Luxury Living

The crown – derived from the Latin word ‘corona’, meaning ‘wreath – is the ultimate symbol of authority and power, and the traditional headwear of kings, queens and emperors. Here, we explore ...

Being a billionaire’s butler isn’t easy, but if you have what it takes, you may find a place in a rarefied world. With the wealth gap growing and ...

What elevates a look beyond the clothes, shoes, hair and make-up? If your answer was: a dash of top-quality perfume, then it’s safe to say you have a definite ...

You may consider yourself adept at opening champagne, but just how handy are you at popping the cork with a sharp implement, before filling up a flute with those gorgeous, ...

Tucked away in a forest, Hoshinoya Kyoto is a dream getaway for those who like their travels exquisitely tasteful while understated. Once the family retreat of a 17th-century merchant and ...

In this British Vogue video, the magazine’s May cover star Thandiwe Newton shares the considerable contents of her stylish (and capacious!) Christian Louboutin tote with us. “At least I’...

This video guides us through the history of the privileged classes’ love affair with pearls, beginning at 1,000 BCE, and into Antiquity, the Middle Ages, the Renaissance, the Victorian era and ...

In this video, we pay our respects to the sumptuous Hotel Eden, Rome, sitting just above the fray of the capital’s Spanish Steps, with sweeping panoramas of the Eternal ...

Kanye West is the richest musician in the world, but his high net worth has little to do with his rap career… his reported billions are primarily due to the ...

The multi-billion-dollar luxury sneaker market has undeniably elevated athletic shoe-wear into much-coveted status symbols for the well-heeled. Such desires are on full display in this video for GQ, in which ...

In this video, we take a look at luxury real estate featuring truly staggering pool features. While the average mansion may offer its residents a sleek water environment by which ...

In this video for ‘Marie Claire’, ‘Bling Empire’ star Kelly Mi Li takes us inside her personal jewellery collection… an eyewatering bijoux stash in keeping with her ties to the ...

In this Harper’s Bazaar UK video, we catch up with British fashion and beauty icon Alexa Chung, who takes us through the secrets of her beauty bag, revealing which ...

The hefty price-tag of a luxury timepiece is, to some extent, determined by its brand. Yet that isn’t the end of the story when it comes to premium watches, ...

What happens to luxury kicks when they’re worn to oblivion? As it turns out… plenty. Meet Rio Jongsae Kim, owner of Kim’s Shoe and Bag Repair. He demonstrates ...

Superstar former boxer turned promoter Floyd Mayweather Jr. cemented his legacy as the greatest of his generation, retiring with a perfect record after his 2017 knockout win over younger foe Conor ...

This video takes a look at the Airlander 10, a hybrid airship currently in the works, designed and built by British manufacturer Hybrid Air Vehicles. According to Robb Report, the Airlander 10 ...

In this video for Vogue, Mexican actress Salma Hayek dishes on some of her most iconic fashion looks. From crop tops to temporary tattoos, the star is Hollywood’s unsung ...

When you think of New York’s highest-end penthouses, one neighbourhood that has definitely earned a premier spot on the property market is… The Hudson Yards. “In a place where ...

With Oscar-winning French actress Marion Cotillard having become the new ‘face’ of Chanel No. 5 perfume, in this video we go behind the scenes to learn more about her special relationship ...

In this video, we pay our respects to four lavish residences, located on beautiful Lake Como. Lake Como in northern Italy, has justifiably been described as one of the most ...

Pocket squares are a staple in men’s fashion to showcase personality while wearing a suit or sports jacket, with or without a tie. But how to fold them for ...

Canadian rapper and entrepreneur Drake is one of the most influential musicians on the planet. Throughout his career, he’s picked up award after award and, along the way, gained ...

In this video, we pay our virtual respects to one of the most beautiful luxury hotels in the world, the Ritz Paris, as seen through the eyes of one of ...