Next spring, images spanning the worlds of fashion, art, politics, sports, and design over seven vibrant decades will go on display in Venice, as the Pinault Collection mounts a major exhibition of photographs and illustrations from the Condé Nast archives—the first of its kind. Titled “Chronorama: Photographic Treasures of the 20th Century,” the show is […]
BY LIANA SATENSTEIN Chloë Sevigny has always had her finger on the pulse. The original New York cool girl shapes trends, whether by reviving funky footwear or revamping the frilly frock. This time, Sevigny is applying her talents to the world of eyeglasses. She has collaborated with Warby Parker on a pair of frames named the Tate ($145), available […]
By: Mark Gallivan 1938 Delage D8-120 ‘de Villars’ takes Best in Show at the 2022 Concours of Elegance The Concours of Elegance holds the position as one of the top three Concours d’elegance events in the world. Yet it rarely amasses the same fussy media coverage as Pebble Beach or Villa D’este on the banks […]
Whether your taste buds are craving Michelin star sophistication, Dutch seaside dining or a fashionable modern eatery, there are plenty of delicious reasons to venture into the greater Amsterdam Area. Here’s our round-up of the best restaurants to add to your culinary bucket list. Brasserie Bakboord Let the exquisite sea views and landscapes of Almere […]
Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 FIAT 500e L Prima Price: €24,995 incl €5,000 EV grant in Ireland €32,495 as tested Range: 312km Engine: 37.3kW battery with 87kW electric motor, 220Nm, single-speed auto driving front wheels Performance: 0-100km in 9.0 seconds, 150km top speed CO2: 0g/km Verdict: Chic city electric car with 312km claimed range. Brilliant design […]
Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 Lexus NX450H F Sport all-wheel drive auto five door Price: from €62,120 (in Ireland) €70,900 as tested Engine: 2.5 litre, four-cylinder petrol, 309hp, 270Nm torque Performance: 0-100km in 6.3 seconds, 200mph top speed Fuel consumption: 256 mpg pie in the sky claimed (expect low 50s mpg) CO2: 25g/km Verdict: Lexus offers […]
New York (CNN Business)Bitcoin prices were cooling off Thursday following a big spike in the past week. And it appears Elon Musk might be partly to blame. The price of one bitcoin fell 3% Thursday to about $23,000 after Tesla (TSLA) disclosed in its latest earnings report Wednesday that it sold about 75% of its bitcoin holdings during the second quarter to […]
New York (CNN Business)Volkswagen’s CEO is leaving his post in a surprise move, effective September 1. The company announced Friday that Herbert Diess is leaving the top job at Volkswagen (VLKAF) AG, the world’s second largest automaker. Volkswagen did not provide a reason for the exit of Diess, who will be replaced by Oliver Blume, the head of […]
The heat is high, but luckily, there will soon be plenty of new movie and TV options on Netflix to curl up with, and distract from the mind-numbing, sweat-producing experience of going outside. (Sorry to be a summer grinch, but I can’t live like this!) Below, find everything that’s hitting the streaming service in August: […]
Barcelona has long been one of the world’s best eating cities. Colorful, passionate, artistic and full of flavor, the city likes to have a good time. And that good time very often includes good food, whether it’s an immigrant cuisine, a standing-room-only tapas bar, or a Michelin three-star. (The city’s restaurants, in fact, hold a […]
Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 Mazda CX-5 Newground 2.2 Skyactiv-D manual FWD Price: €43,325 as tested (from €36,745) in Ireland Engine: 2.2 Skyactiv-D turbo intercooler, 150PS, 380Nm torque Performance: 0-100km in 9.9 seconds, 204km/h top speed Fuel consumption: 42mpg, 5.6 l/100km, 147g/km CO2 Verdict: Mazda’s CX-5 compact SUV gets mid-life update. Still good to drive. Lack […]
If the thought of retiring your comfortable sweats and choosing a new outfit to leave the house in each morning is an intimidating prospect, you’re in good company. For the better part of the pandemic, I’ve lived in a pair of stretchy, soft wool trousers in the cooler months, switching allegiance in summer to a […]
Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 Dacia Jogger Extreme SE TCe110 Price: from €24,190 (€26,950 as tested) in Ireland Engine: 1.0 litre, 3-cylinder petrol, 110bhp, 200Nm torque Performance: 0-100km in 11 seconds, 111mph top speed Fuel consumption: 40.5mpg, 5.8 l/100km, 131g/km CO2 Verdict: Dacia Jogger offers genuine 7-seater practicality at an unparalleled price. Budget family MPVs don’t […]
Until March of 2022, Shanghai had spent much of ‘The Covid Years’ largely lockdown-free. 2020’s international outbreaks had prompted a mass return to the Motherland. Chinese models and photographers flocked back to China’s fashion and financial hub-never busier-while New York, London, Paris, and Milan ground to a halt. Upcoming Chinese designers moved their businesses back […]
Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 Arkana S-Edition TCe 140 Mild Hybrid EDC Price: from €28,890 in Spain (€31,490 as tested) Engine: 1.3 litre TCe Petrol Mild Hybrid Performance: 0-100km in 9.8 seconds, 127mph top speed Fuel consumption: 40mpg, 5.7 l/100km, 132g/km CO2 Verdict: Renault’s new “super” sub-niche coupe crossover. Competent where you expect, surprises in places […]
A few weeks ago we saw the end of the very successful fourth edition of Florence Jewellery Week, an event entirely dedicated to the world of jewellery, which this year has had a special endorsement by the actress Serra Yilmaz, a great fan and collector of contemporary jewellery, who, with her own personalized interpretations, wore […]
By Elise Taylor Anastasia Koutsioukis, co-founder of Mandolin Aegean Bistro, says Los Angeles was always her ideal location for a restaurant. This was even before she and her husband Ahmet Erkaya opened the first Mandolin in Miami’s Design District—which, thanks to its relaxed yet refined whitewashed interiors, Greek and Turkish-influenced cuisine, and chic courtyard setting, […]
Zombies, fighter jets, political uproar, and a streaker? Yep, the Cannes Film Festival is back. Two years after the pandemic forced the cancellation of the 2020 edition and following a muted run last summer, the world’s largest celebration of cinema returned to the Côte d’Azur for its 75th anniversary last week, kicking off a 10-day whirlwind of […]
23 May 2022 A group of 250 luxury UK brands, including Burberry Group Plc and Harrods Ltd, have called on the government to reintroduce tax-free shopping for tourists as a way to boost the economy. Scrapping tax from purchases will trigger an extra £1.2 billion ($1.5 billion) in annual retail sales and attract an additional […]
When in Dubai, it’s all about glitz, glamour, and luxury. There is shopping that offers not only the world’s largest mall, but also all the top designer labels, more Michelin-starred restaurants than you can throw a wooden spoon at, and then there are the hotels. Amazing hotels. You know that feeling, when you walk into […]
Everyone is looking for new customers for luxury marketing. What you may not realize is that a great source of new business is your existing customer database. By understanding the demographics of your luxury consumers, you can identify effective ways to strengthen your existing customer base. Here’s how you can mine it to lower your customer acquisition […]
Fine dining at Michelin-starred restaurants around the world can come at a price. But what you get for those high price tags, are outstanding dining experiences that can take you to a castle in Switzerland or to an underwater culinary experience in the Maldives. From Japan to Europe to the Big Apple, luxe dining menus […]
The barest of details have been revealed about the mysterious Octopus over the past 19 years. But with a new owner and on the charter market for the first time, the 126-metre Lürssen superyacht is finally ready to reveal her secrets past and present… One of the best things about flying into the South of France is the view. […]
The Met Gala is THE most exclusive event in the world of fashion and showbiz, everyone who’s anyone will be in attendance or at least invited to the glamorous event. With this year’s event carrying the theme “Gilded Glamour”, it’s set to offer big fashion moves and royal themes. The big question is, who’s eyes will everyone […]
When it comes to social media, there are few industries that harness the power of its platforms better than luxury brands. But rarely do names from banking, insurance and health ever come up. So how can these industries better use this channel to connect with their customers? When it comes to brands and social media, […]
Why do consumers consider one brand to be a “luxury” brand and another brand not? Exclusivity? Performance? Quality? Innovation? Heritage? For the most part, those all have been defining characteristics of a luxury brand, and they still are. However, there’s been a shakeup underway. The traits that carry the most weight with consumers in today’s […]
By Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 Aston Martin Vantage F1 Price: from £154,650 as tested Engine: 4.0-litre twin turbo V8, front mid-mounted, rear wheel drive, ZF eight-speed rear mounted gearbox Performance: 0-100km in 3.5 seconds Coupe (3.7 seconds Roadster) 535PS/685Nm, 314kph top speed Fuel consumption: 24.3mpg – 11.6 L/100km, 337g/km CO2 Verdict: Subtle performance hike widens […]
Louis Erard continues its journey into the art of grand-feu enamel timepieces with a new limited edition of a three-hand model. The Excellence Emaille Grand Feu, first introduced in 2021, returns in a contemporary classic with some red touches and a 39-mm stainless steel case. Grand-feu enamel is a time-honored craft that requires a high amount of […]
So you like drinking wine, but don’t actually know much about it? You want to feel more confident when talking about wine? You would like to know how to choose a “good” wine? You are not alone – but I am here to help. Many of us enjoy drinking wine but do not really understand […]
by: Mark Gallivan Model: 2022 Mercedes Saloon C200d AMG Line Price: from €56,425 (in Ireland) €63,330 as tested Power: 1,993cc, four cylinder, 9G Tronic automatic, rear-wheel drive Performance: 0-100km in 7.7seconds, 163bhp/380Nm, 230km/h top speed Fuel consumption: 65mpg / 4.2 L/100km achieved, 337g/km CO2 Verdict: Vastly improved C-Class. Grabs the executive car crown for long-legged […]
