Rem Koolhaas crafts a spectacular ‘city of art’ for Prada in Milan

A new Roman Polanski film is being shown, Jeff Koons and Donald Judd artworks are strewn about, and Wes Anderson’s designed the kitsch cafe … in a scruffy industrial corner of Milan, Rem Koolhaas and Miuccia Prada have made a dazzling art space, so vast it’s practically a city. Oliver Wainwright is in awe

Top ten global retail rents. Luxury retailers are in the sweet spot

Luxury Retailers are thriving throughout top global markets, according to Colliers International‘s latest global retail report. Among the top 10 global retail rents for the year (per square foot in USD), New York’s Fifth Avenue is the pinnacle, with NYC’s Madison Avenue also on the list, while Hong Kong holds three spots. The list is … Read more

How to add flair and polish to any outfit: Giorgio Armani Borgonuovo Bag

Made in printed calfskin, this bag features buckle-adjustable handles, clean yet feminine lines and a functionally pure design. The Fall is the season of a whole new wave of re-interpreted fashion bags. Giorgio Armani’s Borgonuovo signature line of luxury bags, first launched last year refreshes its offering through a selection of new hues and textures. … Read more

Top European cities with the most expensive & least expensive five-star hotels

Warsaw, Thessaloniki, and Bucharest emerge as the cities with the least expensive luxury hotels in Europe, while the well-known London, Florence, and Paris offer the most expensive five-star accommodations in Europe, according a study from the travel comparison tool Kayak.com. A night in a five-star hotel costs a mere €104 on average in Warsaw (Poland) … Read more

“Backstage with the Arts tour” – European art & culture luxury vacation aboard a private jet.

Europe’s secret cultural gems in an art-filled journey offered by Four Seasons Art-centered travel packages offering extraordinary, immersive experiences are on the rise.”Today’s modern luxury traveller has an insatiable curiosity for unique experiences and new discoveries while appreciating the highest level of comfort, service and access,” Susan Helstab, executive vice president marketing, Four Seasons Hotels … Read more

London’s Artesian voted the World’s Number 1 Bar for second year in a row

This year the multi award winning Artesian bar in London has successfully defended its crown to be voted the World’s Number 1 Bar and take the NikkaBest Bar in the UK award for the second time. Returning for the fifth year, The World’s 50 Best Bars is the most influential and respected global survey of its … Read more