Starwood debuts in Ukraine with Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Odessa. Luxury hospitality chain Starwood hopes to play a leading role in Odessa and Ukrainian’s luxury market segment with the opening of Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Odessa. Odessa is the fifth largest city in Ukraine and is renowned for its seaport … Read more
World renowned Zaha Hadid Architects announced the first commission in New York City. Togther with Related Companies, New York’s premier residential developer, the world-class architect and the first woman to be awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize will design a boutique condominium adjacent to the High Line at 520 West 28th Street in Chelsea just south … Read more
The most valuable motor vehicle ever sold at auction. Fangio’s Mercedes becomes most valuable car ever sold by auction (£19,601,500, US$29,650,095, €22,701,864) at Bonhams Goodwood Sale Automotive history was made at this year Bonhams Goodwood Festival of Speed Sale, when the car that took five-time champion Juan Manuel Fangio to the second of his … Read more
Porto Montenegro, in the Montenegro’s fashionable seaside resortcity of Tivat recently completed repairs to the imposing P-821 Hero submarine from the days of ex-Yugoslavia. The everyday life of the submarine crew is on display in front of the Naval Heritage Collection Museum. The colossal P821 submarine is standing proudly across the street from the NHC … Read more
Andam 2013 Fashion Awards. Young French designer Alexandre Mattiussi took home top prize at the 24th ANDAM fashion awards, winning the prestigious fashion award for his popular line of Parisian menswear AMI. Thanks to an exceptional endowment of €250.000 and the mentorship for two consecutive seasons by Renzo Rosso, president of OTB, ANDAM offers AMI … Read more
The romance of imperial life meets modern luxury at the first Four Seasons in Russia opened in the heart of St. Petersburg. Nearly two centuries after its debut as the city’s most exclusive residence, the “House with Lions” is reborn as Four Seasons Hotel Lion Palace St. Petersburg. Situated next to St. Isaac’s Cathedral … Read more