Barks and bytes: the rise of wearable tech for pets

Fitness trackers are not just for humans anymore – a growing range of electronic collars and cameras can help you monitor your pet’s location, activity and even emotional state

Doga, room service and a spa: furry companions luxuriate at D Pet Hotels

Pet owners turn their noses up at boarding kennels and opt for the luxury dog hotel, which has has three US locations with a fourth set to open soon

Eco-friendly i-accessories for a sustainable impression

  Clear design and the responsible handling of resources inspired the i-edition of the new BMW Lifestyle Collection: the BMW i Collection. The BMW i Collection is inspired by the ideas behind the i-concept –– a new range of vehicles built by BMW, that will feature electric or hybrid power trains. If it applies to the electric … Read more

Custom pet jewelry

Amanda Bynes, Paris Hilton, Cesar Milan, Katherine Heigel, and Charlize Theron among others used these custom pet jewelry with luxury engravable ID tag made by Wags and Tags, a collection of hardwearing, sophisticated dog tags made of precious metals (and optionally, diamonds). Dog tags that are not only tough, sturdy tags, but also fine, luxurious … Read more

Meant to last: travelling and writing by Goyard

  The year 2012 proved eventful for French Luxury trunk maker Goyard, the oldest Parisian trunk maker still in business, especially in terms of new boutique openings. Within a few months, three new retail spaces opened in three of the world’s fastest-growing metropolises: Shanghai, Sao Paolo and Taipei. Sao Paulo remains the only Goyard boutique … Read more

Pet’s wellbeing can trump that of others. Pet spending is recession-proof: survey

Three-in-four (75 percent) pet owners say that the state of the economy doesn’t affect how much money they spend on their pets, according to a new survey. Twelve percent report they spend $101 or more per month on their pets, while more than one in five (21 percent) said they spend $51-$100 per month on … Read more