Luxury Lifestyle Archives - Page 2 of 5

Arts & Collections taps into the world’s most exciting luxury developments, whose unique selling points include deluxe wellness services, eco-friendly schemes and groundbreaking architecture. Luxury developments are popping up in sensational locations across the globe, directly targeting high net worth individuals. But these new projects will have to bring something new to the table in order to successfully entice such a particular crowd. Costa Palmas East Cape, Los Cabos, Mexico The esteemed Four Seasons Hotels...

Modern Collectables

How Are Luxury Watch Companies Attracting Young Buyers?

Phoebe Ollerearnshaw

Luxury watch companies must adapt to changes in consumer behaviour or run the risk of becoming irrelevant—Arts & Collections investigates this lucrative industry. The concept of the wristwatch came into fruition during World War I; they were originally worn by soldiers as a convenient and practical way to time-keep. Since then, this horological device has reached a ubiquitous status. It has gradually morphed into a lavish accessory, admired not just for its capabilities in telling...

Hotels

A Fashionable Stay: Hotel Industry

Phoebe Ollerearnshaw

Fashion and interior design have always gone hand in hand. Therefore, it comes as no surprise that some of the world’s most illustrious fashion designers have traded the runway for the hotel industry. We explore the crème de la crème of fashion designer hotels. Armani Hotel, Dubai—Giorgio Armani As the winner of the 2016 World Luxury Hotel Awards, the Armani Hotel in Dubai sets the bar high in terms of elegance. Located within the iconic...

Life & Culture

Refurbishing an apartment in a Grade II listed building

Charlotte Meadows

By Marco Braghiroli To fully refurbish a 73m² apartment in a Grade II listed building—on a fixed budget and timeline—is not easy. When embarking on a project like this, it is important to consult the Conservation Officer to ensure all work is in line with requirements. Given its Grade II listed status, all the original features of the property have to be kept, including original flooring, which can, however, be repaired and stained to complement...

Life & Culture

Superyacht: Yachting is the ultimate type of holiday

Charlotte Meadows

When it comes to luxury getaways, arranging a superyacht for your own private use is the absolute top experience. 5-star luxury hotels, private villas or 6-star cruises may have their own appeal, at times, yet nothing beats the freedom of having your own boat. Only by chartering a superyacht can you enjoy total freedom of the oceans, fully tailor-made itineraries and staying in a new location every single morning or sleeping in another bay, anchorage or a...

Luxury Travel

Boat Sharing – a New Trend Among Boat Owners

Charlotte Meadows

By Adrian Walker Boat sharing is a new trend within the yachting industry. Boat owners who participate in this hope to travel to new destinations and have authentic experiences that otherwise would have been cost prohibitive. Therefore, it becomes affordable to travel and live like a local. Boat sharing or swapping means that private boat owners can make their typically underutilised asset available for sharing with other boat owners. There are no rental costs involved...

Collections

Luxury Home Collectables

Tom Allaway

The limited editions and luxury home collectables of the market today have long been sought after around the world. Collectors are travelling far and wide to discover the rarest and most desirable of possessions. Some of these collectables can be found to date back to the 7th century, while others are set to become classics of our era. Fabergé eggs These unique and exquisitely designed luxury home collectables date back to the Tsar era and have,...

Modern Collectables

The Art of Bespoke Bicycles

Charlotte Meadows

Cycling has had a history of growth and style during the 19th century in Paris. Maison Tamboite, artisans in continuing the legacy and art of bespoke bicycles describe the art of cycling in Paris. Since its creation in the 19th century—and wherever it is practiced—cycling has always been a pleasurable sport; it combines the enjoyment of discovering new landscapes and the thrill of simply riding. Cycle tourism is said to have been invented in France...

Luxury Travel

Europe’s Leading Wellbeing and Medical Health Resort

Arts & Collections

The success story of the Grand Resort Bad Ragaz in the Heidiland holiday region of Eastern Switzerland began in 1242 with the discovery of a thermal source in the wild and romantic Tamina gorge. The therapeutic and healing effects of Bad Ragaz’s thermal water are still today the foundation upon which Europe’s Leading Wellbeing & Medical Health Resort is built. In the heart of the Alps and in five-star surroundings, guests can enjoy ultimate relaxation,...

Collections

Tenuta Degli Angeli

Arts & Collections

Love for the Land, Passion for the Wine Tenuta degli Angeli, meaning ‘Land of the Angels’, is known for excellence in the Lombardy region of the wine world, and was opened in Santo Stefano degli Angeli in Carobbio degli Angeli in 1984. The vineyard, known as the ‘bomboniera’ (meaning ‘favour’) was planted with great passion and the wine making expertise of founder Pierangelo Testa, creating a small corner of paradise where the microclimate, soil rich...

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Luxury Lifestyle Archives - Page 2 of 5 - Arts & Collections

Luxury Developments Around the World

How Are Luxury Watch Companies Attracting Young Buyers?

A Fashionable Stay: Hotel Industry

Refurbishing an apartment in a Grade II listed building

Superyacht: Yachting is the ultimate type of holiday

Boat Sharing – a New Trend Among Boat Owners

Luxury Home Collectables

The Art of Bespoke Bicycles

Europe’s Leading Wellbeing and Medical Health Resort

Tenuta Degli Angeli

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