EXPLORING EUROPE’S THRIVING LEISURE MARKET In early October 2023, against the picturesque backdrop of the EPIC SANA Lisboa Hotel in Lisbon, Europe’s leisure market witnessed a remarkable convergence of industry leaders and key players. The occasion was the Resort & Residential Hospitality Forum (R&R) Portugal, a prestigious three-day conference that transcended geographical boundaries […]
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CHATEAU TIVOLI: A CAPTIVATING JOURNEY THROUGH VICTORIAN SPLENDOR AND HISTORIC SAN FRANCISCO. Step into a world of timeless beauty and enchantment at The Chateau Tivoli, a magnificent architectural gem nestled on the perimeter of the Alamo Square Historic District in San Francisco. This splendid residence, an exquisite fusion of Queen Anne and Chateauesque styles, […]
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WEALTH & WANDERLUST: BRANDED RESIDENCES UNVEILED. Prepare to be transported to a realm of unrivaled luxury and sophistication as we open the doors to the captivating world of branded residences. This global phenomenon has swept the elite circles, revolutionizing the concept of high-end living through exclusive partnerships with prestigious hotel and lifestyle brands. […]
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SOLID FOUNDATIONS: THE YVES SAINT LAURENT MUSEUM IN MARRAKECH. Wrapped with terracotta brick and earthen-coloured terrazzo, the globally acclaimed Yves Saint Laurent museum in Marrakech melds effortlessly into its ochre surrounds. Its understated façade, with its blend of swooping curves and straight lines, is a fitting tribute to the elegance of the late designer’s couture […]
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MERCEDES-MAYBACH VISION 6 CABRIOLET, ELECTRIC SUPER-LUXURY CONCEPT CAR. Spectators at this year’s Pebble Beach Concours d’Élégance were struggling to fit the entire length of the Mercedes-Maybach Vision 6 Cabriolet into one iPhone frame for their selfies. The Vision 6 was one of the most photographed and talked-about concept vehicles at this year’s Pebble Beach. Even those of us […]
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THE HOXTON, PARIS, FRANCE Several years in the making, the Paris edition of The Hoxton has finally swung open its doors, marking the fourth property for the burgeoning hotel group. Set over six buildings – including a listed 18th century hôtel particulier – CEO Sharan Pasricha and his team have transformed the crumbling site into a […]
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THE NEW CONTINENTAL GT; BENTLEY’S LATEST CREATION SETS NEW STANDARDS IN LUXURY GRAND TOURING. As predicted, the redesigned third-generation Continental GT exudes style and sophistication from boot to bonnet. In every possible facet, Continental GT is a toast to the past, present and future. The charming automobile pays homage to Bentley’s defining values of luxury […]
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SNØHETTA CHANNELS JAMES BOND FOR AESOP’S NEW SLOANE SQUARE STORE. You might think Aesop’s 200th global store opening deserves a song-and-dance. But, the ever-understated Australian skincare stalwart has rung in its achievement in typical style – quietly. Designed by Norwegian interior architect and seven-time collaborator Snøhetta, the 100 sq m Sloane Square flagship is a subtle […]
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BRUTALISM FOR THE WRIST? THAT’S HUBLOT’S CONCRETE THINKING. When, earlier this year, Italian designer Giuliano Mazzuoli introduced the Cemento, the world’s first wristwatch with a case made entirely from concrete, I figured ‘Cool, but surely a cul-de-sac?’ It followed Girard-Perregaux’s watchesof 2012 and 2015 honouring Le Corbusier, with concrete dials. Now, as Hublot launches the […]
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SPEED DIAL: HOW THE POST-WAR UTAH SALT FLAT RACES INSPIRED A NEW BELL & ROSS VINTAGE DESIGN. THAT BELL & ROSS IS SHARPLY FOCUSED ON PUSHING TECHNOLOGICAL POSSIBILITIES, DEVELOPING COMPLEX MECHANISMS AND PIONEERING NEW MATERIALS IS A GIVEN. THAT ITS FOCUS IS BORN OUT OF A DEEP PASSION FOR THE PURSUIT OF SPEED IS […]
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