The Ritz Restaurant is considered by many to be the most beautiful hotel dining room in the world The American movie star Humphrey Bogart, who loved his down-home chow, said “A hot dog at the game...
The Hermès brand was established by Thierry Hermès in 1837 on the Grands Boulevards in Paris. It was conceived as a superior harness workshop, devoted to the nobility of Europe and their...
The Shangri-La Paris hotel is an aristocratic gem on the banks of the River Seine with captivating views of the Eiffel Tower. The former home of Prince Roland Bonaparte may look like a palace but as...
Some of China’s richest citizens are entering their second decade as millionaires, and they are developing the appetites and aspirations of a new aristocracy. Daniel Jeffreys met the wealthy...
Choosing the spot in which to stash your cash is as much about quality of life as it is about saving money, argues Simon Mills. Amere flourish of a fat-barrelled fountain pen at the 2009 G20 summit...
It’s always been there, if you’ve known where to look, but a more subtle, cerebral and contemplative art is suddenly finding its voice, says emma crichton-miller. Edmund de Waal, A Different Light,...
When Jesuit missionaries presented snuff to the Qing Imperial Court in the 17th century, it would have been impossible to imagine that a mere bottle created to house the zesty combination of...
In the heart of London are three hotels that set a standard for hospitality few can match. The Connaught and Claridge’s in Mayfair and The Berkeley in Kensington are part...
Grand Marques, Goodwood Art, watches and fine wines have previously satisfied the appetite of wealthy Asian collectors but many are becoming interested in acquiring classic cars as a parking...
The Square by Song Yonghong As this year’s exceptionally gloomy rainy season made Hong Kong feel like a leaky sauna, an exhibition at the Fringe Club called “Joyful Ink” was a ray of...