James Smith and Sons Umbrella Shop, London

For Alaskans, it’s snow shoes. For Floridians, it’s sunscreen. For Londoners, it’s umbrellas, the protective barrier essential to shielding us from the climatic temperament of… [Full Story]


This week in luxury: Ralph Lauren, Hermès, Kering and Baselworld

Ralph Lauren paid $1.6 million to the U.S. Department of Justice and the Securities and Exchange Commission to settle claims that it violated the Foreign… [Full Story]


Lausanne’s Beau Rivage Palace: Coco Chanel (and pooch) Slept Here

Ever since Audrey Tautou played Mademoiselle C. in Coco Before Chanel and then starred in the best travel porn commercial ever (for Chanel parfum on… [Full Story]


Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M campaign

In a campaign headlined “Beyoncé as Mrs. Carter in H&M,” shot by Inez van Lamsweerde and Vinoodh Matadin, Beyoncé is bikini-ready in an array of… [Full Story]


London Street Food: 10 Best Food Trucks

If it’s true that cities like L.A., New York, Miami and Chicago dominate the food truck scene for the States, then one of the top… [Full Story]


Exclusive Interview with Alexis Maybank, Founder of Gilt Groupe: The Symmetry Between Luxury And Technology

She is the CEO of the Gilt Groupe and one of its founding partners. Her background is in e-commerce, where she was instrumental in growing… [Full Story]


Obama Luxury Gifts Include Hermès Golf Bag and Baccarat Crystal Statuettes

A luxury golf bag, a statue of Abraham Lincoln and an Australian rules football jersey are amoumg some of the luxury gifts given to United… [Full Story]


Learning About Sustainable Housing in Denmark: Dome of Visions

Challenging new visions on the future development of urban spaces, the Dome of Visions in the Copenhagen harbor establishes visual and conceptual connections between the… [Full Story]


Rare 1913 nickel sells for more than $3.1 million

A rare 1913 U.S. nickel has sold at auction for more than $3.1 million. The coin, a 1913 Liberty Head nickel, is only one of… [Full Story]


Hublot MP-05 LaFerrari Tourbillon Timepiece

Last March, Ferrari unveiled its limited edition 963-horsepower hybrid model, the LaFerrari. Now comes its matching timepiece (we hate to even call it a ‘watch’,… [Full Story]