Rosewood Venice set to open in 2020 as the ultra-luxury brand’s 2nd property in Italy and 8th in Europe

A defining feature of the uber-luxury historic property are two walled courtyards, a rarity in Venice, which will offer an inviting outdoor space for dining and relaxing. With its exceptional design, history and heritage, Palazzo Dona’ Giovannelli is destined to become a landmark destination in Venice. Throughout its storied history, the magnificent fifteenth century Palazzo … Read more

Mulberry blames high street crisis and House of Fraser woes for loss

Sales fall 8% while debts from department store collapse and fewer tourists add to losses

Under wraps: the rise of the blanket-scarf

The autumn/winter catwalks had the trend for oversized scarves well covered. How did it become cool to be swaddled?

Cipriani, SoulCycle, and Urth Caffé landing at Wynn Las Vegas

  Luxury mega-resort Wynn Las Vegas, the recipient of more Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Awards than any other independent hotel company in the world, announced the addition of three iconic brands to the resort’s collection of world-class dining and wellness offerings. Debuting in Las Vegas for the first time on Friday, November 9, Cipriani, Urth Caffé, and … Read more

IconSiam, one of the most exciting new developments in Asia, is spending more than US$30 million for the launch

  IconSiam is the largest commercial property development ever to open in Thailand. The luxury development includes two glamorous retail complexes, two magnificent super luxurious world-class waterfront residential condominium, as well as seven, precedent-setting attractions – the Seven Wonders at ICONSIAM. Iconsiam, the spectacular US$1.6 billion landmark development being constructed in Bangkok by the Chao … Read more

Thomas Heatherwick’s Coal Drops Yard – shopping in the Instagram age

Thomas Heatherwick’s ‘kissing’ roofs top a new high-end shopping mall in the old coal sheds. But why does the whole King’s Cross scheme not quite feel real?