Giorgio Armani on billionaire bashing, throwaway culture – and choosing his successor

The 85-year-old master of understated design talks about his lifelong belief in sustainable fashion, his love of Downton Abbey – and the troubling matter of his eventual retirement

Trade war: France hits back over US tariff threat on cheese and champagne – business live

Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as US proposes steep new tariffs on French food, drink, handbags and porcelain

Roberto Cavalli acquired by UAE-based investment company

    Luxury Italian fashion group Roberto Cavalli, previously controlled by the Italian Private equity company, Clessidra, was bought by the Chairman of Dubai based DAMAC Properties, Hussain Sajwani, through his private investment company, Vision Investments. The acquisition of the luxury Florentine brand was completed on November 28th. The UAE-based investment company emerged as the … Read more

Digital Trends To Look Forward To In 2020

    Technology is moving way faster than we can imagine. We have seen a lot of developments in the last year from robotic machines that are making our day to day life and business easier to machines making the health industry a whole lot easy and new. There is so much to look at … Read more

The design of the next Rosewood hotel is based on Arabian Gulf’s coral formations

  How the upcoming of this Middle East property will redefine ultra-luxury lifestyle in the region. A USD45 billion project, Qatar‘s Lusail City extends across an area of 38 square kilometers, comprising four exclusive islands and 19 multi-purpose residential, mixed-use, entertainment and commercial districts. The city will be home to 450,000 residents and welcome over … Read more

Christmassy atmosphere: The Charles Hotel Munich x Baccarat

    French manufacturer of fine crystal glassware Baccarat aims to use its crystal creations to light up the décors of the most beautiful hotels and restaurants around the world. Baccarat will exhibit its talents this year in The Charles Hotel Munich, a Rocco Forte Hotel. In addition to marveling at the wonderful crystal ornaments on … Read more