was wonderful to see such abundance of beautiful watches where Watchmaking Expertise meets Ethical Luxury. Despite a drop in the number of … Read more

Baselworld 2015 watch premieres. Part II: Breitling, Chopard, Burberry, TAG Heuer, Hyt, Aartya & co

Horological premieres at Baselworld 2015. Part II. Countdown to the world’s most important trendsetting show: ‪#‎Baselworld‬ 2015 The jewellery and watch industry is focused on Baselworld 2015 – the annual highlight for the sector and the most important marketplace and global trendsetting showcase. The show brings together the biggest and most prestigious brands in the … Read more