There goes the requisite huddle of male models at the end of every Paul Smith show. By the time the designer joins the fray it feels like the bash of a very cool dad, his kids trooping around him, whooping for the cool fashion sensibility with which they were raised. By
September will bear witness to the new Bentley as the iconic car company unveils its latest innovations in a unique online debut of their next It car. On September 7, lights will go up and cameras will start rolling as Bentley virtually shows off the new stylish lines and powerful
Nothing beats the original. Where wine and spirits are involved, this holds especially true, and so much more. If DQ vodka was born from a particular lineage, it would come from the royal family of the celebrated alcoholic beverage. DQ is produced in Sweden, an integral link in the so-called Vodka
Perhaps living in a palace is something short of impossible these days, given the cost of prime real estate. In 2005, however, retired sales specialist Patricia Birchall White bought a house outside of Versailles in France, just a few doors down from Versailles Palace—and got more than what she bargained
Hip hop’s cash kings continued to make big money with what they did even as the economy collapsed and struggled to get back on its feet. New records and wise investments did these rappers a world of good.
The key players of the Swiss watch making industry have already been in place for years, but that does not mean new makers can’t challenge the craft of their old masters. This month, international watch boutique Swiss Chronometric has launched a new luxury brand called Codex, a brand that hails
Luxury brands are typically slow in embracing advanced marketing practices, but the recent launch of Apple’s iPad has significantly changed the situation. With its large screen, advanced mobile features, and Apple’s air of exclusivity, the iPad becomes the perfect platform of companies to promote their brand through high-tech ad campaigns,
From touring to street, BMW has come out with two new special edition motorcycles that are sure to burn the roadways. For the year 2011, BMW Motorrad is planning to release the F 800 ST Touring and the K 1300 R Dynamic. For those who prefer long distance rides, the F
The evolution of a rather frilly shoe known as the espadrille is, by all means, neither a frivolous nor a gender-specific one. Worn by both male and female Spanish farm workers just before the burst of industrialization, the shoe now represents something of a pastry in high fashion footwear. These
It has been a tradition of Swiss watchmaker Jaeger-LeCoultre to occasionally release luxury publications featuring its latest collections, ventures, events, and researches. This love for photography and the print goes back to the 1930s, when the company delved into camera production and successfully came up with the Compass—a compact 35mm
German manufacturer Volkswagen announced that its luxury sedan Phaeton will once again be available for sale in the United States. Volkswagen pulled the car out of the US after its poor sales performance in 2006.
Planning a vacation in Greater China? Then make sure to make a reservation at Tianjin’s historic Astor Hotel, which will finally reopen after a period of renovation on September 1st. The Astor Hotel is housed in a 147-year old Victorian-inspired building. Since it opened its doors in the 1860s, the building
Those in need of a break from the public’s prying eyes will be glad to know that in the northern part of Fiji, there exists Laucala Island: a 3,000-acre luxury refuge whose advantage over yesterday’s Caribbean getaway is complete and unrivaled isolation. It is the former property of the late Malcolm
Now Citroën is giving everyone a chance to taste the ultimate in speed with their DS3 Racing—for the right price. The Citroën DS3 Racing was developed by Citroën Racing, the team behind five WRC Manufacturer’s titles and six Driver’s titles. The Citroën vehicle—which was modified from a top-of-the-range DS3 DSport THP
It might seem a bit scary to invest in prime real estate for fear of yet another collapse in the global economy. But with premium landscaping, permanent pieces of art, cutting edge technology and a fantastic view of the ocean, the price for property on a development sitting on the
