Ever heard of The Row’s Margaux tote? Of course you have! But if you haven’t, then consider this your basic introduction to a bag that may rival the Birkin in status years from now. Ask Google, and you’ll quickly realise that everyone has an opinion on what makes a bag a true luxury item an…
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Frank Ghery’s Take on the Louis Vuitton Tambour is More Art Than Horology
It goes without saying that timepieces today are exactly that – creative and artistic pieces first that have the added function of telling the time. And to be considered luxury and collectable, they must tick certain boxes on lists that collectors find acceptable, some of which include the rarity…
The Woodwork on the Newly-Commissioned Rolls Royce Arcadia Took 8000 Hours. Why?
Rolls Royce has lifted the lid off its latest product – a one-off bespoke creation from its coachbuild unit called the Arcadia Droptail. The Arcadia is undoubtedly a beautiful car, both inside and out. And although there is no mention of the powertrain of this exquisite beauty, we can only guess …
Here are Some of Africa’s Finest Spirits You Should Know. Plus, Their Storied Histories!
They may not be the most popular beverage in Africa, unlike in the US where their sales have surpassed that of wine, but spirits are definitely high up on the list of favourite alcoholic drinks across several countries on the continent. This is not surprising, especially when you consider their v…
Beauty Tourism? Yes Please! But First, These 5 Tips
You’ve heard about medical tourism, and chances are that you’ve embarked on a trip primarily to take care of a medical situation: either to birth a baby, for an annual check-up, or to even treat an illness. But, these days, more and more people are travelling for not-so-medical reasons, in what i…
Accelerating Success: Why Mercedes Benz and Other Luxury Auto Brands Are Building Skyscrapers
While the rest of the world is battling with unfavourable conditions in the real estate market, luxury auto brands are rushing to build skyscrapers, with Mercedes Benz being the latest to announce a new high-rise project with Dubai-based firm, Binghatti. [No, you’re not wrong: it is the same Bing…
The Least Talked-About Luxury Travel Trend You Should Probably Explore in 2024
Where would you like to go on vacation next year? Perhaps you’re considering predicted luxury trends for 2024 that include far-flung destinations to the ends of the earth, one-in-a-lifetime experiences, and trips that protect the earth while bringing us closer to it? Or you have a bucket li…
Luxury Home Decor Trends for 2024 — According to The Experts
Like most words and concepts, our understanding of ‘home’ has evolved: from being a place where we simply live, home for some of us today is where we spend 80% of our time, living, working, learning, playing and even hosting or socialising. So it is only sensible to ensure it is comfortable and s…
These Audio Systems Deliver Premium Sounds While Disguising As Accent Furniture
The days of ordinary-looking speakers are over, and the era of audio systems with cavernous subwoofers and multiple tiny speakers is long gone. Today, if you want an audio device that gives you almost the same sound in your home as what you’d get in a recording studio sans the heavy, bulky, space…
NBA Meets Art at Art X 2023 to Influence Beyond the Court
Tiffany Amber Gardens might be home to the iconic eponymous luxury fashion brand founded by Folake Coker back in 1998, but, on Saturday, November 4, 2023, it took on a new designation: a space celebrating the NBA Meets Art installation, a special project within the just concluded Art X 2023 editi…