Spa China, the country’s leading publication on health and wellness, recently recognized two of Mandarin Oriental’s branches in its review of the most exquisite spas in Asia. Mandarin Oriental’s Hong Kong was awarded the title of “Best Hotel Spa” and the Sanya branch was endowed the honor of being the “Best Destination Spa.” Andrew Gibson, Mandarin [...]
Fancy vivid blue diamonds have always been hard to come by, but this October, Christie’s will feature the largest triangle cut blue diamond ever to hit the auction block. Weighing in at 10.95 carats, the richly hued jewel is paired with a slightly smaller colorless diamond (9.87 carats) in a gold ring setting. In addition, [...]
Since starting his company in 1996, Jay Kos has provided New Yorkers with expert tailoring and a unique splash of color. His inspirations vary, drawing from the excellent clothiers of Milan and London and from everyday objects, such as a theater’s vintage wallpaper. It’s a characteristic of his work that translates to his shop. In [...]
Lutz Bethge, CEO of Montblanc International, tells me, “I still remember my first record ‘All You Need Is Love.’” John Lennon created the music of a generation, and even today, Bethge hears his children listening to the artist’s iconic music. It was in this spirit that Montblanc celebrated its latest limited edition pen last Sunday. [...]
Jerry Hall, the cover girl of over forty magazines since the launch of her career in the early 70’s, is auctioning off her personal art collection. The collection, which includes several portraits of herself, intimately traces the model’s life, recounting her glamorous career and her retreat to domestic comfort. Highlights from the auction include Andy [...]
Sotheby’s annual Asia Week Auctions are fast approaching, and, as always, the renowned auction house promises one of the finest collections of Asian art ranging from antiques to contemporary design. On September 15th, Sotheby’s will be holding a Fine Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art auction as part of its series. This particular auction will [...]
Having set a new land-speed world record of 431, 072 km/h (268 mph) last month, the Veyron 16.4 Super Sport was finally presented to the public during Pebble Beach’s Concours D’Elegance. Furthering the reputation of both Bugatti and its Veyron line, the car incorporates top engineering with untraditional beauty. Meant for racing, its exterior offers [...]
Described by one guest as “a wonderful piece of Eden,” the Chindeni Bushcamp of The Bushcamp Company has always been a luxurious retreat, but recently, the picturesque tented camp has reopened with a touch more charm. A new multilevel deck takes advantage of its surrounding ebony trees in order to maintain a serene blend of [...]
On September 18th, Christie’s will be auctioning off some of Hong Kong’s finest and rarest contemporary wines. Sourced from SK Networks, one of South Korea’s leading global enterprises, the auction will include some of the finest modern classics, including Lafite-Rothschild, Mouton-Rothschild, Latour, Margaux and Haut-Brion. Until now, SK Networks has kept the assortment of nearly [...]
The holidays are fast approaching, and for those of you who would like to capture them in perfect clarity, Hasselblad offers the H4D series. Selling some of the highest resolution cameras on the market, Hasselblad has long been a favorite of professional photographers, and almost every American has been touched by a Hasselblad image. Used [...]
