Gun play by PPQ James Bond never goes anywhere without his Walther PPK pistol but for secret agent femme fatales, PPQ makes a better...
JEWELRY SO EXPENSIVE THAT NO SERIOUS BUYER WOULD EVER ASK THE PRICE From Dior, the ‘‘Bar en Corolle'' bracelet “Movement.” “I’ve always liked...
Fashion house Versace sells stake to Blackstone to fund growth CREDIT: REUTERS/ERIC THAYER Italian fashion house Versace is selling a 20 percent stake to U.S. private equity...
When it comes to luxury hotels in London the Maybourne Group offers three unique ways to sample the best of everything In the heart of London are three hotels that set a standard for hospitality few can...
At the Aman Summer Palace in Beijing Chinese history has never been more beguiling This is a time when magic is in the air and every cobblestone seems like it might echo with the long lost...
The battle for the soul of Aman’s luxury chain of resorts turns nasty The latest edition of Fortune magazine has a brilliantly forensic examination of the chaos that has descended on Aman...
Friends with (O)mega benefits What do an astronaut, an Oscar winner, an Olympic Gold medalist, and James Bond have in common? This question may seem...
Lord of the Rings, Cartier If Cartier enjoys the dragon’s share of the luxury jewellery pie in Asia it’s mostly because Cartier shrewdly came...
UMAID BHAWAN PALACE, JODPHUR There was a dawn chorus at the Umaid Bhawan Palace in Jodphur, but the birds were only bit players. The main...
The Martell Trunk by Pinel & Pinel is a masterpiece of fine craftsmanship The Martell Trunk packs thrills for lovers of exquisite eau de vie and spectacular craftsmanship. Daniel Jeffreys...
Jing Yaa Tang makes The Opposite House taste grand China has an astonishingly diverse food culture but it can take courage to try a new restaurant where the rice might be...
Bordeaux enters the Year of the Horse with Cheval Blanc as its most sought-after wine The Bordeaux harvest is a special time of year, especially at Cheval Blanc where Daniel Jeffreys went to pick grapes...
Frank Yu turns Gravity into a force for change in architecture Founded just ten years ago, Gravity has evolved into one of Hong Kong’s most interesting and influential design...
Gilbert and George blur the lines between art and artist Gilbert & George met at 45 years ago as students, fell in love and evolved into what they call...
Brand strategy insights from two of Asia’s leading designers Yi Chair by Michael Young for EOQ HKDI’s “Successful Brand Journey” seminars in Spring 2014...