LVMH’s RIMOWA has opened its first flagship store in Paris

Looking for a gift for a traveler? Last October, RIMOWA, one of the leaders of the high quality luggage, joined the LVMH luxury Group, the European multinational luxury goods conglomerate, owner of Dior, Bulgari, Louis Vuitton, and Veuve Clicquot among other 60 subsidiaries. RIMOWA, the first high-end German Maison to join the LVMH Group, has … Read more

The City of Essen is officially the European Green Capital

The City of Essen, which is the only European city to have been awarded the titles Capital of Culture (2010) and European Green Capital, is entering into a green decade in 2017. The City of Essen is officially the European Green Capital. The Lord Mayor of Essen Thomas Kufen launched the title year. The award … Read more

One of London’s landmarks is now home to the new Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square

Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square – now open. In a building that over the years has housed an important civic institution, hosted the United Nations and even starred in a James Bond film, one of London’s landmarks is now home to the new Four Seasons Hotel London at Ten Trinity Square. Four … Read more

Exceptional properties: JW Marriott debuts Marco Island Beach Resort

Because having the space for everyone to relax and connect is quite often the greatest luxury of all.  The luxury Marco Island resort near Naples, Florida is poised to become one of the region’s most coveted culinary destinations, led by Executive Chef Eric Vasta, who most recently held the post at the celebrated five-star JW … Read more

This spectacular design for a green Forest City mimics the forest’s ecosystem

Forest City – a futuristic smart green city for Malaysia. Forest City is a new 20 square kilometre green smart city in southern Malaysia. Imagined by Laboratory for Visionary Architecture (LAVA), the masterplan, a proposed city for 700,000 people, will function like a forest’s ecosystem, reusing all its resources. Located on reclaimed land between Malaysia … Read more

Name your price in a live absolute auction and this oceanfront Laguna Beach estate could be yours

This trophy property is sitting on one of the best spots in Southern California. And you can name your own price. The renowned coastal estate at 33 Smithscliffs Laguna Beach CA wil be sold Truly Absolute to the highest bidder, there is no reserve. The Absolute Auction of this luxury estate will be held on … Read more