Superyachts and bragging rights: why the super-rich love their ‘floating homes’

An academic spent six years studying the lavish boats of multimillionaires. Her conclusion: showing off the owners’ wealth and status matters more than travel

John Pawson: ‘I love clear spaces. I love the absolute minimum’

The celebrated architect talks about his latest work – a new home for the Design Museum – and his dedication to clutter-free living

The ultra-light Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon reigning atop its category

The Art of a Luxury Watch: Ulysse Nardin Executive Skeleton Tourbillon. My companion for this year’s Monaco Yacht Show/ MYS(28 September – 1 October 2016) will be the new featherweight Executive Skeleton Tourbillon, an avant-garde creation for the wrist from Ulysse Nardin. The Executive Skeleton Tourbillon is truly a special appearance. The Le Locle-based luxury watchmaker known for its marine … Read more

Yachts, jets and stacks of cash: super-rich discover risks of Instagram snaps

Flaunting assets on social media makes the world’s wealthy an easy target for fraudsters – and financial investigators

Happy Birthday Mr Bond. 50 years of Bond style

Designing Bond’s look: 50 years of Bond style James Bond, world’s most influential and iconic movie brand, celebrates the 50th anniversary. The Barbican in London marks five decades of James Bond in film with an exhibition, showcasing the inside track of the design and style of the famed movie brand. “Designing 007″ transforms the Barbican, … Read more

Luxury of well-being, and creativity as a lifestyle: 1.618 Sustainable Luxury event

What if the future were respectful, intelligent and optimistic? What if it brought us the luxury of well-being, and creativity as a lifestyle? Water, main theme of the 3rd edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury Event in Paris   The 3rd edition of 1.618 Sustainable Luxury event (29 March – 1st April 2012) will bring innovation, … Read more