Great literary hotels of Asia continue to inspire artist and travelers In September, Louis Vuitton opened a unique maison in Singapore. It is the first store in the brand’s...
Space invaders The myth that China must rely on Europe for couture fashion and bespoke luxury is evaporating fast as...
The Bvlgari bar, Ritz Carlton Tokyo Now that Cathay Pacific have two daily flights from Hong Kong to Tokyo’s Haneda airport, which...
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...
TWO OF HONG KONG’S FIVE STAR HOTEL GROUPS WIN PALACE STATUS FOR THEIR ICONIC PARIS PROPERTIES Paris has some decent hotels, some that are awful and a few that are majestic. Two of my favourites in the last...
Chanel’s love for lions It is said that Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel made her first trip to Venice in the 1920s, to mourn the death of her one...
Hong Kong Design Institute makes window displays into an art form I was one of the judges at The Hong Kong Design Institute’s Visual Merchandising Competition 2013 on May 7th. The...
Silver Lining, Sotheby’s Thierry de Lachaise, Senior Director and Head of the Silver Department, Sotheby’s Paris, has absolutely no idea why...
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...
Kazuo Okada passes the taste test A great restaurant is more than just fabulous food, it should also be a wonderful space and that rule has been...
Vegetables are the new chic on Chinese banquet tables After a decade in which Iberico pork, wagyu beef and french chicken were the most desirable menu items...
David Yarrow’s Encounter I grew up watching wildlife documentaries and, like most kids, was fascinated by the wild animals I saw. Yet...
Tiny ceramic gems capture the imagination of collectors When Jesuit missionaries presented snuff to the Qing Imperial Court in the 17th century, it would...
The Art World searches for a more conservative way to thrive It’s always been there, if you’ve known where to look, but a more subtle, cerebral and contemplative art is...
